KSR HIGHER 01

Account Test (H) Part II- III Paper
(for those working in PWD also)
Account Test (H) Part II- II Paper
(for those working in KSEBL )

1:-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:- C:-Probationer

2:-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:- B:-Honorarium

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

4:-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:- D:-Appointing authority of the post

5:-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:- A:-Amount due to court attachments

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:- B:-180 days

7:-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:- C:-3 months

8:-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:- D:-180 days

9:-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:- A:-The Government

10:-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:- D:-Earned Leave



13:-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:- A:-5 years

14:-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:- A:-1 month

15:-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:- D:-10 days

16:-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 Kasaragod 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:- C:-22.05.2018 FN

17:-What is the time limit up to 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:- B:-1 year

18:-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:-D:-April

19:-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:- A:-Government

20:-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:- C:-180 days

21:-Up to how many days compensation leave can be accumulated?
A:-15 days
B:-10 days
C:-12 days
D:-No limit
Correct Answer:- B:-10 days

22:-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:- A:-Can be granted more than once

23:-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:- C:-17 days

24:-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:- D:-90 days

25:-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:- A:-01.12.2014

26:-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:- B:-25.10.2016

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

28:-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:- D:-10 days

29:-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:- D:-Compensation leave

30:-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:- B:-At the time of joining duty



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

43:-What is the maximum percentage of pension that can be commuted?
A:-33%
B:-40%
C:-25%
D:-45%
Correct Answer:- B:-40%

44:-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:- D:-Compensation pension

45:-Who is competent to withdraw pension?
A:-The Minister, Finance
B:-The secretary to Government, Finance
C:-Head of Department
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- D:-Government

46:-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:- A:-1 and 1/2 of DA

47:-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:- B:-31.05.2019

48:-The qualifying service required for full pension is
A:-33 years
B:-20 years
C:-30 years
D:-28 years
Correct Answer:- C:-30 years

49:-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:- B:-Within 1 year from the date of retirement

50:-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:-A:-Rail journey



73:-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:- B:-Period exceeding 48 hours

74:-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:- C:-Circle Inspector of Police

75:-Conveyance Allowance can be drawn during
A:-Leave
B:-Temporary transfer
C:-Joining time
D:-Absence from headquarters
Correct Answer:- D:-Absence from headquarters

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

77:-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

78:-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:- C:-3000 kg

79:-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:-D:-District Treasury Officer

80:-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:-C:-01.01.2018

81:-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:- B:-Rs. 75,600

82:-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:- A:-Completed year of service

83:-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:- B:-Honorarium

84:-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:- A:-01.06.2018

85:-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:- B:-Rs. 22,688

86:-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:- D:-Rs. 19,500

87:-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:- C:-Government

88:-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:- D:-5 years

89:-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:-B:-Rule 30 of Pt I KSR

90:-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. 28 A of Pt.I KSR
C:-Rs. 28
D:-R. 30
Correct Answer:- A:-R. 37(b) of Pt.I KSR

91:-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:- 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

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

93:-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:- A:-Rs. 1,01,400

94:-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:- D:-Government

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

96:-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:- D:-1 year

97:-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:- B:-Within 50 km

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

99:-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:- C:-Rs. 27,907

100:-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:- D:-30 days

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