Q1. The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 came into force on which date?

Q2. Consider the following categories of persons:

1. Railway servants
2. Members of the All India Services
3. Persons in casual or daily-rated employment
4. Persons employed on contract where the contract is silent on leave

Which of the above are outside the application of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972?

Q2. Consider the following categories of persons:

1. Railway servants
2. Members of the All India Services
3. Persons in casual or daily-rated employment
4. Persons employed on contract where the contract is silent on leave

Which of the above are outside the application of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972?

Q3. Under Rule 3, the expression 'date of retirement' in relation to a Government servant means

Q3. Under Rule 3, the expression 'date of retirement' in relation to a Government servant means

Q4. Under Rule 3, 'completed years of service' or 'one year's continuous service' includes which of the following periods?

1. Period spent on duty
2. Period spent on ordinary leave
3. Period spent on extraordinary leave

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q4. Under Rule 3, 'completed years of service' or 'one year's continuous service' includes which of the following periods?

1. Period spent on duty
2. Period spent on ordinary leave
3. Period spent on extraordinary leave

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q5. A 'Vacation Department' under the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 is best described as

Q5. A 'Vacation Department' under the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 is best described as

Q6. A Government servant to whom these rules apply is placed on foreign service within India. Which of the following statements is correct?

Q6. A Government servant to whom these rules apply is placed on foreign service within India. Which of the following statements is correct?

Q7. A Government servant governed by these rules is appointed to an industrial establishment where leave terms are governed by the Factories Act, 1948. Regarding the leave at his credit, the authority competent to grant leave shall

Q7. A Government servant governed by these rules is appointed to an industrial establishment where leave terms are governed by the Factories Act, 1948. Regarding the leave at his credit, the authority competent to grant leave shall

Q8. Consider the following statements about the right to leave under Rule 7:

1. Leave cannot be claimed as of right.
2. Leave may be refused or revoked by the competent authority when the exigencies of public service so require.
3. The competent authority may alter the kind of leave due and applied for, on its own motion, in the public interest.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q8. Consider the following statements about the right to leave under Rule 7:

1. Leave cannot be claimed as of right.
2. Leave may be refused or revoked by the competent authority when the exigencies of public service so require.
3. The competent authority may alter the kind of leave due and applied for, on its own motion, in the public interest.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q9. A Government servant's claim to leave is regulated by the rules in force at

Q9. A Government servant's claim to leave is regulated by the rules in force at

Q10. A Government servant applies for a post under the Government of India outside his parent department, the application is forwarded through proper channel, and he is required to resign before taking up the new post. What happens to the leave at his credit?

Q10. A Government servant applies for a post under the Government of India outside his parent department, the application is forwarded through proper channel, and he is required to resign before taking up the new post. What happens to the leave at his credit?

Q11. A request for retrospective commutation of one kind of leave into another shall not be considered unless it is received by the competent authority within

Q11. A request for retrospective commutation of one kind of leave into another shall not be considered unless it is received by the competent authority within

Q12. Which of the following statements about combination of leave is correct?

Q12. Which of the following statements about combination of leave is correct?

Q13. Consider the following statements regarding the maximum amount of continuous leave under Rule 12:

1. No Government servant shall be granted leave of any kind for a continuous period exceeding five years.
2. A Government servant absent from duty for a continuous period exceeding five years, with or without leave, shall be deemed to have resigned, unless the President determines otherwise.
3. Before that deeming provision is invoked, a reasonable opportunity to explain the absence must be given.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q13. Consider the following statements regarding the maximum amount of continuous leave under Rule 12:

1. No Government servant shall be granted leave of any kind for a continuous period exceeding five years.
2. A Government servant absent from duty for a continuous period exceeding five years, with or without leave, shall be deemed to have resigned, unless the President determines otherwise.
3. Before that deeming provision is invoked, a reasonable opportunity to explain the absence must be given.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q14. A Government servant on leave proposes to take up private employment abroad. Whose previous sanction is required?

Q14. A Government servant on leave proposes to take up private employment abroad. Whose previous sanction is required?

Q15. A Government servant is unable to sign and submit a leave application on account of a disability. Under the proviso to Rule 14, the application may be signed and submitted by which of the following?

1. The spouse of the Government servant
2. The parents, in the case of an unmarried Government servant
3. A brother or sister who has attained the age of majority
4. A person assigned limited guardianship under Section 14 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q15. A Government servant is unable to sign and submit a leave application on account of a disability. Under the proviso to Rule 14, the application may be signed and submitted by which of the following?

1. The spouse of the Government servant
2. The parents, in the case of an unmarried Government servant
3. A brother or sister who has attained the age of majority
4. A person assigned limited guardianship under Section 14 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q16. In the case of a Gazetted Government servant, the leave account is ordinarily maintained by

Q16. In the case of a Gazetted Government servant, the leave account is ordinarily maintained by

Q17. Leave shall not be granted to a Government servant whom a competent punishing authority has decided to

Q17. Leave shall not be granted to a Government servant whom a competent punishing authority has decided to

Q18. A Government servant is recalled to duty before the expiry of leave granted to him, the leave having been spent in India. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The recall is treated as compulsory in all cases.
2. He is treated as on duty from the date he starts for the station to which he is ordered.
3. He draws leave salary until he joins his post at the rate at which he would have drawn it but for the recall.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q18. A Government servant is recalled to duty before the expiry of leave granted to him, the leave having been spent in India. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The recall is treated as compulsory in all cases.
2. He is treated as on duty from the date he starts for the station to which he is ordered.
3. He draws leave salary until he joins his post at the rate at which he would have drawn it but for the recall.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q19. A Government servant who has taken leave on medical certificate may not return to duty until he has produced

Q19. A Government servant who has taken leave on medical certificate may not return to duty until he has produced

Q20. A Government servant remains absent after the end of his sanctioned leave and the competent authority does not extend the leave. Consider the following statements:

1. He is entitled to no leave salary for the period of such absence.
2. The period is debited against his leave account as though it were half pay leave, to the extent such leave is due.
3. Any period in excess of the half pay leave due is treated as extraordinary leave.
4. Wilful absence after expiry of leave renders him liable to disciplinary action.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q20. A Government servant remains absent after the end of his sanctioned leave and the competent authority does not extend the leave. Consider the following statements:

1. He is entitled to no leave salary for the period of such absence.
2. The period is debited against his leave account as though it were half pay leave, to the extent such leave is due.
3. Any period in excess of the half pay leave due is treated as extraordinary leave.
4. Wilful absence after expiry of leave renders him liable to disciplinary action.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q21. The leave account of a Government servant serving in a Department other than a Vacation Department is credited with earned leave in advance in

Q21. The leave account of a Government servant serving in a Department other than a Vacation Department is credited with earned leave in advance in

Q22. The maximum accumulation of earned leave permitted to a Government servant is

Q22. The maximum accumulation of earned leave permitted to a Government servant is

Q23. Earned leave is credited to the leave account of a Government servant appointed during a half-year at the rate of

Q23. Earned leave is credited to the leave account of a Government servant appointed during a half-year at the rate of

Q24. Consider the following statements about the credit of earned leave in the half-year in which service ends:

1. Where a Government servant is due to retire or resigns, credit is afforded at 2½ days per completed calendar month up to the date of retirement or resignation.
2. Where he is removed or dismissed, credit is allowed up to the end of the calendar month preceding the month of removal or dismissal.
3. Where he dies while in service, credit is allowed up to the date of death.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q24. Consider the following statements about the credit of earned leave in the half-year in which service ends:

1. Where a Government servant is due to retire or resigns, credit is afforded at 2½ days per completed calendar month up to the date of retirement or resignation.
2. Where he is removed or dismissed, credit is allowed up to the end of the calendar month preceding the month of removal or dismissal.
3. Where he dies while in service, credit is allowed up to the date of death.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q25. A Government servant serving in a Vacation Department who avails the full vacation is credited with earned leave in advance in two instalments of

Q25. A Government servant serving in a Vacation Department who avails the full vacation is credited with earned leave in advance in two instalments of

Q26. A Government servant serving in a Vacation Department does not avail any vacation in a particular year. His earned leave for that year will be

Q26. A Government servant serving in a Vacation Department does not avail any vacation in a particular year. His earned leave for that year will be

Q27. Half pay leave is credited to the leave account of a Government servant in advance in two instalments of

Q27. Half pay leave is credited to the leave account of a Government servant in advance in two instalments of

Q28. Half pay leave is credited at what rate for each completed calendar month of service in the half-year in which a Government servant is appointed?

Q28. Half pay leave is credited at what rate for each completed calendar month of service in the half-year in which a Government servant is appointed?

Q29. Consider the following statements regarding commuted leave under Rule 30:

1. It may be granted on medical certificate, not exceeding half the amount of half pay leave due.
2. When commuted leave is granted, twice the amount of such leave is debited against the half pay leave due.
3. The competent authority must be satisfied that there is a reasonable prospect of the Government servant returning to duty on its expiry.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q29. Consider the following statements regarding commuted leave under Rule 30:

1. It may be granted on medical certificate, not exceeding half the amount of half pay leave due.
2. When commuted leave is granted, twice the amount of such leave is debited against the half pay leave due.
3. The competent authority must be satisfied that there is a reasonable prospect of the Government servant returning to duty on its expiry.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q30. Half pay leave may be commuted without production of a medical certificate, where the leave is used for an approved course of study certified to be in the public interest, up to a maximum of

Q30. Half pay leave may be commuted without production of a medical certificate, where the leave is used for an approved course of study certified to be in the public interest, up to a maximum of

Q31. A Government servant who has been granted commuted leave resigns from service without returning to duty. The commuted leave shall

Q31. A Government servant who has been granted commuted leave resigns from service without returning to duty. The commuted leave shall

Q32. Leave not due may be granted on medical certificate to a Government servant in permanent or quasi-permanent employ, limited during the entire service to a maximum of

Q32. Leave not due may be granted on medical certificate to a Government servant in permanent or quasi-permanent employ, limited during the entire service to a maximum of

Q33. Leave not due may also be granted to temporary Government servants suffering from certain illnesses, for a period not exceeding 360 days during the entire service. Which of the following are named in Rule 31(1-A)?

1. Tuberculosis
2. Leprosy
3. Cancer
4. Mental illness

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q33. Leave not due may also be granted to temporary Government servants suffering from certain illnesses, for a period not exceeding 360 days during the entire service. Which of the following are named in Rule 31(1-A)?

1. Tuberculosis
2. Leprosy
3. Cancer
4. Mental illness

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q34. Extraordinary leave may be granted to a Government servant in special circumstances. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It may be granted when no other leave is admissible.
2. It may be granted even when other leave is admissible, if the Government servant applies in writing for it.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q34. Extraordinary leave may be granted to a Government servant in special circumstances. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It may be granted when no other leave is admissible.
2. It may be granted even when other leave is admissible, if the Government servant applies in writing for it.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q35. A Government servant not in permanent or quasi-permanent employ, who has not completed one year's continuous service, may ordinarily be granted extraordinary leave on any one occasion up to a maximum of

Q35. A Government servant not in permanent or quasi-permanent employ, who has not completed one year's continuous service, may ordinarily be granted extraordinary leave on any one occasion up to a maximum of

Q36. A Government servant on extraordinary leave is entitled to

Q36. A Government servant on extraordinary leave is entitled to

Q37. Consider the following statements about leave salary under Rule 40:

1. A Government servant on commuted leave draws leave salary equal to that admissible on earned leave.
2. A Government servant on leave not due draws leave salary equal to half of that admissible on earned leave.
3. In respect of a period spent on foreign service out of India, the pay actually drawn on foreign service is used to calculate leave salary.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q37. Consider the following statements about leave salary under Rule 40:

1. A Government servant on commuted leave draws leave salary equal to that admissible on earned leave.
2. A Government servant on leave not due draws leave salary equal to half of that admissible on earned leave.
3. In respect of a period spent on foreign service out of India, the pay actually drawn on foreign service is used to calculate leave salary.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q38. Leave preparatory to retirement may be granted to the extent of earned leave due, not exceeding

Q38. Leave preparatory to retirement may be granted to the extent of earned leave due, not exceeding

Q39. On a Government servant retiring on attaining the normal age of retirement, the authority competent to grant leave shall issue an order granting cash equivalent of leave salary

Q39. On a Government servant retiring on attaining the normal age of retirement, the authority competent to grant leave shall issue an order granting cash equivalent of leave salary

Q40. Under Rule 39(1), no leave shall be granted to a Government servant beyond which of the following?

1. The date of his retirement
2. The date of his final cessation of duties
3. The date of his resignation from service

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q40. Under Rule 39(1), no leave shall be granted to a Government servant beyond which of the following?

1. The date of his retirement
2. The date of his final cessation of duties
3. The date of his resignation from service

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q41. Maternity leave under Rule 43 may be granted to a female Government servant with less than two surviving children for a period of

Q41. Maternity leave under Rule 43 may be granted to a female Government servant with less than two surviving children for a period of

Q42. Consider the following statements about maternity leave in case of miscarriage including abortion:

1. Such leave may not exceed 45 days.
2. It may be granted irrespective of the number of surviving children.
3. It is available during the entire service of the female Government servant.
4. It requires production of a medical certificate as laid down in Rule 19.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q42. Consider the following statements about maternity leave in case of miscarriage including abortion:

1. Such leave may not exceed 45 days.
2. It may be granted irrespective of the number of surviving children.
3. It is available during the entire service of the female Government servant.
4. It requires production of a medical certificate as laid down in Rule 19.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q43. Where the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 applies to a female Government servant, the leave salary payable during maternity leave shall be

Q43. Where the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 applies to a female Government servant, the leave salary payable during maternity leave shall be

Q44. Paternity leave of 15 days may be availed by a male Government servant during the confinement of his wife for childbirth, within which period?

Q44. Paternity leave of 15 days may be availed by a male Government servant during the confinement of his wife for childbirth, within which period?

Q45. Consider the following statements about paternity leave under Rule 43-A:

1. It may be combined with leave of any other kind.
2. It is debited against the leave account of the Government servant.
3. If not availed within the prescribed period, it lapses.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q45. Consider the following statements about paternity leave under Rule 43-A:

1. It may be combined with leave of any other kind.
2. It is debited against the leave account of the Government servant.
3. If not availed within the prescribed period, it lapses.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q46. Paternity leave for child adoption under Rule 43-AA may be granted to a male Government servant with less than two surviving children on valid adoption of a child below the age of

Q46. Paternity leave for child adoption under Rule 43-AA may be granted to a male Government servant with less than two surviving children on valid adoption of a child below the age of

Q47. A male Government servant avails paternity leave on accepting a child in pre-adoption foster care, but the foster care is not followed by valid adoption. The leave already availed shall

Q47. A male Government servant avails paternity leave on accepting a child in pre-adoption foster care, but the foster care is not followed by valid adoption. The leave already availed shall

Q48. Child adoption leave under Rule 43-B is granted to an eligible female Government servant for a period of

Q48. Child adoption leave under Rule 43-B is granted to an eligible female Government servant for a period of

Q49. In continuation of child adoption leave, a female Government servant on valid adoption may also be granted leave of the kind due and admissible for a period up to

Q49. In continuation of child adoption leave, a female Government servant on valid adoption may also be granted leave of the kind due and admissible for a period up to

Q50. Child care leave may be granted for a maximum period of how many days during the entire service?

Q50. Child care leave may be granted for a maximum period of how many days during the entire service?

Q51. During child care leave, the salary payable is

Q51. During child care leave, the salary payable is

Q52. For the purposes of child care leave, 'child' means which of the following?

1. A child below the age of eighteen years
2. An offspring of any age with a minimum disability of forty per cent as specified in the relevant notification

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q52. For the purposes of child care leave, 'child' means which of the following?

1. A child below the age of eighteen years
2. An offspring of any age with a minimum disability of forty per cent as specified in the relevant notification

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q53. Consider the following conditions attaching to the grant of child care leave:

1. It shall not be granted for more than three spells in a calendar year.
2. In the case of a single female Government servant, the number of spells is extended to six in a calendar year.
3. It may not be granted for a period of less than five days at a time.
4. It shall not ordinarily be granted during the probation period.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q53. Consider the following conditions attaching to the grant of child care leave:

1. It shall not be granted for more than three spells in a calendar year.
2. In the case of a single female Government servant, the number of spells is extended to six in a calendar year.
3. It may not be granted for a period of less than five days at a time.
4. It shall not ordinarily be granted during the probation period.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q54. For the purposes of Rule 43-C, 'single male Government servant' means

Q54. For the purposes of Rule 43-C, 'single male Government servant' means

Q55. Work Related Illness and Injury Leave may be granted to a Government servant who suffers illness or injury that is

Q55. Work Related Illness and Injury Leave may be granted to a Government servant who suffers illness or injury that is

Q56. Under Rule 44, for the period of hospitalisation on account of a work related illness or injury, a Government servant is granted

Q56. Under Rule 44, for the period of hospitalisation on account of a work related illness or injury, a Government servant is granted

Q57. Special leave connected to an inquiry into sexual harassment may be granted to an aggrieved female Government servant for a period up to

Q57. Special leave connected to an inquiry into sexual harassment may be granted to an aggrieved female Government servant for a period up to

Q58. Special leave under Rule 48 is granted on the recommendation of

Q58. Special leave under Rule 48 is granted on the recommendation of

Q59. A Government servant serving as a petty officer on a Government vessel undergoes medical treatment for sickness. Seamen's sick leave on full pay may be granted for a period not exceeding

Q59. A Government servant serving as a petty officer on a Government vessel undergoes medical treatment for sickness. Seamen's sick leave on full pay may be granted for a period not exceeding

Q60. A seaman disabled in the exercise of his duty may be allowed leave on full pay for a maximum period not exceeding three months, subject to conditions including that

Q60. A seaman disabled in the exercise of his duty may be allowed leave on full pay for a maximum period not exceeding three months, subject to conditions including that

Q61. Study leave may be granted to a Government servant to undergo a special course of study consisting of higher studies or specialised training in a professional or technical subject, provided the subject has

Q61. Study leave may be granted to a Government servant to undergo a special course of study consisting of higher studies or specialised training in a professional or technical subject, provided the subject has

Q62. The maximum amount of study leave that may be granted to a Government servant, other than a Central Health Service Officer, is

Q62. The maximum amount of study leave that may be granted to a Government servant, other than a Central Health Service Officer, is

Q63. A Central Health Service Officer may be granted study leave for thirty-six months for acquiring a postgraduate qualification, subject to the condition that he executes a bond to serve the Government for a period of

Q63. A Central Health Service Officer may be granted study leave for thirty-six months for acquiring a postgraduate qualification, subject to the condition that he executes a bond to serve the Government for a period of

Q64. Consider the following statements about the accounting of study leave:

1. Study leave is debited against the leave account of the Government servant.
2. Study leave may be combined with other kinds of leave.
3. Where combined with leave other than extraordinary leave, total absence from regular duties shall not exceed twenty-eight months generally.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q64. Consider the following statements about the accounting of study leave:

1. Study leave is debited against the leave account of the Government servant.
2. Study leave may be combined with other kinds of leave.
3. Where combined with leave other than extraordinary leave, total absence from regular duties shall not exceed twenty-eight months generally.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q65. Where study leave is combined with other kinds of leave for a course leading to a PhD degree, the total absence from regular duties shall not exceed

Q65. Where study leave is combined with other kinds of leave for a course leading to a PhD degree, the total absence from regular duties shall not exceed

Q66. Before study leave is sanctioned, a report regarding its admissibility shall be obtained from

Q66. Before study leave is sanctioned, a report regarding its admissibility shall be obtained from

Q67. A Government servant borne permanently on the cadre of one department is serving temporarily in another department. The grant of study leave to him is subject to

Q67. A Government servant borne permanently on the cadre of one department is serving temporarily in another department. The grant of study leave to him is subject to

Q68. A Government servant on study leave abroad wishes to change the programme of study already approved in India. Under Rule 52(2), he

Q68. A Government servant on study leave abroad wishes to change the programme of study already approved in India. Under Rule 52(2), he

Q69. The course of study falls short of the study leave granted to a Government servant. He shall

Q69. The course of study falls short of the study leave granted to a Government servant. He shall

Q70. Payment of leave salary at the full rate during study leave availed in India is subject to the Government servant furnishing a certificate that he is not in receipt of

Q70. Payment of leave salary at the full rate during study leave availed in India is subject to the Government servant furnishing a certificate that he is not in receipt of

Q71. During study leave, House Rent Allowance is paid at the rates admissible at the station from which the Government servant proceeded on study leave, for the first

Q71. During study leave, House Rent Allowance is paid at the rates admissible at the station from which the Government servant proceeded on study leave, for the first

Q72. Consider the following statements about allowances during study leave:

1. Apart from House Rent Allowance and Dearness Allowance where admissible, no other allowance is paid.
2. Travelling Allowance is not ordinarily paid, but the President may sanction it in exceptional circumstances.
3. The cost of fees is ordinarily borne by the Government servant himself.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q72. Consider the following statements about allowances during study leave:

1. Apart from House Rent Allowance and Dearness Allowance where admissible, no other allowance is paid.
2. Travelling Allowance is not ordinarily paid, but the President may sanction it in exceptional circumstances.
3. The cost of fees is ordinarily borne by the Government servant himself.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q73. The cost of fees for study shall in no case be paid to a Government servant who

Q73. The cost of fees for study shall in no case be paid to a Government servant who

Q74. A Government servant, other than a Central Health Service Officer, returns to duty after study leave. He becomes liable to refund the cost of that leave if he resigns or otherwise quits service within

Q74. A Government servant, other than a Central Health Service Officer, returns to duty after study leave. He becomes liable to refund the cost of that leave if he resigns or otherwise quits service within

Q75. Where refund is attracted under Rule 63, the Government servant is required to refund which of the following?

1. The actual amount of leave salary drawn
2. The cost of fees, travelling and other expenses incurred by the Government of India
3. The cost incurred by other agencies such as foreign Governments, Foundations and Trusts
4. Interest on those amounts at rates in force on Government loans

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q75. Where refund is attracted under Rule 63, the Government servant is required to refund which of the following?

1. The actual amount of leave salary drawn
2. The cost of fees, travelling and other expenses incurred by the Government of India
3. The cost incurred by other agencies such as foreign Governments, Foundations and Trusts
4. Interest on those amounts at rates in force on Government loans

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q76. A Government servant granted study leave in combination with another kind of leave undertakes a course of study during that other kind of leave. The period of such leave coinciding with the course of study

Q76. A Government servant granted study leave in combination with another kind of leave undertakes a course of study during that other kind of leave. The period of such leave coinciding with the course of study

Q77. Where any doubt arises as to the interpretation of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, it shall be referred for decision to

Q77. Where any doubt arises as to the interpretation of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, it shall be referred for decision to

Q78. Consider the following statements about the power to relax under Rule 65:

1. It may be exercised where the operation of any rule causes undue hardship in a particular case.
2. The reasons for relaxation must be recorded in writing.
3. The order may be made by the Ministry or Department concerned without any external concurrence.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q78. Consider the following statements about the power to relax under Rule 65:

1. It may be exercised where the operation of any rule causes undue hardship in a particular case.
2. The reasons for relaxation must be recorded in writing.
3. The order may be made by the Ministry or Department concerned without any external concurrence.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q79. On the commencement of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, leave already earned by or accrued to the credit of a Government servant under the old rules

Q79. On the commencement of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, leave already earned by or accrued to the credit of a Government servant under the old rules

Q80. The authority competent to grant a particular kind of leave is specified in

Q80. The authority competent to grant a particular kind of leave is specified in

Q81. No leave shall be granted to a Government servant until a report regarding its admissibility has been obtained from

Q81. No leave shall be granted to a Government servant until a report regarding its admissibility has been obtained from

Q82. Where there is reason to believe that obtaining the admissibility report will be unduly delayed, the competent authority may issue a provisional sanction of leave for a period not exceeding

Q82. Where there is reason to believe that obtaining the admissibility report will be unduly delayed, the competent authority may issue a provisional sanction of leave for a period not exceeding

Q83. An application for leave on medical certificate by a Gazetted Government servant who is a Central Government Health Scheme beneficiary shall ordinarily be accompanied by a medical certificate in

Q83. An application for leave on medical certificate by a Gazetted Government servant who is a Central Government Health Scheme beneficiary shall ordinarily be accompanied by a medical certificate in

Q84. In the case of hospitalisation or indoor specialised treatment for a disease such as heart disease or cancer, the medical certificate may be given by an authorised doctor of a private hospital, provided the hospital is

Q84. In the case of hospitalisation or indoor specialised treatment for a disease such as heart disease or cancer, the medical certificate may be given by an authorised doctor of a private hospital, provided the hospital is

Q85. A Medical Authority reports that there is no reasonable prospect that a Government servant will ever be fit to return to duty. Under Rule 20, leave

Q85. A Medical Authority reports that there is no reasonable prospect that a Government servant will ever be fit to return to duty. Under Rule 20, leave

Q86. Where the Medical Authority is unable to say with certainty that a Government servant who has acquired a disability will never again be fit for service, leave may be granted for a period not exceeding

Q86. Where the Medical Authority is unable to say with certainty that a Government servant who has acquired a disability will never again be fit for service, leave may be granted for a period not exceeding

Q87. Except as provided in Rule 22, leave ordinarily begins on the day

Q87. Except as provided in Rule 22, leave ordinarily begins on the day

Q88. The facility of prefixing or suffixing holidays to leave under Rule 22 does not extend to

Q88. The facility of prefixing or suffixing holidays to leave under Rule 22 does not extend to

Q89. The deemed permission to prefix or suffix holidays under Rule 22 is subject to conditions including that

1. the transfer or assumption of charge does not involve handling or taking over securities or moneys other than a permanent advance
2. the early departure does not entail a correspondingly early transfer from another station of a Government servant to perform his duties
3. the delay in return does not involve a corresponding delay in the transfer to another station of the Government servant who was performing the duties

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q89. The deemed permission to prefix or suffix holidays under Rule 22 is subject to conditions including that

1. the transfer or assumption of charge does not involve handling or taking over securities or moneys other than a permanent advance
2. the early departure does not entail a correspondingly early transfer from another station of a Government servant to perform his duties
3. the delay in return does not involve a corresponding delay in the transfer to another station of the Government servant who was performing the duties

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q90. The maximum earned leave that may be granted at a time to a Government servant employed in India is

Q90. The maximum earned leave that may be granted at a time to a Government servant employed in India is

Q91. Earned leave exceeding 180 days but not exceeding 300 days may be granted at a time to a Government servant in Class I or Class II service if the leave, or a portion of it, is spent outside India and certain named countries. Which of the following is NOT among the countries named in Rule 26(3)?

Q91. Earned leave exceeding 180 days but not exceeding 300 days may be granted at a time to a Government servant in Class I or Class II service if the leave, or a portion of it, is spent outside India and certain named countries. Which of the following is NOT among the countries named in Rule 26(3)?

Q92. Leave salary payable under the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 shall be drawn

Q92. Leave salary payable under the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 shall be drawn

Q93. A Government servant proceeding on leave may be allowed an advance in lieu of leave salary if the leave is for a period of not less than

Q93. A Government servant proceeding on leave may be allowed an advance in lieu of leave salary if the leave is for a period of not less than

Q94. The advance in lieu of leave salary under Rule 42 is limited to

Q94. The advance in lieu of leave salary under Rule 42 is limited to

Q95. Where it is proposed to terminate the services of a probationer, any leave granted to him shall not extend beyond

Q95. Where it is proposed to terminate the services of a probationer, any leave granted to him shall not extend beyond

Q96. A person appointed to a post on probation is entitled to leave under these rules as

Q96. A person appointed to a post on probation is entitled to leave under these rules as

Q97. In the case of a person re-employed after retirement, the provisions of these rules apply

Q97. In the case of a person re-employed after retirement, the provisions of these rules apply

Q98. A Government servant who was dismissed from service and is later reinstated on appeal or revision

Q98. A Government servant who was dismissed from service and is later reinstated on appeal or revision

Q99. An apprentice is entitled under Rule 33(3) to leave on medical certificate on leave salary equivalent to

Q99. An apprentice is entitled under Rule 33(3) to leave on medical certificate on leave salary equivalent to

Q100. Consider the following statements about a Government servant on leave preparatory to retirement:

1. He is precluded from returning to duty save with the consent of the authority competent to appoint him to the post from which he proceeded on such leave.
2. He may take up service or employment elsewhere without any sanction, since retirement is imminent.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q100. Consider the following statements about a Government servant on leave preparatory to retirement:

1. He is precluded from returning to duty save with the consent of the authority competent to appoint him to the post from which he proceeded on such leave.
2. He may take up service or employment elsewhere without any sanction, since retirement is imminent.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q101. Where a Government servant dies while in service, the cash equivalent of leave salary payable to his family shall not exceed leave salary for

Q101. Where a Government servant dies while in service, the cash equivalent of leave salary payable to his family shall not exceed leave salary for

Q102. Consider the following statements about the cash equivalent payable on death in service under Rule 39-A:

1. Days already encashed along with Leave Travel Concession while in service are counted within the 300-day ceiling.
2. The amount is paid without reduction on account of the pension equivalent of death-cum-retirement gratuity.
3. In addition to the cash equivalent, the family is entitled to payment of Dearness Allowance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q102. Consider the following statements about the cash equivalent payable on death in service under Rule 39-A:

1. Days already encashed along with Leave Travel Concession while in service are counted within the 300-day ceiling.
2. The amount is paid without reduction on account of the pension equivalent of death-cum-retirement gratuity.
3. In addition to the cash equivalent, the family is entitled to payment of Dearness Allowance.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q103. On invalidation from service, cash equivalent of leave salary in respect of half pay leave standing at credit shall not be granted to

Q103. On invalidation from service, cash equivalent of leave salary in respect of half pay leave standing at credit shall not be granted to

Q104. Rule 39-C applies where a Government servant dies before actually receiving the cash equivalent of leave salary payable under Rules 39, 39-A and 39-B. In such a case the amount is payable first

Q104. Rule 39-C applies where a Government servant dies before actually receiving the cash equivalent of leave salary payable under Rules 39, 39-A and 39-B. In such a case the amount is payable first

Q105. A Government servant in a non-vacation Department is appointed on 1 March. Assuming he serves the rest of that half-year, the earned leave credited to his account for the half-year ending 30 June will be

Q105. A Government servant in a non-vacation Department is appointed on 1 March. Assuming he serves the rest of that half-year, the earned leave credited to his account for the half-year ending 30 June will be

Q106. A Government servant has 40 days of half pay leave at his credit. He applies for commuted leave on medical certificate. The maximum commuted leave that may be granted, and the amount debited to his half pay leave account, are respectively

Q106. A Government servant has 40 days of half pay leave at his credit. He applies for commuted leave on medical certificate. The maximum commuted leave that may be granted, and the amount debited to his half pay leave account, are respectively

Q107. A female Government servant has already availed 400 days of child care leave. Consider the following statements about her position:

1. She may avail a further 330 days of child care leave during her service.
2. The salary for that further period will be at 80 per cent.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q107. A female Government servant has already availed 400 days of child care leave. Consider the following statements about her position:

1. She may avail a further 330 days of child care leave during her service.
2. The salary for that further period will be at 80 per cent.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q108. A Government servant serving in a Vacation Department avails only half of the vacation in a particular year. The additional earned leave admissible to him is worked out as a proportion of

Q108. A Government servant serving in a Vacation Department avails only half of the vacation in a particular year. The additional earned leave admissible to him is worked out as a proportion of

Q109. A Government servant overstays his sanctioned leave by 30 days and the competent authority does not extend the leave. He has 12 days of half pay leave at credit. The period of overstay will be debited as

Q109. A Government servant overstays his sanctioned leave by 30 days and the competent authority does not extend the leave. He has 12 days of half pay leave at credit. The period of overstay will be debited as

Q110. A Government servant retires with 320 days of earned leave and 60 days of half pay leave at his credit. The cash equivalent of leave salary payable to him will be computed for

Q110. A Government servant retires with 320 days of earned leave and 60 days of half pay leave at his credit. The cash equivalent of leave salary payable to him will be computed for

Q111. A Government servant in a non-vacation Department serves a full calendar year without availing any leave. The earned leave and half pay leave credited to his account for that year are respectively

Q111. A Government servant in a non-vacation Department serves a full calendar year without availing any leave. The earned leave and half pay leave credited to his account for that year are respectively

Q112. Under the proviso to Rule 63(1), the liability to refund the cost of study leave does not apply to which of the following?

1. A Government servant who, after return to duty from study leave, is permitted to retire on medical grounds
2. A Government servant who, after return to duty, is deputed to a statutory or autonomous body and is later permitted to resign for permanent absorption there in the public interest
3. A Government servant who fails to complete the course of study

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q112. Under the proviso to Rule 63(1), the liability to refund the cost of study leave does not apply to which of the following?

1. A Government servant who, after return to duty from study leave, is permitted to retire on medical grounds
2. A Government servant who, after return to duty, is deputed to a statutory or autonomous body and is later permitted to resign for permanent absorption there in the public interest
3. A Government servant who fails to complete the course of study

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q113. A Government servant applies for 200 days of earned leave at one time, to be spent entirely in India. He is employed in India. The application

Q113. A Government servant applies for 200 days of earned leave at one time, to be spent entirely in India. He is employed in India. The application

Q114. A male Government servant with one surviving child adopts a child aged four months. Consider the following statements:

1. He is eligible for paternity leave for child adoption of 15 days.
2. He must avail it within six months from the date of valid adoption.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q114. A male Government servant with one surviving child adopts a child aged four months. Consider the following statements:

1. He is eligible for paternity leave for child adoption of 15 days.
2. He must avail it within six months from the date of valid adoption.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q115. Casual leave is not recognised as leave under the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972. The direct consequence stated in the rules is that it

Q115. Casual leave is not recognised as leave under the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972. The direct consequence stated in the rules is that it

Q116. Which of the following statements about extraordinary leave is correct?

Q116. Which of the following statements about extraordinary leave is correct?

Q117. Consider the following statements:

1. Leave may be refused or revoked by the competent authority when the exigencies of public service so require.
2. Leave applied for under Rule 20 shall not be refused or revoked without reference to the Medical Authority.
3. The advice of that Medical Authority is binding on the competent authority.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q117. Consider the following statements:

1. Leave may be refused or revoked by the competent authority when the exigencies of public service so require.
2. Leave applied for under Rule 20 shall not be refused or revoked without reference to the Medical Authority.
3. The advice of that Medical Authority is binding on the competent authority.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q118. A Government servant remains absent from duty, otherwise than on foreign service, for a continuous period exceeding five years. Unless the President determines otherwise, he

Q118. A Government servant remains absent from duty, otherwise than on foreign service, for a continuous period exceeding five years. Unless the President determines otherwise, he

Q119. Which of the following is required before a Government servant who took leave on medical certificate, being a Gazetted officer whose leave was for more than three months, may return to duty?

Q119. Which of the following is required before a Government servant who took leave on medical certificate, being a Gazetted officer whose leave was for more than three months, may return to duty?

Q120. A Government servant submits more than one application for leave for overlapping periods and the earlier one has already been sanctioned. On the question of altering the kind of leave already granted, the position under Rule 7 is that

Q120. A Government servant submits more than one application for leave for overlapping periods and the earlier one has already been sanctioned. On the question of altering the kind of leave already granted, the position under Rule 7 is that