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NVS Transfer Policy Grievance and Guidelines Quiz

Welcome to the NVS Transfer Policy Grievance and Guidelines Quiz! This interactive quiz contains 25 multiple-choice questions based on the Grievance Redressal, Power of Relaxation, Interpretation of Guidelines, Operative Elements, Safeguard Against Extraneous Influence, and Reference sections of the NVS Transfer Policy. Each question includes 4 options, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation.

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Questions 1-25: Grievance Redressal and Transfer Guidelines

1. Who is primarily responsible for addressing grievances arising due to transfers in NVS?

A) Regional Office Manager B) Commissioner, NVS C) Chairman, NVS D) School Principal

Answer: B

Explanation: The office of the Commissioner, NVS, is responsible for addressing grievances arising due to transfers in light of the transfer policy provisions.

2. Can the Commissioner delegate grievance redressal powers?

A) No B) Yes, to subordinate officers C) Only to the Chairman D) Only to Regional Language Teachers

Answer: B

Explanation: The Commissioner may delegate grievance redressal powers to subordinate officers at NVS Headquarters or Regional Offices on a need basis.

3. When is a representation from a spouse or dependent considered valid?

A) Only with court approval B) If assumed to be made at the employee's instance C) If submitted directly to the Chairman D) Only if notarized

Answer: B

Explanation: A representation from a spouse, parent, or dependent is assumed to be made at the employee's instance and treated as the employee's grievance.

4. What is the effect of action taken on a representation from a dependent?

A) It is non-binding B) It is treated as disposal of the employee's grievance C) It requires further employee confirmation D) It is sent to the Chairman for approval

Answer: B

Explanation: Action taken on a representation from a spouse or dependent is treated as disposal of the employee's grievance and is binding on the employee.

5. Who has the authority to relax transfer policy guidelines?

A) Regional Office Manager B) Commissioner with Chairman's approval C) School Principal D) HR Department

Answer: B

Explanation: The Commissioner, with the approval of the Chairman, NVS, can relax any or all transfer policy provisions after recording reasons.

6. What must be recorded when relaxing transfer guidelines?

A) Employee consent B) Reasons for relaxation C) Regional Office approval D) Financial implications

Answer: B

Explanation: The Commissioner must record reasons for relaxing any transfer policy provisions.

7. Who is the sole authority to interpret transfer policy guidelines?

A) Chairman, NVS B) Commissioner, NVS C) Regional Office D) Transfer Committee

Answer: B

Explanation: The Commissioner, NVS, is the sole competent authority to interpret transfer policy provisions.

8. What is the purpose of interpreting transfer guidelines?

A) To increase employee salaries B) To remediate imbalances and ensure effective administration C) To promote teachers D) To reduce transfer frequency

Answer: B

Explanation: Interpretation of guidelines is done to remediate imbalances in transfers and ensure effective control and administration of NVS.

9. When are interpretations of transfer guidelines notified?

A) After the transfer drive B) Well in advance before inviting transfer applications C) During grievance redressal D) Only upon employee request

Answer: B

Explanation: Interpretations of transfer guidelines are notified well in advance before inviting transfer applications.

10. Who is the competent authority to execute the transfer drive?

A) Regional Office Manager B) Commissioner, NVS C) Chairman, NVS D) School Principal

Answer: B

Explanation: The Commissioner, NVS, is the competent authority to invoke and execute the transfer drive.

11. What mechanism can the Commissioner use for the transfer drive?

A) Only offline B) Online or offline C) Only manual D) Only through court orders

Answer: B

Explanation: The Commissioner can use a suitable mechanism, either online or offline, to execute the transfer drive.

12. What can the Commissioner alter during the transfer drive?

A) Employee salaries B) Operative elements including timeline C) School curriculum D) Regional language list

Answer: B

Explanation: The Commissioner can alter, expand, or curtail operative elements, including the timeline, for the transfer drive.

13. What ensures transparency in the transfer drive?

A) Employee feedback B) Commissioner’s mechanisms and notifications C) Court supervision D) Regional Office audits

Answer: B

Explanation: The Commissioner ensures transparency, fairness, and accuracy through suitable mechanisms and notifications before the transfer drive.

14. When are alterations to the transfer mechanism notified?

A) After the transfer drive B) Well in advance before the transfer drive C) During grievance redressal D) Only upon employee request

Answer: B

Explanation: Information regarding alterations in the mechanism of execution is notified well in advance before the launch of the transfer drive.

15. Which rule prohibits extraneous influence in transfer matters?

A) Rule 10 of CCS (Conduct) Rules B) Rule 20 of CCS (Conduct) Rules C) Rule 30 of CCS (Conduct) Rules D) Rule 15 of NVS Transfer Policy

Answer: B

Explanation: Rule 20 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, prohibits government servants from bringing political or outside influence to further their interests in service matters.

16. What does Rule 20 of CCS (Conduct) Rules prohibit?

A) Requesting transfers B) Bringing political or outside influence C) Filing grievances D) Applying for promotions

Answer: B

Explanation: Rule 20 prohibits government servants from bringing or attempting to bring political or outside influence to bear upon any superior authority.

17. What happens if an employee brings outside influence for a transfer?

A) Transfer is guaranteed B) Action may be initiated under service rules C) Grievance is automatically resolved D) Employee is promoted

Answer: B

Explanation: If outside influence is received, it is presumed to be brought by the employee, and action may be initiated under relevant service rules.

18. What is presumed if outside influence is received for an employee?

A) The employee is unaware B) The employee brought the influence C) The influence is invalid D) The employee is exempt

Answer: B

Explanation: It is presumed that the employee has brought the outside influence if such influence is received espousing their cause.

19. What is the consequence of bringing outside influence?

A) Immediate transfer approval B) Possible action under service rules C) Promotion to a higher post D) Exemption from transfer

Answer: B

Explanation: Bringing outside influence may lead to action against the employee under relevant service rules.

20. What serves as the policy document for transfer clarifications in NVS?

A) Regional Office guidelines B) The transfer policy document C) CCS (Conduct) Rules D) Chairman’s directives

Answer: B

Explanation: The transfer policy document serves as the reference for all clarifications, including legal implications, pertaining to employee transfers in NVS.

21. What does the transfer policy document address?

A) Employee promotions B) Clarifications and legal implications of transfers C) Salary structures D) School curriculum changes

Answer: B

Explanation: The document addresses all clarifications, including legal implications, related to employee transfers in NVS.

22. Who approves the relaxation of transfer guidelines?

A) Regional Office B) Chairman, NVS C) School Principal D) Transfer Committee

Answer: B

Explanation: The Chairman, NVS, approves the relaxation of transfer guidelines proposed by the Commissioner.

23. What must employees avoid in transfer matters?

A) Filing grievances B) Bringing outside influence C) Requesting transfers D) Submitting representations

Answer: B

Explanation: Employees must strictly avoid bringing any political or outside influence in transfer matters, as per Rule 20 of CCS (Conduct) Rules.

24. What is the role of the Commissioner in transfer guideline interpretation?

A) To seek employee input B) To interpret and pass orders for implementation C) To approve all transfers D) To delegate all decisions to Regional Offices

Answer: B

Explanation: The Commissioner interprets transfer provisions and passes orders to facilitate implementation and address imbalances.

25. What qualities are maintained in the transfer drive execution?

A) Speed and efficiency B) Transparency, fairness, and accuracy C) Confidentiality and secrecy D) Flexibility and leniency

Answer: B

Explanation: The transfer drive is executed with utmost transparency, fairness, and accuracy, as ensured by the Commissioner.