CCS (COP) Rules 1981 – MCQs– “Practice high-quality MCQs for the Inspector of Post Office (IPO) Exam covering key postal rules, procedures, and current schemes. Ideal for quick revision and accurate self-assessment based on the latest syllabus.
1.What is the effective date of the CCS (Commutation of Pension) 1981?
a) 1st January 1981
b) 1st July 1981
c) 1st December 1981
d) 1st October 1981
2.Who is eligible to apply for commutation of pension under CCS (Commutation of Pension) 1981?
a) Only retired government servants
b) Only government servants currently in service
c) Government servant or retired servant
d) Only those who are receiving provisional pension
3.What does “Chief Administrative Medical Authority” refer to?
a) The pension office
b) Designated medical authority for the State/Union Territory
c) The applicant’s family doctor
d) The pension committee
4.What is the definition of “Pension” under the CCS (Commutation of Pension) 1981?
a) Only retirement pension
b) Only disability pension
c) Any class of pension, including compassionate allowance
d) Only provisional pension
5.Under Rule 4, when is an applicant not eligible for commutation of pension?
a) If the pension is provisional
b) If they have been retired for less than one year
c) If departmental or judicial proceedings are pending
d) If the applicant is under 60 years of age
6.What is the maximum percentage of pension that can be commuted as per Rule 5?
a) 30%
b) 50%
c) 40%
d) 60%
7.When does commutation become absolute under Rule 6?
a) When the pension application is submitted
b) When the medical report is received
c) When the commuted value payment is made or 3 months after the medical authority’s report
d) When the Head of Office approves the pension
8.What happens if the pensioner dies before receiving the commuted pension?
a) The commuted amount is forfeited
b) It is paid to the family or heirs as per Pension Rules
c) The amount is transferred to the government
d) The amount is paid back to the pension office
9.What is the lump sum payable if the commuted value of a pension is Rs. 25,000 with a 40% commutation and a commutation factor of 8.446?
a) Rs. 500,000
b) Rs. 1,013,520
c) Rs. 1,000,000
d) Rs. 600,000
10.Who can apply for commutation of provisional pension under Rule 9?
a) Government servants with a permanent pension
b) Government servants with provisional pension under Rule 62
c) Only retired government servants
d) Applicants with compassionate allowance
