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Z\\nList II (Rate of House Rent Allowance)\\n1. 30%\\n2. 20%\\n3. 10%\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"A: 3, B: 1, C: 2\",\n      \"A: 2, B: 1, C: 3\",\n      \"A: 2, B: 3, C: 1\",\n      \"A: 3, B: 2, C: 1\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 2,\n    \"year\": \"2009-11\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Travelling Allowance\",\n    \"question\": \"The traveling allowance of a government servant on transfer to foreign service and on reversion therefrom to government service, will be borne by:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Government of India for joining foreign service\",\n      \"Foreign government for reversion to government service\",\n      \"Foreign employer\",\n      \"Government of India\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 3,\n    \"year\": \"2009-11\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Fee\",\n    \"question\": \"Unless the President by special orders otherwise directs, fees received by a government servant from another government or public body shall be credited to Consolidated Fund of India in excess of:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Rs. 500\",\n      \"Rs. 1,000\",\n      \"Rs. 1,500\",\n      \"Rs. 2,000\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 4,\n    \"year\": \"2009-11\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Joining Time\",\n    \"question\": \"A government servant who does not join his post within his joining time is entitled to:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Leave salary as due to him\",\n      \"Only basic pay due to him\",\n      \"Neither pay nor leave salary\",\n      \"Full pay with allowances\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 5,\n    \"year\": \"2009-11\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Dismissal, removal and suspension\",\n    \"question\": \"The pay and allowances of a government servant who is dismissed from service cease from:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"The date of dismissal\",\n      \"The date of suspension from service\",\n      \"The date from which he has been proved guilty by competent authority\",\n      \"The date of dismissal of his appeal against his dismissal from service\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 6,\n    \"year\": \"2009-11\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Dismissal, removal and suspension\",\n    \"question\": \"A government servant under suspension or deemed to be placed under suspension shall be entitled to subsistence allowance namely:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Equal to his leave salary\",\n      \"Equal to leave on half average pay only\",\n      \"Equal to leave on half average pay in addition to dearness allowance as admissible\",\n      \"Subsistence allowance at discretion of Head of Office\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 7,\n    \"year\": \"2009-11\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The Central Government has decided to abolish which of the following based on Sixth Pay Commission Report?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"House Rent Allowance\",\n      \"City Compensatory Allowance\",\n      \"Remote Locality Allowance\",\n      \"Bad Climate Allowance\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 8,\n    \"year\": \"2009-11\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding a government servant's transfer to foreign service:\\n1. It is not against his will\\n2. The duties can be rendered by a government servant\\n3. He holds a post paid from general revenues\\n4. He accepts restrictions imposed by government\\nWhich of these statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2, and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 3, and 4 only\",\n      \"2 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3, and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 9,\n    \"year\": \"2009-11\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements: A government servant can be granted an extension beyond sixty years if he is:\\n1. Engaged in budget work\\n2. Working as a full-time member of a committee to be wound up within a short period\\n3. An eminent scientist of international stature\\n4. An expert in medical or scientific field\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2, and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 3, and 4 only\",\n      \"2 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3, and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 10,\n    \"year\": \"2009-11\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The Service Book of a government servant must be maintained in duplicate:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"One by Head of Office and one by the government servant\",\n      \"One by Joint Secretary of the division concerned and one by Head of Office\",\n      \"One by Head of Office and one by Joint Secretary\",\n      \"One by government servant and one by Secretary\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 11,\n    \"year\": \"2009-11\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"House rent is admissible to a government servant:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"On production of actual rent paid receipt\",\n      \"Without requiring him to produce any rent receipt\",\n      \"Up to the limit of actual rent paid\",\n      \"Only if house is rented with government approval\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 12,\n    \"year\": \"2009-11\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A person went on duty to the market to get some relevant books for the library. The distance to the shop from his office was 6 km, but due to rush at the shop and on the road, he took 8 hours to return to his office. His admissible daily allowance is:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"50%\",\n      \"70%\",\n      \"100%\",\n      \"Zero\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 13,\n    \"year\": \"2009-11\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements: Daily allowance is given to a government servant:\\n1. For his absence on duty from headquarters\\n2. For his enforced halts occurring en route\\n3. For his enforced halt at tour station\\n4. For his extension of tour on health grounds\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\",\n      \"1, 3, and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 14,\n    \"year\": \"2009-11\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Foreign service means service in which a government servant receives pay with the sanction of the government from:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"State Government\",\n      \"Public Sector Undertaking\",\n      \"Union Territory Administration\",\n      \"Indian Mission Abroad\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n    \n    \/\/2012-13\n    {\n    \"id\": 15,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Dismissal, removal and suspension\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following deductions is\/are not permissible from Subsistence Allowance?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Contribution under CGHS\",\n      \"Contribution towards CGEIS, 1977\",\n      \"Subscription to General Provident Fund (GPF)\",\n      \"Income tax\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 16,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements is not correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Government servant whose date of birth is the first of a month shall retire from service on the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he attains the age of sixty years.\",\n      \"The term 'age next birthday' is relevant in the context of commutation of pension.\",\n      \"Refusal to work overtime by a group of employees acting in combination, where such work is necessary in the public interest amounts to 'strike'.\",\n      \"The period of absence not covered by grant of leave is treated as 'dies-non'\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 17,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Every Government servant shall retire on attaining the age of 60 years and no Government servant shall be granted extension in service beyond the age of retirement except under special circumstances. Which of the following constitute such special categories\/circumstances?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"A particular Government servant is indispensable\",\n      \"His junior is not competent enough to take over the responsibilities\",\n      \"The superannuating official is very influential\",\n      \"A medical specialist or an eminent scientist may be granted extension of service up to the age of 62\/64 years if such extensions are in public interest and grounds for such extension are recorded in writing\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 18,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Lien\",\n    \"question\": \"In which of the following cases, retention of 'lien' is not permissible?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"While under suspension\",\n      \"While on leave\",\n      \"While on Foreign Service\",\n      \"Where a Government servant has proceeded on immediate absorption basis to a post outside his service in the Government from the date of absorption\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 19,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A post which an individual Government servant may not hold for more than a limited period is called\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Temporary post\",\n      \"Permanent post\",\n      \"Tenure post\",\n      \"None of the above\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 20,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A record of the service of a Gazetted Government servant will be kept in a format to be prescribed by which one of the following authorities?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"DOPT\",\n      \"Ministry of Finance\",\n      \"The Public Accounts Committee\",\n      \"The Comptroller and Auditor General of India\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n   {\n    \"id\": 218,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno\",\n    \"question\": \"A Government servant in permanent employment whose services are required to be dispensed with on the abolition of his permanent post should be given a notice of at least\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 month before his services are dispensed with\",\n      \"3 months before his services are dispensed with\",\n      \"6 months before his services are dispensed with\",\n      \"12 months before his services are dispensed with\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  }, {\n    \"id\": 21,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following is\/are not true in the context of those Government servants who are transferred to Foreign Service in terms of provisions contained in Fundamentals Rules 109, 110 and 111?\\n1. No Government servant may be transferred to Foreign Service against his will.\\n2. For the purpose of Foreign Service rules, Nepal is to be treated outside India.\\n3. Temporary Government servant cannot be transferred to Foreign Service.\\n4. Transfer to Foreign Service outside India or in India may be sanctioned by the Central Government subject to any restriction, which it may deem fit to impose by general or specific order.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2\",\n      \"2 and 3\",\n      \"3 only\",\n      \"1 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 22,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Authority competent to impose the penalty of 'compulsory retirement' on a Group 'B' (Gazetted) Civilian Officer posted in Army Headquarters is\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Joint Secretary (Establishment)\",\n      \"Additional Secretary\",\n      \"Dy. Chief of Army Staff\",\n      \"Defence Secretary\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 23,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In a particular financial year, the same festival fell twice. A Government servant who had taken festival advance for the first time applied for this advance second time in the same financial year. Can the second advance be sanctioned?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Yes, it can be sanctioned\",\n      \"Festival advance for the same festival can be drawn only once in a financial year\",\n      \"It can be sanctioned at the discretion of the competent authority\",\n      \"It can be sanctioned provided the Government servant undertakes to repay it with interest\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 24,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A Central Government servant gets transferred to a new station because his headquarters gets shifted as a result of Government policy. He draws advance of pay which is equal to his two months pay. What is the maximum number of installments permissible to him for recovery of the said advance?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"3\",\n      \"12\",\n      \"24\",\n      \"None of the above\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 25,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A Class-III Central Government servant gets posted to a hill station and he also belongs to hill tracts. This is his first appointment. What is the minimum period of stay required at the hill station before his Head of Office can sanction him an advance for purchase of warm clothing?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"6 months\",\n      \"9 months\",\n      \"12 months\",\n      \"15 months\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 26,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. In the case of a temporary Government servant, surety from a permanent Government servant should be obtained before an advance in connection with a Natural Calamity is sanctioned.\\n2. It is also mandatory for the authority sanctioning an advance to a Quasi-permanent Government servant in connection with a Natural Calamity to insist for a surety from a permanent Government servant before doing so.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 27,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements:\\n1. A Head of Office, who has power to sanction an advance in lieu of leave salary to a Government servant who proceeds on leave for a period not less than one month\/30 days, cannot sanction such an advance to himself.\\n2. A Head of Office may sanction an advance in connection with a law suit to which Government is a party.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 28,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following is an interest free advance?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Advance of Pay on transfer\",\n      \"Advance of TA on tour\",\n      \"Festival advance\",\n      \"All of the above\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 29,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A Government servant in the permanent employment whose services are required to be dispensed with on abolition of his permanent post should be given a notice of at least\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 month before his services are dispensed with\",\n      \"3 month before his services are dispensed with\",\n      \"6 month before his services are dispensed with\",\n      \"12 month before his services are dispensed with\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 30,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"What is the extent of Subsistence allowance to which a Government servant under suspension is entitled during the first 3 months of the period of suspension?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"75% of his normal pay and allowances\",\n      \"75% of his leave salary, if he had been on leave on half pay\",\n      \"Leave salary which he would have drawn if he had been on leave on half pay\",\n      \"None of the above\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 31,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"What is the time span beyond which an order of suspension shall not be valid unless it is extended after review before expiry of such a time span?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"60 days\",\n      \"75 days\",\n      \"90 days\",\n      \"120 days\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 32,\n    \"year\": \"2012-13\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following conditions are not true insofar as treating of training of a Central Government servant within India as duty is concerned?\\n1. It is obligatory on the part of Government to send the person on such training.\\n2. The training should not be in professional or technical subjects which are normally brought under the provisions relating to study leave.\\n3. The training need not be connected to the post which the Government servant is holding at the time of placing him on training.\\n4. The period of training should not exceed two years.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2\",\n      \"2 and 3\",\n      \"3 and 4\",\n      \"1 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n    \/\/2014\n    {\n    \"id\": 33,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Reimbursement of Daily Allowance for Hotel accommodation of up to Rs. 3,000 per day is admissible to officers drawing Grade pay of:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Rs. 10,000 and above\",\n      \"Rs. 7,600 to Rs. 8,900\",\n      \"Rs. 5,400 to Rs. 6,600\",\n      \"Rs. 4,200 to Rs. 4,800\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 34,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In the event of death of a Government servant allotted with Government accommodation and having no house of his\/her own at the place of posting, his\/her family will be eligible to retain the Government accommodation for a period up to:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"08 months\",\n      \"12 months\",\n      \"18 months\",\n      \"24 months\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 35,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Upon the decisions taken by the Government on the recommendations of which of the Central Pay Commissions (CPC), has the Border Area Allowance been discontinued?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"3rd CPC\",\n      \"4th CPC\",\n      \"5th CPC\",\n      \"6th CPC\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 36,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"What is the ceiling amount for reimbursement of residential telephone (Landline and\/or Mobile connection) call charges fixed for Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary to the Government of India?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Additional Secretary: Rs. 1,800 pm and Joint Secretary: Rs. 1,800 pm\",\n      \"Additional Secretary: Rs. 1,800 pm and Joint Secretary: Rs. 1,500 pm\",\n      \"Additional Secretary: Rs. 2,600 pm and Joint Secretary: Rs. 2,000 pm\",\n      \"None of the above\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 37,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"'Tenure officers' Pool for allotment of Government residences to officers on duty with the Central Government or Delhi Administration on tenure basis is for officers of:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"The Indian Administrative Service\",\n      \"The Indian Forest Service\",\n      \"The Indian Police Service\",\n      \"The Central Civil Services\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 38,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The conditions for grant of personal pay equal to the difference between pay plus special pay drawn in the lower post and the pay due in the higher post on promotion are:\\n1. It must be certified that but for his appointment to the other post, the Government servant would have continued to draw special pay.\\n2. The protection will only be for so long as the Government servant could have continued to draw the special pay.\\n3. The personal pay will be absorbed in subsequent increases of pay.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 39,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Subsistence grant means:\\n1. A monthly grant made to a Government servant who is not in receipt of pay or leave salary.\\n2. An allowance paid to a Government servant during his suspension.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 40,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Under which of the following circumstances shall no lien of a Government servant be retained?\\n1. While on Foreign Service\\n2. While holding a temporary post\\n3. While having proceeded on immediate absorption basis to a post outside his service\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2, and 3\",\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"3 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 41,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following is\/are correct regarding the fixation of pay in the case of employees who seek transfer to a lower post under FR 15(a)?\\n1. The pay of a Government servant holding a post on a regular basis will be fixed at a stage equal to the pay drawn by him in the higher grade.\\n2. If the maximum of the pay scale of the lower post is less than the pay drawn by him in the higher post, his pay may be restricted to the maximum under FR 22(1)(a)(3).\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 42,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following points are required to be kept in view while sanctioning honorarium?\\n1. The expenditure on the honorarium will be met from the sanctioned budget of the concerned office.\\n2. No honorarium should be granted in cases where overtime allowance has been paid to the staff in connection with the same work.\\n3. No honorarium is admissible for a temporary increase in work.\\n4. Work should be of occasional or intermittent nature.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2, and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 4 only\",\n      \"2, 3, and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3, and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 43,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Regarding the categories of employees eligible to share General Pool Accommodation:\\n1. Central Government servants ineligible for general pool residences\\n2. Staff of semi-Government Organizations\\n3. Teachers of recognized schools\\n4. Retired Central Government servants\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2, and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 4 only\",\n      \"2, 3, and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3, and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 44,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Under which of the following circumstances will Daily Allowance (DA) be admissible to a Government servant while on tour?\\n1. When a Government servant takes casual leave.\\n2. When a Government servant takes a restricted holiday.\\n3. When a Government servant is actually and not merely constructively present on the duty station on Sunday or a holiday.\\n4. The Government servant left his place of halt on Sunday and holiday in the morning and returned the same evening.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 45,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"What is the duration of joining time granted to a Government servant upon transfer from one station to another, covering a distance of more than 2,000 km by direct route, excluding air travel?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"10 days\",\n      \"12 days\",\n      \"15 days\",\n      \"8 days\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 46,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Joining time may be combined with which of the following?\\n1. Vacation\\n2. Earned leave\\n3. Commuted leave\\n4. Casual leave\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2, and 4 only\",\n      \"2, 3, and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3, and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 47,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In the case of transfer within the same station involving a change of residence, a Government servant will be entitled to traveling allowance as follows:\\n1. Composite transfer grant equal to one month's pay (Band Pay plus Grade Pay plus NPA where admissible).\\n2. Composite transfer grant equal to one-third of Band Pay plus Grade Pay.\\n3. Actual cost of conveyance for self and family but not exceeding the maximum mileage allowance admissible under rules.\\n4. Actual cost of transportation of personal effects not exceeding the amount admissible under rules.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2, 3, and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 3, and 4 only\",\n      \"2 and 4 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 48,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following conditions are required to be ensured by the sponsoring Department while formulating proposals for training of Government servants under the financially aided schemes such as the Colombo Plan, etc.?\\n1. The candidate should have at least 4 years to serve after the conclusion of the training.\\n2. The candidate should possess an adequate background in the subject for which they would receive training.\\n3. The candidate should have completed a minimum of 5 years of service.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 49,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"For which of the following posts can candidates with Implanted Pacemakers be considered fit for appointment?\\n1. Pilots\\n2. Railway or Bus Drivers\\n3. Police and Security\\n4. Posts attached to electro-magnetic areas\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"None of the above\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 50,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"For the purpose of TA on transfer, which of the following are included in the definition of 'Family'?\\n1. Spouse residing with the Government servant.\\n2. Parents residing with the Government servant and wholly dependent.\\n3. Unmarried sisters and minor brothers residing with and wholly dependent upon the Government servant.\\n4. Stepfather residing with and wholly dependent upon the Government servant.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2, and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3 only\",\n      \"2, 3, and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3, and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 51,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In the context of Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Rules, 1963, 'Emoluments' includes:\\n1. Pay, other than special pay or pay granted in view of personal qualifications of a Government servant.\\n2. Stagnation Increment.\\n3. Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA).\\nWhich of the above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 52,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In which of the following cases is the production of a medical certificate of health not necessary?\\n1. A retired Government servant re-employed immediately after retirement.\\n2. A Government servant promoted from non-qualifying service paid from a local fund to a post in Government service.\\n3. A Government servant appointed in a temporary vacancy for a period not exceeding 3 months.\\n4. A person re-employed after forfeiture of past service.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 4 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 53,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In which of the following matters is weightage for satisfactory performance of duties for the prescribed tenure in the North-East admissible to a Government servant?\\n1. Promotion in cadre posts\\n2. Deputation to Central tenure posts\\n3. Courses of training abroad\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 54,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In which of the following circumstances is a Government servant not entitled to HRA?\\n1. If he shares Government accommodation allotted rent-free with another Government servant.\\n2. If his wife\/her husband has been allotted Government accommodation at the same station by the Central or State Government.\\n3. If he is staying in Inspection Quarters.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 55,\n    \"year\": \"2014\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"HRA is payable with reference to the pay drawn in the prescribed\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Pay Band only\",\n      \"Pay Band plus Grade Pay plus NPA, if any\",\n      \"Pay Band plus Grade Pay Plus Special Pay\",\n      \"Pay Band plus Grade Pay plus Personal Pay\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n    \n    \/\/2015\n     {\n    \"id\": 56,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Dismissal, removal and suspension\",\n    \"question\": \"During suspension, a Government servant is entitled to subsistence allowance equal to:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"50% of the leave salary initially and then enhanced to 75% or reduced to 25% as the case may be\",\n      \"40% of the leave salary + DA initially and then enhanced to 60% or reduced to 20% as the case may be\",\n      \"60% of the leave salary + DA + HRA initially and then enhanced to 80% or reduced to 30% as the case may be\",\n      \"Full leave salary\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 57,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following sports qualify for the appointment of meritorious sportspersons?\\n1. Archery\\n2. Atya-Patya\\n3. Rowing\\nSelect the correct answer by using the codes given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 58,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Lien\",\n    \"question\": \"A Government servant who has acquired lien on a post retains the lien on that post:\\n1. While performing the duties of that post.\\n2. While on leave.\\n3. While under suspension.\\n4. While on Foreign Service.\\nWhich of the above statements are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3, and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 59,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"During re-fixation of pay on promotion to the new HAG scale where a Government servant opts to have his pay fixed under FR 22 (1) (a) (1), the officer will be granted:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"One increment\",\n      \"Two increments\",\n      \"Three increments\",\n      \"No increment\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 60,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Dismissal, removal and suspension\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following nature of deductions should not be made from the subsistence allowance of a Government servant under suspension?\\n1. Amounts due on court attachments\\n2. Recovery of loss to the Government for which the Government servant is responsible\\n3. Subscription to a General Provident Fund\\nSelect the correct answer by using the codes given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 61,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Foreign service\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements: In the case of transfer to Foreign Service, the Central Government may\\n1. Remit the contribution due in any specified case or class of cases.\\n2. Make rules prescribing the rate of interest, if any, to be levied on overdue contributions.\\nWhich of the above statements is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 62,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Dismissal, removal and suspension\",\n    \"question\": \"A Government servant under suspension is entitled up to the first three months of the period of suspension, to subsistence allowance at an amount equal to:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Full pay\",\n      \"Half pay\",\n      \"One-third of pay\",\n      \"Two-thirds of pay\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 63,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following is the interest-bearing advance?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Advance of pay on transfer\",\n      \"Advance of LTC\",\n      \"Advance in connection with legal proceedings\",\n      \"Advance for the purchase of Personal Computer\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 64,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"Dismissal, removal and suspension\",\n    \"question\": \"In which of the following cases is the reinstatement in service of a Government servant under suspension\/whose service has been terminated possible?\\n1. If the penalty of compulsory retirement, removal, or dismissal from service imposed upon him is set aside by a Court of law.\\n2. If the penalty of compulsory retirement, removal, or dismissal from service imposed upon him is set aside by the Appellate\/Revising Authority.\\n3. If the departmental proceedings instituted against him are withdrawn.\\nSelect the correct answer by using the codes given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 65,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Advances for bicycles and warm clothing given to Central Government employees have been made interest-free on the basis of the recommendations of:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Sixth Pay Commission\",\n      \"Fifth Pay Commission\",\n      \"Fourth Pay Commission\",\n      \"Seventh Pay Commission\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 66,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A candidate having got a pacemaker implanted may be considered fit for Government Service, except for the post of\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Teacher\",\n      \"Pilot\",\n      \"Assistant\",\n      \"Office Manager\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 67,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The Service Book of a Government servant is required to be maintained in duplicate. In this context, which of the following statements is correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"First copy shall be retained by the Head of the Office and the second copy should be given to the Government servant\",\n      \"First copy shall be given to the Government servant and the second copy should be kept with the Head of the Office\",\n      \"Both the first and the second copies shall be retained by the Head of the Office\",\n      \"Both the first and the second copies should be given to the Government servant\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 68,\n    \"year\": \"2015\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In an establishment where provision for leave reserve exists, any vacancy caused on account of suspension of a Government servant, should normally be filled by\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"A reservist\",\n      \"An officiating appointment\",\n      \"Creating an extra post\",\n      \"None of the above\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n    \/\/2016-17\n      {\n    \"id\": 69,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A monthly Conveyance Allowance admissible to a Government servant for average monthly travel of more than 800 km by own car on official duty is:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"\u20b9 2000\",\n      \"\u20b9 2500\",\n      \"\u20b9 3000\",\n      \"\u20b9 4500\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 70,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding Travelling Allowances Rules:\\n1. These rules may be called the Supplementary Rules.\\n2. They apply to those Government servants only who are subject to the Fundamental Rules.\\n3. These rules apply to those Government servants whose pay is debitable to Central Revenues.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 71,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Travelling Allowances Rules introduced in implementation of Seventh Central Pay Commission recommendations take effect from:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1st January, 2017\",\n      \"1st July, 2017\",\n      \"1st January, 2016\",\n      \"1st July, 2016\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 72,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding a local journey on tour by a Government servant:\\n1. A local journey shall be construed to mean a journey within 8 km outside the municipal limit in which the duty point is located.\\n2. A Government servant will be paid daily allowance at 50% for absence from Headquarters exceeding twelve hours even if the conveyance is provided free of charge for local journeys.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 73,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The TA\/DA entitlements of a Government servant are determined based on:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Basic Pay + Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) only\",\n      \"Basic Pay only\",\n      \"Basic Pay + Special Pay only\",\n      \"Basic Pay + NPA + Special Pay\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 74,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following is not included in the definition, 'Actual travelling expenses' in the context of Travelling Allowances Rules?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Actual cost of transporting a Government servant with his domestic servants\",\n      \"Actual cost of transporting personal luggage\",\n      \"Actual charges for ferry and other tolls\",\n      \"Actual charges for hotels, incidental losses, or expenses such as the breakage of crockery, wear and tear of furniture\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 75,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Entitlement to travel in AC-I class of rail accommodation for journeys on tour or training is for the Government servants falling in the pay levels:\\n1. 14 and above\\n2. 12 and 13\\n3. 6 to 11\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 76,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In terms of Travelling Allowances Rules, full powers to disallow travelling allowance for a journey to attend an obligatory examination if the authority exercising the power considers that the candidate has culpably neglected the duty of preparing for it, are vested in:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"The Head of Department\",\n      \"The Ministry concerned\",\n      \"The DoPT\",\n      \"The Head of Office\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 77,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The powers to accord exemption for air travel on tour in airlines other than Air India in individual cases of Government servants because of operational or other reasons or on account of non-availability are vested in:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation\",\n      \"Secretary (Expenditure), Ministry of Finance\",\n      \"Financial Advisors of the Ministries\/Department concerned\",\n      \"Administrative Secretary of the Ministry concerned\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 78,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"For the purpose of grant of Dearness Allowance, the monthly pay of a daily rated worker shall be reckoned at:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"20 times of his basic daily wages\",\n      \"22 times of his basic daily wages\",\n      \"26 times of his basic daily wages\",\n      \"28 times of his basic daily wages\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 79,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following statements regarding the admissibility of Dearness Allowance is\/are correct?\\n1. The allowance may be drawn during any period of leave, including extraordinary leave.\\n2. The allowance may be drawn during study leave based on leave salary sanctioned during such leave.\\n3. The allowance will be admissible to officers posted ex-India to special posts e.g., Consular posts abroad.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3\",\n      \"2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 80,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In which of the following conditions is House Rent Allowance admissible to a Government servant?\\n1. Female Government servants residing in Working Girls' Hostel, Delhi.\\n2. Refusal by a Government servant of accommodation allotted out-of-turn on his application when the accommodation provided is of a lower class than that for which he is eligible.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 81,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A post carrying a definite rate of pay sanctioned for a limited time is called:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Tenure post\",\n      \"Permanent post\",\n      \"Probationary post\",\n      \"Temporary post\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 82,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A recurring or non-recurring payment granted to a Government servant from the Consolidated Fund of India as remuneration for special work of an occasional or intermittent character is called:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Bonus\",\n      \"Fee\",\n      \"Honorarium\",\n      \"Special allowance\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 83,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following allowances is not categorized as travelling allowance?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Transport allowance\",\n      \"Mileage allowance\",\n      \"Daily allowance\",\n      \"Permanent travelling allowance\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 84,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In which one of the following situations is Daily Allowance admissible to a Central Government official on tour?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"On a Sunday and holiday during halts\",\n      \"During casual leave for a day\",\n      \"During a restricted holiday availed by him\",\n      \"On a Sunday that was spent away from the camp\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 85,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following officials working abroad and members of their family may be allowed air passage by economy class, to the port of disembarkation in India on their selection for appointment under the Government of India?\\n1. Indian Medical Officers\\n2. Indian Scientists and Technical Officers\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 86,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"When the standard license fee for a residence has been calculated, minor additions and alterations may be made without the license fee of the residence being increased, subject to which of the following conditions:\\n1. The total cost of such additions or alterations shall not exceed 5% of the capital cost on which the standard license fee was last calculated.\\n2. Such additions and alterations shall be made within five years after the last calculation of the standard license fee.\\n3. The total cost of such additions or alterations shall not exceed 15% of the capital cost on which the standard license fee was last calculated.\\n4. Such additions and alterations shall be made after five years of the last calculation of the standard license fee.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2\",\n      \"1 and 4\",\n      \"2 and 3\",\n      \"3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 87,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The advance sanctioned for the purchase of a personal computer shall be recovered in equal monthly installments not exceeding:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"\u20b9 50\",\n      \"\u20b9 100\",\n      \"\u20b9 125\",\n      \"\u20b9 150\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 88,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In pursuance of the decision taken by the Government on the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations, which of the following interest-free advances stand discontinued?\\n1. Advance of pay on transfer\\n2. Advance of leave salary\\n3. Advance for medical treatment or tour or transfer\\n4. Advance for Travelling Allowance on tour\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 3, and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 89,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"When a temporary post is created, which will probably be filled by a person who is already a Government servant, its pay should be fixed by the Central Government with due regard to:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"The experience of the Government servant alone\",\n      \"The character and responsibility of the work to be performed\",\n      \"The minimum that is necessary to secure the services of a person\",\n      \"The existing pay of one level below that post only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 90,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Before signing or countersigning a traveling allowance bill, the duty of a controlling officer is to:\\n1. Scrutinize the necessity, frequency, and duration of journeys performed.\\n2. Scrutinize distances entered in the traveling allowance bills.\\n3. Disallow a halt of excessive duration.\\n4. Permit the use of exchanging daily allowance for mileage allowance without restriction.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2, and 3\",\n      \"1, 2, and 4\",\n      \"1, 3, and 4\",\n      \"2, 3, and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 91,\n    \"year\": \"2016-17\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following classes of Government servants are exempted from producing a medical certificate of health, except where a competent authority may by general or special order direct otherwise?\\n1. A Government servant appointed in a temporary vacancy for a period not exceeding three months.\\n2. A retired Government servant re-employed immediately after retirement.\\n3. A person re-employed after resignation or forfeiture of past service.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n    \n    \/\/2018\n    {\n    \"id\": 92,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Sanction of which one of the following authorities shall be required for alteration of date of birth of a Central Government servant?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Head of Department\",\n      \"Appointing Authority\",\n      \"Head of Office\",\n      \"Ministry\/Department concerned\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 93,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The age of superannuation in respect of specialist Medical Officers of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles is:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"58 years\",\n      \"60 years\",\n      \"62 years\",\n      \"65 years\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 94,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following statement(s) regarding the date of retirement from service of a Government servant on attaining the age of superannuation is\/are correct?\\n1. A Government servant shall retire from service on the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he attains the age of sixty years.\\n2. A Government servant whose date of birth is the first of a month shall also retire from service on the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he attains the age of sixty years.\\n3. Suitable orders of the appropriate authority shall be necessary for retirement of a Government servant on due date.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 95,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In respect of which of the following, written consent of a Government servant under suspension shall be required for deduction from his subsistence allowance?\\n1. Amounts due to Co-operative Credit Societies\\n2. Refund of advances taken from General Provident Fund\\n3. Contribution under Central Government Health Scheme\\n4. Premia due on Postal Life Assurance Policies\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 4 only\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 96,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"For which of the following Government jobs, candidates with implanted pacemakers shall be considered not fit?\\n1. Bus Drivers\\n2. Police and Security\\n3. Pilots\\n4. Posts attached to electro-magnetic areas\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 97,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following is not a required condition for grant of Non-Practicing Allowance to the medical posts for which medical qualifications recognized under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 have been prescribed as an essential qualification?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"The post is a clinical one\",\n      \"The post is included in the Central Health Services\",\n      \"The post is a whole-time post\",\n      \"There is ample scope for private practice\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 98,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In terms of the Fundamental Rules, which of the following instances\/events constitute anomaly for 'stepping up' of pay of seniors when juniors draw more pay?\\n1. Both the junior and the senior Government servants belong to the same cadre and the posts to which they have been promoted are identical in the same cadre.\\n2. The Level in the Pay Matrix of the Lower and the higher posts in which they draw pay are identical.\\n3. A senior forgoes promotion leading to his junior being promoted to the higher post earlier and the junior draws higher pay than the senior.\\n4. A junior gets more pay due to additional increments earned on acquiring higher qualifications.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 99,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Mr. 'X' has been transferred from station 'A' to station 'B' involving a distance of 1400 km. The transfer, however, does not necessarily involve continuous travel by road for more than 200 km. The joining time admissible in this case to Mr. 'X' will be:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"8 days\",\n      \"10 days\",\n      \"12 days\",\n      \"15 days\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 100,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding Government servants on Foreign Service:\\n1. Contribution for leave salary or pension due in respect of the Government servant may be paid annually within a month from the end of each financial year.\\n2. If the deputation on foreign service expires before the end of financial year, contribution for leave salary or pension needs to be paid at the end of foreign service.\\n3. Leave salary and pension contributions should be paid separately as they are creditable to different Heads of Accounts.\\nWhich of the statement(s) given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"3 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 101,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A travelling allowance granted by a competent authority to a Government servant whose duties require him to travel extensively and is drawn all the year round, subject to prescribed conditions, is called:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Daily allowance\",\n      \"The actual cost of travelling\",\n      \"Permanent travelling allowance\",\n      \"Conveyance allowance\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 102,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding mileage allowance:\\n1. Where travel by road is in public interest and sanction of the competent authority is accorded, full road mileage allowance may be admitted.\\n2. TA by longer route is not admissible in cases where the journey could not be performed by the shortest route because of non-availability of reserved accommodation of entitled class by that route.\\n3. If a Government servant travels by a route which is not the shortest but is cheaper than the shortest, his mileage allowance should be calculated on the shortest route.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 103,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"With reference to Composite Transfer Grant, transportation of Personal Effects up to 6000 kg by goods train\/4-wheeler wagon\/1 single container is admissible to Government servants drawing pay in Level:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"14 and above\",\n      \"12 and above\",\n      \"6 to 11\",\n      \"15 and above\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 104,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In which of the following cases, a Government servant shall not be entitled to House Rent Allowance?\\n1. When he\/she shares Government accommodation allotted rent-free to another Government servant.\\n2. When he\/she resides in Government accommodation allotted to his\/her parents\/son\/daughter by Central\/State Government.\\n3. When his wife\/her husband has been allotted Government accommodation at the same station by the Central\/State Government.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"3 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 105,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"To which of the following categories of pensioners\/family pensioners are the revised rates of Dearness Relief granted with effect from 01.07.2022 applicable?\\n1. All India Service Pensioners\\n2. Railway pensioners\/family pensioners\\n3. Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension\\n4. Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Services Estimates\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3 only\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 106,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"With effect from 01.07.2022, the Dearness Allowance to employees who continue to draw pay as per 6th Pay Commission, is admissible at the rate of:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"38%\",\n      \"381%\",\n      \"203%\",\n      \"212%\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 107,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In terms of the Fundamental Rules, a monthly grant made to a Government servant who is not in receipt of pay or leave salary is called:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Special Pay\",\n      \"Personal Pay\",\n      \"Subsistence Grant\",\n      \"Presumptive Pay\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 108,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Fee is defined as a recurring or non-recurring payment to a Government servant from a source other than the Consolidated Fund of India\/State Union Territory, subject to certain conditions. Which of the following are not examples of 'Fee'?\\n1. Unearned income such as income from property or dividends\\n2. Income from literary efforts\\n3. Income from participating in sports activities as an amateur\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 109,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following categories of officers are eligible to share accommodation of general pool residences allotted to Government servants?\\n1. Central Government servants ineligible for general pool residence\\n2. Retired Central Government servants\\n3. Staff of semi-Government organizations\\n4. Teachers of recognized schools\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 110,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following statement(s) regarding retention of Government accommodation by allottee availing leave and joining time is\/are correct?\\n1. The allottee, on transfer, shall be allowed to retain the accommodation for two months or for the period of their leave not exceeding four months, whichever is more, if the leave has been sanctioned before relinquishment of charge.\\n2. Where an allottee avails joining time after expiry of leave at the old station, he may be allowed to retain the accommodation until the expiry of the period of joining time.\\n3. Normal licence fee shall be charged for the period of retention of accommodation at the old station.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"3 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 111,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In which of the following cases, a Government servant is not required to produce a medical certificate of health?\\n1. Non-gazetted Central Government servants deputed to hold Gazetted posts in other Departments of the Government of India.\\n2. Where a person has already been examined by a Medical Board in respect of his previous appointment and if standard of medical examination prescribed for the new post is the same.\\n3. A person is re-employed after resignation or forfeiture of service.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 112,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In which of the following situations, a Government servant who has acquired lien on a post does not retain the lien on that post?\\n1. A Government servant acquiring a lien on another post under Central\/State Government, outside the cadre on which he is borne\\n2. While under suspension\\n3. A Government servant on foreign service\/deputation beyond the maximum limit admissible under the Government orders issued from time to time\\n4. While holding a temporary post\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 113,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"As per the decision of the Government based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission, Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) shall be payable at the rate of 20% of Basic Pay subject to the condition that the sum of Basic Pay and NPA does not exceed:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1,75,500\",\n      \"2,15,000\",\n      \"2,37,500\",\n      \"2,50,500\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 114,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding application of Fundamental Rules:\\n1. These Rules shall apply to all Government servants whose pay is debitable to Civil Estimates.\\n2. These Rules shall not apply to Government servants paid from Civil Estimates and temporarily transferred to service paid from Defence Estimates.\\n3. These Rules shall not apply to the personnel of the Defence Accounts Department.\\nWhich of the statement(s) given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 115,\n    \"year\": \"2018\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The Appropriate Authority has absolute right to retire a Government servant, if necessary to do so in public interest in terms of:\\n1. FR 56 (J)\\n2. FR 56 (L)\\n3. Rule 42 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021\\n4. Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n    \/\/2019-20\n    {\n    \"id\": 116,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following forms of the period spent on duty by a Government servant under the Fundamental Rules?\\n1. Training in professional or technical subjects\\n2. Training in Territorial Army\\n3. Training at National Defence College in the case of officers belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Service\\n4. Period of waiting on joining from leave for posting orders\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 117,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"When a Government servant is placed under suspension, the competent authority shall pass an order regarding payment of subsistence allowance to him under\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"FR 22 (1) (b) (1)\",\n      \"FR 52\",\n      \"FR 55\",\n      \"FR 54 (1)\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 118,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding 'Combination of Appointments' under the Fundamental Rules:\\n1. Where an officer is formally appointed to hold full additional charge of another post, the aggregate of pay and additional pay shall in no case exceed Rs. 2,25,000.\\n2. Additional pay shall be admissible to a Government servant who is appointed to hold current charge of the routine duties of another post.\\n3. Deputation allowance shall be admissible to an officer for holding additional charge of an ex-cadre post.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 119,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In respect of which of the following items of work, grant of honorarium is not admissible under the Fundamental Rules?\\n1. Preparing index of old files in record rooms\\n2. Temporary increases in cash book in Cash Section\\n3. Special work in arbitration case\\n4. Exemplary work of commendable nature and devotion to duty\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 120,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following are taken into account for calculation of 'emoluments' for the purpose of recovery of license fee?\\n1. Pay\\n2. Allowances attached to Indian Police Medal\\n3. Messing allowance\\n4. Family pension granted under the CCS (Pension) Rules\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 121,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In terms of the Fundamental Rules, which one of the following is the rate of damages to be charged for the 3rd month for unauthorized occupation of Type IV general pool residential accommodation at Delhi station?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"40 times of license fee\",\n      \"40 times of license fee plus 5%\",\n      \"50 times of license fee plus 10%\",\n      \"40 times of license fee plus 20%\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 122,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A post carrying a definite rate of pay sanctioned for a limited time is called\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"temporary post\",\n      \"permanent post\",\n      \"tenure post\",\n      \"honorary post\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 123,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"What is the period from the date of promotion within which a Government servant is required to exercise his option to have his pay fixed under FR 22 (1) (a) (1)?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"One month\",\n      \"Two months\",\n      \"Three months\",\n      \"Five months\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 124,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding Lien in terms of the Fundamental Rules:\\n1. Lien represents the right of a Government servant to hold a regular post.\\n2. Its benefit is also enjoyed by a Government employee on probation.\\n3. It is also available to those who have been promoted on a regular basis to a higher post.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3\",\n      \"1 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 125,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Recurring or non-recurring payment meant as honorarium is granted to a Central Government servant from the\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Public Fund\",\n      \"Consolidated Fund of India\",\n      \"Contingency Fund\",\n      \"Local Fund\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 126,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements in the case of a Government servant placed under suspension:\\n1. License fee-free concession will cease from the date of suspension.\\n2. Leave may not be granted to a Government servant under suspension.\\n3. The period of suspension shall be treated as duty if the departmental proceedings against a Government servant finally end up with the imposition of a minor penalty.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 127,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Under which one of the following Fundamental Rules, does the Appointing Authority have the absolute right to retire, in public interest, a Government servant in a Group 'C' post (Class III) not governed by any pension rules after he has completed 30 years' service?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"FR 56 (a)\",\n      \"FR 56 (b)\",\n      \"FR 56 (c)\",\n      \"FR 56 (d)\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 128,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The doctors belonging to the Central Health Service have the option to continue in service up to the age of\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"62 years\",\n      \"63 years\",\n      \"65 years\",\n      \"67 years\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 129,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding the allotment of general pool residential accommodation:\\n1. A unified waiting list for all lower types of accommodation, i.e., Type I to Type IV, shall be prepared.\\n2. The allotment of accommodation to an allottee under suspension shall be made as if suspension has not taken place.\\n3. The allottee may accept the allotment of the accommodation himself only.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 130,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A Government servant seeks alteration of his date of birth declared by him at the time of appointment and accepted by the appropriate authority. What is the period within which he can make a request in this regard from the date of his entry into Government service?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Two years\",\n      \"Three years\",\n      \"Five years\",\n      \"Ten years\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 131,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding joining time:\\n1. Joining time shall commence from the date following the date of relinquishment of charge of the old post irrespective of the fact whether the charge is made over in the forenoon or in the afternoon.\\n2. The quantum of joining time admissible on transfer involving travel for 1000 km or less between old headquarters and new headquarters but does not involve continuous travel by road for more than 200 km is 12 days.\\n3. Half a day joining time shall be allowed to a Government servant to join a new post within the same station.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are not correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 132,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"House Rent Allowance is payable with reference to which of the following?\\n1. Basic Pay\\n2. Non-Practicing Allowance\\n3. Special Pay\\n4. Personal Pay\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below.\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3, and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 133,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding the grant of House Rent Allowance (HRA) to re-employed pensioners:\\n1. HRA will be calculated on the maximum pay of the post, if pay plus pension exceeds the sanctioned maximum pay of the post.\\n2. HRA will be calculated on pay plus pension in all cases.\\n3. Amount of pension ignored while fixing pay on re-employment in a civil post shall not be taken into account for the purpose of the grant of HRA.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 134,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Where Central Government officials temporarily stay in Government Guest Houses on their transfer\/posting to a new station necessitating change of residence, they shall, subject to certain condition, be entitled to reimbursement of the amount of rent paid up to a maximum period of\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"three months\",\n      \"six months\",\n      \"twelve months\",\n      \"nine months\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 135,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding the admissibility of Dearness Relief (DR) on pension:\\n1. DR is admissible to Central Government pensioners drawing their pension in India in rupees whether they are residing in India or outside India.\\n2. DR on pension shall be admissible when a pensioner is appointed as the Governor of a State.\\n3. Payment of DR to Central Government pensioners elected as Members of the Parliament and then appointed as the Speaker\/Dy. Speaker\/Dy. Chairman shall not be suspended.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 136,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding the admissibility of Dearness Allowance (DA) to a Government servant:\\n1. DA may be drawn during Study Leave based on leave salary sanctioned during such leave.\\n2. During joining time, DA will be based on the admissible joining time pay.\\n3. A Government servant under suspension may be granted DA on the basis of the pay drawn by him before being placed under suspension.\\nWhich of the statements given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 137,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"At places where no specific rates have been prescribed either by the Directorate of Transport of the concerned State or of the neighbouring States, the admissible Mileage Allowance for a journey performed in own car\/taxi shall be\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"\u20b9 12 per kilometer\",\n      \"\u20b9 16 per kilometer\",\n      \"\u20b9 20 per kilometer\",\n      \"\u20b9 24 per kilometer\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 138,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Who among the following is the competent authority to allow Mileage Allowance to be calculated by a route other than the shortest or cheapest in the case of a Government servant while on tour?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"The Head of Office\",\n      \"The Head of Department\",\n      \"The Financial Advisor of the concerned Ministry\/Department\",\n      \"The Secretary of the Ministry\/Department concerned with the advice of their Financial Advisor\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 139,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The term 'controlled travelling' is relevant in the context of\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Permanent Travelling Allowance\",\n      \"Conveyance Allowance\",\n      \"Actual Cost of Traveling\",\n      \"Mileage Allowance\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 140,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The time limit for submission of claims for Travelling Allowance on retirement from the date succeeding the date of completion of the journey is\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"60 days\",\n      \"90 days\",\n      \"180 days\",\n      \"240 days\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 141,\n    \"year\": \"2019-20\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Mr. 'X' and Ms. 'Y' who are two allottees in occupation of separate accommodation allotted under Central Government GPRA Rules, 2017 at the same station, marry each other. They shall be required to surrender one of the accommodations within how many month(s) of their marriage?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"One month\",\n      \"Three months\",\n      \"Six months\",\n      \"Nine months\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n    \/\/2021-22\n    {\n    \"id\": 142,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below:\\nList-I (Name of Examination of Hindi Teaching Scheme)\\nA. Prabodh\\nB. Praveen\\nC. Pragya\\nD. Hindi Stenography\\nList-II (Lumpsum Awards on passing Examination through own efforts)\\n1. \u20b93,000\\n2. \u20b91,500\\n3. \u20b91,000\\n4. \u20b92,000\\nCode: A B C D\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"3 2 4 1\",\n      \"3 5 4 1\",\n      \"1 6 4 3\",\n      \"2 4 5 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 143,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In the context of Fundamental Rules, which of the following are the conditions for treating training as duty?\\n1. The training should be in India\\n2. The period of training should not exceed one year\\n3. It should be non-obligatory on the part of the Government to send the persons for such training\\n4. It should be in professional or technical subjects which are normally brought under the provisions relating to 'study leave'\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 4 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 144,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Powers cannot be redelegated by the Administrative Ministries to the subordinate authorities in respect of which of the following matters?\\n1. Creation of posts\\n2. Write-off losses\\n3. Re-appropriation of 5% of the original budget provision\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 145,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In case a Government servant is transferred from a higher post to a lower post on his written request, his pay shall be fixed under:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"FR 22\",\n      \"FR 15\",\n      \"FR 35\",\n      \"FR 27\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 146,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements regarding Compensatory Allowance is not correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"It is an allowance granted to meet personal expenditure necessitated by the special circumstances in which duty is performed\",\n      \"It includes Travelling allowance\",\n      \"It includes Sumptuary allowance\",\n      \"It does not include the grant of free passage by sea to or from any place outside India\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 147,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The travelling allowance of a Government servant, both in respect of the journey on transfer to foreign service, and the journey on reversion there from to Government service will be borne by:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"the employee\",\n      \"the lending employer\",\n      \"the foreign employer\",\n      \"On transfer to foreign service by the lending employer, and the journey on reversion to Government service, by the foreign employer\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 148,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following is not a characteristic of Honorarium?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"It is granted to a Government servant as remuneration for special work of an occasional or intermittent character\",\n      \"It should not be paid for work relating to reviewing, weeding, and transfer of old records\",\n      \"It is paid from a source other than the Consolidated Fund of India or Consolidated Fund of a State or Consolidated Fund of a Union Territory\",\n      \"It should not be paid for supervising the job of vacating the stores and arranging segregation\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 149,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Where the distance between the old headquarters and the new headquarters is more than 2000 km and the Government servant is traveling by air from the old headquarters to the new headquarters, the joining time admissible to him shall be:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"08 days\",\n      \"10 days\",\n      \"12 days\",\n      \"15 days\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 150,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following would justify stepping up of pay of a senior Government servant with that of his junior?\\n1. Both the senior and junior Government servants belong to the same cadre and the posts in which they have been promoted are identical in the same cadre\\n2. A senior joins the higher post later than the junior, for whatsoever reasons, whereby he starts drawing less pay than the junior\\n3. The level in the pay matrix of the lower and higher posts in which the senior and junior Government servants are entitled to draw pay are identical\\n4. The anomaly in pay of the senior and junior Government servants is directly as a result of the application of the provisions of the Fundamental Rule 22(l)(a)(1) read with Rule 13 of the CCS (RP) Rules, 2016\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2, 3, and 4\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3 only\",\n      \"2, 3, and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 3, and 4 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 151,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Officers of which of the following pay levels are entitled to transportation of personal effects up to 6000 kg by goods train\/4 wheeler wagon\/1 single container under the Travelling Allowance Rules?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Level 12 and above\",\n      \"Level 6 to 11\",\n      \"Level 5\",\n      \"Level 4 and below\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 152,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In cases where both husband and wife are Central Government employees and their transfer takes place within six months, but after 60 days of the transfer of the spouse, what percentage of the Composite Transfer and Packing Grant (CTG) shall be allowed to the spouse transferred later?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"No CTG admissible\",\n      \"50% of CTG\",\n      \"80% of CTG\",\n      \"100% of CTG\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 153,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following pair(s) is\/are correctly matched regarding daily allowance on tour w.e.f. 1st July 2017?\\n(Pay Level in Pay Matrix) (Maximum amount reimbursable for hotel accommodation)\\n1. Level 14 and above - 10,000 per day\\n2. Level 13 - 7,500 per day\\n3. Level 12 - 4,500 per day\\n4. Level 11 - 2,250 per day\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"3 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 154,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following pay details of three Central Government Officers in PB-4 (37,400 - 67,000) with Grade Pay of 10,000 as on 31.12.2015: (7th CPC Pay Matrix of Pay Level-14 is provided at the end of the booklet)\\n(Name) (Pay in the Pay Band-4)\\nMr. 'X' - 43,000\\nMr. 'Y' - 44,590\\nMr. 'Z' - 46,230\\nWhat will be their revised pay as on 01.01.2016 in 7th CPC corresponding Pay Matrix?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Mr. 'X': 1,44,200; Mr. 'Y': 1,48,500; Mr. 'Z': 1,53,000\",\n      \"Mr. 'X': 1,44,200; Mr. 'Y': 1,48,500; Mr. 'Z': 1,53,000\",\n      \"Mr. 'X': 1,44,200; Mr. 'Y': 1,48,500; Mr. 'Z': 1,53,000\",\n      \"Mr. 'X': 1,14,200; Mr. 'Y': 1,14,200; Mr. 'Z': 1,14,200\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 155,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"An officer drawing pay of 68,000 in Cell-13 of Level-8 (with DNI 01.07.2017) is appointed to a post in Level-11 on 01.03.2017 carrying higher duties and responsibilities. There is a provision of 2 years' probation period in the new post. What will be his pay after successful completion of probation on 01.03.2019? (7th CPC Pay Matrices of Pay Level-8 and 11 are provided at the end of the booklet)\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"67,700\",\n      \"69,700\",\n      \"72,100\",\n      \"76,200\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 156,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following class(es) of Government servants is\/are eligible for dearness allowance if their pay does not include an element of compensation for the increased cost of living?\\n1. Persons employed on contract\\n2. Persons appointed on ad hoc rates of pay\\n3. Persons working in work-charged establishment\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 157,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding admissibility of Dearness Relief (DR) on pension:\\n1. DR on pension is admissible when a pensioner is appointed as the Governor of a State\\n2. DR is admissible to a pensioner elected as a Member of Parliament and appointed as a Union Minister\\n3. DR is admissible to a pensioner elected as a Member of Parliament and appointed as a Speaker\\nWhich of the statement(s) given above is\/are correct:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 158,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In a Central Government department, the method followed for promotion in Group-A posts is 'Selection'. A DPC proposal has been initiated for eight (08) vacancies that are likely to be available in the Junior Administrative Grade during 2023. The normal zone of consideration of eligible candidates for the purpose shall be:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"8\",\n      \"16\",\n      \"20\",\n      \"40\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 159,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Scientists in DRDO are covered under the Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS). A scientist 'B' appointed on 01.06.2008 has been upgraded to Scientist 'C' after 4 years in the second chance (minimum residency period for upgrade from Scientist 'B' to Scientist 'C' is 3 years) under FCS. He has not been upgraded to Scientist 'D' under FCS for three successive years (minimum residency period for upgrade from Scientist 'C' to Scientist 'D' is 4 years). In this context, which one of the following represents the correct course of action regarding upgradation of the scientist under MACP Scheme?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"MACP Scheme is not applicable for the posts where FCS is operative\",\n      \"He can be considered for Scientist 'D' under MACP Scheme after completion of 20 years from the date of appointment as Scientist 'B'\",\n      \"He can be considered for Scientist 'D' under MACP Scheme after completion of 10 years of service in the grade of Scientist 'C'\",\n      \"He can be considered for Scientist 'D' after completion of 14 years of service in the grade of Scientist 'B'\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 160,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding completion of Annual Performance Assessment Reports (APARs):\\n1. Wherever an authority has upgraded\/downgraded the overall grading in APAR without giving sufficient reasons, the Departmental Promotion Committee shall treat such an exercise as non est\/invalid\\n2. A Reporting Officer can write APAR of his subordinates within one of his (Reporting Officer's) retirement\\n3. Earned leave for a period of more than 15 days can be deducted from the total period spent on any post, for purposes of computing the period of three months which is mandatory for writing APAR\\n4. Confidential reports relating to a deceased Officer may be destroyed after a period of five years from the date of his death\\nWhich of the statement(s) given above are not correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2, and 3 only\",\n      \"4 only\",\n      \"1, 3, and 4 only\",\n      \"3 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 161,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A Central Government Officer serving at Delhi in Level-14, drawing a Basic Pay of Rs. 2,18,200, proceeds on deputation to another Central Government Department at Mumbai. How much deputation (duty) allowance will be payable to him?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"21,820\",\n      \"19,000\",\n      \"10,910\",\n      \"6,800\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 162,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"License fee for Type VIA General Pool Residential Accommodation has been fixed as Rs. 1,840 p.m. An Officer occupying said accommodation in Mumbai is declared as an unauthorized occupant. However, he retains the accommodation for two months after being declared an unauthorized occupant. How much amount in damages is recoverable from him?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"9,41,760\",\n      \"4,41,600\",\n      \"4,85,760\",\n      \"2,42,880\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 163,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A Group 'C' employee gets promoted to Group 'B' w.e.f. 15.02.2022 while the rate of monthly subscription under the Central Government Employees' Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 for a Group 'C' employee is Rs.30, and the monthly subscription rate for a Group 'B' employee is Rs. 60. From which one of the following dates will the monthly subscription at the rate of Rs. 60 be deducted in this case?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"01-02-2022\",\n      \"01-01-2023\",\n      \"01-03-2022\",\n      \"15-02-2022\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 164,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements regarding House Rent Allowance (HRA) is not correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"For the purpose of admissibility of HRA, the cities\/towns have been classified into three categories\",\n      \"For the grant of HRA, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali has been treated at par with Chandigarh\",\n      \"For the purpose of admissibility of HRA, Mathura-Vrindavan and Saharanpur are included in \\\"Y\\\" category\",\n      \"A government servant on temporary transfer shall be entitled to draw HRA at the same rate for a period up to 180 days.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 165,\n    \"year\": \"2021-22\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following conditions are required to be fulfilled while formulating proposals for training of Government servants under the financially aided schemes e.g., Colombo Plan, etc.?\\n1. The Government servant should have at least four years to serve after conclusion of the training\\n2. He should possess adequate background of the subject in which he would be receiving training\\n3. He should be in permanent employ of the Government of India\\n4. He should have completed ten years of service\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3, and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n    \/\/2023\n      {\n    \"id\": 166,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"An officer working in Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has joined Ministry of Finance, Government of India as Economic Advisor on Direct Recruitment basis on 15.09.2020. Under which one of the following conditions would the benefits of pay protection be admissible to him\/her?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Pay protection benefits shall be admissible only if the selection is through interview.\",\n      \"Pay protection benefits shall be admissible only if the post has been filled by the recruiting agency through open competitive examination.\",\n      \"Pay protection benefits shall not be admissible as he\/she was not in Government service.\",\n      \"Benefits of pay protection shall be admissible only if the Recruitment Rules for the post to which he\/she has been appointed prescribe a minimum number of years of experience in the specified area from RBI for appointment under the method of Direct Recruitment irrespective of whether the post is filled by the recruiting agency on the basis of interview or open competitive examination, or combination of both.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 167,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding the 'Next Below Rule':\\n1. The 'Next Below Rule' is a rule of independent application.\\n2. Protection under the 'Next Below Rule' shall be admissible to more than one officer in respect of a single official appointment in cases where a consecutive series of two or more officers in a cadre are on deputation to posts outside the regular line.\\n3. The benefits under the 'Next Below Rule' is not available to a Government servant deputed to hold regularly constituted ex-cadre posts abroad.\\n4. Benefits under the 'Next Below Rule' may be allowed to officers working outside their regular line dispensing with the requirements of \\\"one for one\\\" and \\\"promotion of at least one junior\\\" subject to fulfilment of certain conditions.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 168,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding fixation of pay under Fundamental Rule (FR), 22:\\n1. Benefits of Pay fixation under FR 22 (I) (a) (1) will be available for promotion from Group 'B' to Group 'A' even though there is no change in the scale of pay in cases of promotion from Senior Accounts Officer to Junior Time-Scale of Indian Audit and Accounts Service.\\n2. A Government servant getting two promotions in quick succession is entitled to benefits of re-fixation of pay from the date of next increment for each grade\/post under the savings clause of FR 22 (I) (a) (1).\\n3. Re-employed officials discharged under Rule 5 of CCS(TS) Rules are entitled to benefits of pay fixation under various provisos of FR 22.\\n4. Benefits of fixation of pay from the date of next increments are not available for promotion to a new post not involving assumption of duties and responsibilities of greater importance.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"2 and 4 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 169,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements in the context of change in the pay of a post:\\n1. The holder of a post, the pay of which is changed, has the option to retain his\/her pay until he vacates his post.\\n2. The option to retain his\/her pay shall be available only in case of downward revision of pay scale.\\n3. A Government servant under suspension shall not be allowed to exercise the option under Fundamental Rule (FR) 23.\\n4. Pay fixation under FR 23 shall not be available where a revision of pay is concurrent with a specific change in the duties and responsibilities attached to the post.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 4 only\",\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 170,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding Fee and Honorarium:\\n1. Payments by UPSC to non-officials for work done is not called 'honorarium'.\\n2. A Government servant can retain the premium awarded for an essay in public competition without special permission from the Government, except as otherwise provided.\\n3. A Government servant appointed in his official capacity as 'Director' on the Board of Directors of a private company in which Central Government funds are not invested can receive and retain Travelling Allowance from such bodies under their rules and regulations.\\n4. A Government servant whose duties involve the carrying out of scientific or technical research may obtain a patent for an invention made by him\/her only with the permission of the Central Government.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 4 only\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 171,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements in the context of combination of appointments:\\n1. Additional pay is admissible to a Government servant who is appointed to hold current charge of the routine duties of another post in the same office as his own, in addition to his normal duties.\\n2. A Government servant formally appointed to an additional post with the approval of the competent authority, which involves discharge of all the duties of that post including the statutory functions, is entitled to additional pay under Fundamental Rule 49.\\n3. An officer can hold additional charge of an ex-cadre post while holding full charge of his\/her regular post without deputation allowance.\\n4. A Government servant cannot hold charge of more than two posts.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 172,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements in the context of Foreign Service under Fundamental Rules:\\n1. The term 'Transfer to foreign service' refers only to the transfer to Indian Embassies abroad.\\n2. In terms of Fundamental Rules, transfer of temporary Government servant to foreign service is permissible.\\n3. Consent of the Government servant will not be necessary for transfer to Panchayati Raj institutions set up in the Union Territories.\\n4. Lending of a Government officer to a private undertaking may be allowed liberally.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"2 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 173,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In respect of Government employees covered by National Pension System, transferred to foreign service after 01.04.2019, the total monthly pension contribution towards cost of pension payable during foreign service will be:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"14% of basic pay in the level of the post held by him\/her at the time of transfer to foreign service.\",\n      \"24% of basic pay in the level of the post held by him\/her at the time of proceeding to foreign service plus Dearness Allowance (DA) admissible on such basic pay i.e. 24% of (basic pay + DA).\",\n      \"28% of the basic pay in the level of the post held by him\/her at the time of foreign service plus DA admissible on such basic pay i.e. 28% of (basic pay + DA).\",\n      \"18% of the basic pay in the level of the post held by him\/her at the time of foreign service plus DA admissible on such basic pay i.e. 18% of (basic pay + DA).\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 174,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In terms of Fundamental Rules, which of the following statement(s) regarding probationer is\/are correct?\\n1. The term \\\"Probationer\\\" covers a Government servant who holds substantively a permanent post in a cadre and is appointed on probation to another post.\\n2. The period of Joining time availed by a probationer on return from leave should be counted towards the prescribed period of probation if, but for the leave, he would have continued to officiate in the post to which he was appointed.\\n3. The status of a probationer is to be considered as having the attributes of a substantive status except where the rules prescribe otherwise.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 175,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding general conditions of service:\\n1. As a general rule, no person can be appointed in India to a post in Government service without a medical certificate of health.\\n2. A fresh appointee to Government service without medical certificate of health can be paid pay and allowances for a period not exceeding 6 months.\\n3. The Administrative Ministries of the Government of India have full powers to dispense with the medical certificate of fitness in individual cases after appointment to Government service.\\n4. A Government servant promoted to hold a Gazetted post requiring production of medical fitness certificate should be reverted to the lower post from which he\/she was promoted if found medically unfit.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"2, 3 and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 176,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"A uniform allowance for each day of absence from headquarters, which is intended to cover the ordinary daily charges incurred by a Government servant in consequence of such absence, is called:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Permanent Travelling Allowance\",\n      \"Mileage Allowance\",\n      \"Daily Allowance\",\n      \"Actual Expenses\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 177,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The maximum continuous period of leave of any kind that can be granted to a Government servant; unless the President, in view of the exceptional circumstances of the case otherwise determines, is:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"One year\",\n      \"Six months\",\n      \"Three years\",\n      \"Five years\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 178,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"What are the normal and extended zones of consideration for original Departmental Promotion Committee, if the number of available vacancies is 5?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"7 and 9 respectively\",\n      \"10 and 15 respectively\",\n      \"14 and 25 respectively\",\n      \"15 and 30 respectively\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 179,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which of the following statements is\/are correct?\\n1. A Government servant in Level-2 who gets his first regular promotion in Level-4 on completion of 8 years of service and then continues in the Level for another 10 years without any promotion would be eligible for the 2nd financial upgradation under Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACP) in Level-5 after completion of 18 years (8 + 10 years).\\n2. If a Government servant who got his 2nd financial upgradation after 18 years, as stated in (statement 1) above, does not get any promotion thereafter, he would get the 3rd financial upgradation in Level-6 on completion of further 10 years of service, i.e. after 28 years (8 + 10 + 10 years).\\n3. For the grant of financial upgradation under the MACP Scheme, the prescribed benchmark is 'Very Good' for Annual Performance Appraisal Reports of all levels with effect from the year 2016-17.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"2 only\",\n      \"3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 180,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The Reporting Officers and Reviewing Officers are required to have at least 3 months' experience of supervising the work and conduct of the Government servant reported upon to record their assessment in the Annual Performance Appraisal Report. Earned leave availed of by the Government servant reported upon during this period exceeding how many days at a time is to be excluded for computing the period of 3 months?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"7 days\",\n      \"10 days\",\n      \"15 days\",\n      \"20 days\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 181,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Central Government servants traveling on duty in specified remote areas are sanctioned the facility to engage porters at government expense. Which one of the following areas is not covered under this facility?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"District Leh in Union Territory of Ladakh\",\n      \"Kishtwar in Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir\",\n      \"Dharchula Tehsil of Pithoragarh District in Uttarakhand\",\n      \"Chungthang Sub-Division of North Sikkim\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 182,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements in the context of Traveling Allowances:\\n1. The facility of Traveling Allowance for the Attendant would only be admissible to those Government servants with Disabilities, wherein it is certified by the competent Medical Authority that such a person compulsorily requires assistance of another person for travel.\\n2. Daily Allowance in addition to Mileage Allowance is admissible to the Escort of the Government servant with Disabilities.\\n3. Traveling Allowance for the Attendant\/Escort would also be admissible to the Government servant with Disabilities on foreign tour.\\nWhich of the statement(s) given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 3\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 183,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following statements in the context of applicability of Supplementary Rules for the regulation of Traveling Allowance entitlements is correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"These rules are also applicable to Government servants who are deputed on foreign service to autonomous bodies substantially controlled by the Central Government after 09.02.1965.\",\n      \"Divisional Accountants whose pay is debitable to the State Revenues are not governed by Supplementary Rules of the Central Government for regulation of their Traveling Allowance entitlements.\",\n      \"Traveling Allowance as admissible to regular Government servants under FR&SR is not admissible to work-charged staff.\",\n      \"Traveling Allowance entitlements of persons paid out of Defence Services Estimates are also regulated in terms of Supplementary Rules.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 184,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements in the context of Dearness Allowance (DA):\\n1. DA is admissible to the employees on Extraordinary Leave (EOL) in India.\\n2. Dearness Allowance to a Government servant under suspension may be granted based on the subsistence allowance paid to him\/her from time to time.\\n3. A State Government servant on deputation to the Centre and allowed to retain the scale of pay admissible to him\/her in his\/her parent Government plus Deputation Allowance, will be entitled to payment of DA admissible under Central Government rules.\\n4. A Central Government employee deputed for training abroad under various officially sponsored schemes, even in cases of stay of more than six months in a single country, will be allowed DA at the rate at which he\/she would have drawn DA had he\/she not proceeded on deputation excluding any regular leave taken abroad.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"2, 3, and 4 only\",\n      \"2 and 4 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 185,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements in the context of Dearness Relief (DR) admissible to Pensioners:\\n1. In case of a Government servant in receipt of permanent disability pension in addition to invalid pension, DR will be payable on the total of two pensions.\\n2. The payment of DR on family pension is not suspended when a pensioner is employed in State Bank of India.\\n3. A Central Government pensioner drawing his pension in India in rupees but staying outside India is eligible to get DR on pension.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2, and 3\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 186,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following regarding pensionary liability of Burma Civilian Pensioners retired from Burma but settled in India and on their death, to their families:\\n1. The pensionary liability of Government servants retired from Burma and settled in India is that of the Government of Burma.\\n2. The liability of the Government of India is towards the grant of ad-hoc ex-gratia allowance only.\\n3. The said ad-hoc ex-gratia allowance shall be admissible to them at Rs. 3500 p.m.w.e.f. 01.01.2016.\\n4. Dearness Relief on the amount of ad-hoc ex-gratia allowance shall also be payable as sanctioned by the Government of India from time to time.\\nWhich of the statement(s) given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"1, 2, and 4 only\",\n      \"2, 3, and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3, and 4\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 187,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding the grant of House Rent Allowance (HRA):\\n1. A Government servant, who on transfer, has retained Government accommodation at the old station on payment of market rent is entitled to claim HRA at the new station for a period of 08 months from the date of his transfer.\\n2. Normal HRA may be granted to both husband and wife when both happen to be Government servants and are living together in hired accommodation.\\n3. HRA is not admissible to a Government servant under suspension.\\n4. HRA shall not be admissible to a female Government employee on Child Care Leave beyond 120 days.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\",\n      \"1 and 2 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 188,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following points is not included in the checklist for processing cases of stepping up of pay?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Whether promotion is on regular or ad-hoc basis\",\n      \"The proposal for stepping up of pay has the approval of an officer not below the rank of Director before it is referred to the Department of Personnel and Training\",\n      \"Whether senior and junior belong to the same cadre\",\n      \"Whether the pay scale of lower and higher posts of both employees is identical\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 189,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding adoption of sealed cover procedure:\\n1. Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) shall place its recommendations in a sealed cover in respect of a Government servant against whom prosecution for a criminal charge is pending.\\n2. Sealed cover procedure shall be followed in the case of a Government servant against whom preliminary investigation is in progress for misconduct.\\n3. If a Government servant is under suspension and on the basis of his Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) gradings, he is assessed as 'Unfit' for promotion by the DPC, there is no need to follow sealed cover procedure.\\n4. If a Government servant is recommended for promotion by DPC but a charge sheet is issued against him before the promotion gets effective, DPC's recommendations shall be deemed to have been placed in sealed cover.\\nWhich of the statement(s) given above is\/are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\n      \"1 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 190,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"While considering cases for promotion to Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) posts for the vacancy year 2019, it was observed by the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) that while in case of all other candidates, Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the preceding five years, i.e. from 2012-13 to 2016-17 were available, in case of Mr. 'X', APAR for 2013-14 had not been written as he was on medical leave. The benchmark prescribed for promotion to SAG level posts is 'Very Good'. Which one of the following shall be the correct course of action by the DPC?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"It should ignore the APAR for 2013-14 and if Mr. 'X' has 'Very Good' grading in other APARs, he should be recommended for promotion.\",\n      \"It should ignore the APAR for 2013-14 and recommend his case for promotion provided his APARs for other four years are 'Outstanding'.\",\n      \"It should consider the grading in the APAR for 2011-12 in lieu of the APAR for 2013-14.\",\n      \"It should pend his case and hold a review DPC when the APAR for the latest period i.e. 2017-18 is also available.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 2,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 191,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding National Pension System (NPS):\\n1. While contributions to Tier-I of NPS are mandatory, contributions to Tier-II are voluntary.\\n2. An employee is free to withdraw part or all of the money in Tier-II after putting in a minimum of ten years of service.\\n3. No individual is allowed to exit Tier-I of NPS before reaching the age of superannuation.\\n4. The Government subscribers are allowed to choose any one of the pension funds including Private sector pension funds.\\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2 and 3 only\",\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\n      \"1, 3 and 4 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 192,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding National Pension System (NPS):\\n1. A subscriber may contribute to NPS at his option during the period of suspension.\\n2. In Extraordinary Leave (EOL) cases, since no salary is drawn during the period, no contribution either from the employee or Government would be payable.\\n3. A subscriber has the option to subscribe to the NPS or otherwise during the period of Foreign Service.\\n4. In Half Pay Leave (HPL) cases, the subscription of the employee and the Government would be restricted to that proportionate to leave salary.\\nWhich of the statement(s) given above is\/are not correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1 only\",\n      \"1, 2 and 4 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"3 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 193,\n    \"year\": \"2023\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Consider the following statements regarding counting of previous service for the benefit of Gratuity in respect of Central Government employees covered under National Pension System (NPS):\\n1. If a Central Government servant covered under NPS joins another Central Government service, the service rendered in the previous Central Government Department shall be counted for the purpose of grant of gratuity and there shall be no sharing of gratuity liability between the two Departments.\\n2. If an employee of the State Government covered under NPS with provisions for retirement\/death gratuity similar to those in the Central Government joins Central Government, service rendered under the State Government shall be counted for the purpose of grant of gratuity and the liability, therefore, shall be shared by both the Governments.\\n3. 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The period for which the reduction shall be effective.\\n2. Whether on restoration, the period of reduction shall operate to postpone future increments and, if so, to what extent.\\n3. Whether the Government servant shall regain his original seniority on restoration.\\n4. 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The system of paying incidentals to cover on-the-way expenses stands abolished.\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"1, 2 and 4\",\n      \"2 and 4 only\",\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\n      \"3 and 4 only\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 45,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Which one of the following Supplementary Rules (SR) provides that a compensatory allowance attached to a post will cease to be drawn by a Government servant when he\/she vacates the post?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"SR 4\",\n      \"SR 5\",\n      \"SR 6\",\n      \"SR 7\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 46,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"Under the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules, temporary transfer means a transfer to duty in another station which is expressed to be for a period not exceeding:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Two months\",\n      \"Four months\",\n      \"Six months\",\n      \"Twelve months\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 47,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"The quantum of House Rent Allowance per month will be determined as a percentage of:\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Basic Pay only\",\n      \"Basic Pay + Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) only\",\n      \"Basic Pay + Special Pay only\",\n      \"Basic Pay + NPA + Special Pay\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 0,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 48,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"As per the Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules, which of the following payments received by Government servants will be subject to crediting one-third of the amount to the general revenues?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"Payment received on account of writing of reports, papers or study reports on selected subjects for international bodies like the UNO, UNESCO, etc.\",\n      \"Income derived from exploitation of patent or invention taken out by him\/her with the permission of competent authority\",\n      \"Income from occasional participation in sports, games and athletic activities as Players, Referees, Umpires or Managers of the team\",\n      \"Receipt of sale proceeds or royalties on a book which is a mere compilation of Government Rules, regulations and procedures\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 3,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 49,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In terms of Central Government General Pool Residential Accommodation Rules, 2017, which highest type of residence is 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Level-14 of the Pay Matrix in the Parent Cadre.\",\n      \"The Officer shall be required to undergo the mandatory cooling-off period even in the case of deputation to North-Eastern states.\",\n      \"The Officers who are already on deputation and reached Level-14 of the Pay Matrix in the Parent Cadre, while on deputation, shall be required to revert to their Parent Cadre.\"\n    ],\n    \"correct\": 1,\n    \"explanation\": \"Explanation will be added soon\"\n  },\n  {\n    \"id\": 51,\n    \"year\": \"2024\",\n    \"chapter\": \"SO\/Steno LDCE\",\n    \"question\": \"In the context of the Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules, which one of the following statements regarding treatment of licence fee-free concession during suspension is not correct?\",\n    \"options\": [\n      \"The licence fee-free concession will cease from the date of superannuation.\",\n      \"The Government servant under suspension will not be required to vacate the licence fee-free accommodation unless 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