1.What are the rules called that govern Travelling Allowances for government servants?
a) Supplementary Rules
b) General Rules
c) Government Allowance Rules
d) Travelling Allowance Act
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Supplementary Rules [/show_answer]
2.Which of the following is included under the term “family” for Travelling Allowance (T.A.) purposes?
a) Only spouse and children
b) Spouse, children, and dependent parents
c) Only spouse and minor children
d) Spouse, children, parents, and stepfather
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Spouse, children, and dependent parents [/show_answer]
3. What is the definition of “public conveyance” according to the Supplementary Rules?
a) Any transport used by the public
b) Train, bus, or steamer
c) Any transport vehicle for private use
d) Any taxi used for commuting
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Train, bus, or steamer [/show_answer]
4.What is excluded from the pay while calculating Travelling Allowance (T.A.)?
a) Basic pay
b) Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA)
c) Special Pay
d) Dearness Allowance (DA)
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) [/show_answer]
5.How are government servants treated for Travelling Allowance (T.A.) purposes while in transit between posts?
a) Treated as in the highest grade
b) Treated as in the lower grade
c) Treated as in the medium grade
d) Treated as per their current pay level
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Treated as in the lower grade [/show_answer]
6.Which type of Travelling Allowance is granted to government servants who travel extensively within their sphere of duty?
a) Permanent Travelling Allowance
b) Daily Allowance
c) Mileage Allowance
d) Conveyance Allowance
[show_answer]The correct answer is: Permanent Travelling Allowance [/show_answer]
7.Which of the following is true about Permanent Travelling Allowance (PTA)?
a) It is applicable only during tours.
b) It is admissible during leave.
c) It is drawn year-round even when the government servant is at headquarters.
d) It is granted based on the number of days traveled.
[show_answer]The correct answer is: It is drawn year-round even when the government servant is at headquarters [/show_answer]
8.What is the minimum average monthly travel distance required to be eligible for Conveyance Allowance?
a) 100 km
b) 150 km
c) 200 km
d) 250 km
[show_answer]The correct answer is: 200 km [/show_answer]
9.What is the cycle allowance for government servants using bicycles for official duties?
a) ₹200/month
b) ₹180/month
c) ₹250/month
d) ₹150/month
[show_answer]The correct answer is: ₹180/month [/show_answer]
10.Which of the following is NOT a condition for Conveyance Allowance eligibility?
a) The government servant should travel within a radius of 16 km from headquarters.
b) The travel should be for official purposes.
c) The government servant must use a bicycle for the travel.
d) A minimum travel of 200 km per month is required.
[show_answer]The correct answer is: The government servant must use a bicycle for the travel[/show_answer]
