Comprehensive CCS Conduct Rules 1964 Online Exam | Government Servants Code of Conduct Quiz

Comprehensive CCS Conduct Rules 1964 Online Exam

Test your knowledge of the Indian Government Servants Code of Conduct established under CCS Conduct Rules 1964. Complete all questions rule by rule.

1. Under the CCS Conduct Rules 1964, when did these rules come into force?

12th December 1964 1st January 1965 26th January 1965

2. Which category of government servants are excluded from CCS Conduct Rules 1964 application?

Railway Government Servants Civilians in Defense Services Members of All India Service

3. As per the CCS Rules, ‘Government servant’ includes which of the following?

Only members of All India Service Any person appointed to civil service or a post including civilians in Defense Service Only gazetted officers

4. According to Rule 3, which of the following is NOT a duty of government servants?

Maintain absolute integrity Engage in political activities Maintain devotion to duty

5. What must every government servant holding a supervisory post ensure?

Integrity and devotion to duty of subordinates Personal financial gain Avoid taking any decisions on behalf of subordinates

6. Which of the following is prohibited under Rule 3(A) about promptness and courtesy?

Acting discourteously in official duties Following Government policies on environment Assisting public in lawful matters

7. According to Rule 3(B), government servants must observe policies related to?

Age of marriage, environment preservation, wildlife, and cultural heritage Private business promotion Personal political opinions

8. Rule 3(C) prohibits what behavior by government servants?

Sexual harassment of women at workplace Criticism of government policies Participation in charitable activities

9. Under Rule 4, a government servant shall NOT:

Use influence to secure employment for family members in companies with official dealings Take a government loan Participate in social charity work

10. What must a government servant do if a family member accepts employment in a company with official dealings?

Keep it secret Immediately intimate the prescribed authority with details Resign from service

11. Can a Government servant be a member of a political party under CCS Conduct Rules?

No Yes, with Government permission Yes, without restrictions

12. What is permitted for Government servants related to elections?

Canvass for candidates freely Vote quietly without indicating how they voted Use influence to affect election outcomes

13. Rule 6 prohibits government servants from joining associations that are?

Prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity, public order or morality Social clubs for government servants Charitable associations

14. Which of the following is prohibited under Rule 7?

Participation in strikes or coercion Peaceful public meetings Voting in elections

15. Does 'strike' include 'go slow' or 'pen down' type of actions?

Yes No

16. Is private ownership or management of a newspaper by a government servant allowed?

Yes, without permission Only with previous Government sanction Never allowed

17. When publishing a book or speaking in public media, what must a government servant do?

Claim the views represent Government policy State clearly that the views are personal Avoid public speaking altogether

18. Can a government servant criticize any current policy of the Central Government publicly?

No Yes, freely Only in private conversation

19. What exception exists regarding criticism of Government policies?

When made in official capacity or duty When done anonymously No exceptions

20. Can a government servant give evidence before any enquiry without sanction?

Yes, always No, except with previous Government sanction If evidence is irrelevant

21. Under Rule 11, can a government servant accept payment for contributions to newspapers or periodicals without government sanction?

Yes, always No, except with government sanction Only if the publication is private

22. What is the value limit of gifts a Group A government servant may accept without government sanction?

Rs. 25,000 Rs. 5,000 Rs. 500

23. What must a government servant do if offered a gift above the permissible limit?

Accept it without informing authorities Intimate the prescribed authority for permission Sell the gift immediately

24. Is a government servant permitted to engage in private trade or business?

Yes, always No, unless permitted in writing by the Government Yes, if not interfering with official duties

25. Can a government servant canvas for any cause or matter without government permission?

Yes No Only for charitable causes

26. Under Rule 15, can a government servant invest in stock speculation?

No Yes, with government permission Yes, freely

27. What are government servants required to do about property details under Rule 15?

Maintain secrecy Disclose assets and liabilities as prescribed Sell all immovable property

28. What happens if a government servant acquires property in excess of known income?

Must explain to the government how it was acquired Government will seize it immediately No action is required

29. Can a government servant engage in private employment during leave without government permission?

No Yes Only in charitable organizations

30. What is required before a government servant can accept private employment?

Inform family members Obtain previous government sanction Publish it publicly

31. Under Rule 17, what must a government servant do regarding allowances or gifts from non-government sources?

Accept without informing anyone Intimate prescribed authority Refuse all such gifts

32. What is the requirement of reporting movable and immovable property under Rule 18?

Declare within one month of joining service and every 2 years thereafter Declare only when asked No declaration required

33. What property transactions must be reported under Rule 18?

Sale, purchase, mortgage, lease, gift, or otherwise Only purchases above Rs. 10 lakh No transactions need reporting

34. Can government servants hold public offices of profit?

No, unless exempted by Government Yes, without any restriction Only if not salaried

35. Can government servants collect money for subscriptions or contributions without permission?

No Yes, freely Only in charitable causes

36. Can a government servant enter into contracts with the Government?

Yes, if not related to official duties and with government sanction No, under any circumstances Yes, always

37. Is using official position for personal gain permitted?

No Yes, with permission Yes, in emergencies

38. Can government servants use government property for personal use?

No Yes, if approved Yes, for family use

39. Are government servants required to learn and use the regional language of their posting?

Yes No Only if posted in metro cities

40. Can a government servant appear in a public examination without permission?

No Yes Only if it relates to official work

41. True or False: Participating in political demonstrations is prohibited for government servants.

True False

42. What is the consequence of violating CCS Conduct Rules?

Penalties including disciplinary action Promotion delay only No consequence

43. True or False: Government servants can use unofficial influence to affect Government decisions.

True False

44. Is accepting bribes covered under CCS Conduct Rules?

Yes No Only if amounts exceed Rs.10,000

45. Can government servants engage in trade unions?

Yes, if sanctioned No Only for non-gazetted staff

46. What should a government servant do if they have a conflict of interest?

Inform the appropriate authority immediately Ignore it Use discretion to decide

47. True or False: Government servants must maintain confidentiality of official information.

True False

48. Can a government servant accept remuneration from sources other than Government?

Only with government permission Yes, freely No, never

49. Are gifts from near relations allowed without government sanction?

Yes No Only if declared

50. True or False: Government servants must avoid financial dealings with subordinates.

True False

51. Can a government servant act as a legal representative without permission?

No Yes Only for family members

52. Are government servants allowed to accept gifts during personal celebrations without limit?

No Yes Only with government sanction

53. What must a government servant do on transfer related to property declarations?

Submit a new declaration No action required Sell immovable property

54. True or False: Government servants can participate in fund-raising for political parties.

False True