1. Which among the following is/are exception to Rule 10 of CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964?

(A)evidence given at an enquiry before an authority appointed by the Government,

Parliament or a State Legislature
(B)evidence given in any judicial enquiry
(C)evidence given at any departmental enquiry ordered by authorities subordinate to the
Government
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

2. No Government servant shall join or continue to be a member of, an association the

objects or activities of which are prejudicial to the interests of the sovereignty and
integrity of India, or public order or morality, as per which section of CCS(Conduct)
Rules, 1964?
(A)Rule 3
(B)Rule 14
(C)Rule 11
(D)Rule 6
Ans:(D)Rule 6

3. Which among the following comes under “Strikes” as defined in CCS(Conduct) Rules,
1964?
(A)mass absentation from work without permission
(B)refusal to work overtime where such overtime work is necessary in the public interest
(C)stoppage or slowing down of work by a group of employees acting in combination
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

4. Alleged violation of rule 6 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 can be taken by a
disciplinary authority only when an authority not below the level of a _____ has decided
that the objects or activities of the Association concerned are such as would attract rule
6?
(A)Head of Department
(B)Head of Office
(C)Secretary of the Department
(D) All the above
Ans: (A)Head of Department

5. No Government servant shall, except with the previous sanction of the Government,
give evidence in connection with any enquiry conducted by any person, committee or
authority, as per which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?
(A)Rule 14
(B)Rule 10
(C)Rule 9
(D)Rule 11
Ans: (B)Rule 10

6. Which class/classes of Govt.Servant shall, except with the previous sanction of the
Government, permit his son, daughter or other dependant, to accept employment in any
company or firm with which he has official dealings or in any other company or firm
having official dealings with the Government?
(A)Group A
(B)Group B
(C)Group C
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

7. “CRITICISM OF GOVERNMENT” is mentioned in which Rule of CCS(Conduct)

Rules, 1964?
(A)Rule 9
(B)Rule 11
(C)Rule 21
(D)Rule 3
Ans: (A)Rule 9

8. As per Rule 7 of the CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, No Government servant shall?

(A)engage himself or participate in any demonstration which is prejudicial to the
interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India
(B)engage himself or participate in any demonstration which is prejudicial to the security
of the state
(C)engage himself or participate in any demonstration which is prejudicial to the friendly
relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or which involves
contempt of court, defamation or incitement to an offence
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

9. Which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964 stated that “No Government servant shall
in the discharge of his official duties deal with any matter or give or sanction any
contract to any company or firm or any other person if any member of his family is
employed in that company or firm”?
(A)Rule 2
(B)Rule 3
(C)Rule 4
(D)Rule 5
Ans: (C)Rule 4

10. Which rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964 discuss about “Taking Part in Politics and
Elections”?
(A)Rule 3
(B)Rule 7
(C)Rule 5
(D)Rule 13
Ans: (C)Rule 5

11. Which among the following is/are correct with regard to Rule 8 of CCS(Conduct)
Rules, 1964?
(A)No Government servant shall, except with the previous sanction of the Government,
own wholly or in part, or conduct or participate in the editing or management of, any
newspaper or other periodical publication or electronic media
(B)A Government servant publishing a book or participating in a public media shall at all
times make it clear that the views expressed by him are his own and not that of
Government
(C)Permission is not necessary in participation in the A.I.R. Programmes and receiving
of honorarium therefor
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

12. Which among the following is/are correct with regard to taking part in politics and
elections by a Government Servant?
(A)a Government servant qualified to vote at such election may exercise his right to
vote, but where he does so, he shall give no indication of the manner in which he
proposes to vote or has voted
(B)The display by a Government servant on his person, vehicle or residence of any
electoral symbol shall amount to using his influence in connection with an election
(C)No Government servant shall be a member of, or be otherwise associated with, any
political party or any organisation which takes part in politics nor shall he take part in,
subscribe in aid of, or assist in any other manner, any political movement or activity
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

13. Rule 8 of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 mention about?

(A)Demonstration and strikes
(B)Joining of associations by Government servants
(C)Taking part in politics and elections
(D)Connection with press or other media
Ans: (D)Connection with press or other media

14. Act for Prevention of sexual harassment of working women at workplaces have
been enacted following which among the following famous judgment by the Hon’ble
Supreme Court of India?
(A)Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalavaru vs. State of Kerala,1973
(B)Shayara Bano vs Union of India & Others
(C)Vishaka Vs. State of Rajasthan
(D)Union of India Vs. K.V.Janakiraman
Ans: (C)Vishaka Vs. State of Rajasthan

15. “Demonstrations and Strikes” is mentioned in which Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules,

1964?
(A)Rule 7
(B)Rule 16
(C)Rule 21
(D)Rule 5
Ans: (A)Rule 7

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1. Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 came into force in the year?
(A) 1965
(B) 1964
(C) 1966
(D) 1967

2. CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, shall apply to which among the following category of
employees?
(A) every person appointed to a civil service in connection with the affairs of the Union
(B) civilian in Defence Service
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of these

3. Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 shall not be applicable to?
(A) a railway servant
(B) a member of an All India Service
(C) Gramin Dak Sevak in Department of Posts
(D) All the above

4. “The Government” under CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964 means?

(A) Central Government
(B) State Government
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above

5. “Members of family” in relation to a Government servant under CCS(Conduct) Rules

1964 includes?
(A) the wife or husband whether residing with the Government servant or not
(B) son or daughter or step-son or step-daughter of the Government servant and wholly
dependent on him
(C) any other person related, whether by blood or marriage to the Government servant
or to the Government servant’s wife or husband, and wholly dependent on the
Government servant
(D) All the above

6. Which among the following does not fall under the category of “Members of family” in
relation to a Government servant under CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964?
(A) wife or husband, as the case may be, separated from the Government servant by a
decree or order of a competent Court
(B) child or step-child who is no longer in any way dependent on the Government
servant
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of these

7. “Government servant” is defined under which section of CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964?

(A) Section 1
(B) Section 2
(C) Section 3
(D) Section 4

8. As per Section 3 of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, Every Government servant shall at

all times?
(A) maintain absolute integrity
(B) maintain devotion to duty
(C) do nothing which is unbecoming of a Government servant
(D) All the above

9. After the Central Civil Services (Conduct) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2014, Section
3(1) ie. “Every Government servant shall at all times”, contains how many items?
(A) 3
(B) 9
(C) 15
(D) 21

10. Which Section of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 states that “Oral direction to
subordinates shall be avoided, as far as possible. Where the issue of oral direction
becomes unavoidable, the official superior shall confirm it in writing immediately
thereafter”?
(A) Section 3(2)(i)
(B) Section 3(2)(ii)
(C) Section 3(2)(iii)
(D) Section 3(2)(iv)

11. As per CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, it shall be the duty of the __ to confirm the oral
direction in writing?
(A) Dealing Assistant
(B) Official superior
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of these

12. Which among the following shall be deemed to be lacking in devotion to duty within
the meaning of clause (ii) of sub-rule (1) of CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964?
(A) A Government servant who habitually fails to perform the task assigned to him
within the time set for the purpose
(B) A Government servant who habitually fails to perform the task with the quality of
performance expected of him
(C) Both A and B
(D) Neither A and B

13. Promptness and Courtesy is mentioned under which section of CCS(Conduct)

Rules, 1964?
(A) Section 2(1)
(B) Section 3A
(C) Section 3B
(D) Section 3C

14. Government’s policies regarding age of marriage, Preservation of environment,

protection of wildlife and cultural heritage are discussed under which section of
CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?
(A) Observance of Government’s policies [Section 3.B]
(B) Promptness and Courtesy [Section 3.A]
(C) Prohibition of sexual harassment of working women [[Section 3C]
(D) All the above

15. “Sexual harassment” as defined in Section 3-C of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964

includes?
(A) physical contact and advances
(B) a demand or request for sexual favours
(C) any other unwelcome physical, verbal, non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature
(D) All the above

Answers

1. (B) 1964

2. (C) Both A and B

3. (D) All the above

4. (A) Central Government

5. (D) All the above

6. (C) Both A and B

7. (B) Section 2

8. (D) All the above

9. (D) 21

10. (C) Section 3(2)(iii)

11. (B) Official superior

12. (C) Both A and B

13. (B) Section 3A

14. (A) Observance of Government’s policies [Section 3.B]

15. (D) All the above

1. CCS Conduct Rules come into force on
A. 1965
B. 1964
C. 1956
D. 1942
2. CCS Conduct Rules apply to
A. Every person appointed to a civil service
B. Every civilian in defense service
C. Both A & B
D. None of these
3. CCS conduct Rules not apply to
A. a railway servant as defined in Section 3 of the Indian Railways Act, 1890
B. a person holding a post in the Railway Board and is subject to the Railway
Services (Conduct) Rules
C. holding any post under the administrative control of the Railway Board or
of the Financial Commissioner of Railways
D. a holder of any post in respect of which the President has, by a general or
special order, directed that these rules shall not apply
E. a member of an All India Service
F. All the above
4. Short title, commencement and application defined in _____ of CCS conduct
rules.
A. Sec 2.
B. Sec 3.
C. Sec 1.
D. Sec 4.
5. Definitions are defined in ______of CCS Conduct rules
A. Sec 2.
B. Sec 3.
C. Sec 1.
D. Sec 4.
6. Members of family in relation to a Government servant is defined in Rule___
A. Rule 2(a)
B. Rule 2(b)
C. Rule 2(c)
D. Rule 2(d)
7. Government means in CCS Conduct Rules
A. State government
B. Central government
C. Both A & B
D. None of these
8. Every government servant shall at all times
A. Maintain absolute integrity
B. Maintain devotion to duty
C. Do nothing which is unbecoming of a government servant
 D. All the above
9. In sec 3-A of CCS Conduct rules explained
A. Observance of Government’s policies
B. Prohibition of sexual harassment of working women
C. Promptness and Courtesy
D. All the above
10. No Government servant shall
A. In the performance of his official duties, act in a discourteous manner
B. In his official dealings with the public or otherwise adopt dilatory tactics or
willfully cause delays in disposal of the work assigned to him
C. Both the A & B
D. None of these
11. Observance of Government’s policies defined in ____of CCS Conduct rules
A. Sec 3-A
B. Sec 3-B
C. Sec 3-C
D. Sec 3-D
12. Prohibition of sexual harassment of working women defined in ____of CCS
Conduct rules.
A. Sec 3-A
B. Sec 3-B
C. Sec 3-C
D. Sec 3-D
13. For the purpose of Sec 3-C of these rule “sexual harassment” includes such
unwelcome sexually determined behavior whether directly or otherwise as:-
A. Physical contact as advances
B. Demand or request for sexual favors
C. Sexually colored remarks
D. Showing any pornography; or any other unwelcome physical, verbal or
nonverbal conduct of a sexual nature
E. All the above
14. Mark the correct option
A. Govt servant who may be convicted in a criminal court to inform his
official superiors of the fact of his conviction and the circumstances
B. Failure ton the part of any Govt servant so to inform his official superiors
will render him liable to disciplinary action on this ground alone
C. Govt servant who may arrested for any reason to intimate the fact of his
arrest and the circumstances connected therewith to his official superior
promptly even though he might have subsequently been released on bail.
D. All the above
15. Mark the incorrect option
A. To joining educational institution by Govt servants outside normal office
hours should be take prior permission before joining educational
institutions or courses of studies for universities degree
B. Participation in Shramadan organized by govt department or the Bharath
sevak samaj can be permitted
 C. Participation in shramadan or bharat sevak samaj such activity does not
interfere with the performance of this official duties
D. None of these
16. The following activities are requiring permission/sanction
A. To enroll as member of St. John Ambulance brigade
B. To join territorial Army
C. To join foreign language classes conducted by indo-foreign cultural
organization
D. All the above
17. The following act, conduct and commissions of a Government servant amount to
misconduct:-
A. If the act or conduct is prejudicial or likely to be prejudicial to the interests
of the master or to the reputation of the master
B. If the act or conduct is inconsistent or incompatible with the due or
peaceful discharge of his duty to his master
C. If the act or conduct of a servant makes it unsafe for the employer to retain
him in service
D. All the above
18. The following omissions of a Government servant amount to misconduct :-
A. Willful insubordination or disobedience, whether alone or in combination
with others, to any lawful and reasonable order of a superior
B. Habitual late attendance
C. Habitual absence without permission and overstaying leave
D. Conviction by a criminal court
E. All the above
19. Employment of near relatives of Government servants in companies or firms
defined in ____of CCS Conduct rules.
A. Sec 3
B. Sec 4
C. Sec 5
D. Sec 6
20.Mark the correct option
A. No Govt. servant shall use his position or influence directly or indirectly to
secure employment for any member of his family in any company.
B. A Govt. servant shall, as soon as he becomes aware of the acceptance by a
member of his family o an employment in any company or firm, intimate
such acceptance to the prescribed authority.
C. Both A & B
D. None of these
21. Elections defined in _____of CCS Conduct rules
A. Sec 3
B. Sec 4
C. Sec 5
D. Sec 6
22. Rule___ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 provides that a Government servant shall
not be a member of any political pary
A. Rule 5(1)
 B. Rule 5(2)
C. Rule 5(3)
D. Rule 5(4)
23. Mark the incorrect option
A. A Govt. servant qualified to vote at such election may exercise his right to
vote.
B. A Govt servant shall canvass or otherwise interfere with or use
his influence in connection with or take part in an election in
legislature election only
C. Govt servant endeavour to prevent any member of his family form taking
part in elections.
D. None of these
24. The following action by a Govt servant does not amount of contravention of rule
5(4)
A. Making normal arrangement during election tours o ministers to enable
them to carry out their responsibilities as ministers.
B. Arrangements by district officer for affording normal courtesies and
security to Ministers on their visits connected with election campaign.
C. A only
D. All the above
25. Mark the correct option
A. Prior permission is required to join Bharat sevak samaj
B. Participation of Govt servants in the Indo-Foreign cultural organizations
to be avoided
C. Mere intimation sufficient to join samyukta sadachar samiti
D. Prior permission necessary to join foreign language classes conducted by
Indoforeign cultural organizations.
E. All the above
26. Joining of Associations by Government servants defined in _____of CCS
Conducts rules
A. Sec 3
B. Sec 4
C. Sec 5
D. Sec 6
27. Demonstration and Strikes defined in _____of CCS Conducts rules
A. Sec 7
B. Sec 4
C. Sec 5
D. Sec 6
28.Strikes includes
A. Mass abstention from work without permission
B. Refusal to work overtime where such overtime work is necessary in the
public interest
C. Resort to practices or conduct which is likely to result in or results in the
cessation or substantial retardation o work in any organization. What are
called go-slow, sit-down, pen-down, stay-in etc
D. All the above
29. Connection with press or other media defined in _____of CCS Conducts rules
A. Sec 8
B. Sec 7
C. Sec 9
D. Sec 10
30.A government servant, in the bona fide discharge of his official duties, can
publish a book as per rule___
A. Rule 8(1)
B. Rule 8(2)
C. Rule 8(3)
D. Rule 8(4)
31. Criticism of Government defined in _____of CCS Conducts rules
A. Sec 8
B. Sec 7
C. Sec 9
D. Sec 10
32. Criticism of Govt means and includes
A. Which has the effect of an adverse criticism of any current or recent policy
or action of the Central Government or a State Government
B. Which is capable of embarrassing the relations between the Central Govt.
and the Government of any State
C. Which is capable of embarrassing the relations between the central
government and the Government o any foreign state
D. All the above
33. Evidence before committee defined in _____of CCS Conducts rules
A. Sec 8
B. Sec 7
C. Sec 9
D. Sec 10
34. Rule 10 of CCS Conduct rules not apply to:-
A. Evidence given at an enquiry before an quthority appinted by the Govt,
Parliament or a State Legislature
B. Evidence given in any judicial enquiry
C. Evidence given at any departmental enquiry ordered by authorities
subordinate to the government
D. All the above
35. Any Government servant may give evidence in any judicial enquiry as per rule
______of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964,
A. Rule 10(3)(a)
B. Rule 10(3)(b)
C. Rule 10(3)(c)
D. Rule 10(3)(d)
36. Rule 11 of CCS Conduct rules explained
A. Evidence before committee
B. Unauthorized communication of information
C. Election
D. Gift
37. Unauthorized communication of information means and include:-
A. To which he is not authorized to have access.
B. Which he is not authorized to keep in his personal custody
C. Both A & B
D. None of these
38.The conduct of a government servant regarding raising of Subscrition is
discussed in rule___ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964:
A. Rule 10
B. Rule 11
C. Rule 12
D. Rule 13
39. Subscription includes
A. Contributions
B. Funds
C. Collection in cash
D. All the above
40.Gift defined defined in _____of CCS Conducts rules
A. Sec 11
B. Sec 12
C. Sec 10
D. Sec 13
41. As per CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 a government servant holding Group C post
can accept gift worth Rs ___ on occassions such as weddings anniversaries
funerals or other religious functions:
A. Rs 1000/-
B. Rs 2000/-
C. Rs 5000/-
D. Rs 10000/-
42. Rule 13-A of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 deals with ___
A. Subscription 
B. Dowry
C. indebtedness
D. Gifts
43. Rule___of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 speaks about a Government servant
subletting of Government accommodation
A. Rule15(A)
B. Rule15(B)
C. Rule15(C)
D. Rule15(D)
44.Rule____ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 regulates the lending and borrowing of
money by Government servants;
A. Rule 15
B. Rule 16
C. Rule 17
D. Rule 18
45. According to rule___ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 no governmet servat shall
speculate in any stock of shares, securities or other investments
 A. Rule 15
B. Rule 16
C. Rule 17
D. Rule 18
46.Rule ___of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 speaks about insolvency and habitual
indebtedness:
A. Rule 15
B. Rule 16
C. Rule 17
D. Rule 18
47. Rule____ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 speaks about a Government servant
possessing movable, immovable and valuable property
A. Rule 15
B. Rule 16
C. Rule 17
D. Rule 18
48.No government servatn shall employ to work any child below the age of 14 years
as per rule____ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964
A. Rules 22(a)
B. Rules 22(b)
C. Rules 22(c)
D. Rules 22(d)
49.A government servant shall not use any intoxiacating drink or drug to excess as
per rule ___ of CCS (Counduct) Rules 1964:
A. Rules 22(a)
B. Rules 22(b)
C. Rules 22(c)
D. Rules 22(d)
50.This Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 speaks about interpretation of
CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964
A. Rule 21
B. Rule 22
C. Rule 23
D. Rule 24
51. This Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 speaks about delegation of Powers
A. Rule 21
B. Rule 22
C. Rule 23
D. Rule 24
52. Rule___ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 speaks about Repeal and saving
A. Rule 22
B. Rule 23
C. Rule 24
D. Rule 25
53. In this part of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 the prevention of corruption Act 1988 is
reproduced:
A. Appendix-I
B. Appendix-II
C. Appendix-III
D. Appendix-IV