Kerala Service Rules
Date of Test 09-05-2023
1:-An officer working in a Vikas bhavan office Tvpm was transferred to an office working in housing board building which was 2 kms away
from Vikas bhavan on Public interest. The officer was relieved on 5/12/2022 Monday A.N. On which date he should join his new office?
A:-6/12/2022 F.N.
B:-14/12/2022 F.N.
C:-7/12/2022 F.N.
D:-6/12/2022 A.N.
Correct Answer:- Option-C
2:-The maximum number of occasions an officer is eligible to draw T.A. for the journey to and fro to attend the obligatory department test
A:-Two
B:-No limit
C:-four
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
3:-Kerala service rules part III came into force on
A:-1.6.1956
B:-1.11.1959
C:-1.11.1960
D:-1.11.1956
Correct Answer:- Option-D
4:-Which among the following purposes joining time is not treated as duty?
A:-Calculation of qualifying service for pension
B:-Calculation of service for TBHG
C:-Calculation of service for declaration of probation
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
5:-Which among the following statement is false in the case of maternity leave?
A:-It is granted for 180 days
B:-It can be availed in different spells
C:-It is connected as service for the declaration of probation
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
6:-In connection with the performance of official duty an officer had to stay in another district for 15 days. How will you calculate the
admissible D.A.?
A:-Full D.A for first 10 days and 3/4 for balance 5 days
B:-Full D.A for first 10 days and 1/2 for balance 5 days
C:-Full D.A for first 5 days and 1/2 for next 10 days
D:-Full D.A for first 5 days and 3/4 for next 10 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
7:-Compensation leave should be awarded within ______________ months from which the holiday the employee had worked
A:-six
B:-two
C:-three
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
8:-The Retirement age of full time contingent employees is
A:-56 years
B:-60 years
C:-70 years
D:-65 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
9:-Which among the following rule is applicable in the case of same scale promotion?
A:-Rule 28A part I KSR
B:-Rule 37A part I KSR
C:-Rule 28 part I KSR
D:-Rule 30 part I KSR
Correct Answer:- Option-D
10:-Which of the following statement is false in the case of transfer T.A.?
A:-transfer should be on public interest
B:-transfer T.A is eligible if the officer had spent more than one year in the outstation
C:-transfer T.A. is eligible only if the transfer is beyond the head quarters
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
11:-An LDC in Revenue department had applied for 10 days earned leave. The concerned Thahasildar had denied earned leave and granted
committed leave. Mark a comment on this act of Thahasildar
A:-The act was illegal
B:-The act was legal
C:-Only the deputy collector is empowered to change the nature of leave
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
12:-The maximum portion of pension allowed to commute is
A:-35
B:-40
C:-20
D:-10
Correct Answer:- Option-B
13:-An officer working in Kozhikode for three years was transferred to Thiruvananthapuram on request. He was denied transfer T.A by his
superior on the ground that the transfer was on request. Mark a comment on this act.
A:-the act of the superior was correct
B:-the act of the superior was illegal
C:-He is eligible for 3/4th transfer T.A
D:-transfer is eligible for those who completed four years of service in outstation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
14:-Paternity leave should be availed
A:-within 60 days of the date of delivery
B:-within 90 days of the date of delivery
C:-10 days before or within 90 days of delivery
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
15:-The maximum earned leave that can be credited into the account is
A:-300
B:-60
C:-90
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
16:-Medical certificate is necessary if the application for commutation is submitted after
A:-6 months
B:-one year
C:-2 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
17:-The minimum service required for DCRG is
A:-10 years
B:-20 years
C:-15 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
18:-Leave not due to debited in the
A:-half pay leave account
B:-earned leave account
C:-casual leave account
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
19:-Appendix XII A leave is sanctioned for
A:-Study purpose
B:-for better employment abroad
C:-for joining spouse
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
20:-For the purpose of T.A officers are classified into
A:-3 categories
B:-2 categories
C:-4 categories
D:-one category
Correct Answer:- Option-C
21:-Normal rate of family pension is
A:-30% of the basic pay at the time of retirement
B:-50% of DCRG amount
C:-30% of committed value of pension
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
22:-Which among the following service shall not consist as qualifying service for granting of TBHG?
A:-LWA on medical certificate
B:-LWA under Appendix XII A
C:-Maternity leave period
D:-Paternity leave period
Correct Answer:- Option-B
23:-The maximum period of LWA granted under Appendix XII C is
A:-20 years
B:-10 years
C:-6 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
24:-An officer had to halt at outstation for 11 hours in connection with the performance of his date. What is the D.A admissible?
A:-1/2 DA
B:-one full D.A.
C:-No D.A admissible
D:-2 D.A
Correct Answer:- Option-A
25:-An LDC entered into service under dying in harness working in irrigation department is found receiving the family pension of the
deceased officer along with his monthly salary. Mark a comment on this.
A:-The pension amount received should be recovered from he incumbent
B:-He can avail pension and salary simultaneously
C:-The salary amount already granted shall be recovered
D:-Pension and salary amount already availed shall be recovered
Correct Answer:- Option-B
26:-Which among the following service do not count for increment?
A:-Joining time period
B:-Training period
C:-Half pay leave period
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
27:-Which among the following is a special leave?
A:-Maternity leave
B:-Leave not due
C:-Earned leave
D:-Half pay leave
Correct Answer:- Option-A
28:-An agriculture officer travelled in department vehicle and returned back to headquarters within 24 hours. The total incidental expense
plus D.A for half is limited to
A:-2 D.A
B:-one D.A.
C:-4 D.A
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
29:-Minimum qualifying service required for voluntary retirement
A:-10 years
B:-15 years
C:-20 years
D:-12 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
30:-An assistant working in GAD had not passed the statutory department test hence his probation was not declared is he eligible for TBHG
A:-Eligible
B:-not eligible
C:-is at the discretion of the employer
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
31:-The maximum number of HPL that can be credited in the service book
A:-300
B:-100
C:-250
D:-No maximum limit
Correct Answer:- Option-D
32:-Qualifying service required for getting pension
A:-10 years
B:-5 years
C:-20 years
D:-14 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
33:-KSR is governed by
A:-Kerala co-op societies act
B:-Kerala Panchayat Pay act
C:-Kerala public service act 1968
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
34:-For the purpose of calculation of travelling allowance officers are classified into
A:-four grades
B:-two grades
C:-three grades
D:-one grade
Correct Answer:- Option-A
35:-If an officer had put in a total qualifying service of 29 years and 3 days. Then for the purpose of pension calculation it should be
rounded to
A:-29 years
B:-30 years
C:-29 years and 6 months
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
36:-In the case of promotion from lower to higher post the monetary benefit is from
A:-date of assuming charge in higher post
B:-date of order
C:-date of publication of DPC last
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
37:-Boy service means
A:-Service prior to the age of 19
B:-Service prior to the age of 16
C:-Service prior to the age of 20
D:-Service prior to the age of 18
Correct Answer:- Option-D
38:-For holding additional charge on current duties the charge allowance admissible is
A:-2% of the minimum of scale of pay of the post in which additional charge performed
B:-2% of the current scale of pay
C:-4% of the current scale of pay
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
39:-The maximum amount proposed as provisional pension is
A:-Average emolument for 10 months
B:-50% of pension calculated
C:-75% of pension calculated
D:-No maximum ceiling proposed
Correct Answer:- Option-D
40:-Which of the holidays are excluded for the purpose of calculation of joining time in case of transfer beyond head quarters?
A:-Sundays and second Saturdays
B:-Sundays and fourth Saturdays
C:-Only sundays
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
41:-In case of a journey beyond 50 kilometer the onward journey can be performed on the day before and return journey on the day after
completing the official business. Mark a comment on this statement.
A:-the statement is fully correct
B:-the statement is false
C:-the journey should be beyond 60 kms
D:-the journey should be beyond 79 kms
Correct Answer:- Option-A
42:-An employee during the first year of service will earn earned leave at the rate of
A:-1/22
B:-1/11
C:-1/30
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
43:-"Leave cannot be claimed as a matter of right". In which rule it is stated?
A:-Rule 75 Part I KSR
B:-Rule 75 Part II KSR
C:-Rule 2 Part I KSR
D:-Rule 65 Part I KSR
Correct Answer:- Option-D
44:-Pension is calculated using the formulae
A:-Last months pay × Qualifying service/30
B:-Last months pay × Qualifying service/2
C:-Last months pay × Average emolument/2
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
45:-Which among the following allowance is not considered as a part of travelling allowance?
A:-Mileage allowance
B:-Subsistence allowance
C:-Personal conveyance allowance
D:-Actual travelling expense
Correct Answer:- Option-B
46:-If the transfer is outside Kerala maximum joining time admissible is
A:-8 days
B:-25 days
C:-30 days
D:-10 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
47:-Maximum period allowed to continue on deputation continuously is
A:-5 years
B:-10 years
C:-15 years
D:-12 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
48:-Pension papers shall be submitted at least ____________ before the date of retirement from service
A:-2 months
B:-2 years
C:-one year
D:-6 months
Correct Answer:- Option-C
49:-When departmental proceedings continued against a retired officer is he is paid only ___________ pension
A:-invalid
B:-provisional
C:-superannuation
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
50:-An officer on leave is summoned before court. Is he eligible for T.A?
A:-Yes, he is eligible
B:-No, he is not eligible
C:-Is at the discretion of the officer
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
51:-A journey on transfer is held to begin from ___________ and ends in __________
A:-actual residence, actual residence
B:-office, office
C:-actual residence, office
D:-office, actual residence
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Which of the following leave can be granted while on suspension?
A:-LWA
B:-Leave not due
C:-No leave can be granted
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
53:-Present incidental expenses applicable to Grade IV officers is
A:-.90 Paise/km
B:-.60 Paise/km
C:-.70 Paise/km
D:-2 rupees per km
Correct Answer:- Option-B
54:-Compensation leave is not applicable for
A:-Grade III employees
B:-Grade II employees
C:-Gazetted officers
D:-Head of office
Correct Answer:- Option-D
55:-An LDC in Panchayat department had to work from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the month of March 2022 in connection with the implementation
of various schemes and projects. In the end of the month he demanded additional remuneration for additional work done. Is he eligible for additional
remuneration?
A:-No, he is not eligible
B:-Yes, he is eligible for additional remuneration
C:-Yes, he is eligible for overtime wages
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
56:-If the pension is not drawn for more than ___________ years, it is ceases to be payable.
A:-5
B:-3
C:-2
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
57:-The maximum number of occasions an officer is eligible for to draw T.A for obligatory department test
A:-only once
B:-three times
C:-Not eligible for T.A at all
D:-two occassions
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-Charge allowance can be paid for a maximum of ___________ months
A:-three
B:-four
C:-six
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
59:-An audit officer in state Audit department has 32 years and 2 months of service for the calculation of DCRG it will be rounded to
A:-32 years
B:-33 years
C:-30 years
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
60:-A post created for a limited period with definite rate of pay
A:-Ministerial post
B:-permanent post
C:-temporary post
D:-presumptive post
Correct Answer:- Option-C
61:-After a continuous half of ___________ days in outstation, the halting place shall be treated as temporary head quarters.
A:-20
B:-10
C:-8
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
62:-Present daily allowance for grade II b officer is
A:-350 per day
B:-600 per day
C:-450 per day
D:-500 per day
Correct Answer:- Option-D
63:-Which among the following is a compulsory deduction from subsistence allowance?
A:-Subscription towards group insurance scheme
B:-Deduction for state life insurance
C:-LIC premium deduction
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
64:-An officer in Revenue department was suspended for temporary misappropriation. While under suspension the officer applied for
surrender of earned leave and the superior officer sanctioned it on the ground that it was a temporary misappropriation. Mark a comment on the act
of the superior officer.
A:-the act of the officer was legal
B:-the act was illegal
C:-earned leave upto 15 days can be granted
D:-one month subsistence allowance can be granted as surrender
Correct Answer:- Option-B
65:-An officer had a total qualifying service of 9 years and 10 days. It can be rounded to ____________ for pension purpose
A:-10 years
B:-9 years
C:-91/2 years
D:-10 1/2 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
66:-An officer had a total qualifying service of 28 years and 5 months for the purpose of calculating DCRG it should be rounded
A:-29 years
B:-33 years
C:-28 years
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
67:-At present there are ___________ time bound higher grades.
A:-four
B:-three
C:-two
D:-five
Correct Answer:- Option-A
68:-The formulae for calculating DCRG
A:-Average emoluments × QS/2
B:-Last months basic pay + DA × QS/2
C:-Last months basic pay × QS/2
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
69:-While travelling in hill tract the employees are entitled to draw ____________ percentage of mileage allowance/DA
A:-25
B:-20
C:-10
D:-15
Correct Answer:- Option-A
70:-Commutted leave can be availed only on completion of _____________ years of service.
A:-four
B:-three
C:-five
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
71:-At present the maximum limit for DCRG is
A:-15,00,000
B:-17,50,000
C:-14,00,000
D:-17,00,000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
72:-Part time contingent employees retire at the age of
A:-70
B:-60
C:-56
D:-65
Correct Answer:- Option-A
73:-As per rule 12 part I KSR, audit officer is
A:-Director state audit department
B:-C and AG staff
C:-Director state co-operative audit wing
D:-Chartered accountant
Correct Answer:- Option-B
74:-Is travelling allowance admissible to a person for the journey to join his first appointment in government service
A:-Not admissible
B:-admissible
C:-T.A limited to one D.A
D:-Minimum 1/2 D.A admissible
Correct Answer:- Option-A
75:-In case of a gazetted which among the following leave need not to be reported to the Audit officer
A:-Earned leave
B:-LWA
C:-casual leave
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
76:-The government may by the order in writing withhold or withdraw a pension or part thereof whether permanently or for a specific
period. Mark a comment on this statement.
A:-the statement is fully correct
B:-the statement is false
C:-the statement is partially correct
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
77:-'Pension according to the rules being rounded off to the next higher rupees'. In which part of KSR this was mentioned
A:-Rule 46 Part III KSR
B:-Rule 46 Part II KSR
C:-Rule 119 Part III KSR
D:-Rule 58 Part III KSR
Correct Answer:- Option-D
78:-__________ may not be drawn except during absence from headquarters on duty.
A:-Academic allowance
B:-Daily allowance
C:-House rent allowance
D:-Tiffin allowance
Correct Answer:- Option-B
79:-Travelling allowances are included in which part of KSR
A:-KSR Volume I Part II
B:-KSR Volume II Part II
C:-KSR Volume I Part III
D:-KSR Volume II Part III
Correct Answer:- Option-A
80:-A UDC in PWD had requested to convert 60 half pay leave into 30 earned leave. The superior officer accepted the request. Mark a
comment on the action of the superior
A:-The action of the superior is not in order
B:-The action of the superior needs ratification from the A.G
C:-The action of the superior is in order
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
81:-An A.E in PWD resigns from service after completing 12 years of service. Is he eligible for DCRG?
A:-Yes, he is eligible
B:-15 years service is needed for DCRG
C:-No, he is not eligible
D:-both (a) and (b) are correct
Correct Answer:- Option-C
82:-An auditor in state audit department had halted 37 hours inside the head quarters. The D.A admissible to him is
A:-3 D.A
B:-21/2 D.A
C:-4 D.A
D:-No D.A
Correct Answer:- Option-D
83:-Maximum service weightage that can be granted in the case of voluntary retirement
A:-No weightage admissible
B:-upto 5 years
C:-15 years
D:-3 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
84:-Advance increment can be sanctioned only by
A:-the C and A.G
B:-Head of the department
C:-the government
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
85:-For granting T.A the primary condition is that travel should be made for
A:-the interest of the public
B:-the interest of the employee
C:-the interest of the superiors
D:-the interest of the family
Correct Answer:- Option-A
86:-Which among the following leave can be suffixed or prefixed with vacation/holidays?
A:-Appendix XII A
B:-Appendix XII B
C:-Appendix XII C
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
87:-For undergoing vasectomy male employees are granted special casual leave for _______________ days excluding holidays.
A:-5
B:-6
C:-7
D:-12
Correct Answer:- Option-B
88:-In the case if the pay reaches the maximum of the scale of pay ____________ increment is eligible.
A:-Double
B:-Advance
C:-Stagnation
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
89:-Incidental expense should not be below
A:-2 D.A
B:-1/2 D.A
C:-1000 rupees
D:-500 rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-B
90:-If free boarding and lodging are provided then D.A admissible at the rate of
A:-1/4 D.A
B:-2/3 D.A
C:-1/2 D.A
D:-Full D.A
Correct Answer:- Option-A
91:-Presently second time bound higher grade is granted on
A:-on completion of 16 years of service
B:-on completion of 15 years of service in the entry post
C:-on completion of 16 years of service in the entry post
D:-on completion of 22 years of service in the entry post
Correct Answer:- Option-B
92:-An individual receiving the family pension of his father had later selected to the post of higher secondary teacher. The principal of the
school denied salary on the ground front the increment is receiving family pension. Mark a suitable comment on this
A:-the incumbent need to relinquish the family pension for receiving salary
B:-the salary of the incumbent is the difference of his present salary and family pension
C:-the incumbent can receive family pension and salary together
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
93:-Family pension takes effect from
A:-1.4.1956
B:-1.11.1956
C:-1.11.1959
D:-1.4.1964
Correct Answer:- Option-D
94:-The maximum number of earned leave that can be availed in a single spell is
A:-180 days
B:-15 days
C:-120 days
D:-60 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
95:-Calculate the pension from the following information.
Average emoluments; 10150/-
total service 30 years
Non- qualifying service 3 years
A:-5568
B:-6124.8
C:-4568
D:-4974
Correct Answer:- Option-C
96:-Calculate DCRG from the following information
Pay last drawn Rs.75,000
D.A Rs. 5250
Net qualifying service 30 years
A:-12,03,750
B:-1,53,750
C:-14,00,000
D:-11,03,800
Correct Answer:- Option-A
97:-Travelling allowance is admissible to an officer who leave the service on
A:-superannuation pension
B:-removal
C:-compulsory retirement
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
98:-Calculate the qualifying service total service 32 years
LWA on medical certificate 2 years
LWA without medical certificate 3 years
Earned leave 100 days
A:-27 years
B:-29 years
C:-33 years
D:-25 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
99:-An audit officer of state audit department working in Thiruvananthapuram district office is transferred to Kottayam district office on
public interest. He is relieved of his charges on 6/10/2022 A.N., Thursday, 8/10/2022 second Saturday and 9/10/2022 Sunday. Distance from
Thiruvananthapuram office to Kottyam office is 160 kms. When should he report for duty in the new office?
A:-10.10.2022
B:-14.10.2022
C:-17.10.2022
D:-15.10.2022
Correct Answer:- Option-D
100:-For enforced half _________________ D.A is eligible for the first day of halt.
A:-No D.A
B:-1/2 D.A
C:-One D.A
D:-3/4 D.A
Correct Answer:- Option-A
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