1.Which government servants are covered under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021?
a) Government servants appointed on or after 31st December 2003
b) Casual/daily rated employees
c) Railway servants
d) Government servants appointed on or before 31st December 2003
2.Which of the following groups is NOT exempt from the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021?
a) Casual/daily rated employees
b) Members of the All India Services
c) Persons employed on contract
d) Government servants appointed before 31st December 2003
3.What is the definition of “emoluments” under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021?
a) Basic Pay
b) Basic Pay + Allowances
c) Gross salary
d) Gross Pay minus deductions
4.According to Rule 6, what is the limitation on the number of pensions a government servant can earn?
a) A government servant can earn two pensions from different posts.
b) A government servant can earn two pensions from the same service.
c) A government servant cannot earn two pensions from the same service/post.
d) A government servant can only earn a pension if re-employed
5.What happens if a government servant dies on earned leave (EL) or medical leave (EXOL)?
a) The day of death is considered as part of the leave. ✅
b) The day of death is treated as an extra day of service.
c) The leave balance is forfeited.
d) The leave is converted into pensionable service.
6.Under which condition can a pension be withheld or withdrawn?
a) If the pensioner is convicted of a minor crime
b) If the pensioner is found guilty of serious crime or misconduct
c) If the pensioner receives a warning for minor misconduct
d) If the pensioner is involved in a civil dispute
7.Which authority has the power to withhold or withdraw pension or gratuity under the CCS Pension Rules, 2021?
a) Head of Office
b) Accounts Officer
c) The President of India
d) Ministry of Finance
8.A government servant must obtain prior permission before accepting commercial employment within how many years after retirement?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
9.If a pensioner accepts employment outside India without prior permission, what happens to their pension?
a) Pension is increased by 10%
b) Pension is not payable
c) Pension is reduced by 25%
d) Pension remains unchanged
10.Which type of leave counts as qualifying service under Rule 21?
a) Leave without pay
b) Leave with pay
c) Unauthorized leave
d) Casual leave
