FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Kerala Service Rules - PART II - III PAPER
Date of
Examination
29-09-2019
Question1:-An officer draws a pay of Rs. 1,17,600 in the time scale of pay of
Rs. 81000-2000-97000-2200-108000-2400-117600 w.e.f 1.7.2017. What is the amount of stagnation increment that can be sanctioned to him on 1.7.2019 to the officer?
A:-Rs. 2,400
B:-Rs. 2,000
C:-Nil
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-An officer draws a pay of Rs. 89000 from 1.7.2017 in the time scale of pay of
Rs. 45800-1100-48000-1200-54000-1350......... 81000-2000-89000. What is the amount of DA admissible to him as on 1.7.2019.if the DA admissible is 20%?
A:-Rs. 18600
B:-Rs. 17800
C:-Rs. 9100
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-Stagnation increment is treated as
A:-Personal pay to be absorbed in future increase of pay
B:-Personal pay not to be absorbed in future increase of pay
C:-Special pay not to be absorbed in future increase of pay
D:-Personal allowance not counting for DA and HRA
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-The rate of interest payable for belated remittance of on the unpaid pension contribution to Government account by the foreign employer / officer according as the contribution is paid by the former or the latter is
A:-Two paise / day per Rs. 100
B:-7.3% per annum
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-An officer was relieved of from foreign service to Government service on the AN of 24th May and he took charges of his post in Government service on the 1st of June after availing joining time allowed by the competent authority. He is said to have reverted to foreign service on
A:-the AN of 31st May
B:-the FN of 1st June
C:-Both (1) and (2) are correct
D:-the AN of 24th May
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-In which of the following kinds of retirement, service gratuity can be exchanged for ex-gratia pension? A:-Invalid pension
B:-Compensation pension
C:-Superannuation pension and Compensation pension
D:-Superannuation pension
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-A State Government officer deputed to foreign service for a period of one year in a corporation of the Government of Kerala was relieved of his duties in foreign service and his foreign service ended on the AN of 10th January 2019. His pension contribution for the whole period of foreign service remained unpaid at the time of his relief from foreign service. What is the last date of remittance of his entire amount of pension contribution to Government account without any interest?
A:-31st December 2018
B:-on 10th January 2019
C:-15th January 2019
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-A State Government officer deputed to foreign service for a period of one year in a corporation of the Government of Kerala was relieved of his duties in foreign service and his foreign service ended on the AN of 30th June 2019. His pension contribution for the period of foreign service commencing from 1st January 2019 remained unpaid at the time of his relief from foreign service. What is the last date of remittance of his unpaid amount of pension contribution to Government account without any interest?
A:-31st December2019
B:-15th January 2020
C:-30th June 2019
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-A person entered in last grade service on 29.2.2016 F.N. What is the date on which he would get his first increment if there is no non-duty period during his first year of service?
A:-28.2.2017 F.N.
B:-1.2.2017
C:-1.3.2017
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-A clerk entered service on 29.2.2016 FN. And there is no period in the first year of his service which does not count for increment. When he would get his first increment?
A:-28.2.2017
B:-1.2.2017
C:-1.3.2017
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-The minimum qualifying service required for an officer retiring on superannuation pension to get monthly statutory pension is A:-9 years
B:-9 years and 6 months
C:-9 years and one day
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-A grade I officer on tour was on enforced halt for three days during his return journey from Devikulam to Ernakulam due to a land slide on road just before reaching Neriyamangalam. The Head of the Department declared his enforced halt as duty? Say the amount of DA admissible to him for the enforced halt at the class I hilly tract?
A:-Rs. 750
B:-Rs. 600
C:-Rs. 900
D:-Rs. 1,125
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-An Officer died in service on 15.5.2019 at his Headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. His family members travelled on 16.5.2019 to Thodupuzha his home town where they wish to reside. What is the due date for claiming admissible transfer TA for the journey performed by the family?
A:-1.6.2019
B:-1.7.2019
C:-As soon as possible after 16.5.2019
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-An assistant entered service on 30.4.2016 FN. What is the number days of earned leave at his credit on the AN of 30.4.2019 AN? A:-100 days
B:-99 days
C:-83 days
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-An officer entered service on 1.1.2012 FN. He was sanctioned the entire HPL at his credit for 25 days from 2.7.2018. He was placed under suspension from 17.7.2018 FN and was reinstated in service on 1.12.2018 treating the whole period of suspension as duty. What would be the HPL at his credit as on 1.1.2019?
A:-20 days
B:-30 days
C:-nil
D:-none
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-In the event of dispute arising about the recovery of contribution for want of necessary entries in the service book of a non-gazetted officer what document shall be accepted as a proof by the Accountant General to settle his claim?
A:-Employee's copy of the communication in this regard received from AG
B:-Employee's copy of the communication in this regard received from the Government
C:-Employee's copy of the communication in this regard received from the foreign employer
D:-Any one of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-An SC Development Officer in this SC Development Department availed maternity leave from 2.7.2018. She applied for commuted leave in continuation of maternity leave. Up to what date she could take commuted leave without medical certificate? 24.2.2019 is a Sunday.
A:-28.2.2019
B:-25.2.2019
C:-26.2.2019
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-A senior clerk in the social justice department who was on maternity w.e. from 30.8.2018 got a new appointment through PSC as Block Development Officer. She rejoined on the FN of 18.12.2018 and was relieved from the former Department on the AN of 18.12.2018 AN on her request cancelling the remaining portion of the maternity leave already granted. Mandatory certificate issued from the former department was produced in the new department. She reported for duty in the new department on the FN of 19.12.2018 and availed the balance portion of the leave w.e. from 20.12.2018. Say on which date she should report for duty after the maternity leave availed in full? 24.2.2019 is a Sunday.
A:-28.2.2019 FN
B:-27.2.2019 FN
C:-1.3.2019 FN
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-An officer retired on superannuation on 31.3.2019. He had a total service of 33 years and 1 month of which the first 8 years was in part time contingency service and the next 4 years in full time contingent service. What is his qualifying service for pension?
A:-29 years
B:-25 years
C:-21 years
D:-30 years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question20:-An officer with a qualifying service of 15 years retired from service on superannuation on 30.4.2019. His average emoluments for pension is Rs. 30,000. What is his monthly pension?
A:-Rs. 15,000
B:-Rs. 7,500
C:-Rs. 8,500
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-In the case of a Gazetted Officer, relating to the sanction of pension and pensionary benefits, the following remarks shall be recorded in page 12 of ______ book. Viz ''sanction is accorded for the payment of pensionary benefits as found admissible by the Accountant General'' by __________ say in which book this entry has to be made and by whom?
A:-The service book by the Pension Sanctioning Authority
B:-The pension Book by the Accountant General
C:-The Pension Book by the Head of office where the gazetted officer was working at the time of his retirement D:-The pension Book by the pension sanctioning authority
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question22:-What is the form in which and how long in advance of the date of his anticipated retirement a formal application for pension should be submitted by every Government Employee?
A:-Form No. 6 one year in advance
B:-Form No. 11 one year in advance
C:-Form No. 11 six months in advance
D:-Form No. 8 one year in advance
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-An officer working with Headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram was on tour in January 2019 for official purpose to Ernakulam for 8 days and in continuation at Guruvayoor for 6 days and again at Ernakulam for 5 days. For how many days he would get full DA for halts?
A:-19 days
B:-10 days
C:-14 days
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-A Head of a Department with Headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram who is on an inspection reached Kottayam at 7 am on 27.5.2019 inspected a district office at Kottayam. He left Kottayam at 2 pm on the same day and reached Ernakulam at 3.30 pm. After inspection at District office at Ernakulam, he left Ernakulam on the same day at 8.45 pm. and reached Thiruvananthapuram at 3 am on 28.5.2019. Calculate the amount of DA admissible to him for halts at Kottayam and Ernakulam.
A:-Rs. 200
B:-Rs. 320
C:-Rs. 400
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-An officer was transferred from Kottayam to Idukki and was relieved on the AN of 7.1.2019 (Tuesday). After availing admissible joining time, he reported at Idukki on 11.1.2019 FN. What is the eligibility of transfer TA to his employed wife, the only one person belonging to his family who travelled on 10.5.2019?
A:-Eligible for transfer TA since she travelled within six months
B:-Not eligible for transfer TA since the wife is employed
C:-The officer cannot claim transfer TA for his wife since only one member accompanied the officer
D:-None of the above is a correct answer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-A High School Assistant was promoted as Headmaster w.e.f 1.6.2017. His date of birth is 31.8.1962. He has no earned leave at his credit on 31.5.2018. What will be the EL at his credit on 31.3.2019.
A:-8 4/11
B:-27 7/11
C:-Nil
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-An officer entered service on 1.7.2016. He applied for 30 days of HPL on 1.6.2018 w.e.f 11.6.2018 when he had only 20 days of HPL at his credit on the contention that he would earn another 20 days HPL on 1.7.2018. Which of the following is the correct action?` `
A:-30 days of HPL may be granted
B:-Only 20 days of HPL can be granted
C:-20 days of HPL and 10 days of LWA may be granted
D:-None of the above action is correct
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-A probationer as defined in Rule 12(28) appointed in Government service against a permanent post joined service on 1.1.2018. He had no previous service under the Government. What will be the number of days of earned leave at his credit on 1.1.2019 FN?
A:-17
B:-16
C:-33
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-What is the maximum period for which paternity leave will be granted to a male officer during the entire period of his service? A:-30 days
B:-20 days
C:-10 days
D:-There is no limit
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-An officer was transferred from Shornur to Mavelikara. On reaching Mavelikara on 16.1.2019 (Wednesday), the due date of reporting for duty there, he was served another order posting him at Mallappally (about 40 kms) away from Mavelikara. He should report for duty at Mallappally on
A:-18.1.2019
B:-17.1.2019
C:-AN of 16.1.2019
D:-28.1.2019
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-Who is the authority competent to sanction all cases of deputation to foreign service and extension of the period of foreign service not involving variation in the terms of emoluments of deputation and relaxation of rules?
A:-Government in the Finance Department
B:-Government in the Administrative Department with the approval of the cabinet
C:-Government in the Administrative Department
D:-Government in the Administrative Department in consultation with the Finance Department
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-An officer retired from service on superannuation on 31.1.2019. He submitted his application for commutation of pension on 16.4.2019 and was received by the PSA on the same date. The commutation of pension was sanctioned on 10.5.2019. What is the date on which his commutation becomes absolute?` `
A:-10.5.2019
B:-1.2.2019
C:-31.1.2019
D:-16.4.2019
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-An officer in the Last Grade Service drawing a basic pay of Rs. 28,500 working at Kasaragod halted for four days at Sullya in Karnataka State in connection with official duties. What is the total DA admissible to him for the period of halt at Sullya?
A:-Rs. 1,800
B:-Rs. 1,280
C:-Rs. 1,400
D:-Rs. 1,000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 50,400 was transferred from Ambalapuzha to Thrissur in public interest in February 2019. He transported his personal effects by lorry from Ambalapuzha to Thrissur. What is the maximum amount admissible to him as loading and loading charges?
A:-Rs. 1,600
B:-Rs. 800
C:-Rs. 900
D:-Not entitled for loading and unloading charges
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-An officer with Headquarters at Edathua is deputed for a training in Ernakulam. He is eligible to draw Travelling Allowance as on transfer, if the duration of the training.
A:-is three months or more
B:-is more than 120 days
C:-is more than three months
D:-is more than four months
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-A SC Development Officer Grade II was on HPL for four months from 1.8.2018. Her headquarters was at Mulanthuruthy in Ernakulam District. She was compulsorily recalled to duty by an order dated 22.10.2018 issued by the Head of the Department with direction to report for duty at her Headquarters on or before 31.10.2018. The order sent by post to her residential address at Ambalapuzha was received by her on re-direction by postal authorities at Thiruvananthapuram where she was residing temporarily. Comment on her eligibility for Travelling Allowance for the journey to Mulanthuruthy.
A:-eligible for tour TA
B:-not eligible for TA
C:-eligible for mileage allowance from Thiruvananthapuram to Mulanthuruthy
D:-Eligible for mileage allowance from Ambalapuzha to Mulanthuruthy
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-What is the D.C.R.G. admissible to an officer. Who retired on 31.3.2019, with a qualifying service of 20 years. Last pay Rs.. 1,08,000.
DA % 20.
A:-Rs. 1,29,600
B:-Rs. 10,80,000
C:-Rs. 6,48,000
D:-Rs. 12,96,000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question38:-An officer drawing a basic pay of Rs. 24,040 was granted leave without allowances for 4 months for the treatment of cancer w.e.f 11.2.2019 under Rule 90 Part I.K.S.R. What is the amount of ex-gratia allowance admissible to him during the period of leave?
A:-Rs. 8,414
B:-Rs. 12,020
C:-Rs. 14,875
D:-Rs. 9,915
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question39:-An Officiating Officer having 2 years continuous service drawing a basic pay of Rs. 42,500 was granted 3 months leave without allowances w.e.f 18.3.2019 under Rule 90 part I.K.S.R. for the treatment of TB in a recognised sanatorium when he had at his credit 100 days of Half Pay Leave. What is the amount of ex-gratia allowance admissible to him during the period of leave?
A:-Rs. 14,875
B:-Rs. 9,915
C:-Nil
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-An Officer due to retire on 30.6.2019 has availed commuted leave as leave preparatory to retirement w.e.f 1.1.2019. His headquarters is at Devikulam. What is the date up to which he is entitled to get Hill Tract Allowance (HTA)?
A:-Up to 30.4.2019
B:-Not eligible for HTA
C:-29.6.2019
D:-30.6.2019
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-A substantive Deputy Tahsildar was suspended from service in an order dated 1.11.2018. While under suspension he died on 30.3.2019, before completion of the disciplinary proceedings initiated against him. His date of birth is 4.2.1963. What is the number of days of earned leave surrender to be suomoto sanctioned by the leave sanctioning authority? The deceased officer had 170 days of earned leave at his credit on the FN of 1.11.2018.
A:-170 days
B:-180 days
C:-181 days
D:-183 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-A Joint Secretary to Government drawing a pay of Rs. 1,12,800 retired from service on superannuation on 31.12.2018 after 30 years of Qualifying Service. DA w.e.f 1.7.2018 is 20% of pay. Say what is the amount of DCRG admissible to him?
A:-Rs. 20,30,400
B:-Rs. 14,00,000
C:-Rs. 16,92,000
D:-Rs. 8,46,000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question43:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 77,400 died while in service on 28.12.2018. He had 21 years of qualifying service at the time of his death. What is the amount of DCRG payable? (DA % as on 1.7.2018 = 20% of Pay)
A:-Rs. 11,14,560
B:-Rs. 9,75,240
C:-Rs. 14,00,000
D:-Rs. 4,06,350
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-An Officer in the Prisons and Correctional Services Department retired from service on superannuation on 31.5.2019. His pension amount is Rs. 42,503. He has applied for commuting the maximum permissible amount of pension. What is the residue of pension that he would get monthly?
A:-Rs. 25,501
B:-Rs. 28,336
C:-Rs. 28,335
D:-Rs. 25,502
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-An officer died at 5.30 pm on the due date of his retirement on superannuation on 28.2.2019. Say from which date his wife, the nominee would get family pension as per Part III K.S.R? His qualifying service on the date of retirement is 9 years.
A:-His wife is not eligible to get family pension
B:-28.2.2019
C:-29.2.2019
D:-1.3.2019
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-An Additional Secretary to Government retired on superannuation on 30.4.2019. He has got a total service of 29 years 5 months and 27 days. His Average Emoluments worked out for pension comes to Rs. 99,200. Calculate his monthly pension.
A:-Rs. 48,600
B:-Rs. 47,947
C:-Rs. 47,946
D:-Rs. 49,600
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-An employee whose date of birth is 10.5.1974 entered in Government service in July 2000. He crossed from one slab fixed for State Life Insurance policy to another higher slab on 5.5.2018. He has not subscribed to additional policy till 31.5.2019. Is he required to take additional policy now?
A:-Not required since he has already attained the age of 45 years
B:-He has to take additional policy since he has not completed 50 years
C:-He has to take additional policy since he had not attained 45 years on the date of crossing the slab
D:-None of the above is a correct answer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-A period of 5 months and 2 days with effect from 30.9.2018 will end on
A:-2.3.2019
B:-1.3.2019
C:-3.3.2019
D:-4.3.2019
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-Mr. X was deputed for a training treated as duty w.e.f 1.1.2019. He was promoted to a higher post in the regular line in an order dated 29.1.2019 during his training period. Since he was on training his junior was promoted to the un-filled vacancy and his junior assumed charge of the higher post on 1.2.2019. From which date ''X'' will get the pay of the promoted post?
A:-29.1.2019
B:-30.1.2019
C:-1.2.2019
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-An officer retired on invalid pension on 24.10.2018. The period that is reckoned for calculation of Average Emoluments. A:-24.12.2017 to 24.10.2018
B:-25.1.2018 to 24.10.2018
C:-1.1.2018 to 31.10.2018
D:-25.12.2017 to 24.10.2018
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-Calculate the DCRG admissible to an officer who retired on superannuation on 31.12.2018. Last month's pay Rs. 65,400. DA 20%. Qualifying service 25 years.
A:-Rs. 9,81,000
B:-Rs. 1,40,000
C:-Rs. 70,000
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-When a Gazetted officer retires from service before his pension is finally fixed, the Accountant General would issue a temporary authorisation for payment of
A:-100% of the probable amount of pension and 75% of DCRG
B:-75% of the probable amount of pension and 75% of DCRG
C:-100% of the probable amount of pension and 100% of DCRG
D:-75% of the probable amount of pension and 100% of DCRG
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-A period of 1 month and one day beginning on 31.1.2019 will end on
A:-1.3.2019
B:-28.2.2019
C:-3.3.2019
D:-2.3.2019
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-An officer joined duty in a post on 16.6.2016 on two year probation within a continuous period of three years. During the first year of his service there is no period which does not count for increment. His probation has been declared w.e.f 1.10.2018. Due date of his first increment is on
A:-1.10.2018
B:-1.6.2017
C:-16.6.2018
D:-16.6.2017
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-Which of the following kinds of leave is not applicable to an officer who has not completed 3 years of continuous service? A:-Earned leave
B:-Half pay leave
C:-LWA
D:-Commuted leave
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-A pensioner died on 8.5.2019, the family pension admissible to the eligible member is payable with effect from A:-8.5.2019
B:-1.5.2019
C:-9.5.2019
D:-1.6.2019
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-An officer had a qualifying service of 26 years and 6 months at the time of invalidation and he had a balance of service of 2 years and 6 months for superannuation pension which is due on 31.3.2021. What is the total qualifying service including the weightage admissible?
A:-29 years
B:-30 years
C:-27 years
D:-28 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-An officer joined duty in Government service on 31.3.1990 and he retired on superannuation pension on 31.3.2019. The Qualifying service for pension and DCRG will be
A:-29 years
B:-30 years
C:-31 years
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-An officer has been deputed for training at IMG in Kozhikode for 90 days. He is eligible for DA at full rate for 1st __________ days and at 3/4th of the admissible rate for the next __________ days.
A:-30, 30
B:-10, 80
C:-30, 60
D:-10, 20
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 72,000 from 1.6.2017 in the time scale of pay of Rs. 68700-1650-72000-1800-81000 _________ 110400 retired on superannuation from service on 31.10.2018. Calculate his average emoluments for pension.
A:-Rs. 73,800
B:-Rs. 72,900
C:-Rs. 73,000
D:-Rs. 72,800
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 59,400 from 1.8.2018 in the time scale of pay of
Rs. 37500-1000-42500-1100-48000-1200-54000-1350-59400-1500-----65400-85000 retired on superannuation from service on 31.10.2018. Calculate his average emoluments for pension.
A:-Rs. 60,450
B:-Rs. 60,150
C:-Rs. 60,400
D:-Rs. 58,455
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 60,900 from 1.8.2018 in the time scale of pay of
Rs.37500-1000-42500-1100-48000-1200-54000-1350-59400-1500-----65400----85000 retired on superannuation from service on 30.9.2018. Calculate his average emoluments for pension.
A:-Rs. 59,700
B:-Rs. 60,600
C:-Rs. 60,150
D:-Rs. 59,900
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 48,000 from 1.7.2018 in the time scale of pay of Rs.
37500-1000-42500-1100-48000-1200-54000-1350-59400-1500-----65400------85000 retired from service on superannuation on 31.1.2019. Calculate his average emoluments for pension.
A:-Rs. 49,000
B:-Rs. 48,800
C:-Rs. 48,600
D:-Rs. 47,670
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 46,900 from 1.12.2018 in the time scale of pay of Rs.
37500-1000-42500-1100-48000-1200-54000-1350-59400-1500-----65400-------85000 retired from service on superannuation on 28.2.2019. Calculate his average emoluments for pension.
A:-Rs. 46,130
B:-Rs. 47,670
C:-Rs. 47,500
D:-Rs. 47,350
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-In which one of the following appointments made in last grade service in temporary vacancies, medical certificate is not necessary? A:-with effect from 1.1.2018 to 30.6.2018
B:-with effect from 17.12.2018 to 17.6.2019
C:-with effect from 1.2.2018 to 31.7.2018
D:-with effect from 1.2.2018 to 30.7.2018
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-A clerk was promoted as senior clerk and posted in the same office where he was working before promotion in an order dated 10.6.2019 with retrospective effect from 1.1.2018. Identify the period for which he was eligible for back arrears?
A:-w.e.f. 11.6.2018 to 10.6.2019
B:-w.e.f. 9.6.2019 to 10.6.2019
C:-w.e.f. 1.1.2018 to 10.6.2019
D:-w.e.f 1.1.2018 to 9.6.2019
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-One of the following does not count for increment. Which one?
A:-Joining time
B:-Dies-non
C:-Leave not due
D:-Suspension period treated as LWA
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-Which among the following will come under the concept of Special Conveyance?
A:-Motor car
B:-Motor cycle
C:-Ordinary cycle
D:-Autoricksha
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-An officer drawing only a basic pay of Rs. 43,600 w.e.f 1.7.2018 retired on superannuation on 30.6.2019. His qualifying service is 29 years and one day. Calculate the amount of pension admissible to him
A:-Rs. 8,500
B:-Rs. 21,800
C:-Rs. 21,073
D:-Rs. 21,074
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-A Head of a Department with Headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram proceeded on tour to Kozhikode at 9.15 pm on 5.5.2019 and arrived Kozhikode on 6.5.2019 at 6 am. After completion of official business he left Kozhikode for Thiruvananthapuram at 10.30 pm on 8.5.2019 and reached Headquarters at 5 am on 9.5.2019. What is the amount of DA admissible to him?
A:-Rs. 1,000
B:-Rs. 1,200
C:-Rs. 1,400
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-A non-payment employee had 300 duty days on completion of first year of service. EL at his credit on completion of first year of service
A:-14 days
B:-13 days
C:-27 days
D:-28 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-Average Emoluments of an officer is Rs. 30,728.45. For the purpose of calculation of pension, it can be taken as A:-Rs. 30,728
B:-Rs. 30,729
C:-Rs. 30,730
D:-Rs. 30,728.45
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-Which of the following is a compulsory deduction from subsistence allowance?
A:-Court attachment
B:-Premia due on State life insurance
C:-Subscription to GIS if the officer is a subscriber
D:-Subscription to GPF
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-Casual leave if availed at a stretch absence, including Sundays and authorised holidays, from duty shall not exceed A:-15 days
B:-10 days
C:-14 days
D:-12 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-Joining time of an officer ends on 7.1.2019 Friday. He will join the new post on
A:-8.1.2019
B:-7.1.2019
C:-10.1.2019
D:-11.1.2019
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-An officer with Headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram was transferred to Kozhikode (Train 485 km) in public interest. He was relieved on his duties on the AN of 4.7.2018. While in transit he availed EL for 15 days. 22nd July is a Sunday. He joined duty at the new office on 24.7.2019 FN. What is the amount of EL that has to be cancelled?
A:-4 days
B:-3 days
C:-5 days
D:-6 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 42,500 w.e.f. 1.6.2017 in the time scale of pay of
Rs. 27800-700-29900-800-33900-900-37500-1000-42500-1100-48000-1200-
54000-1350-59400 was appointed by transfer in a lower time scale in accordance with the special rules in a time scale of pay of Rs. 26500-650-27800-700-29900-800-33900-900-
37500-1000-42500-1100-48000-1200-54000-1350-56700. He joined duty in the lower post on 8.3.2019. What will be his pay in the lower time scale on 8.3.2019?
A:-Rs. 42,500
B:-Rs. 26,500
C:-Rs. 41,500
D:-Rs. 43,600
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 29,900 w.e.f. 1.7.2017 in the time scale of pay of
Rs. 27800-700-29900-800-33900-900-37500----- 54000-1350-59400 was appointed on the advice of K.P.S.C in a lower time scale of pay of Rs. 19000-500-20000-550-22200-600-25200-650-
27800-700-29900-800-33900-----42500-1100-45800 on 1.3.2018. What will be his pay on 10.6.2019 in the lower time scale? A:-Rs. 29,900
B:-Rs. 29,200
C:-Rs. 19,000
D:-Rs. 19,500
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 72,000 from 1.7.2014 in the time scale of pay of
Rs. 68700-1650-72000-1800-81000-110400 was promoted to officiate on 1.2.2016 to a higher post on a time scale of pay of Rs. 77400-115200. Under what rule in Part I K.S.R. his pay can be fixed in the higher time scale? Will he get benefit of re-fixation?
A:-Rule 37(b). yes eligible for re-fixation
B:-Rule 28. not eligible for re-fixation
C:-Rule 28A. yes re-fixation is beneficial
D:-Rule 37(a) and re-fixation is not beneficial
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 65,400 w.e.f. 1.9.2017 in the scale of pay of Rs.
60900-1500-65400-1650-72000-1800-81000-----103600 was promoted to officiate on 1.2.2019 in an officiating capacity to a higher time scale of pay of
Rs. 68700-1650-72000-1800-81000-110400. At what amount his pay in the higher time scale can be fixed on 1.2.2019? A:-Rs. 70,350
B:-Rs. 68,700
C:-Rs. 67,050
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 72,000 w.e.f. 1.7.2017 in the scale of pay of Rs.
68700-1650-72000-1800-81000-2000-97000-2200-108000-2400-110400 was promoted in an officiating capacity on 10.5.2018 to a higher time scale of pay of Rs. 77400-1800-81000-2000-97000-2200-108000-2400-115200. What would be his pay on the date of promotion in the higher post?
A:-Rs. 73,800
B:-Rs. 77,400
C:-Rs. 75,600
D:-Rs. 79,200
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 81,000 w.e.f. 1.7.2017 in the scale of pay of
Rs. 77400-1800-81000-2000-97000-2200-108000-2400-115200 was promoted
in a substantive capacity to a higher time scale of pay of
Rs. 81000-2000-97000-2200-108000-2400-117600 on 11.3.2018.
What will be his pay in the higher time scale on 1.3.2019?
A:-Rs. 83,000
B:-Rs. 87,000
C:-Rs. 85,000
D:-Rs. 89,000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 24600 w.e.f. 1.2.2017 in the time scale of pay of Rs.
19000-500-20000-550-22200-600-25200-650-27800-----42500-1100-43600 was promoted to officiate in a higher time scale of pay of Rs. 25200-650-27800-700-29900- ----- 48000-1200-54000 on 1.5.2018. What would be his pay in the higher time scale on promotion?
A:-Rs. 25,850
B:-Rs. 27,150
C:-Rs. 26,500
D:-Rs. 25,200
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 54000 w.e.f. 1.7.2018 in the time scale of pay of Rs. 25200-650-27800-700-29900- -------- 48000-1200-54000 was promoted to officiate in a higher time scale of pay of Rs. 27800-700-29900------48000-1200-54000-1350-59400 on 14.11.2018. What would be his pay in the higher time scale on promotion?
A:-Rs. 55,350
B:-Rs. 56,400
C:-Rs. 56,700
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-An officer drawing a pay of Rs. 60,900 w.e.f. 1.4.2016 in the time scale of pay of
Rs. 29200-700-29900-800-33900--------- 59400-1500-62400 was promoted to officiate in a higher time scale of pay of Rs. 30700-800-33900-900-37500---------59400-1500-65400 on 12.6.2017. Say his pay in the higher time scale on the date of promotion on fixation of pay?
A:-Rs. 63,900
B:-Rs. 65,400
C:-Rs. 62,400
D:-Rs. 65,400 + S.I. Rs. 1,500
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-On re-fixation of pay, the pay of an officer was fixed at Rs. 37,500 on 1.2.2018 in a higher time scale of Rs. 27800-700-29900-800-800-33900-900-37500-1000-42500-------54000-
1350-59400 and he got a hike of one increment than the pay at which it was originally fixed on promotion on 1.11.2017 in that very same higher time scale. What would be his next increment and what would the pay on that date?
A:-1.11.2018 at Rs. 39,500
B:-on 1.11.2018 at Rs. 38,500
C:-1.2.2020 at Rs. 39,500
D:-1.2.2019 at Rs. 38,500
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-On re-fixation of pay, the pay of an officer was fixed at the same stage of Rs. 32,300 on 1.2.2019 at which his pay was originally fixed on promotion on 1.11.2018 in the very same higher time scale of pay of Rs. 32300-800-33900-900-37500-1000-42500-1100- 48000-1200-54000-1350-59400-1500-65400-1650-68700. When will he get his next increment in the higher time scale and at what amount?
A:-On 1.11.2019 at Rs. 33,900
B:-On 1.11.2019 at Rs. 33,100
C:-Rs. 1.2.2020 at Rs. 33,100
D:-on 1.2.2020 at Rs. 33,900
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-For the purpose of transfer journey by train, an adult is one who has
A:-Above 12 years age
B:-Completed 18 years
C:-Above 14 years of age
D:-Completed 12 years of age
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-A Grade I officer transported his personal effects of 3000 kgs by road between places not connected by rail in January 2019.What is the amount of loading un loading charges admissible to him?
A:-Rs. 800 at each end
B:-Rs. 450 at each end
C:-Rs. 800 at any one end
D:-Nil
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-An officer left Headquarters at 'A' and reached 'B' (8 KM). Left 'B' and reached 'C' (4 km). Left 'C' and reached 'A' (8 km). The travelling allowance admissible is
A:-1 DA
B:-1/2 DA
C:-Bus fare plus incidental expense
D:-Not eligible for TA
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-A Grade I officer with HQ's at Thiruvananthapuram proceeded to Neyyattinkara at 8 am on 6.7.2019 and returned to Headquarters on the same day. He performed his journey in departmental vehicle. Total distance travelled is 40 kms by road with a halt for 9 hours at the outstation. The TA admissible is
A:-Rs. 400
B:-Rs. 800
C:-Rs. 600
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-If an officer halts at more than one station on the same day, allowance for halt may be calculated
A:-After computing the total hours spent on halt at all the outstations taken together
B:-After computing the hours spent on halt at each station separately
C:-After computing the hours spent on halt at the 1st station alone
D:-After computing the hours spent on halt at that station alone where he halted the maximum
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-For the purpose of Transfer TA family does not include
A:-Wife
B:-Dependent Husband
C:-Children above 18 years dependent and residing with the employee
D:-father and mother
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-A Grade I officer travelled in his own car from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam on 8.7.2019 for official purpose. If the rail distance is 220 kms, the officer is eligible for
A:-2nd A/C fare plus incidental expense of Rs. 200
B:-Express bus fare plus incidental expense of Rs. 200
C:-Mileage allowance at Rs. 2 per km
D:-2nd A/C fare plus incidental expense at 80 ps per k.m
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-A Grade II (a) officer performed a journey in May 2019 and claimed TA as per Rules. Later he was promoted to a post with retrospective effect from 1.1.2019 in an order dated 6.7.2019 and his pay enhanced retrospectively w.e.f. 1.1.2019 consequent on fixation. He would come to Grade I as per the new pay. If so, which of the following is regular?
A:-The TA admitted may be revised with retrospective effect
B:-TA shall not be revised on the basis of the new pay
C:-The Controlling officer has discretion to decide revision of TA
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-The PTA of an officer is Rs. 1,200 per mensem and the minimum days of tour prescribed is 15 in a month. He was on duty for 20 days in a month of 30 days. What is the proportionate number of days of tour he has to perform during the month?
A:-`(15 xx 30)/(20)`
B:-`(15xx20)/(30)`
C:-`(20xx30)/(15)`
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-A Grade I officer was transferred on public interest from Station 'A' to Station 'B' which are connected by train. The distance between 'A' and 'B' is 150 kms. For transportation of which of the following conveyance by train, he is eligible for TA?
A:-For a motor car
B:-a Motor cycle
C:-A motor car or motor cycle
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-Daily allowance for halt on tour for 54 hours at a place is
A:-3 DA
B:-2 DA
C:-`2(1)/(2)` DA
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-___________== shall not be drawn during holidays prefixed and suffixed to leave.
A:-Permanent Travelling Allowance
B:-Permanent Conveyance Allowance
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-Neither (1) nor (2)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-In respect of an officer on tour, a separate day each will be allowed for his journey from his Headquarters to an outstation and for return journey, if the distance travelled is
A:-32 Kms
B:-15 Kms
C:-50 Kms
D:-51 Kms
Correct Answer:- Option-D