Hi friends, here is the PS Gr.B Exam 2016 Paper 2 Answer Key. In the previous two sets of the series, we have covered first 30 questions. In this post, we will be discussing another set of 15 Important Questions from the topic. As regards some questions like GFR rules and limits have now been changed and questions have been slightly amended as per new rules. Those preparing for upcoming Inspector Posts Exam (IPO Exam) and Postal Service Group B Exam (PS Gr.B Exam) will find these questions very useful.
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PS Gr.B Exam 2016 Paper 2 Answer Key
1. Under which rule postage on articles is affixed though Franking Impressions?
(A)Rule 24 of P&T manual Vol VI
(B)Rule 27 of P&T manual Vol VI
(C)Rule 30 of P&T manual Vol VI
(D)Rule 42 of P&T manual Vol VI
Correct answer
(C)Rule 30 of P&T manual Vol VI
2. Contingent charges which require neither special sanction nor countersignature but may be incurred by the Head of the office on his own authority subject to necessary accounting is called:
(A)Special contingencies
(B)Fully vouched contingencies
(C)Contract contingencies
(D)Scale regulated contingencies
Correct answer
(B)Fully vouched contingencies
3. Government servant sanctioned with advance for purchase of conveyance must produce the registration book within
(A)3 months from the date of purchase of vehicle
(B)2 months from the date of purchase of vehicle
(C)1 month from the date of purchase of vehicle
(D)1 month from the date of sanction of advance
Correct answer
(C)1 month from the date of purchase of vehicle
4. The Central Government employees, who are selected for participating in sports events (both indoor and outdoor) of national importance within India
participating employees are treated as on duty
(A)they are entitled for DA under the rules as on tour
(B)they may be allowed to travel first class, in travelling within India
(C)all of the above
Correct answer
(C)all of the above
5. The powers of department of the Central Government and administration as well as other subordinate authorities to sanction loans are contained in
(A)Rule 20 of the delegation of financial powers Rules 1978
(B)Rule 18 of the delegation of financial powers Rules1978
(C)Rule 15 of the delegation of financial powers Rules1978
(D)Rule 19 of the delegation of financial powers Rules 1978
Correct answer
(A)Rule 20 of the delegation of financial powers Rules 1978
6. Official/ officer shall submit the travelling allowance claim __ of its becoming due failing which it shall stand forfeited
(A)Within one year
(B)Within three months
(C)Within six months
(D)Within one month
Correct answer
(A)Within one year
7. Which does not comprise as capital receipts
(A)Internal debt
(B)External debt
(C)Repayment of loans and advances made by the Central Government
(D)Local taxes and duties
Correct answer
(D)Local taxes and duties
8. Local Purchase Committee may process for purchase of goods costing in rupees
(A)Above Rs. 15000/- and only up to Rs.1,00,000/-
(B)Above Rs. 20,000/- and only up to Rs.2,00,000/-
(C)Above Rs 30,000/- and only up to Rs.3,00,000/-
(D)None of the above
Correct answer
(A)Above Rs. 15000/- and only up to Rs.1,00,000/-
9. Every Govt. Servant who actually handles cash or stores shall be required to furnish security either in the form of cash or in the form of fidelity bond as per which section of GFR 2017
(A)GFR 23
(B)GFR 306
(C)GFR 310
(D)GFR 244
Correct answer
(B)GFR 306
10. All the losses of Government property due to suspected fire, theft, fraud etc shall be invariably reported to the police, if the value of losses exceed
(A)rupees five thousand
(B)rupees ten thousand
(C)rupees fifty thousand
(D)rupees one lakhs
Correct answer
(C)rupees fifty thousand
11. As per the GFR, Fixed assets such as plant, machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures etc., are to be maintained in a separate account in form
(A)GFR 18
(B)GFR-23
(C)GFR-22
(D)GFR-42
Correct answer
(C)GFR-22
12. The second/subsequent advance for a Motor Cycle/Scooter advance is restricted to Rs.__?
(A)30,000
(B)24,000
(C)20,000
(D)18,000
Correct answer
(B)24,000
13. The second Motor Car Advance is admissible after how many years of first advance?
(A)3
(B)2
(C)5
(D)4
Correct answer
(D)4
14. Physical verification of Stores should be conducted once in
(A)Every year
(B)Two years
(C)Three years
(D)Four years
Correct answer
(A)Every year
15. Demands for Grant is
(A)The, demands of staff raised before the Hon Minister
(B)The demands for supply of goods permitted by the Head of the Circle to DG
(C)The estimates for expenditure for which vote of Lok Sabha is required
(D)None of the above
Correct answer
(C)The estimates for expenditure for which vote of Lok Sabha is required
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