Mock Test on Disciplinary Rules for IPO Exam [Exam 51]

Choose the correct option with regard to simultaneous criminal prosecution and departmental disciplinary proceedings.

Procedure for imposing minor penalties is mentioned in which Rule of CCS(CCA) Rules,1965?

No Government servant shall, except with the previous sanction of the Government participate in or associate himself in any manner in the making of? i. a sponsored media (radio or television) programme ii. a media programme commissioned by Government media but produced by a private agency iii. a privately produced media programme including video magazine

Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 shall not be applicable to?

If as a result of disciplinary proceedings any of the prescribed punishments (e.g., censure, reduction to a lower post, etc.) is imposed on a Government servant, a record of the same should invariably be kept in?

If a Government servant had committed a misconduct during his earlier employment, what action should be taken against him in his present employment?

What disciplinary powers as provided in CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 can an officer performing the current duties of a post exercise?

Under which Rule of CCS(CCA) Rules 1965, a disciplinary authority empowered to impose only minor penalty may institute major penalty proceedings against the said Government Servant?

As per CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, it shall be the duty of the ______ to confirm the oral direction in writing?

A Government servant was awarded a punishment of reduction to a lower stage for two years. T he reduction was from Level 7 to Level 5 in the P ay Matrix. T he reduction in stage was to operate for three years to postpone all future increments. Comment.

A Government servant, being a member of the Indian delegation or otherwise, may receive and retain gifts from foreign dignitaries in accordance with the provisions of?

Where it is proposed to hold an inquiry against a Government servant under this rule and rule 15, the disciplinary authority shall draw up or cause to be drawn up

Consider the following and comment: In the case of a departmental proceedings, a disciplinary authority charged violation of some sections of Indian Penal Code rather than violation of any departmental rules.

"Sexual harassment" as defined in Section 3-C of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 includes?

Government Servants under suspension shall be eligible for?

What happens to the disciplinary proceedings started by a disciplinary authority (A) in respect of a Government servant when the latter is transferred to the jurisdiction of another disciplinary authority (B) even though the said Government servant continues to be in the same service?

Enquiry authority has the power to summon and enforce the attendance of any witness and examine him on oath as per?

Penalties is defined in which Rule of CCS(CCA) Rules,1965?

The inquiring authority, where it is not itself the disciplinary authority, shall forward to the disciplinary authority the records of inquiry which shall NOT include?

Time for submission of written statement of defence may be further extended for a period not exceeding _____ days at a time for reasons to be recorded in writing?

Which among the following shall be deemed to be lacking in devotion to duty within the meaning of clause (ii) of sub-rule (1) of CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964?

Orders made by the disciplinary authority under CCS(CCA) Rules 1965 shall be communicated to the Government servant under?

Imposition of which among the following penalty does not by itself debar the Government servant concerned from being considered for promotion?

"The Government" under CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964 means?

"Demonstrations and Strikes" is mentioned in which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?

Under which among the following circumstances, review of suspension not become necessary on completing 90 days of suspension?

Financial limit of receiving gifts as mentioned in Rule 13 of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 has been last amended in the year ?

Which among the following does not come under minor penalty as defined in CCS(CCA) Rules,1965?

Where the disciplinary authority itself inquires into any article of charge or appoints an inquiring authority for holding an inquiry into such charge, it may, by an order, appoint a Government servant or a legal practitioner, to be known as the?

Which among the following shall not amount to a penalty within the meaning of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965?

As per Rule 18 of the CCS(CCA) Rules 1965, where two or more Government servants are concerned in any case, disciplinary action against all of them may be taken in a common proceeding. Who is/are competent to order the same? i. President ii. authority competent to impose the penalty of dismissal from service on all such Government servants

Any of the penalties specified in Rule 11 of CCS(CCA) Rules 1965 may be imposed on a Government Servant by?

Who shall be deemed to be the inquiring authority appointed by the disciplinary authority, to inquire into complaint of sexual harassment within the meaning of rule 3 C of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964?

CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, shall apply to which among the following category of employees?

The Government servant who is chosen by an accused official to present his case during the enquiry is entitled to T.A. in accordance with which Rule for journeys in connection with the enquiry for the purpose of inspection of documents?

Rule 11 of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 governs?

In case where two or more Govt. servants are involved in the case, the departmental proceedings should, as far as possible, be conducted by the same authority (who will be the higher among them) so that the evidence and the defence statements submitted by the different officials may be examined together. This is possible under which Rule of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965?

In which one of the following occasions, the normal joining time shall be deemed to have been extended?

Under Rule 19 of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, previous sanction of the Government is required have recourse to any Court or to the Press for the vindication of any official act. If no such sanction is received by the Government servant within a period of _____ months from the date of receipt of his request by the Government, he shall be free to assume that the permission as sought for has been granted to him?

Rule 8 of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 mention about?

Who among the following is empowered to impose any of the penalties specified in Rule 11 of CCS(CCA) Rules 1965 on any Government servant?

Within the meaning of Rule 11, which of the following does not amount to a penalty?

Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 came into force on?

Which among the following with regard to appointment of Defence Assistant is correct?

Act for Prevention of sexual harassment of working women at workplaces have been enacted following which among the following famous judgment by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India?

In a disciplinary case, which among the following documents is not required to be forwarded to the Enquiry Officer by the disciplinary authority?

As per which Rule of CCS[CCA] Rules, 1965 Government servant may take the assistance of any other Government servant to present the case on his behalf?

"Commission" as defined in section 2 of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 means?

The expression "gift” under Rule 13 of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 includes? i. free transport ii. boarding iii. lodging iv. casual meal

Consider the following statements and comment: Statement 1: Every Government servant shall report to the Government if any member of his family is engaged in a trade or business or owns or manages an insurance agency or commission agency. Statement 2: Unless otherwise provided by general or special orders of the Government, no Government servant may accept any fee for any work done by him for any private or public body or any private person without the sanction of the prescribed authority.

If the value of gift received by a Group 'A' officer in conformity with the prevailing religious and social practice exceeds Rs.____ he should report the same to the Government?

Which class/classes of Govt.Servant shall, except with the previous sanction of the Government, permit his son, daughter or other dependant, to accept employment in any company or firm with which he has official dealings or in any other company or firm having official dealings with the Government?

Government servant on receipt of a copy of inquiry report shall be required to submit his written representation or submission to the disciplinary authority within _____days, irrespective of whether the report is favourable or not to the Government servant?

Where it is not possible for the Inquiry Authority to adhere to the time limit of completion of enquiry, the Inquiring Authority may record the reasons and seek extension of time from the?

Under Rule 11 of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 which among the following is a major penalty

Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 came into force in the year?

As per the provisions of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, which of the following activities of the Government servant requires prior permission/ sanction?

From the following, choose which comes under the minor penalty

Restriction regarding marriage is provided in which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules,1964?

Promptness and Courtesy is mentioned under which section of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?

Which among the following is/are exception to Rule 10 of CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964?

Which rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964 discuss about "Taking Part in Politics and Elections"?

Under what circumstances can a Government Servant be placed under suspension

Under Rule 14 of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965, the disciplinary authority, where it is not the inquiring authority, need not forward to the inquiring authority?

"Members of family" in relation to a Government servant under CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964 includes?

Prohibition regarding employment of children below 14 years of age is provided under which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?

"Government servant" is defined under which section of CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964?

Under which among the following circumstance, can a charged Government Servant engage a legal practitioner as defence assistant? i. Presenting Officer appointed by the disciplinary authority is a legal practitioner ii. when the disciplinary authority, having regard to the circumstances of the case, so permits

A Government servant shall be deemed to have been placed under suspension if he is detained in custody for a period exceeding

Which among the following shall ordinarily be a disqualification for future employment under the Government?

No Government servant shall speculate in any stock, share or other investment as per which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?

As per Rule 7 of the CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, No Government servant shall?

An Assistant Supdt.of Posts was initially recruited in Government Servant in the cadre of Postal Assistant. When the disciplinary authority decides to impose the major penalty of reduction to a post in a lower time scale, grade, service or to post, the the officer can be reduced in rank maximum up to?

As per Rule 22-A of the CCS(Conduct) Rules,1964, no Government servant shall employ to work any child below the age of ____ years?

When can the Disciplinary Authority inquire into truth of any imputation of misconduct or misbehaviour against a Government servant ?

Under which of the following circumstances, the leave sanctioning authority cannot mark the day as “dies non”?

As per the CCS (Conduct Rules) 1964, can a Government servant employ any child below the age of 14 years to work at his home?

In every case where it is necessary to consult the Union Public Service Commission, the Disciplinary Authority shall forward or cause to be forwarded to the Commission for its advice along with?

Which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964 stated that "No Government servant shall in the discharge of his official duties deal with any matter or give or sanction any contract to any company or firm or any other person if any member of his family is employed in that company or firm"?

Who is the authority competent to appoint Ad-hoc Disciplinary authority in respect of a departmental employee?

The Inquiring Authority should conclude the inquiry and submit his report within a period of _____ months from the date of receipt of order of his appointment as Inquiring Authority?

On receipt of the articles of charge, the Government servant shall be required to submit his written statement of defence, if he so desires, within a period of?

Under which among the following acts can a Government Servant be placed under suspension: (i) regular late coming to office (ii) desertion of duty (iii) offence or conduct involving moral turpitude (iv) refusal or deliberate failure to carry out written orders of superior officers

No Government servant shall, except with the previous sanction of the Government, give evidence in connection with any enquiry conducted by any person, committee or authority, as per which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?

Which rule of CCS (Conduct Rules) 1964 provides “No Government servant shall bring or attempt to bring any political or other outside influence to bear upon any Superior authority to further his interests in respect of matters pertaining to his service under Government”.

Comment on the following with regard to holding departmental enquiry in respect of a charge based on the same facts or allegations which have already been examined by a Court of competent jurisdiction and the Court has given a finding that they are not true.

As per Rule 14(13) of CCS(CCA) Rules,1965 on receipt of the requisition every authority having the custody or possession of the requisitioned documents shall produce the same or issue a non-availability certificate before the Inquiring Authority within ____ of the receipt of such requisition?

As per which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, no Government servant shall, except with the previous sanction of the Government, have recourse to any Court or to the Press for the vindication of any official act which has been the subject-matter of adverse criticism or an attack of a defamatory character?

As per the CCS (Conduct Rules) 1964, a Government servant shall so manage his private affairs as to avoid:-

Who among the following may place a Government servant under suspension (i) appointing authority (ii) any authority to which appointing authority is subordinate (iii) disciplinary authority (iv) any other authority empowered in that behalf by the President

Which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 prohibits dowry?

As per Section 3 of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, Every Government servant shall at all times?

A penalty under Rule 11 can be imposed only by

"Sub-letting and vacation of Government accommodation" is provided in which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?

Prohibition of Consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs is provided under which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules,1964?

Name the disciplinary authority appointed when prescribed appointing or disciplinary authority is unable to function as the disciplinary authority in respect of an official?

Which among the following is/are true with regard to appointment of enquiry officer in a departmental proceeding.

Consider the following statement: A Government servant shall not accept any gift without the sanction of the Government if the value thereof exceeds i. rupees five thousand in the case of Government servants holding any Group "A" or Group "B" post ii. rupees two thousand in the case of Government servants holding any Group "C"

Which Section of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 states that "Oral direction to subordinates shall be avoided, as far as possible. Where the issue of oral direction becomes unavoidable, the official superior shall confirm it in writing immediately thereafter"?

If the value of gift received by a Group 'B' officer in conformity with the prevailing religious and social practice exceeds Rs.____ he should report the same to the Government?

Disciplinary proceedings come to an end immediately on the death of the alleged offender as per which Rule of Postal Manual Volume III?

If no written statement of defence is submitted by the Government servant, the disciplinary authority?

Under which Rule the Disciplinary Authority shall act, after recording its findings on each charge taking such evidence as it may think fit?

Order of suspension made or deemed to have been made shall be reviewed on the recommendation of the Review Committee within ____ days of suspension?

The CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, apply to:-

Under Rule 14 of the CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965, Government servant shall not take the assistance of any other Government servant who has ____ pending disciplinary cases on hand in which he has to give assistance?

Disciplinary Proceedings instituted under which Rule____ of CCS(CCA) Rules,1965 can be continued under Rule 9 of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 on the retirement of the Govt.Servant?

Insolvency and habitual indebtedness is mentioned in which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?

This Rule of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 specifies the authority who can act as Disciplinary Authority to impose any of the penalties

This Rule of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 mentions types of penalties to be imposed on a Government servant, for good and sufficient reasons.

Central Government Civil posts are classified into __ after implementation of Seventh CPC

As per which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, no Government servant shall bring or attempt to bring any political or other outside influence to bear upon any superior authority to further his interests in respect of matters pertaining to his service under Government?

If the Government servant applies orally or in writing for the supply of copies of the statements of witnesses the inquiring authority shall furnish him with such copies as early as possible and in any case not later than _____ days before the commencement of the examination of the witnesses on behalf of the disciplinary authority?

Provisions of CCS CCA Rules,1965 is applicable to whom among the following?

"CRITICISM OF GOVERNMENT" is mentioned in which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?

How many minor penalties are prescribed under Rule 11 of CCS(CCA) Rules,1965?

Disciplinary Authorities is specified in which Section of the CCS(CCA) Rules 1965?

What is the effect of suspension where a penalty of dismissal, removal or compulsory retirement from service imposed upon a Government servant under suspension is set aside in appeal or on review

On receipt of the articles of charge, the Government servant shall be required to submit?

As per CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 all appointments to Central Civil Services, Group ‘A’ and Central Civil Posts, Group ‘A’, shall be made by?

Government servant who sub-lets the Government accommodation are liable for disciplinary proceedings under?

Which among the following is/are correct with regard to taking part in politics and elections by a Government Servant?

From the following, which are the powers that cannot be exercised by an officer who is appointed to perform the current duties of an appointment?

Procedure for imposing major penalties is covered under which Rule of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965?

A Government servant may take the assistance of any other Government servant to present the case on his behalf to be known as?

If an official is to be penalised under CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 which among the following penalty should atleast be imposed?

Appointing Authority is defined in which part of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965?

Statement of witnesses recorded during the departmental enquiries, should normally be got signed by?

What is the maximum time allowed / awarded to a Government servant to appear before Inquiring Authority after the receipt of Article of Charge by the Inquiring Authority ?

What action should be proposed, if a temporary Government servant had furnished false information or produced a false certificate in order to secure appointment?

Alleged violation of rule 6 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 can be taken by a disciplinary authority only when an authority not below the level of a ______ has decided that the objects or activities of the Association concerned are such as would attract rule 6 ?

Disciplinary authority may allow an additional time not exceeding ____ months for completion of the Inquiry, at a time under Rule 14 of the CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965?

Moveable property as per CCS Conduct Rules is defined as all the following except

After the Central Civil Services (Conduct) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2014, Section 3(1) ie. "Every Government servant shall at all times", contains how many items?

Which among the following is/are correct with regard to Rule 8 of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?

Which among the following shall not be deemed to be a gift as defined under CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?

Reduction to a lower stage in the time-scale of pay by one stage for a period not exceeding __ years, without cumulative effect and not adversely affecting his pension shall be treated as minor penalty?

After the conclusion of the inquiry as envisaged under Rule 14 of the CCS(CCA) Rules 1965, a report shall be prepared and it shall contain?

Which among the following does not fall under the category of "Members of family" in relation to a Government servant under CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964?

Government's policies regarding age of marriage, Preservation of environment, protection of wildlife and cultural heritage are discussed under which section of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?

It shall be the duty of a Government servant who may be convicted in a criminal court, to inform ______ of the fact of his conviction and the circumstances connected therewith, as soon as it is possible for him to do so?

Can a Disciplinary Authority who is not competent to impose the penalty specified in Rule 11 institute disciplinary proceedings against any Government servant?

Which among the following comes under “Strikes” as defined in CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?

Whether prior permission is required by Government Servant seeking redress in Courts of Law of their grievances arising out of their employment or conditions of service?

A Government servant whose date of increment is 1 January 2022 is imposed with a penalty of withholding of one increment by issue of punishment order, dated 3 September 2021. Indicate the date from which the penalty takes effect from

As per Rule 15 of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 no Government servant shall, except with the previous sanction of the Government?

If the Disciplinary Authority decides to proceed against a Govt.Servant under Rule 14 of the CCS(CCA) Rules 1965, he shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Government servant?

A Government servant is appointed to a higher post on ad hoc basis against a short-term vacancy. C an he be allowed to continue in the ad hoc appointment when a disciplinary proceeding is initiated against him?

A Disciplinary Authority imposed a penalty withholding of next increment for a period of 3 years on Mr. X vide Punishment Order, dated 1-6-2013. Specify the number of increments to be withheld

Under no circumstances, the extension of time for filing written statement of defence shall exceed _____days from the date of receipt of articles of charge?

Subscriptions is covered under which Rule of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964?

Government servant who may be arrested should immediately intimate the fact of his arrest and the circumstances connected therewith to?

If the value of gift received by a Group 'C' officer in conformity with the prevailing religious and social practice exceeds Rs.____ he should report the same to the Government?