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201. . For what period is the enhanced family pension payable to the family, in the event of death of a Government servant after retirement?

A) For a period of 7 years from the date following the date of death of deceased Government servant B) For a period of 10 years from the date following the date of death of deceased Government servant C) For a period up to the date on which the retired deceased Government servant would have attained the age of 67 years, had he survived D) For a period of 7 years or for a period up to the date on which the retired deceased Government servant would have attained the age of 67 years, had he survived, whichever is earlier

202. . Who among the following members of the family are categorized under Category-II for the purpose of grant of family pension? A. Widow or widower, up to the date of death or remarriage, whichever

A) B) Son / Daughter (including widowed daughter) up to the date of his/her marriage or till the date he/she starts earning or till the age of 25 years, whichever is earlier C) Parents who were wholly dependent on the Government servant when he/she was alive D) None of the above

203. . Up to which period is family pension payable to a widow or widower?

A) Up to the date of death B) Up to the date of remarriage C) Up to the date of death or remarriage, whichever is earlier D) Up to the date of remarriage or until he/she starts earning livelihood, whichever is earlier

204. . What is the eligibility for grant of family pension to an unmarried son? A. Till date of marriage / remarriage

A) B) Till date of attaining the age of 25 years C) Till starts earning minimum family pension with DR thereon D) Till date of marriage / remarriage or date of attaining the age of 25 years or starts earning the minimum family pension with DR thereon, whichever is earliest

205. . Family Pension is payable up to which period to an unmarried/widowed/divorced daughter?

A) Up to the date of marriage/remarriage B) Till the date she starts earning the minimum family pension with DR thereon C) Up to the date of marriage / remarriage or till the date she starts earning the minimum family pension along with Dearness Relief thereon or up to the date of death, whichever is earliest D) For life (i.e.) up to the date of death

206. . Family Pension is payable up to which period to parents who were wholly dependent on the Government servant, when he/she was alive?

A) Until their combined income is less than the minimum family pension along with Dearness Relief thereon B) Till the date of death C) Till the date of death or till their combined income is less than the minimum family pension along with Dearness Relief thereon D) At the discretionary powers of the Appointing Authority and subject to production of Legal heirship Certificate

207. . What are the conditions stipulated to grant family pension to a disabled sibling (i.e. brother and sister)?

A) The sibling should be wholly dependent on the Government servant immediately before the date of the Government servant B) The deceased Government servant is not survived by a widow or on eligible child C) The deceased Government servant is not survived by eligible parents D) All the above

208. . From the following, choose the correct answer with respect to the period for which family pension is payable in the case of son/daughter who is suffering from any disorder or disability of mind and who is unable to earn a living?

A) Till the date of marriage B) Till the date of attaining the age of 25 years C) For lifetime D) For lifetime, after attaining the age of majority only

209. . Which of the following condition is to be satisfied for parents to be eligible for family pension?

A) The parents should be wholly dependent on the Government servant immediately before the death of the Government servant B) The deceased employee had left behind neither a widow nor an eligible child C) The income should be less than the minimum family pension and the Dearness Relief admissible thereon D) All the above

210. . When were dependent parents and widowed / divorced daughter included in the definition of family under Rule 54 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

A) From 1-1-1986 B) From 1-1-1996 D. From 1-1-2010 C) From 1-1-2006 D)

211. . How will the family pension in respect of dependent parents of the deceased Government servant be regulated under Rule 54 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

A) The family pension will be payable for life at 50% of the pay of the deceased employee B) The family pension will be payable for life at 30% of the pay last drawn of the deceased employee C) The family pension will be payable for life at the rate of 50% of the pay last drawn of the deceased employee for a period of 7 years from the date following the date of death and thereafter at 30% of the last pay drawn of the deceased D) The family pension will be payable for life at the minimum of 9,000 p.m. with Dearness Relief thereon.

212. . What shall be the dependency criteria from the purpose of family pension after implementation of 7th CPC?

A) 9,000 p.m. along with Dearness Relief thereon B) 30% of the pay last drawn of the Government servant along with Dearness Relief thereon C) 50% of the pay last drawn of the Government servant along with Dearness Relief thereon D) 40% of the pay last drawn of the Government servant along with Dearness Relief thereon

213. . Which of the following certificate is necessary for payment of family pension to physically crippled /disabled minor children and children who are suffering from any disorder on disability of mind?

A) Death Certificate of the deceased Government servant B) Legal heirship Certificate C) Succession Certificate granted by a Court of law D) Guardianship Certificate

214. . How would you regulate payment of family pension if the husband of a female Government servant is charged with the offence of murdering his wife?

A) The claim of the husband of the deceased female Government servant only shall remain suspended till the conclusion of criminal proceedings withheld against him B) The claim of the husband including other eligible member or members of the family to receive family pension shall remain. suspended till the conclusion of criminal proceedings instituted against him C) The share of the husband ceases to be payable to him and shall be lapsed D) The share of husband shall be payable to other eligible members of the family under the rules

215. . What is the eligibility of divorced daughters for grant of family pension where the divorce proceedings had been filed in a Competent Court and divorce takes place after the death of her parents?

A) Divorced daughters are eligible for family pension if a decree of divorce had been issued by the Competent Court during the life-time of at least one of the parents B) Divorced daughters are eligible for family pension commencing from the date of divorce C) Divorced daughters are eligible for family pension where the divorce proceedings had been instituted in the Competent Court D) 40% of the pay last drawn of the Government servant along with Dearness Relief thereon

216. . How will the amount of additional pension be regulated in case the additional pension results in a fraction of a rupee?

A) The amount of additional pension as finally calculated, may be rounded off to the next higher rupee B) The amount of additional pension containing fractions of 50 paise and above to be rounded off to the next higher rupee C) The amount of additional pension containing fractions of less than 50 paise shall be ignored D) The amount of additional pension containing fractions of 50 paise and above to be rounded off to the next multiple of 10

217. . Who will be eligible for payment of Retirement Gratuity under Rule 50 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

A) Government servants who retire after completion of 5 years of qualifying service B) Government servants who retire after completion of 10 years of qualifying service C) Government servants who retire after completion of 20 years of qualifying service D) Government servants who retire after completion of 30 years of qualifying service

218. . Which of the following statements are not correct, with regard to regulation of family pension, where a female Government servant dies leaving behind a judicially separated husband?

A) Family Pension is payable to a spouse judicially separated, provided there is no child who is eligible for family pension B) Family Pension is not payable to a spouse judicially separated on the ground of adultery and who had been held guilty of committing adultery C) Family Pension is payable to a spouse judicially separated even if such person is held guilty of committing adultery D) Family Pension is payable to the judicially separated spouse with children, provided he is the actual guardian of the child or children of the deceased female Government servant

219. . Who among the following shall be entitled to family pension under Rule 54 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

A) Posthumous child B) Children born/adopted legally after retirement C) Children from the void or voidable marriage D) All the above

220. . What is the procedure prescribed for payment of family pension payable to a minor?

A) Can be paid to the de facto guardian on production of Indemnity Bond B) Can be paid to the de facto guardian on production of Guardianship Certificate C) Can be paid to the de facto guardian on production of Legal heirship Certificate D) Can be paid to the de facto guardian, at the discretionary powers of Pension Sanctioning/Disbursing Authority

221. . When shall the family pension and gratuity be sanctioned to the eligible member of the family of an employee / pensioner, reported missing and whose whereabouts are not known?

A) From the date of lodging of FIR with the police B) From the date of receipt of police report C) Six months after the date of lodging the FIR with the police D) One year after the date of lodging the FIR with the police

222. . Find the family pension entitiement to post-retiral spouse and born/adopted legally, after retirement?

A) Family Pension is not admissible to post-retiral spouses and children born/adopted legally after retirement B) Family Pension is admissible only to post-retiral spouses C) Family Pension is admissible to post-retiral spouse and children born/adopted legally after retirement D) Family Pension is admissible to post-retiral spouse and children born after retirement

223. . How is the payment of family pension regulated to the surviving child or children in case both wife and husband are Central Government servants and one of them dies while in service and the other dies some time later after retirement?

A) The surviving child or children will be granted two family pensions in respect of deceased parents under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 B) The surviving child or children will be granted one family pension at enhanced rates and the other at normal rates C) The surviving child or children will be granted two family pensions, subject to the condition that the amount of both the pensions put together shall not be more than 1,25,000 per month D) The surviving child or children will be granted one family pension admissible at normal rates

224. . What is the time period prescribed to give a declaration regarding income from other sources to the Pension Disbursing Authority, in the case of a childless widow of a deceased Government servant who continues to be paid family pension even after remarriage?

A) Every three months B) Every six months C) Every one year D) Every two years

225. . Who are eligible to draw Dearness Relief on Pension/Family Pension during the period of re-employment?

A) Pensioners B) Family Pensioners C) Re-employed pensioners and employed family pensioners, when pay on re-employment is fixed at the minimum ignoring the full pension D. All the above D)

226. . Which of the following Government dues can be recovered from Dearness Relief?

A) Arrears of water and electricity dues of the municipality B) Dues to Co-operative Societies C) Arrears of licence-fee D) All the above

227. . Find the portion of the pension to be ignored, in fixing the pay of re-employed pensioners who held Group 'A' post or posts of the ranks of commissioned service officers at the time of retirement?

A) ₹1,500 B. 4,000 B) C) ₹15,000 D) ₹30,000

228. . What is the procedure prescribed in regulation of the family pension payable to twin children?

A) The family pension is payable to one eligible member at a time, in the order of their birth B) The family pension is payable to one member of the family at a time in the order and for the period as per Rule 54 (6) of CCS (Pension) Rules C) The family pension will be paid in equal shares. If one child ceases to be eligible, his/her share shall lapse D) The family pension will be paid in equal shares to the twins. If one child ceases to be eligible, his/her share will be paid to the other child

229. . What is the percentage of Death Gratuity that will be paid to the guardian in the absence of a natural guardian, without production of a formal guardianship certificate, but subject to production of an indemnity bond with suitable sureties?

A) 0.2 B) 0.25 C) 0.3 D) 0.5

230. . When shall the list of Government servants due for retirement be prepared?

A) Every three months each year B) Every six months each year C) Every nine months each year D) Every one year

231. . What is the procedure prescribed for preparation of list of Government servants due for retirement under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

A) A list shall be prepared every three months of all Government servants who are due to retire within the next 12 to 15 months of that date B) A list shall be prepared any three months of all Government servants who are due to retire within the next 12 to 24 months of that date C) A list shall be prepared every six months of all Government servants who are due to retire within the next 12 to 15onths of that date D) A list shall be prepared every three months of all Government servants who are due to retire within the next 12 months.

232. . From the following specify the months with regard to preparation of list of Government servants due for retirement?

A) On the ist January and 1st October each year B) C) On the 1st January and 1st July each year D) On the 1st January, 1st April, Ist July and 1st October each year

233. . What is the time period prescribed to supply the copy of every list of Government servants due for retirement, to the Accounts Officer concerned?

A) Not later than 31st January or 30th April of that year B) Not later than 31st January or 31st October of that year C) Not later than 30th April, 31st July or 31st October of that year D) Not later than 31st January, 30th April, 31st July or 31st October of that year

234. . What is the minimum period fixed to the Head Office with regard to intimation to the Directorate of Estates regarding issue of "NDC" in the case of a Government servant, who was or in occupation of a Government accommodation?

A) Six months before the anticipated date of retirement of the Government servant B) One year before the anticipated date of retirement of the Government servant C) Two years before the anticipated date of retirement of the Government servant D) No time period prescribed. At the discretionary powers of Head of Office, an intimation may be sent to the Directorate of Estates

235. . In respect of which period should a No Demand Certificate be issued by the Directorate of Estates, in the case of an allottee of Government accommodation?

A) Preceding one year of the date of superannuation of the allottee B) Preceding nine months of the date of retirement of the allottee C. Preceding eight months of the date of retirement of the allottee C) D) Preceding six months of the date of superannuation of the allottee

236. . Which of the following events of occupants of quarters, are to be informed to the Directorate of Estates for the purpose of cancellation of Govern-ment accommodation under Rule 57 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

A) Retirement B) Death C) Transfer from one office to another or to outstation D) All the above

237. . From the following, mention the cases, in which a reference to the Directorate of Estates for the issue of 'NDC' should not be necessary?

A) In cases where a Government servant concerned is an allottee of Government accommodation B) In cases where a Government servant has not been allotted and occupied of any Government residential accommodation during the service C) In cases of retirement of a Government servant who was or is in occupation of a Government accommodation D) In case of transfer/death of occupants of quarters

238. . Find the amount of gratuity to be withheld from the retiring Government servants for the purpose of recovery of outstanding licence-fee.

A) 10% gratuity B) 20% gratuity C) 100% gratuity D) No amount of gratuity shall be withheld for the purpose of recovery of licence-fee

239. . When shall the Head of Office undertake the work of preparation of pension papers in respect of a Government servant?

A) One year before the date on which a Government servant is due to retire on superannuation B) On the date on which the Government servant proceeds on leave preparatory to retirement C) One year before the date on which a Government servant is due to retire on superannuation or on the date on which the Government servant proceeds on leave preparatory to retirement, whichever is earlier D) One year before retirement on completion of 30 years' qualifying service

240. . How many stages are involved in the completion of pension papers on superannuation?

A) Three stages B. Four stages B) C) Five stages ( D)

241. . What is the time-limit prescribed to complete the process of verification of service of a Government servant retiring on superannuation?

A) Six months before the date of superannuation B) Eight months before the date of superannuation C) Twelve months before the date of superannuation D) Fifteen months before the date of superannuation

242. . In which of the following form shall the Head of Office undertake the work of preparation of pension papers, in respect of Government servants retiring on superannuation?

A) Form 3 B) C) Form 7 B. Form 5 D) Form 8

243. . If a portion of service rendered by a Government servant is not capable of being verified by the Head of Office for the completion process of verification of service-

A) The Government servant shall be asked to file a written statement on plain paper within a month, stating that he had rendered service for that period B) The Government servant shall make and subscribe to a declaration as to the truth of that statement at the end of the statement C) The Head of Office shall admit that portion of service as having been rendered for the purpose of calculating the pension of that Government servant, after taking into consideration the facts in the written statement D) The Head of Office shall not admit the portion of service as having been rendered for the purpose of calculating the pension of the Government servant, based on the written statement filed by the Government servant, along with the declaration as to the truth of that statement

244. . What is the procedure prescribed in the Rule 59 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 if a Government servant is found to have given any incorrect information wilfully, in respect of any portion of service rendered by him not capable of being verified during the process of verification of service?

A) It shall be construed as imposition of minor penalty under Rule 11 of CCS (CCA) Rules B) It shall be construed as imposition of major penalty under Rule 11 of CCS (CCA) Rules C) It shall be construed as initiation of Departmental proceedings by the Disciplinary Authority D) It shall be construed as a grave misconduct

245. . When shall the Head of Office complete Part I of Form 7 in the case of Government servants retiring on superannuation?

A) Not later than 3 months before the date of retirement of a Government servant B) Not later than 4 months before the date of retirement of a Government servant C) Not later than 6 months before the date of retirement of a Government servant D) Not later than 8 months before the date of retirement of a Government servant

246. . When shall a Government servant retiring for reasons other than superannuation submit Form 5 before such retirement?

A) After the Competent Authority has approved such retirement B) After the retirement has become effective C) After the Competent Authority has approved such retirement or the retirement has become effective, as the case may be D) Within 6 months before the date of retirement

247. . Specify the time period prescribed for particulars to be obtained by Head of Office from the retiring Government servant before the date of

A) 3 months B) 6 months C) 8 months D)

248. . When shall the Head of Office forward Form 5, Form 7 pension papers to the Accounts Officer before the date of superannuation of a Government servant?

A) Not later than 3 months B) Not later than 4 months C) Not later than 6 months D) Not later than 8 months

249. . Find the date from which processing of pension cases are mandatory through Bhavishya by all Heads of Offices?

A) With effect from 1-1-2016 B) With effect from 1-1-2017 C) With effect from 1-1-2018 D) With effect from 1-1-2019

250. . Which of the following are achieved in processing of pension cases through Bhavishya?

A) Transparency and Efficiency B) Transparency and Accountability C) Transparency and Progress D) Transparency and Delay

251. . To whom shall an intimation regarding any event having a bearing on pension be promptly reported by the Head of Office under Rule 62 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

A) Directorate of Estates B) Head of Department C) Accounts Officer D) All the above

252. . Identify the form used by the Head of Office to furnish an intimation of the particulars of Government dues to the Accounts Officer, in respect of a retiring Government servant?

A) Form 5 B) Form 7 C) Form 8 D) Form 10

253. . What is the quantum of provisional pension that is authorized by the Head of Office where the amount of pension cannot be determined for reasons other than the Departmental or Judicial proceedings?

A) 50% of pension calculated with the available information in the official records B) 80% of pension calculated with the available information in the official records C) 90% of pension calculated with the available information in the official records D) 100% of pension calculated with the available information in the official records

254. . From the following, specify the quantum of provisional gratuity which shall be authorized by the Head of Office, in cases where the amount of pension and gratuity cannot be determined for reasons other than the Departmental or Judicial proceedings

A) 100% of the gratuity calculated with the information available in the official records B) 90% of the admissible gratuity with the information available in the official records C) 80% of the gratuity calculated with the information available in the official records D) 100% of the gratuity calculated with the information available in the official records, but withholding 10% of gratuity from adjustment towards unassessed Government dues

255. . What is the maximum time-limit prescribed to continue the payment of provisional pension for reasons other than Departmental or Judicial proceedings?

A) 3 months reckoning from the date of retirement of a Government servant B) 6 months reckoning from the date of retirement of a Government servant C) 12 months reckoning from the date of retirement of a Government servant D) 18 months reckoning from the date of retirement of a Government servant

256. . Find the applicability of pension cases covered by Rule 64 of the Pension Rules?

A) Pension cases of voluntary retirement (Rule 48) B) Pension cases of invalid retirement (Rule 38) C) Pension cases of superannuation pension (Rules 58 and 59) D) All the above

257. . What course of action should be taken if the amount of provisional pension disbursed to a Government servant for reasons other than Departmental proceedings is found to be in excess of the final pension assessed by the Accounts Officer on its final assessment under provisions of Rule 64 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

A) The excess amount of pension shall be recovered in instalments by making short payments of the pension payable in future B) The excess amount of pension shall not be recovered from the pension payable in future C) The excess amount of pension shall be recovered in instalments by making short payments of the pension payable in future, subject to sanction by the Head of Office D) The excess amount of pension shall be adjusted out of the withheld amount of gratuity or recovered in instalments by making short payments of the pension payable in future

258. . If the final amount of pension and gratuity have not been determined by the Head of Office in consultation with the Accounts Officer within a period of six months in the case of a Government servant for whom provisional pension and gratuity authorized for reasons other than Departmental or Judicial proceedings, which of the following will be the further course of action?

A) The provisional pension shall be continued for a further period of six months. B) The provisional pension and gratuity shall be treated as final and the Accounts Officer shall issue pension payment order immediately on the expiry of the period of six months C) The Head of Office shall determine the final amount of pension and gratuity with reference to the information available in the official records and a simple written statement indicating the total length of qualifying service filed by the Government servant along with the declaration as to the truth of that statement D) The disbursement of provisional pension by the Head of Office shall be stopped till determination of final pension and gratuity by the Head of Office in consultation with the Accounts Officer

259. . Which of the following pensionary benefits shall be authorized by the Head of Office by endorsing a copy thereof to the Accounts Officer in cases where the amount of pension and gratuity cannot be determined for reasons other than the Departmental or Judicial proceedings?

A) 100% of the pension as provisional pension for a period not exceeding six months only shall be authorized by the Head of Office B) 100% of gratuity as provisional gratuity withholding 10% of gratuity for adjustment of Government dues only shall be authorized by the Head of Office C) 100% of pension as provisional pension for a period not exceeding six months and 100% of gratuity as provisional gratuity with-holding 10% of gratuity shall be authorized by the Head of Office D) 60% of the balance amount of pension as provisional pension, after allowing 40% of provisional pension for commutation of pension at the time of retirement, shall be authorized by the Head of Office

260. . To whom shall the Head of Office authorize the payment of provisional pension and provisional gratuity when the amount of pension and gratuity cannot be determined, for reasons other than the Departmental or Judicial proceedings?

A) Pension cases of voluntary retirement (Rule 48) B) Pension cases of compulsory retirement (Rule 40) C) Pension cases of Superannuation Pension (Rule 35) D) All the above

261. . Who is responsible for the issue of pension payment order on receipt of

A) Head of Office B) Head of Department C) Accounts Officer D) Central Government

262. . When shall the Accounts Officer issue the pension payment order in the cases of retirement of Government servant on attaining the age of superannuation?

A) Not later than three months in advance of the date of retirement of a Government servant B) Not later than two months in advance of the date of retirement of a Government servant C) Not later than one month in advance of the date of retirement of a Government servant D) Not later than 15 days in advance of the date of retirement of a Government servant

263. . What is the time-limit fixed to the Accounts Officer, to issu the pension payment order, in the cases of retirement otherwise than on attaining the age of superannuation?

A) Within six months of the date of receipt of pension papers from the Head of Office B) Within three months of the date of receipt of pension papers from the Head of Office C) Within two months of the date of receipt of pension papers from the Head of Office D) Within one month of the date of receipt of pension papers from the Head of Office

264. . Who shall authorize the payment of family pension to the members of the family on the death of a pensioner or family pensioner in accordance with the provisions of Rule 81 in the order indicated in Rule 54?

A) Head of Office B) Head of Department C) Accounts Officer D) Pension Disbursing Authority

265. . Who are not eligible for Pensioners Identity Card?

A) Retired employees covered by NPS B) PSU absorbees C) Pensioners retiring from Central Government D) Retired AIS Officers on Central deputation

266. . Who shall authorize pension and gratuity to a Government servant who retires while on deputation to another Central Government Department?

A) The Head of Office of the lending Department B) The Head of Office of the borrowing Department C) Either the Head of Office of the lending Department or the Head of Office of the borrowing department, subject to terms and conditions provided at the time of deputation D) By the concerned Ministry / Head of Department in which the employee last served, while on Central deputation

267. . Who shall authorize pension and gratuity to a Government servant who retires from service while on deputation to a State Government or while on foreign service?

A) By the Head of Office of the parent Department B) By the Head of Office of the borrowing department (i.e.) State Government or foreign service C) By the Head of Office on the cadre authority which sanctioned deputation to the State Government or to foreign service D) By the concerned Ministry/Head of Department in which the employce last served, while proceeding on deputation to State Government to foreign service

268. . Interest will be paid for delayed payment of-

A) Gratuity B) Pension and Commutation C) Encashment of Leave D) All the above

269. . What are the circumstances under which interest is payable for delayed payment of gratuity?

A) Delay caused on account of administrative reasons or lapse B) Delay not caused by the Government servant C) In case of Government servants who on the conclusion of the proceedings are fully exonerated D) All the above

270. . After conclusion of disciplinary/judicial proceedings, if the Government servant is fully exonerated of all charges, how will interest be allowed?

A) Interest may be allowed beyond the period of 3 months from the date of retirement B) Interest may be allowed beyond the period of 6 months from the date of retirement C) Interest may be allowed beyond the period of 9 months from the date of retirement D) Interest may be allowed beyond the period of 12 months from the date of retirement

271. . Which of the following payments cannot be termed as terminal benefit, for the purpose of disbursement of retirement dues of a Government servant?

A) Gratuity B) Encashment of Leave C) CGEIS D) Pension and Commutation Pension

272. . What is the rate of interest applicable in cases of delayed payment of gratuity?

A) Simple interest at such rates as may be specified by the Ministry of Finance from time to time B) 2% (two per cent) over the interest rate which is allowed by the Government on the Provident Fund balances C) Interest at the rate applicable to GPF deposits from time to time D) 22% over the interest rate on Provident Fund balances

273. . When shall the Accounts Officer authorize the provisional pension?

A) When departmental or judicial proceedings may be pending B) When a Government servant is compulsorily retired from service as a measure of penalty C) When a Government servant is dismissed or removed from service D) When a Government servant, who on being declared surplus, opts for Special Voluntary Retirement Scheme

274. . What is the maximum amount of provisional pension admissible to a Government servant who has retired when departmental or judicial proceedings are instituted or are continued?

A) 50% of emoluments or average emoluments, whichever is more beneficial B) 50% of emoluments drawn on the date of retirement C) 30% of the pay last drawn by the Government servant at the time of retirement D) Maximum pension which he would have been admissible on the basis of qualifying service up to the date of suspension/retirement

275. . What are the pensionary benefits admissible to a Government servant, who has retired on superannuation and against whom departmental or

A) Provisional Pension B) Provisional Gratuity C) Encashment of Leave D) All the above

276. . How will gratuity be regulated to Government servants who have retired on superannuation and departmental or judicial proceedings are pending against them?

A) Cent per cent provisional gratuity shall be paid at the discretion vested in the Heads of Offices as per provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules B) No gratuity shall be paid until the conclusion of Departmental or Judicial proceedings C) No gratuity shall be paid until the conclusion of Departmental or Judicial Proceedings and issue of final orders thereon except in cases where the departmental proceedings are instituted for imposing minor penalties under Rule 11 of CCS (CCA) Rules D) 50% of gratuity which would have been admissible on the basis of qualifying service up to the date of retirement shall be authorized by the Accounts Officer

277. . On what basis shall the Accounts Officer authorize the provisional pension equal to the maximum pension which would have been admissible up to the date of retirement/suspension?

A) On the basis of emoluments drawn on the date of retirement /suspension B) On the basis of average emoluments determined with reference to the emoluments drawn during the last 10 months of service C) On the basis of qualifying service up to the date of suspension / D) All the above

278. . Shall the pension once authorized, after final assessment be revised to the disadvantage of the Government servant except cases covered under Rules 8 and 9 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

A) Yes. Pension shall be revised to the advantage of the Government servant on account of detection of error in calculating qualifying service B) Pension shall not be revised to the disadvantage of the Government servant unless such revision is necessary on account of detection of a clerical error subsequently C) Pension shall not be revised to the disadvantage of the Government servant, on any account D) Pension shall be revised with the concurrence of Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms

279. . Whose concurrence is necessary for revision of pension, if a clerical error is detected subsequently after a period of two years of authorization of pension?

A) Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance B) Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms C) Head of Office D) Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare

280. . When should a notice of revision of pension be served by the Head of Office?

A) Within a period of one month from the date of receipt of notice B) Within a period of two months from the date of receipt of notice C) Within a period of three months from the date of receipt of notice D) No time-limit prescribed to refund the excess payment of pension

281. . Which of the following Government dues, shall be adjusted against the amount of the retirement gratuity becoming payable to a Government servant?

A) Dues pertaining to balance of House Building Advance and balance of conveyance or any other advance, over payment of Pay and Allowances B) Arrears of income tax deductible at source under the IT Act, 1961 C) Dues pertaining to Government accommodation including arrears of licence-fee as well as damages D) All the above

282. . Who shall ascertain and assess Government dues payable by a Government servant due for retirement?

A) Accounts Officer/Pay and Accounts Officer B) Head of Office C) Head of Department D) Secretary of the Administrative Ministry or Department

283. . What does the expression Government dues include for the purpose of recovery and adjustment against the amount of the retirement gratuity?

A) Dues pertaining to balance of house building or conveyance or any other advance B) Dues of overpayment of pay and allowances or leave salary C) Dues pertaining to Government accommodation, including arrears of licence-fee as well as damages D) All the above

284. . When will 10% of the amount of gratuity be withheld from the retirees?

A) In the case of non-recovery of overpayment of pay and allowances or leave salary B) In the case of outstanding amount of house building or conveyance or any other advance C) In the case of non-determination of the outstanding licence-fee or damages by the Directorate of Estates D) In the case of pending recovery of dues pertaining to arrears of Income Tax decuctible at source under the IT Act, 1961

285. . What is the quantum of gratuity that can be withheld from the retirees for the purpose of adjustment and recovery of dues pertaining to Government accommodation?

A) 0.1 B) 0.2 C) 0.3 D) 0.4

286. . When will the gratuity withheld at the time of retirement be released?

A) After vacation of the Government accommodation B) On determination of the outstanding licence fee by the Directorate of Estates C) On production of 'No Demand Certificate' from the Directorate of Estates after actual vacation of the Government accommodation D) On assessment of Government dues payable by the Government servant

287. . When will the "No Demand Certificate" be given to the Government employee by the Directorate of Estates?

A) Within a period of 10 days from the actual date of vacation of the Government accommodation B) Within a period of 14 days from the actual date of vacation of the Government accommodation C) Within a period of 20 days from the actual date of vacation of the Government accommodation D) Within a period of 30 days from the actual date of vacation of the Government accommodation

288. . When should the assessment of Government dues other than dues pertaining to Government accommodation, to the Head of Office be completed in the case of a Government servant retiring on superannuation or LPR?

A) Three months prior to the date of retirement B) Eight months prior to the date of retirement C) Nine months prior to the date of retirement D) One year prior to the date of retirement

289. . How will the dues, which remain outstanding till the date of retirement of the Government servant, be adjusted, by the Head of Office?

A) Can be recovered from Pensioner's Dearness Relief B) Can be adjusted from pension in instalments with the consent of the pensioner C) Can be adjusted against the amounts written off D) Can be adjusted against the retirement gratuity becoming payable on retirement of the Government servant

290. . How will you determine the amount of family pension and gratuity of deceased Government servant on the date of death had he rendered more than one year of service, but less than 7 years of service and where service records are incomplete?

A) The service and amendments for the last 10 months of service shall be verified and accepted by the Head of Office and the amount of family pension shall be determined under sub-rules (2) and (2-A) of Rule 54 B) The service and emoluments for the last year of service shall be verified and accepted by the Head of Office and the amount of family pension shall be determined under sub-rules (2) and (2-A) of Rule 54 C) The service and emoluments for the last 6 months' of service shall verified and accepted by the Head of Office and the amount of family pension shall be determined under sub-rules (2) and (2-A) of Rule 54 D) The service and emoluments for the last year of service shall verified and accepted by the Head of Office and the amount of family pension shall be determined under sub-rules (3) of Rule 54

291. . If a Government servant dies while on deputation to another Central Government department, who of the following can authorize family pension and death gratuity?

A) Head of Office of the lending department. B) Head of Office of the borrowing department. C) Pension Disbursing Authority. D) Any one of the above.

292. . Which of the following sentences is correct with respect to the date from which pension becomes payable?

A) Pension becomes payable from day next to the date of which a Government servant ceases to be borne on the establishment. B) Family pension is payable from the date of death of the Pensioner. C) Pension including family pension is payable for the date on which its recipient dies. D) Provisional pension is not payable if judicial proceedings are pending against the Government servant.

293. . Find the net qualifying service of a Group 'C' Government servant who retires on superannuation, whose details are given below-

A) 62 six-monthly periods B) 63 six-monthly periods C) 65 six-monthly periods D) 66 six-monthly per ads

294. . A Government servant drawing pay of ₹ 66,000 in Level 7 from 1-1-2018 proceeds on earned leave of 93 days from 30-6-2018. He retired on superannuation on 31-12-2018. What is the average emoluments for calculation of pension?

A) 68000 B) 67200 C) ₹66,600 D) 74120

295. . An officer retired on superannuation on 30-9-2018 with a qualifying service of 66 six-monthly periods. His last pay drawn was 85,100 in Level 9, DA 9% and HRA 24%. Calculate his gratuity.

A) 15,30,524 B) 18,67,635 C) ₹20,00,000 D) 17,41,245

296. . An Income Tax Inspector drawing pay of 76,500 in Level 8 was promoted on ad hoc basis to Level 9 from 1-122018 and his pay was fixed at 80,200. He was reverted to the lower post on 30-4-2019. He retires on superannuation on 31-5-2019. Calculate his pension.

A) 39,175 B. ₹40,100 C. 38,250 D. 39,150 B) C) D)

297. . A pensioner, whose date of birth is 30-3-1939, was drawing a basic pension of 40,000 on 1-1-2016. Calculate his basic pension on 1-3-2019.

A) ₹53,040 B. 40,000 B) C) 52,320 D. ₹48,000 D)

298. . Mr. 'A' is appointed in Central Government service on 10-10-2018 and his pay is 25,500 in Level 4. Unfortunately he died on 20-12-2018. What is the death gratuity admissible to him?

A) Not eligible for any gratuity B) ₹25,500 C) ₹51,000 D) 55590

299. . A Government servant drawing pay of 33,300 in Level 4 from 1-7-2018 dies on 10-7-2018 in a road accident leaving behind his wife. His date of appointment is 1-2-2011. What is the family pension admissible to his wife?

A) ₹9,000 B) 9990 C) 16650 D) 19980

300. . Pension fixed at monthly rates shall be payable-

A) On or after the last working day of the month to which the pension relates. B) On the first working day of the month to which the pension relates. C) On the first working day of the month succeeding the month to which the pension relates. D)