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CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964

Previous Year SO LDCE Exam Qn.
(Rule wise)
[Rule 1]
[Q. 1 to 3]
Q.1: The provisions of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 do not apply to which one of
the following categories of employees ?
(a) Defence civilians whose salary is paid from the Defence Budget
(b) Members of the All India Services serving in the Union Territories
(c) Persons appointed as personal staff of a Minister whose tenure is
coterminous with the term of office of the Minister
(d) Employees of non-statutory departmental canteens
Q. 2: To which of the following are the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964
applicable:
1. A person appointed to a Civil Service
2. A member of the Indian Armed forces
3. A member of an All India Service
4. A civilian in Defence Service
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
Q.3: The CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, apply to:
1. Government servants appointed to a civil service or a post in connection

with the affairs of the Union.
2. Civilians in Defence Services.
3. Members of All India Services.
4. A holder of any post under the administrative control of the Railway Board
or of the Financial Commissioner of Railways.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 4 only
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[Rule 2]
[Q. 4 to 6]
Q.4: Who among the following is not included in the definition of ‘members of family’
of a Government servant as per CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 ?
(a) Wife or husband, as the case may be, of the Government servant residing
with the Government servant
(b) Wife or husband, as the case may be, of the Government servant not residing
with the Government servant
(c) Son of the Government servant not dependent on him
(d) Stepdaughter of the Government servant wholly dependent on him
Q.5: In the context of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, “Members of Family” does
not include:
1. Wife or husband, as the case may be
2. Judicially separated wife or husband
3. Child not dependent on the Government servant
4. Stepson of the Government servant wholly dependent of him
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.6: Under CCS (Conduct) Rules, ‘Members of the Family’ in relation to a

Government servant includes
1. Wife or husband, as the case may be

2. A child or stepchild even if not dependent on the Government servant
3. Son or daughter dependent on the Government servant
4. Wife or husband, as the case may be, even if separated from the
Government servant by a decree of a competent court
Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 4 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 4 only

[Rule 3, 3-A, 3-B]

[Q. 7 to 23]
Q.7: Consider the following in the context of CCS (Conduct) Rules :
1. Every Government servant shall at all times maintain devotion to duty.

2. Every Government servant shall do nothing which is unbecoming of a
Government servant.
3. A Government servant who has received oral direction from his official
superior will require no further order in writing in that context.
4. Every Government servant shall maintain absolute integrity.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.8: A Government servant who habitually fails to perform the task assigned to
him within the time set for the purpose and with the quality of performance
expected of him shall be deemed to be lacking within meaning of which of the
following causes of CCS (Conduct) Rules ?
(a) Rule 3 (1) (i)

(b) Rule 3 (1) (ii)
(c) Rule 3 (1) (iii)
(d) Rule 3 (2) (ii)
Q.9: Which of the following are the provisions contained in the CCS(Conduct)
Rules, 1964 in relation to a Government Servant?
1. Promptness and Courtesy
2. Observance of Government’s policies
3. Medical examination for appointment in civil post
4. Prohibition of sexual harassment of working women
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.10: In the context of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, which one of the following is not
correct regarding the provisions on ‘oral instructions by superior officers’ ?
(a) As far as possible, senior officer should not issue oral instructions to their
subordinates.
(b) If a junior. officer receives oral instructions from his superior officer, he should
seek confirmation in writing as early as practicable.
(c) If a junior officer seeks confirmation to all the oral instructions given by a senior
officer, the latter should confirm it in writing whenever such confirmation is sought.
(d) Whenever a member of the personal staff of a Minister communicates an oral

order on behalf of the Minister, there may be no need for written confirmation by him.
Q.11: Which one of the following provisions of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 shall
be deemed to be violated by a Government servant who is found habitually failing to
perform the task assigned to him within the time set for the purpose and with the
quality of performance expected from him ?
(a) Rule 3(1)(ii)

(b) Rule 3(1) (iii)
(c) Rule 3(1) (xix)
(d) Rule 3(1) (xxi)
Q.12: Submission of representations by Government servants for their service

matters directly to other authorities by-passing the prescribed channel of
communication is in violation of which one of the following CCS (Conduct) Rules,
1964?
(a) Rule 3(1)(ii)
(b) Rule 3(1)(iii)
(c) Rule 3(1)(vi)
(d) Rule 3(1)(ix)

Q.13: Consider the following statements:

1. Every Government servant holding a supervisory post shall take all
possible steps to ensure integrity and devotion to duty of all Government
servants for the time being under his control and authority.
2. In the performance of his/her official duties, no Government servant shall
act in a discourteous manner.
3. Every Government servant shall, at all times, act in accordance with
Government's policy regarding protection of cultural heritage.
4. The directions of the official superior shall ordinarily be in writing.
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 3 and 4 only
Q.14: If any officer receives any oral instructions from the Minister, which are not in
accordance with the norms, rules and regulations, the officer should ––
(a) Not take any decision

(b) Seek further clear orders from the Secretary, about the line of action to be
taken, clearly stating the situation
(c) Postpone the action
(d) Decide on his own
Q.15: As per the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, every Government servant shall, at all
times:
1. Act in accordance with the Government’s policies regarding age of marriage,
preservation of environment, protection of wildlife and cultural heritage
2. Observe the Government’s policies regarding prevention of crime against
women
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.16: Which of the following acts of a Government servant may amount to

misconduct in the context of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964?
1. If the act is prejudicial to the reputation of the master

2. If the act is inconsistent or incompatible with the due discharge of his/her
duty to the master
3. If the misconduct makes it unsafe for the employer to retain the
Government servant in service
4. If the misconduct is so grossly immoral that all reasonable men will say that
the employee cannot be trusted
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 3 and 4 only
Q.17: In respect of which of the following activities prior permission/sanction of the

prescribed authority is necessary under CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 ?
1. To join Territorial Army

2. To join Civil Defence Service
3. To become member of Samyukta Sadachar Samiti
4. To accept membership of Book Clubs run by Foreign Agencies
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.18: Permission of the Govt. under the CCS (Conduct) Rule is not necessary for
a Govt. Servant–
a. For holding an elective office in a Co-operative society

b. To join Bharat Sevak Samaj
c. For doing an editorial work of a periodical devoted to cultural activities
d. For becoming a member of Samyukta Sadachar Samiti

Q.19: Which of the following acts and omissions on the part of a Government
servant amount to misconduct ?
1. Habitual late attendance

2. Habitual absence without permission
3. Habitual overstayal of leave
4. Conviction by a Criminal Court
Select the correct answer using the code giver below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.20: Which of the following amounts to misconduct on the part of a Government

servant as per the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964?
1. Wilful insubordination or disobedience

2. Habitual late attendance
3. Habitual absence without permission
4. Disorderly behaviour during working hours at the establishment

(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.21: Which of the following shall not amount to misconduct in terms of CCS
(Conduct) Rules, 1964?
a) Habitual absence without permission
b) Habitual late attendance
c) Habitual borrowing
d) Untrustworthiness in connection with employees business
Q.22: As per CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, the Government servants while interacting
with the Members of Parliament and State Legislatures should:
1. Show courtesy and consideration

2. Listen patiently to what MPs and MLAs, may have to say
3. Be meticulously correct and consider and rise to receive and see off a
Member visiting him
4. Not approach MPs/MLAs for sponsoring his individual case

(a) 1, 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.23: A Which of the following is/ are correct in the context of ‘observance of proper
decorum’ by the Government servants during the lunch break?
1. No Government employee should play cards on the lawns and other such
places, inside and outside office buildings.
2. The game of cards should be confined to recreation rooms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
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[Rule 3-C]
[Q. 24 to 29]
Q.24: CCS (Conduct) Rules prohibit any act of sexual harassment of any woman at
work-place. Sexual harassment includes–
1. Physical contact and advances.
2. Sexually coloured remarks.
3. Undue attention at work-place.
4. Showing pornographic material.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.25: Which of the following recommendations may be made to the employer by the
Complaints Committee constituted in each Ministry/Department/Office under Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2018 to inquire into complaints of sexual harassment against women ?
1. To transfer the aggrieved woman to any other workplace

2. To transfer the respondent to any other workplace
3. To grant leave to the aggrieved woman up to a period of three months
4. To deduct from the salary or wages of the respondent such sum as it may
consider appropriate to be paid to the aggrieved woman or to her legal heirs
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.26: Through which of the following mechanisms will it be ensured that undue
pressure or influence from senior levels on the Complaints Committee constituted to
enquire into the complaints of sexual harassment of working women is prevented?
(a) The committee should be headed by a woman

(b) Not less than half of its members should be woman
(c) Such Complaints Committee should involve a third party, either NGO or other
body familiar with the issue of sexual harassment
(d) The proceeding of the Complaints Committee should be video graphed
Q.27: According to Rule 3-C of the CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, the Complaints
Committee for dealing with the cases of sexual harassment should be headed by a
woman. The number of women members in the Committee, other than the woman
head should not be less than the
(a) Half of the total members

(b) One-third the total numbers
(c) One-fourth the total numbers
(d) One-fifth the total numbers
Q.29:A Committee is required to be constituted for redressal of the complaint made

by any victim of sexual harassment in the organization. Which of the following
statements is not correct in this context?
(a) Such a committee should be headed by a woman

(b) Not less than half of its members should be women
(c) The complaints committee should involve a third party, which could also be
an NGO
(d) The Report of the Complaints Committee shall not be treated as an enquiry
report

Q.28: A complaint of sexual harassment has been made by a female employee

working in a Ministry against an officer of the level of Additional Secretary in the
Ministry. Which among the following authorities is required to consider the
complaint and recommend further action?
(a) The Departmental Complaints Committee headed by a woman officer of

sufficiently higher rank
(b) The Committee constituted in terms of Order No: 1 dated 26.9.2008 of
Cabinet Secretariat
(c) A Committee constituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development
in consultation with Department of Personnel and Training
(d) A Committee constituted by the National Commission for Women in
consultation with Ministry of Law
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[Rule 5]
[Q. 30 to 34]
Q.30: Taking part in politics by a Government servant is in violation of which one of

the following rules of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 ?
(a) Rule 3-B

(b) Rule 5
(c) Rule 6
(d) Rule 7
Q.31: Which of the following activities is not considered as misconduct on the part
of the Govt. Servant
(a) Not informing the Govt. involvement of his spouse in an activity that is felt to
be of subversive nature
(b) Occasional attendance in political meeting for making normal arrangements
during election tours of Ministers to enable them to carry out their
responsibilities as Minister in due discharge of his official duties
(c) Attending meeting organized by political parties when such meetings are not
in the nature of public meetings
(d) Displaying on his person, vehicle or residence, the electoral symbol of a
political party
Q.32: Which of the following activities are permissible under CCS (Conduct)
Rules in relation to a Government servant ?
1. Participation in Political activities

2. Making normal arrangements during election tours of Ministries to enable
them to carry out their responsibilities as Ministers.
3. Acting as polling agent.
4. Joining Samyukta Sadachar Samiti.
(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

Q.33: Which of the following actions violate(s) the restrictions on a Govt. servant
under the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 for participating in politics ?
1. Canvassing for a candidate during election while on Study Leave

2. Displaying an electoral symbol at his residence
3. Attending a political meeting organised by the Residents’ Welfare Association
at the community hall of the residential complex
4. Proposing the name of a candidate at an election under intimation to the
appropriate authority
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.34: Which of the following acts/conducts shall amount to a Government servant

canvassing or using his influence in connection with an election to any legislature or
local Authority, thereby contravening the relevant provisions of the CCS (Conduct)
Rules, 1964 ?
1. Making normal arrangements during election tours of Ministers to enable them

to carry out their responsibilities as Ministers
2. Organizing election meetings for Ministers
3. Displaying on his residence an electoral symbol
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

[Rule 6]
[Q. 35]
Q.35: The associations/unions may be allowed to display notices relating to matters

of general interest to its members, provided such notices
1. are not in the nature of criticism.
2. are not subversive of discipline.
3. do not contain offensive language.
4. do not contain any direct attack on any individual.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4
(d) None of the above
[Rule 7]
[Q. 36 to 38]
Q.36: Which one of the following CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 shall get violated if a
Government servant engages himself in any demonstration which is prejudicial to the
interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India ?
(a) Rule 3-C(1)

(b) Rule 5
(c) Rule 7
(d) Rule 9
Q.37: In the context of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, “strike” means:

1. Mass abstention from work without permission
2. Refusal to work overtime where such overtime is necessary in the public
interest
3. Practices like ‘go-slow’, ‘sit-down’, ‘token’ strike

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.38: Under the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 'Strike' means
1. Mass abstention from work without permission, which is often described as

`Mass casual leave'.
2. Refusal to work overtime even when it is in public interest.
3. Absence from work for participating in a ‘Bandh'.
4. Attending the office but not doing any work as a mark of protest.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


[Rule 9]
[Q. 39]
Q.39: As per Rule 9 of the CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, no government servant

shall, through any broadcast, telecast, published documents, and communication to
the press or in any public place, make any statement which has the effect of an
adverse criticism of any current or recent policy or action of the Central or a State
Government. This Rule
(a) is not applicable when a government servant addresses the gathering of

government employees in his capacity as a member or office bearer of a
recognized association of government employees.
(b) need not be followed when the government servant gives factual evidence
before a Committee of the Parliament or a State Legislative Assembly.
(c) is not violated by a government servant when he makes such criticism during
informal discussions among friends and relatives.
(d) should always be observed by a government servant including the situation in
(a), (b) and (c) above.
[Rule 10]
[Q. 40 & 41]
Q.40: In which of the following cases will previous sanction of the

Government be required for a Government servant to give evidence before a
Committee of any other authority ?
(a) To give evidence in connection with any enquiry conducted by any person,
committee or authority
(b) To give evidence in any judicial enquiry
(c) To give evidence at any departmental enquiry ordered by authorities
subordinate to the Government
(d) To give evidence at an enquiry before an authority appointed by the
Government of Parliament

Q.41: Which one of the following statements in relation to the provisions of the CCS
(Conduct) Rules, 1964 is not correct ?
(a) The general prohibition on criticizing Govt. policies also applies to evidence
given by a Govt. servant in a judicial enquiry.
(b) Govt. servants can express their opinion freely to the Administrative Reform
Commissions.
(c) Govt. servants can submit memorandum in their individual capacity to the Pay
Commission.
(d) No Govt. servant can give evidence in any enquiry conducted by any person,
committee or authority without the previous sanction of the Govt.
[Rule 11]
[Q. 42]
Q.42: Which of the following amount to unauthorized communication of information

by a Government Servant within the meaning of CCS (Conduct) Rules?
(a) Communication of any official document or any part thereof to any other person
to whom he is not authorized to do so
(b) Communication of information to a person in accordance with RTI Act, 2005 and
rules made thereunder.
(c) Quotation by a Government servant of any final order passed in the case of
another Government Servant whose case is similar to his own.
(d) All of the above
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[Rule 12]
[Q. 43 to 47]
Q.43: Under Rule 12 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, no Government servant may
accept contribution or associate himself with the raising of any fund except for
collections relating to one of the following:
(a) Flag Day

(b) National Youth Day
(c) Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
(d) May Day
Q.44: Which of the following is not permissible for the Government servants under
the CCS (Conduct) Rules?
(a) Flag Day collection

(b) Collection of contribution for National Defence Fund
(c) Collection of funds for Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund
(d) Fund raising for the National Foundation for Communal Harmony
Q.45: Which of the following action of a Govt. servant is not violation of the Rule 12
of the CCS(Conduct) Rules?
(a) Collection of contribution from public without permission of Govt. for welfare
activity of an Employees Union
(b) His Association with a national leader’s memorial fund in a campaign for
raising funds
(c) Raising of subscription from members of an employee association for
defending a case against the Govt. in a service matter

Q.46: In which of the following case(s), previous sanction of the Government or of

the prescribed authority would not be necessary for a Government servant in terms
of Rule 12 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 ?
1. Raising of subscriptions from members of employees' union to defend a case

against a Government servant.
2. Collection of subscriptions by Government servant for Jawahar Lal Nehru

Memorial Fund.
3. Participation in fund raising efforts of National Foundation for Communal

Harmony.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
Q.47: What is the purpose for which National Foundation for Communal Harmony
has been set up?
(a) Physical and Psychological rehabilitation of children rendered
orphans and destitutes in communal violence’
(b) Women rendered destitute due to communal violence
(c) Urban and rural artisans rendered destitutes due to natural disasters

[Rule 13]
[Q. 48 to 51]
Q.48: What is the financial limit prescribed by the Govt. for acceptance of gifts by
Group ‘B’ Govt servant without Government sanction from person other than near
relatives or personal friends ?
(a) ₹ 5,000
(b) ₹ 10,000
(c) ₹ 15,000
(d) ₹ 20,000
Q.49: On occasions such as weddings/anniversaries, a Government servant holding

any Group ‘A’ post may accept gifts from his near relatives having no official dealings
with him, but shall make a report to the Government, if the value of such gift exceeds
rupees:
(a) ₹15,000
(b) ₹25,000
(c) ₹50,000
(d) ₹75,000
Q.50: Consider the following statements:

A Government servant is eligible to receive and retain without special permission
from the Government
1. Any reward offered for the arrest of a criminal or for information or special
services in connection with the administration of justice.
2. Any reward payable in accordance with the provisions of any Act, Regulation
or Rule framed there under.
3. Any reward sanctioned for services in connection with the administration of
the Customs and Excise Laws.
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.51: Which of the following is not included in the expression 'gift' as per the CCS
(Conduct) Rules?
(a) Free transport

(b) Boarding
(c) Lodging
(d) Casual social hospitality by a person who is not a relative or a personal
friend and has no official dealings with the Government servant
[Rule 14]
[Q. 52]
Q.52: A Govt. servant has received intimation from a private organization engaged
in social welfare activities that it has decided to confer an award on him in
recognition of the meritorious work done by him towards cultural upliftment of the
people in the area and he has been invited to participated in a function organized by
it inn that connection. The course of action open to him in such a situation is to:
(a) obtain prior permission of the Govt. for participation in the function and to
accept the award
(b) participate in the function and accept the award and inform the Govt.
thereafter
(c) participate in the function but not accept the award
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[Rule 15]
[Q. 53 to 56]
Q.53: A Government servant may, without the previous sanction of the Government,
1. undertake honorary work of a social or charitable nature.

2. undertake occasional work of literacy, artistic or scientific character.
3. participate in sports activities as an amateur.
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.54: Which of the following statements regarding the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964
is/are correct ?
1. A Govt servant cannot be permitted to enrol himself as an Advocate.

2. In rare cases, a Govt servant may be given permission by the competent
authority to accept part-time employment after office hours.
3. A Govt servant may join a socio-charitable organization for charitable work
without prior sanction of the Govt after satisfying himself that its activities and
objectives are not likely to attract any action under provisions of the
CCS(Conduct) Rules.
4. A Govt servant cannot enter into negotiations for commercial employment
without prior permission.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Q.55: Government servant may, without the previous sanction of the Government:
(a) Undertake honorary work of a social or charitable nature
(b) Accept remuneration for services rendered to Cooperative Societies
(c) Participate in a media programme commissioned by Government media
but produced by a private agency
(d) Canvas for a candidate for an elective office in a body that is incorporated

Q.56: Consider the following statement in the context of the Government of India’s
decisions regarding private trade and employment by a Government servant:
1. There may be no objection to giving permission for acceptance of part-time
examinership of examination papers set by recognized Universities.
2. Part time lectureship amounts to regular remunerative occupation attracting
need for Government sanction.
3. A Government servant may take part in the management of a Co-operative
society with the previous sanction of the Government.
4. No previous sanction of the Government is required for a Government Servant
for holding an elective office in socio-religious bodies.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 1 and 4 only
[Rule 16]
[Q. 57 to 59]
Q.57: Which of the following statements is/are not in conformity with the provisions
of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 ?
1. Purchase of shares from the quota reserved for the Directors of a company is
permissible.
2. A Govt. servant may operate a credit account with a bonafide tradesman.
3. A purely temporary loan of a small amount, free of interest, can be taken by a
Govt. servant from a personal friend.
4. The term ‘small amount’, which can be taken by a Govt. servant from a
personal friend, is defined in the Rules as the amount not exceeding ten times
the monthly emoluments of the borrower.
(a) 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 4 only
(d) 1 and 4

Q.58: A senior Government servant approaches his subordinate for standing surety
for a loan by his relative from a private sector bank. In terms of the provisions
stipulated in the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, which one of the following statements
is correct ?
(a) There is no problem in the subordinate standing for such a surety.

(b) The senior Government servant should be advised not to approach his
subordinate for standing surety in such a case.
(c) The senior Government servant should keep his higher officer informed while
obtaining surety from his subordinate.
(d) The senior Government servant should obtain prior approval from his next higher
officer before obtaining surety from his subordinate.
Q.59: Which of the following statements is correct in the context of Rule 16 of the
CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 regarding the investments, lending and borrowing of
money by a Government servant?
(a) He/ she may lend money to any person at interest.
(b) He/ she may give or accept from a relative or a friend a purely
temporary loan of a small amount free of interest.
(c) He/ she may speculate and indulge in frequent sales/ purchase of
stocks/ shares.
(d) He/she may lend or borrow or deposit money as a principal or an agent

to a firm or a private limited company, with whom he/ she is likely to
have official dealings.
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[Rule 18]
[Q. 60 to 67]
Q.60: Which of the following items are required to be included in the return of assets
and liabilities submitted by every Govt. servant on his first appointment?
1. Movable property inherited by him

2. Debts and other liabilities incurred by him indirectly
3. Immovable property owned by the Govt. servant in the name of his wife
4. Items of movable property worth less than ₹ 10,000 each
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q.61: In accordance with the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, which of the following
items are included in the expression ‘movable’ property ?
1. Insurance policies, the annual premia of which exceeds two months’ basic
pay of the Govt. servant
2. All unsecured loans taken by the Govt. servant
3. Any means of conveyance owned by the Govt servant
4. Refrigerators
a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.62: Under the CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 a Government servant is required to

report every transaction concerning movable property either in his own name or in
the name of his family members within one month from the date of such transaction,
if the value of such transaction exceeds
(a) One month’s basic pay of the Government servant

(b) Two month’s basic pay of the Government servant
(c) Three month’s basic pay of the Government servant
(d) Four month’s basic pay of the Government servant
Q.63: In case where family members of a Govt. Servant enter into transaction of
movable or immovable property out of their own funds in their own names, such
transaction:
(a) Would be treated as transaction out of the funds of the Govt. Servant and the
relevant provision of the CCS(Conduct) Rule, 1964 would be applicable
(b) Should be reported to the Govt. within one month from the dates of the
transaction
(c) Cannot be done without obtaining prior approval of the govt.
(d) Need not be reported to Govt. as they do not come within the purview of CCS
(Conduct) Rule 1964.
Q.64: What is the time limit beyond which permission may be assumed to have been
granted by the competent authority to a Govt. servant for carrying out a transaction
in immovable property, if no communication is issued by the competent authority ?
(a) 45 days
(b) 30 days
(c) 15 days
(d) No limit

Q.65: Which of the following are required to be included in the return of his assets
and liabilities to be submitted by a Government servant on his first appointment to
any service or post?
1. Jewellery, shares, securities and debentures
2. Clothes, utensils and books
3. Refrigerators and television sets
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.66: Which of the following activities on the part of a Government servant constitute
violation of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964?
1. Transactions in immovable property without prior knowledge of the prescribed
authority
2. Charging ‘Pugri’ for renting his/her flat
3. Not reporting to Government about purchase of Postal certificates worth
₹5000
4. Non-submission of Annual Property Return

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Q.67: A Govt. Servant proposes to acquire an immovable property own by a foreign

organization in India and has accordingly sought permission of the Govt. before
entering into the transaction but no response has been received from the Authority
concerned even after 3 months of making the request. The option available to him in
such a situation is:
(a) the transaction cannot be done in the absence of permission of the Govt.
(b) to go ahead with the transaction since no response has been received from
the Govt. even after 3 months
(c) to take up the matter with the higher authorities in the department seeking
their permission for the transaction
(d) to file a writ petition before the appropriate court of law seeking directions to
ther Govt. to take a decision in the matter

[Rule 18-A]
[Q. 68]
Q.68: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given
below the lists, for permission sought by a Govt. servant, with the time limit
prescribed for action:
List I List II
A. Permission for participation in the editing of a 60 days
periodical
B. Permission for transaction in immovable outside India 3 months
C. Permission to institute proceedings to vindicate his 30 days
conduct as a Govt. Servant
a. A B C
3 1 2
b. A B C
2 1 3
c. A B C
3 2 1
d. A B C
2 3 1
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[Rule 22]
[Q. 69 to 70]
Q.69: Which of the following does attract provision of Rule 22 of CCS Conduct Rule
1964?
(a) Consumption of liquor by a Govt. Servant in a Club meant exclusively for

members where it is permissible for members to invite non-members as a
guest
(b) Taking liquor in a public place or appearing there in a state of intoxication in a
state where prohibition law is in force
(c) In both the cases referred to in (a) and (b) above
(d) Provision of rule would not be applicable to both the cases.
Q.70: Under CCS (Conduct) Rules, a Government servant shall refrain from
consuming any intoxicating drink or drug in a public place and also not appear in
public place in a state of intoxication. In this context, ‘Public Place’ means–
1. Lodging room in a hotel.
2. A bar or restaurant
3. A club exclusively meant for members who may be Government servants
where it is permissible for members to invite non-members as guests.
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
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ANSWER KEY FOR CONDUCT RULES
Previous Year SO LDCE Exam Qn.
(Rule wise)
Q.1: (b) Q.11: (a) Q.21: (c) Q.31: (b) Q.41: (a) Q.51: (d) Q.61: (d)
Q.2: (d) Q.12: (b) Q.22: (d) Q.32: (c) Q.42: (a) Q.52: (a) Q.62: (b)
Q.3: (a) Q.13: (c) Q.23: (c) Q.33: (d) Q.43: (a) Q.53: (d) Q.63: (d)
Q.4: (c) Q.14: (b) Q.24: (a) Q.34: (c) Q.44: (c) Q.54: (c) Q.64: (b)
Q.5: (b) Q.15: (c) Q.25: (d) Q.35: (d) Q.45: (c) Q.55: (a) Q.65: (c)
Q.6: (a) Q.16: (c) Q.26: (c) Q.36: (c) Q.46: (c) Q.56: (b) Q.66: (c)
Q.7: (b) Q.17: (c) Q.27: (a) Q.37: (d) Q.47: (a) Q.57: (d) Q.67: (b)
Q.8: (b) Q.18: (d) Q.28: (b) Q.38: (d) Q.48: (a) Q.58: (b) Q.68: (a)
Q.9: (b) Q.19: (d) Q.29: (d) Q.39: (d) Q.49: (b) Q.59: (b) Q.69: (c)
Q.10:(d) Q.20: (d) Q.30: (b) Q.40: (a) Q.50: (d) Q.60: (d) Q.70: (b)
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CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964

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Q.3: The CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, apply to:

1. Government servants appointed to a civil service or a post in connection

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

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(c) Son of the Government servant not dependent on him

(d) Stepdaughter of the Government servant wholly dependent on him

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Q.6: Under CCS (Conduct) Rules, ‘Members of the Family’ in relation to a

1. Wife or husband, as the case may be

Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

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Q.7: Consider the following in the context of CCS (Conduct) Rules :

1. Every Government servant shall at all times maintain devotion to duty.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(a) Rule 3 (1) (i)

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(d) Whenever a member of the personal staff of a Minister communicates an oral

(a) Rule 3(1)(ii)

Q.12: Submission of representations by Government servants for their service

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Q.13: Consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(a) Not take any decision

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Q.16: Which of the following acts of a Government servant may amount to

1. If the act is prejudicial to the reputation of the master

(a) 1 and 2 only

Q.17: In respect of which of the following activities prior permission/sanction of the

1. To join Territorial Army

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a. For holding an elective office in a Co-operative society

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1. Habitual late attendance

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

Q.20: Which of the following amounts to misconduct on the part of a Government

1. Wilful insubordination or disobedience

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1. Show courtesy and consideration

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Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

1. To transfer the aggrieved woman to any other workplace

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(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 4 only