28-10-2019 Account Test (Higher) - Kerala Service Rules 2

 FINAL ANSWER KEY 

Paper: Kerala Service Rules - PART II - III PAPER 

Date of 

Examination 

28-09-2019 

Question1:-An officer employed on probation in or against a substantive vacancy in the cadre of a department is         A:-Apprentice 

        B:-Officer on probation 

        C:-Probationer 

        D:-Officer on contract 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question2:-A recurring payment granted to an officer from General Revenues of the State as remuneration for special work of intermittent character 

        A:-Compensatory allowance 

        B:-Honorarium 

        C:-Fees 

        D:-Special pay 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question3:-The production of a medical certificate is necessary for appointment when 

        A:-When a retired officer is reemployed two years after retirement 

        B:-An officer in the last grade appointed in a temporary vacancy of less than 6 months duration 

        C:-An officer other than last grade appointed in a temporary vacancy of less than 3 months duration 

        D:-An officer recruited through a competitive examination and who had to undergo  medical examination as part of the selection         Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question4:-The authority competent to accept resignation of a Government servant is 

        A:-Chief Secretary to Government 

        B:-Head of Department 

        C:-Head of Officer 

        D:-Appointing authority of the post 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question5:-Which of the following is not to be deducted from the subsistence allowance? 

        A:-Amount due to court attachments 

        B:-Income tax and Super tax 

        C:-Amounts due to cooperative credit societies 

        D:-Subscriptions due to Group Insurance 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question6:-HRA and CCA admissible from time to time will be payable during the period of Leave with Allowances, if the total period of such leave does not exceed 

        A:-120 days 

        B:-180 days 

        C:-300 days 

        D:-90 days 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question7:-What is the maximum period for which Special Allowance can be granted to an officer for holding additional charge of another post         A:-6 months 

        B:-4 months 

        C:-3 months 

        D:-2 months 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question8:-Child adoption leave granted to adoptive mothers for a period not exceeding 

        A:-90 days 

        B:-120 days

        C:-42 days 

        D:-180 days 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question9:-Who among the following is competent to grant a premature increment to an employee on a time scale of pay?         A:-The Government 

        B:-The Head of Department 

        C:-The Secretary to Government, General Administration Department 

        D:-The Secretary to Government, Finance Department 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question10:-Which among the following cannot be commuted retrospectively into a different kind of leave? 

        A:-Leave without Allowance 

        B:-Commuted leave 

        C:-Half Pay Leave 

        D:-Earned Leave 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question11:-A Thahsildhar is eligible for a PTA of Rs. 700 per mensum. The number of prescribed tour days is 15. If he was on duty for the whole month and has travelled only 12 days, his entitlement of PTA would be 

        A:-Rs. 240 

        B:-Rs. 560 

        C:-Rs. 400 

        D:-Rs. 200 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question12:-A Medical Officer who is in receipt of a conveyance allowance of Rs. 500 per mensum to visit sub jails was on commuted leave for 10 days. Is he eligible to draw conveyance allowance during leave? 

        A:-He can draw, if he was on earned leave 

        B:-He can draw conveyance allowance during leave 

        C:-He cannot draw conveyance allowance during leave 

        D:-He can draw conveyance allowance if his basic pay does not exceed Rs. 40,000 per month 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question13:-The maximum period of deputation to foreign service is limited to a maximum of 

        A:-5 years 

        B:-3 years 

        C:-4 years 

        D:-10 years 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question14:-What is the maximum time allowed for a new entrant in Government service who has not crossed the age of 50 years to subscribe to a policy in the official branch of the State Life Insurance? 

        A:-1 month 

        B:-3 months 

        C:-6 months 

        D:-9 months 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question15:-A high school teacher was posted for a work relating to valuation and tabulation of SSLC examination and there by prevented from enjoying vacation for 20 days. If the full vacation is for 60 days, the earned leave admissible to the teacher would be? 

        A:-15 days 

        B:-9 days 

        C:-6 days 

        D:-10 days 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question16:-An officer was transferred from Trivandrum to Kasaragod and he was relieved on the AN of Friday, 11th May, 2018. Distance from residence to Trivandrum Central is 6 km by road. Trivandrum to Kasarasgod distance by rail is 586 km. 12th May is a 2nd Saturday. 13th and 20th are Sundays. If the officer avails full joining time, when should he report for duty at Kasaragod? 

        A:-18.05.2018 AN

        B:-19.05.2018 FN 

        C:-22.05.2018 FN 

        D:-21.05.2018 FN 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question17:-What is the time limit upto which request for commutation of one kind of leave into another kind of leave can be entertained?         A:-No time limit 

        B:-1 year 

        C:-2 years 

        D:-6 months 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question18:-Annual verification of service books has to be done by the Head of Office every year in the month of         A:-January 

        B:-March 

        C:-July 

        D:-April 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question19:-The power to sanction leave without allowance exceeding four months at a time rests with 

        A:-Government 

        B:-Heads of Departments 

        C:-Head of office 

        D:-Regional Officers/Joint Directors 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question20:-What is the maximum number of earned leave that can be granted to an officer except as leave preparatory to retirement?         A:-240 days 

        B:-200 days 

        C:-180 days 

        D:-120 days 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question21:-Upto how many days compensation leave can be accumulated? 

        A:-15 days 

        B:-10 days 

        C:-12 days 

        D:-No limit 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question22:-Is special disability leave admissible to an officer on more than one occasion? 

        A:-Can be granted more than once 

        B:-No, cannot be granted more than once 

        C:-Can be granted more than once to non-gazetted officers only 

        D:-Can be granted more than once to officers who have crossed the age of 50 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question23:-A clerk entered Government service on the FN of 01.01.2017. He has not taken any leave other than casual leave during the first year of service. Find out the earned leave a this credit on the FN of 01.01.2018 

        A:-16 days 

        B:-30 days 

        C:-17 days 

        D:-33 days 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question24:-How many days leave not due can be granted to an officer at a time without medical certificate? 

        A:-120 days 

        B:-180 days 

        C:-240 days

        D:-90 days 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question25:-A junior engineer joined service on 07.11.2013 FN. On the FN of 15.01.2014 he was thrown out of service and reappointed again as junior engineer in the same department in the same time scale of pay on the FN of 01.03.2014. On which date can he draw his first increment? 

        A:-01.12.2014 

        B:-15.12.2014 

        C:-06.11.2014 

        D:-01.11.2014 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question26:-A clerk joined service on the FN of 05.08.2014. His probation is 2 years and he completed probation on the AN of 25.10.2016. From which date can he draw his second increment? 

        A:-01.10.2016 

        B:-25.10.2016 

        C:-01.11.2016 

        D:-26.10.2016 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question27:-What is the rate of special allowance for holding full additional charge of another higher post in addition to his own?         A:-Special allowance should not exceed 6% of the minimum of the scale of pay of the higher post 

        B:-Special allowance should not exceed 2% of the minimum of the scale of pay of the higher post 

        C:-Special allowance should not exceed 4% of the minimum of the scale of pay of the higher post 

        D:-Special allowance should not exceed 3% of the minimum of the scale of pay of the higher post 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question28:-The maximum number of paternity leave that can be granted at a time to male employees (having not more than two children) is         A:-15 days 

        B:-20 days 

        C:-7 days 

        D:-10 days 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question29:-Which of the following kind of leave is not admissible to Heads of office 

        A:-Leave without allowance 

        B:-Leave not due 

        C:-Half pay leave 

        D:-Compensation leave 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question30:-When is a new recruit to Government service required to produce form No. 15 for Service and Payroll Administrative Repository for Kerala (SPARK) 

        A:-Within 1 month of joining duty 

        B:-At the time of joining duty 

        C:-At the time of drawing the first salary 

        D:-As and when required by the appointing authority 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question31:-In which class a Grade II (a) officer is entitled to travel by train? 

        A:-1st class. If the train does not have 1st class, 2nd AC 

        B:-If the train does not have 3rd AC, first class 

        C:-3rd AC 

        D:-2nd AC 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question32:-What is the rate of Daily Allowance payable to an officer of the 1st grade while travelling or halting outside the State         A:-Rs. 450 

        B:-Rs. 400 

        C:-Rs. 350

        D:-Rs. 550 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question33:-For the purpose of calculating Travelling Allowance, which grade will be assigned to a Deputy Director of Education Department, drawing an actual basic pay of Rs. 48,000 on a scale of pay of 45800-89000 working as Private secretary to a Minister? 

        A:-Grade II (a) 

        B:-Grade II (b) 

        C:-Grade I 

        D:-Grade III 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question34:-An officer deputed to undergo a course of training may draw TA as on transfer if the duration of the training exceeds         A:-2 months 

        B:-3 months 

        C:-4 months 

        D:-6 months 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question35:-What percentage of additional allowance of Daily Allowance or Mileage Allowance can be granted to officers when travelling in Class II hilly tracks 

        A:-12.5% 

        B:-15% 

        C:-20% 

        D:-25% 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question36:-If an officer has performed 2 journeys within a period of 24 hours on 2 calendar days, what is his entitlement for Daily Allowance?         A:-Two DA 

        B:-One and a half DA 

        C:-One and three fourth DA 

        D:-One DA 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question37:-Which is the only department whose officers and staff can travel to a distance more than 8 km from headquarter to attend duty and can still claim full Daily Allowance without regard to the time limit or absence? 

        A:-Police Department 

        B:-Fire and Rescue Department 

        C:-Forest Department 

        D:-Excise Department 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question38:-In which case TA will not be allowed to an officer on retirement to enable him to proceed to any place within or outside the state?         A:-Removal or dismissal 

        B:-Compensation pension 

        C:-Retiring pension 

        D:-Invalid pension 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question39:-Under what circumstances is an officer entitled to revise the claim for Travelling Allowance with retrospective effect?         A:-Promoted with retrospective effect 

        B:-Due to delay in issue of pay slip due to non-completion of probation 

        C:-Due to delay in issue of pay slip not due to the fault of the officer or some routine reason 

        D:-Reverted with retrospective effect 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question40:-Whose sanction is required by the District Collector, Palakkad to visit the neighbouring district of Comibatore in public interest?         A:-Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Revenue Department 

        B:-The Minister, Revenue 

        C:-The Chief Secretary

        D:-No sanction is required from any authority 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question41:-Whose duty is it to disallow whole or part of the TA claimed for any journey if he considers that a journey was unnecessarily or unduly protracted? 

        A:-Head of office 

        B:-Immediate Superior Officer 

        C:-Controlling Officer 

        D:-Treasury Officer 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question42:-The normal rate of family pension is 

        A:-30% of pay at the time of retirement 

        B:-30% of pension 

        C:-35% of pension 

        D:-40% of pay at the time of retirement 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question43:-What is the maximum percentage of pension that can be commuted? 

        A:-33% 

        B:-40% 

        C:-25% 

        D:-45% 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question44:-What kind of pension can be given if a permanent post held by an officer is abolished and the officer is not willing to accept another employment? 

        A:-Retiring pension 

        B:-Invalid pension 

        C:-Superannuation pension 

        D:-Compensation pension 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question45:-Who is competent to withdraw pension? 

        A:-The Minister, Finance 

        B:-The secretary to Government, Finance 

        C:-Head of Department 

        D:-Government 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question46:-An officer from whose headquarters was Trivandrum, proceeding to Idukki Collectorate on 13.06.2018, due to heavy flood and landslides was forced to stay at Thodupuzha for 3 days. The daily allowance admissible to the officer for the enforced halt is 

        A:-1 and 1/2 of DA 

        B:-2 DA 

        C:-3 and 1/2 DA 

        D:-2 and 1/2 DA 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question47:-The date of birth of an administrative assistant of Agriculture Dept. is 27.05.1963. In the Agriculture Department, the age of superannuation is 56 years. Find out the date on which the administrative assistant has to superannuate 

        A:-27.05.2019 

        B:-31.05.2019 

        C:-31.05.2018 

        D:-30.04.2019 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question48:-The qualifying service required for full pension is 

        A:-33 years 

        B:-20 years 

        C:-30 years

        D:-28 years 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question49:-Medical examination is not necessary for commutation of pension, if the application for it is submitted within         A:-Within 2 years from the date of retirement 

        B:-Within 1 year from the date of retirement 

        C:-Within 1.5 years from the date of retirement 

        D:-6 months prior to date of retirement 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question50:-An officer has to cross an arm of the sea by steamer during a rail journey and the fare for this is included in the rail fare. The travel is treated as 

        A:-Rail journey 

        B:-Sea voyage 

        C:-Journey by special conveyance 

        D:-Journey by motor conveyance 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question51:-Is Death Cum Retirement Gratuity attachable by Court of law? 

        A:-Can be attached 

        B:-Upto 30% can be attached 

        C:-Upto Rs. 5,000 can be attached 

        D:-Cannot be attached 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question52:-Under what circumstances DCRG is payable in instalments? 

        A:-In the event of revision of pay, pension and DA with retrospective effect 

        B:-If the DCRG payable is more than Rs. 10 lakhs 

        C:-If the application for DCRG is not submitted in time 

        D:-If the pensioner is re-employed under the same Government without break 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question53:-For which kind of pension Bar Service can be added as qualifying service (subject to conditions) 

        A:-Compensation pension 

        B:-Superannuation pension 

        C:-Retiring pension 

        D:-Invalid pension 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question54:-An officer retired from service on 31.05.2018. His monthly basic pension is Rs. 32,437. What is the maximum amount that can be commuted by him? 

        A:-Rs. 12,974.8 

        B:-Rs. 12,970 

        C:-Rs. 12,974 

        D:-Rs. 12,973 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question55:-The maximum basic pension that can be sanctioned to a State Government Office on or after 01.07.2014 is         A:-Rs. 65,000 

        B:-Rs. 58,000 

        C:-Rs. 62,000 

        D:-Rs. 60,000 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question56:-If the voluntary retirement of an employee takes place while on Leave Not Due, the retirement shall be w.e.f         A:-The date of application 

        B:-The date of commencement of leave 

        C:-One month from the date of application 

        D:-The date of issue of orders

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question57:-The period for which anticipatory pension is sanctioned at the first instance is for a period of? 

        A:-6 months 

        B:-3 months 

        C:-1 year 

        D:-9 months 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question58:-A pensioner died on 03.05.2018. From which date will his widow, his nominee, would get family pension?         A:-01.05.2018 

        B:-04.05.2018 

        C:-04.06.2018 

        D:-01.06.2018 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question59:-The maximum DCRG payable to State Government employees after 01.07.2014 is? 

        A:-Rs. 7,00,000 

        B:-Rs. 9,00,000 

        C:-Rs. 12,00,000 

        D:-Rs. 14,00,000 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question60:-Minimum qualifying service required for an employee to proceed on retiring pension is 

        A:-20 years 

        B:-30 years 

        C:-10 years 

        D:-25years 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question61:-Who is the authority to sanction compassionate allowance to an employee dismissed or removed for misconduct?         A:-The Minister, Finance 

        B:-The Director of Treasuries 

        C:-The authority competent to dismiss the employee 

        D:-The Accountant General 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question62:-Government may require an employee to retire in public interest, if he has completed a qualifying service of         A:-30 years 

        B:-25 years 

        C:-20 years 

        D:-15 years 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question63:-Pension ceases to be payable if it remains undrawn for more than 

        A:-7 years 

        B:-5 years 

        C:-2 years 

        D:-3 years 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question64:-In which month does the pensioner have to produce annual life certificate every year? 

        A:-December 

        B:-January 

        C:-April 

        D:-July 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question65:-An officer retired from service upon superannuation at the age of 56 on 31.05.2018 and the monthly pension sanctioned is Rs. 37,870. If he commutes the maximum amount admissible as per rules, the total commuted value he would receive is : (Commutation factor 11.10)

        A:-Rs. 20,17,713.6 

        B:-Rs. 20,17,714 

        C:-Rs. 20,71,714 

        D:-Rs. 20,71,417 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question66:-A clerk joined service on 17.11.2010 and died on 04.09.2018. The gratuity payable to the family of the deceased clerk is         A:-10 times the emoluments last drawn 

        B:-8 times the emoluments last drawn 

        C:-12 times the emoluments last drawn 

        D:-9 times the emoluments last drawn 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question67:-If the death of an employee is in the first year of service, the gratuity payable to the family of the deceased officer would be         A:-4 months the emoluments last drawn 

        B:-6 months the emoluments last drawn 

        C:-3 months the emoluments last drawn 

        D:-2 months the emoluments last drawn 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question68:-Higher rate of family pension will be payable for a maximum period of 

        A:-5 years 

        B:-7 years 

        C:-6 years 

        D:-10 years 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question69:-Service rendered by a Government servant till he has completed 18 years of age will qualify for 

        A:-Compensation gratuity 

        B:-Invalid pension 

        C:-Retiring pension 

        D:-Superannuation pension 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question70:-The authority competent to sanction family pension to parents of a deceased Government employee is         A:-Head of the Department 

        B:-Head of Officer 

        C:-Government 

        D:-Director of Treasuries 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question71:-The service book of Government employees who retire from service shall be retained by the head of office for a period of         A:-10 years from the date of retirement 

        B:-20 years from the date of retirement 

        C:-Till the death of the employee 

        D:-25 years from the date of retirement 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question72:-An officer who retired from service has a qualifying service of 25 years and 5 months. If his average emoluments is Rs. 42,950, what would be his monthly pension? 

        A:-Rs. 17,896 

        B:-Rs. 17,895 

        C:-Rs. 21,475 

        D:-Rs. 18,612 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question73:-An officer detained in custody on a criminal charge or otherwise shall be deemed to be under suspension if the duration of the custody is 

        A:-Period exceeding 36 hours

        B:-Period exceeding 48 hours 

        C:-36 hours 

        D:-48 hours 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question74:-From among the following who is not eligible for Hospital Leave for treatment or illness or injury sustained while on duty?         A:-Excise Guard 

        B:-Senior Civil Police Officer 

        C:-Circle Inspector of Police 

        D:-Leading Fireman 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question75:-Conveyance Allowance can be drawn during 

        A:-Leave 

        B:-Temporary transfer 

        C:-Joining time 

        D:-Absence from headquarters 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question76:-DCRG due to a deceased nun who has not made any nomination is payable to 

        A:-Her natural mother 

        B:-Her unmarried sister 

        C:-Need not be given to anybody 

        D:-Mother Superior of the convent to which the nun belongs to 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question77:-An officer retired from service on 31.03.2018 on superannuation on completion of 56 years. If he wants to commute a portion of the pension within 1 year from the date of retirement, the commutation factor would be 

        A:-11.10 

        B:-11.42 

        C:-12.05 

        D:-10.78 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question78:-How many kilograms of personal effects can be transported by an officer drawing an actual basic pay of Rs. 54,000 on 01.06.2018, if he is transferred from Trivandrum to Kollam? 

        A:-2500 kg 

        B:-2000 kg 

        C:-3000 kg 

        D:-1500 kg 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question79:-If a pensioner loses his portion of pension payment order, to whom should he submit an application for issuing a duplicate copy?         A:-Head of department 

        B:-Accountant General (A & E) 

        C:-Director, Treasuries 

        D:-District Treasury Officer 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question80:-The increment date of an officer was 01.01.2015. His increment was barred by order dated 10.05.2015 for 2 years with cumulative effect. On which date can he draw his next increment? 

        A:-01.01.2019 

        B:-01.01.2017 

        C:-01.01.2018 

        D:-01.01.2020 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question81:-A Deputy Director of Agriculture was drawing a basic pay of Rs. 72,000 on 01.07.2016 in the pay scale of Rs. 45800-1200-48000-1200-54000-1350-59400-1500-65400-1650- 

72000-1800-81000-2000-97000 was promoted as Joint Director w.e.f 01.05.2017 to a scale of pay of Rs. 

68700-1650-72000-1800-81000-2000-97000-2200-108000-2400-110400. What will be his basic pay as Joint Director on the date of promotion?

        A:-Rs. 73,800 

        B:-Rs. 75,600 

        C:-Rs. 81,000 

        D:-Rs. 83,000 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question82:-The basic of calculation of Half Pay Leave is? 

        A:-Completed year of service 

        B:-Completed half year of service 

        C:-Period spent on duty 

        D:-15 days per annum 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question83:-Allowance given to Wardens and Assistant Wardens of hostels is classified as? 

        A:-Compensatory allowance 

        B:-Honorarium 

        C:-Special pay 

        D:-Personal pay 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question84:-An assistant joined to the office of the KPSC on 20.04.2017. On 10.11.2017, he was thrown out for want of vacancy. He was reappointed in the same office in the same scale of pay on 05.01.2018. From which date can he draw his first increment? 

        A:-01.06.2018 

        B:-01.05.2018 

        C:-01.04.2018 

        D:-01.03.2018 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question85:-A Deputy Director of Agriculture drawing an actual basic pay of Rs. 54,000 was deputed for training in New Delhi for the period from 02.04.2018 to 16.05.2018 both days being included. What is the total Daily Allowance payable to him for his stay in New Delhi? 

        A:-Rs. 33,000 

        B:-Rs. 22,688 

        C:-Rs. 22, 595 

        D:-Rs. 20,251 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question86:-An officer retired from service on 30.04.2009 with a qualifying service of 30 years. He expired on 05.04.2018. He was drawing a pension of Rs. 32,500 from 01.07.2014 and his last pay was Rs. 65,000. The Family Pension payable to his widow, his nominee is 

        A:-Rs. 16,250 

        B:-Rs. 26,000 

        C:-Rs. 39,000 

        D:-Rs. 19,500 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question87:-Whose sanction is required by a Joint Secretary to Government who retired from Government service on 31.01.2017 to accept a commercial employment w.e.f 15.06.2018? 

        A:-Chief Minister 

        B:-Chief Secretary 

        C:-Government 

        D:-Secretary to Government, General Administration department 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question88:-Maximum period of weightage to qualifying service allowable subject to conditions to actual period of service, when an employee is invalidated is  

        A:-3 years 

        B:-2 years 

        C:-No weightage is allowed 

        D:-5 years 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question89:-Which rule will be applied in case of regular promotions from time bound higher grades to posts carrying the same higher time scale of pay (equivalent to that of the higher grade post)? 

        A:-Rule 28A of Pt I KSR 

        B:-Rule 30 of Pt I KSR 

        C:-Rule 37(a) of Pt I KSR 

        D:-Rule 28 of Pt I KSR 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question90:-A Computer Supervisor of Economics and Statistics department drawing a basic pay of Rs. 29,200 on a scale of pay of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 62,400 was appointed as Assistant in the Secretariat on a scale of pay of Rs. 27,800-Rs. 59,400 on the basis of the advice of the KPSC. Under which rule his pay will be regulated when he joins duty as Assistant? 

        A:-R. 37(b) of Pt.I KSR 

        B:-R. 28A of Pt.I KSR 

        C:-Rs. 28 

        D:-R. 30 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question91:-Two officers were travelling on official duty in a motor car owned by one of them. How can payment of TA to both officers be regulated? 

        A:-Full TA can be paid to both of them 

        B:-Full TA to the officer who owns the car and half TA to the other officer 

        C:-Full TA to the officer who owns the car and no TA to the other officer 

        D:-Full TA to the officer who owns the car as if he travelled alone and the other officer may draw TA as under R.107 and 110 Part II KSR         Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question92:-Is a pensioner entitled to commute the pension again on the ground that the commuted portion has been restored to him?         A:-Yes, it is permissible 

        B:-If the pensioner is in an indigent condition it can be allowed 

        C:-Pensioner is not entitled to commute his pension again 

        D:-If Medical Board recommends, it can be allowed 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question93:-A Deputy Chief Engineer drawing a basic pay of Rs. 93,000 w.e.f 01.01.2015 on a scale of pay of Rs. 85000-2000-97000-2200-108000-2400-117600 was promoted as Chief Engineer w.e.f 01.06.2018 on a scale of pay of Rs. 93000-2400-2000-97000-2200-108000-2400-12000. Find out his pay as on 01.06.2018 as Chief Engineer 

        A:-Rs. 1,01,400 

        B:-Rs. 99,200 

        C:-Rs. 1,03,600 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question94:-Who is the authority to regulate the terms and conditions of Compensatory Allowance? 

        A:-Finance Department 

        B:-Personnel and Administrative Department 

        C:-General Administration Department 

        D:-Government 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question95:-An officer whose headquarters is in Trivandrum and is due to retire on 31.08.2018 furnished a declaration to his controlling officer on 02.05.2018 indicating his intention to reside at Chennai after retirement on superannuation. If the journey is performed within one year of the date of retirement, what is his eligibility for TA after retirement? 

        A:-He will get TA as on transfer from Trivandrum to Chennai for himself and family 

        B:-He will not get TA to a station outside the State 

        C:-He will get TA as on tour only to himself and his family 

        D:-He is not eligible for TA for journey performed after retirement 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question96:-What is the period for which deputation of Foreign Service can be ordered initially? 

        A:-3 years 

        B:-4 years 

        C:-2 years

        D:-1 year 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question97:-To and fro journeys to be performed on the date of tour itself, if the distance to be covered by the touring officer is?         A:-Within 80 km 

        B:-Within 50 km 

        C:-Within 32 km 

        D:-Within 10 km 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question98:-Rate of HRA payable to an employee is determined with reference to? 

        A:-Locality of the office to which the employee is attached 

        B:-Place of residence 

        C:-Actual place of duty 

        D:-At the discretion of the Head of Office 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question99:-An officer retired on superannuation on 31.05.2018. From the following details ascertain the monthly pension payable to him. Last pay drawn Rs. 60,900. Average emoluments Rs. 59,800. Qualifying service - 28 years and 3 months 

        A:-Rs. 29,900 

        B:-Rs. 27,906.6 

        C:-Rs. 27,907 

        D:-Rs. 27,750 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question100:-Maximum joining time including Sundays that can be availed by a Government employee on transfer from one place to another in public interest is? 

        A:-15 days 

        B:-20 days 

        C:-25 days 

        D:-30 days 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D