MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
A Government servant is deemed to have been placed under suspension, if he is detained in custody for a period exceeding-
A)
12 hours
B)
24 hours
C)
36 hours
D)
48 hours
Option D is correct: 48 hours.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
For the purpose of the Fundamental Rules, the ‘Act’ means-
A)
the Constitution of India
B)
the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
C)
the Government of India Act
D)
the Indian Independence Act, 1947
Option C is correct: the Government of India Act.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following is correct about Common Proceedings
A)
If the authorities competent to impose the penalty of dismissal the Government servants are different, the highest of such authorities may issue an order for taking disciplinary action
B)
A Common Proceeding can also be held against Government servants working in the same office who have made complaint against each other
C)
Common Proceedings can only be conducted when the Government servants belong to the same office
D)
None of the above
Option A is correct: If the authorities competent to impose the penalty of dismissal the Government servants are different, the highest of such authorities may issue an order for taking disciplinary action.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Within what period must a member of a Government servant’s family follow the Government servant from the date of handing over charge at the old station to be treated as accompanying the Government servant?
A)
No prescribed limit
B)
One month
C)
Three months
D)
Six months
Option D is correct: Six months.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
What is the permissible retention period of government quarters in the event of a government servant’s death?
A)
12 months
B)
3 months
C)
6 months
D)
1 month
Option A is correct: 12 months.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following is not among the documents that the Disciplinary Authority is required to forward to the Inquiry Officer?
A)
A copy of the statement of defence submitted by the Government servant
B)
A copy of the order appointing the Presenting Officer
C)
A copy of the statement of witnesses
D)
A copy of character and antecedents issued by the respective Police Officer
Option D is correct: A copy of character and antecedents issued by the respective Police Officer.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
A Government servant dies while under suspension before the proceedings are concluded. How will the period of suspension be treated and the pay and allowances regulated?
A)
The entire period of suspension period will be treated as such and subsistence allowance paid
B)
The entire period treated as duty and allowed full pay and allowances
C)
The day of death only be treated as duty and allowed pay and allowance
D)
The entire period treated as on leave and leave salary allowed
Option B is correct: The entire period treated as duty and allowed full pay and allowances.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding a Government servant who is facing Departmental Proceedings?
A)
shall not be allowed to appear in Departmental Examination.
B)
shall be allowed to appear in Departmental Examination
C)
shall be allowed to appear in Departmental Examination only if the Disciplinary authority, having regard to the circumstances of the case, is of the view that the imposition of the penalty of removal or dismissal from service would not be warranted in the case.
D)
None of the above
Option C is correct: shall be allowed to appear in Departmental Examination only if the Disciplinary authority, having regard to the circumstances of the case, is of the view that the imposition of the penalty of removal or dismissal from service would not be warranted in the case..
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Who has the power to condone the unauthorized absence under FR 17-A?
A)
Administrative Head
B)
Head of Department
C)
Appointing Authority
D)
Head of Office
Option B is correct: Head of Department.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following categories of Government servant is eligible for grant of Travelling Allowance concession for journey after retirement?
A)
Government servant who retires on voluntary retirement
B)
Government servant who quit by resignation
C)
Government servant on dismissal from service
D)
None of the above
Option A is correct: Government servant who retires on voluntary retirement.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
What is the maximum daily amount a Government servant in Pay Level 10 can claim for hotel or guest house accommodation while on tour, when Dearness Allowance is 25%?
A)
1500
B)
2250
C)
2500
D)
2150
Option C is correct: 2500.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
What is the minimum Pay Level a Government servant must be in to claim Travelling Allowance for travel by own car or taxi?
A)
Pay Level 5
B)
Pay Level 6
C)
Pay Level 7
D)
Pay Level 10
Option C is correct: Pay Level 7.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
How many members of a Minister’s personal staff, including those not entitled to air travel, may be permitted to accompany the Minister on an official or private tour by air?
A)
One
B)
Two
C)
Three
D)
Four
Option B is correct: Two.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
All officers of the rank of ________ and above may be declared as their own Controlling Officers.
A)
Under Secretary
B)
Deputy Secretary
C)
Joint Secretary
D)
Head of Office
Option C is correct: Joint Secretary.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
What will be the date of next increment in the revised pay structure as per 7th Central Pay Commission?
A)
1st July
B)
1st January
C)
date of completion of one year
D)
either 1st July or 1st January
Option D is correct: either 1st July or 1st January.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
The Inquiry Officer should normally conduct regular hearings:
A)
At regular intervals of not more than 7 days
B)
On a day-to-day basis
C)
At regular intervals of not more than 10 days
D)
At his discretion
Option C is correct: At regular intervals of not more than 10 days.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Who is to be permitted to file a written brief of the case after completion of the production of evidence?
A)
Only the Presenting Officer
B)
Only the Charged Officer
C)
Both the Presenting Officer and the Charged Officer
D)
Neither the Presenting Officer nor the Charged Officer
Option C is correct: Both the Presenting Officer and the Charged Officer.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
What amount shall be paid to a Group D official assigned to work as a Despatch Rider for a short period during the absence of the regular Despatch Rider?
A)
10 per day
B)
50 per day
C)
75 per day
D)
100 per day
Option B is correct: 50 per day.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
What is the prescribed honorarium rate for a Central Government servant appointed as an Inquiry Officer in a disciplinary proceeding?
A)
8000
B)
7000
C)
An amount equal to 10% of his monthly basic pay drawn
D)
An amount equal to 15% of his monthly basic pay drawn
Option C is correct: An amount equal to 10% of his monthly basic pay drawn.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
What is the honorarium rate per session for non-serving officers engaged as guest faculty at the Central Training Institute?
A)
500
B)
1000
C)
2000
D)
2500
Option C is correct: 2000.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
How many times can a Government servant claim Travelling Allowance for any particular obligatory departmental examination?
A)
Not entitled
B)
Once only
C)
Twice
D)
No prescribed limit
Option B is correct: Once only.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
What is the Composite Transfer Grant (CTG) rate for transfers involving a change of station located 20 km or more apart?
A)
80% of last month’s basic pay
B)
60% of last month’s basic pay
C)
50% of last month’s basic pay
D)
100% of last month’s basic pay
Option D is correct: 100% of last month’s basic pay.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
“Dismissal from service” under Rule 11 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 —
A)
is not a penalty
B)
is not a disqualification for future employment
C)
has no impact on pension
D)
ordinarily disqualifies for future government employment
Option D is correct: ordinarily disqualifies for future government employment.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Under Rule 10(1) of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, who may place a Government servant under suspension?
A)
Only the appointing authority
B)
Only the disciplinary authority
C)
The appointing authority, its superior, the disciplinary authority, or any other authority empowered by the President
D)
Only the President of India
Option C is correct: The appointing authority, its superior, the disciplinary authority, or any other authority empowered by the President.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following is a major penalty that requires previous inquiry before imposition under CCS (CCA) Rules,1965?
A)
Censure
B)
Withholding of increments for one year
C)
Reduction to lower grade
D)
Removal from service
Option D is correct: Removal from service.
