THE CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES (CLASSIFICATION, CONTROL AND APPEAL) RULES, 1965 PART I —GENERAL

MCQs on The Central Civil Services (CCA) Rules, 1965

1. When did the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 come into force?

(a) 1st January, 1965

(b) 1st December, 1965

(c) 1st January, 1966

(d) 1st December, 1966

Correct Answer: (b) 1st December, 1965
Explanation: As per Rule 1(2) of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, these rules came into force on 1st December, 1965.

2. Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of "Government servant" under the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965?

(a) A member of a Service or holder of a civil post under the Union

(b) A person on foreign service

(c) A railway servant as defined in the Indian Railways Establishment Code

(d) A person whose services are temporarily placed at the disposal of the Central Government

Correct Answer: (c) A railway servant as defined in the Indian Railways Establishment Code
Explanation: As per Rule 3(1)(a), railway servants are specifically excluded from the application of these rules.

3. According to Rule 2, which authority is empowered to decide doubts regarding the application of these rules to any person?

(a) The Comptroller and Auditor-General

(b) The Union Public Service Commission

(c) The President

(d) The Cabinet Secretariat

Correct Answer: (c) The President
Explanation: As per Rule 3(4), if any doubt arises whether these rules apply to any person, the matter shall be referred to the President who shall decide the same.

4. Which of the following is included in the definition of "Secretary" under the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965?

(a) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

(b) Under Secretary to the Government of India

(c) Joint Secretary placed in independent charge of a Ministry or Department

(d) Section Officer in a Ministry or Department

Correct Answer: (c) Joint Secretary placed in independent charge of a Ministry or Department
Explanation: As per Rule 2(l)(ii), "Secretary" includes a Joint Secretary placed in independent charge of a Ministry or Department.

5. Which of the following categories is specifically excluded from the application of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965?

(a) Permanent Government servants

(b) Members of the All India Services

(c) Civilians in Defence Services

(d) Persons on foreign service

Correct Answer: (b) Members of the All India Services
Explanation: As per Rule 3(1)(b), the rules do not apply to any member of the All India Services.

6. Under what authority were the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 made?

(a) Article 309 of the Constitution

(b) Article 148 of the Constitution

(c) Both (a) and (b)

(d) Article 311 of the Constitution

Correct Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation: The rules were made in exercise of powers conferred by proviso to Article 309 and Clause (5) of Article 148 of the Constitution.

7. Who was consulted in relation to persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department before making these rules?

(a) The President

(b) The Union Public Service Commission

(c) The Comptroller and Auditor-General

(d) The Finance Minister

Correct Answer: (c) The Comptroller and Auditor-General
Explanation: The preamble states that the rules were made after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General in relation to persons serving in Indian Audit and Accounts Department.

8. What does "Defence Services" mean as per Rule 2(e) of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965?

(a) Only Army, Navy and Air Force

(b) Services under the Government of India in the Ministry of Defence paid out of Defence Services Estimates

(c) All uniformed services under the Ministry of Defence

(d) All services subject to the Army Act, Navy Act or Air Force Act

Correct Answer: (b) Services under the Government of India in the Ministry of Defence paid out of Defence Services Estimates
Explanation: Rule 2(e) defines "Defence Services" as services under the Government of India in the Ministry of Defence, paid out of the Defence Services Estimates, and not subject to the Army Act, Navy Act, and Air Force Act.

9. Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of "appointing authority" under Rule 2(a)?

(a) The authority empowered to make appointments to the Service

(b) The authority empowered to make appointments to the grade of the Service

(c) The authority which appointed the Government servant to such Service

(d) The immediate supervisory officer of the Government servant

Correct Answer: (d) The immediate supervisory officer of the Government servant
Explanation: Rule 2(a) defines "appointing authority" but does not include the immediate supervisory officer of the Government servant.

10. To whom do the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 apply?

(a) Only permanent Government servants

(b) Every Government servant including every civilian Government servant in the Defence Services

(c) Only Gazetted officers

(d) Only non-gazetted officers

Correct Answer: (b) Every Government servant including every civilian Government servant in the Defence Services
Explanation: As per Rule 3(1), these rules apply to every Government servant including every civilian Government servant in the Defence Services, with certain exceptions.