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MCQs on Officiating Arrangements for Principal's Absence

MCQs on Article 31: Officiating Arrangements During Principal's Absence

Test your understanding of the rules governing officiating arrangements in a Vidyalaya when the Principal is absent. The following questions are based on Article 31 which covers procedures for both short-term (less than 2 months) and long-term (more than 2 months) absences.

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1. For a Principal's absence of less than two months, who should take charge if there is no Vice Principal?

A. A teacher appointed by the Regional Office
B. The Senior Most PGT or teacher of that Vidyalaya
C. The Deputy Commissioner of the Region
D. A teacher from a neighboring Vidyalaya

Correct Answer: B. The Senior Most PGT or teacher of that Vidyalaya

According to Article 31.1, during the absence of the Principal for less than two months, the Senior Most PGT or teacher takes charge when there is no Vice Principal.

2. For a vacancy exceeding two months, who makes the officiating arrangement?

A. The Senior Most Teacher
B. The Regional Office
C. The Deputy Commissioner of the Region
D. The School Management Committee

Correct Answer: C. The Deputy Commissioner of the Region

Article 31.2 states that for vacancies exceeding two months, the arrangement shall be made by the Deputy Commissioner of the Region.

3. What is the duration threshold that determines different officiating procedures?

A. One month
B. Two months
C. Three months
D. Six months

Correct Answer: B. Two months

The article distinguishes between vacancies of less than two months (31.1) and more than two months (31.2).

4. For a short-term absence (less than 2 months), what must be done regarding the Regional Office?

A. Prior permission must be obtained
B. No intimation is required
C. Intimation shall be sent about the arrangements made
D. Approval must be sought within one week

Correct Answer: C. Intimation shall be sent about the arrangements made

Article 31.1 specifies that intimation shall be sent to the Regional Office about the arrangements made for short-term absences.

5. What additional responsibilities does a teacher have when taking charge during a short-term absence?

A. Only the duties of the Principal
B. Routine duties of the Principal in addition to his own
C. No additional responsibilities
D. Only administrative duties

Correct Answer: B. Routine duties of the Principal in addition to his own

According to Article 31.1, the teacher appointed will be in charge of routine duties of the Principal in addition to his own.

6. Is charge allowance admissible for officiating arrangements during short-term absences?

A. Yes, always
B. No, never
C. Only if the absence exceeds one month
D. Only with special permission

Correct Answer: B. No, never

Article 31.1 clearly states: "No charge allowance will be admissible for such officiating arrangement" for short-term absences.

7. According to Article 31.2.1, when must a PGT promoted as Vice Principal and posted as In-charge Principal exercise their pay option?

A. Within one week
B. Within one month
C. Within three months
D. At the time of next salary payment

Correct Answer: B. Within one month

Article 31.2.1 specifies that the option will be exercised within one month of appointment as in-charge Principal.

8. What pay options does a PGT promoted as Vice Principal and posted simultaneously as In-charge Principal have?

A. Pay of Principal or pay of Vice Principal
B. Pay of Vice Principal or pay and allowance of PGT
C. Pay of Principal plus charge allowance
D. Pay of PGT plus special allowance

Correct Answer: B. Pay of Vice Principal or pay and allowance of PGT

Article 31.2.1 states they may choose either the pay of the post of Vice Principal or the pay and allowance of Post Graduate Teacher.

9. When a Vice Principal is appointed as in-charge Principal in the same school, what is the rule regarding charge allowance?

A. He may draw charge allowance in addition to his pay
B. He may not be allowed to draw charge allowance in addition to his pay
C. He gets 50% of the charge allowance
D. He gets full charge allowance if the Vice Principal post is filled

Correct Answer: B. He may not be allowed to draw charge allowance in addition to his pay

According to Article 31.2.2, a Vice Principal appointed as in-charge Principal in the same school may not draw charge allowance provided the Vice Principal post is not filled.

10. When a Vice Principal is transferred as in-charge Principal to another school, what pay would he draw?

A. Pay of the Principal
B. Pay of the Vice Principal only
C. Pay of PGT
D. Pay of Principal minus charge allowance

Correct Answer: B. Pay of the Vice Principal only

Article 31.2.3 states that where a Vice Principal is transferred as in-charge Principal to some other school, he would continue to draw the pay of the Vice Principal only.

11. What condition applies regarding charge allowance for a Vice Principal acting as in-charge Principal in the same school?

A. It is allowed only if the absence exceeds three months
B. It is not allowed if the post of Vice Principal held by him is not filled
C. It is always allowed
D. It is allowed at 50% rate

Correct Answer: B. It is not allowed if the post of Vice Principal held by him is not filled

Article 31.2.2 specifies that charge allowance is not allowed "provided that the post of Vice Principal held by him is not filled."

12. In which scenario does the Senior Most PGT or teacher NOT take charge during the Principal's absence?

A. When the absence is due to illness
B. When there is a Vice Principal posted in that Vidyalaya
C. When the absence is less than two months
D. When the Regional Office is informed

Correct Answer: B. When there is a Vice Principal posted in that Vidyalaya

Article 31.1 states the Senior Most PGT or teacher takes charge "provided that there is no Vice Principal posted in that Vidyalaya."

13. For a vacancy of more than two months, what does the appointed person hold?

A. Temporary charge
B. Current charge of the duties of the post of Principal
C. Additional charge without responsibility
D. Partial charge of administrative duties only

Correct Answer: B. Current charge of the duties of the post of Principal

Article 31.2 states that in case of vacancies exceeding two months, the person appointed will hold "current charge of the duties of the post of Principal."

14. What does Article 31.1 specify about the reasons for the Principal's absence?

A. It only applies to illness
B. It applies whether on account of illness or otherwise
C. It only applies to approved leave
D. It applies only to training-related absences

Correct Answer: B. It applies whether on account of illness or otherwise

Article 31.1 states: "During the absence of the Principal from the Vidyalaya, whether on account of illness or otherwise..."

15. Which article specifically deals with a PGT promoted as Vice Principal and posted simultaneously as In-charge Principal?

A. Article 31.1
B. Article 31.2
C. Article 31.2.1
D. Article 31.2.3

Correct Answer: C. Article 31.2.1

Article 31.2.1 specifically addresses the situation of "A Post–Graduate Teacher promoted as Vice Principal and posted simultaneously as In-charge Principal."

16. In a long-term vacancy (more than 2 months), who holds the authority to make officiating arrangements?

A. The school's senior teacher
B. The Regional Office directly
C. The Deputy Commissioner of the Region
D. The Principal before leaving

Correct Answer: C. The Deputy Commissioner of the Region

Article 31.2 clearly states: "Such arrangement shall be made by the Deputy Commissioner of the Region."

17. What is the key difference between short-term and long-term officiating arrangements regarding remuneration?

A. Short-term allows charge allowance, long-term does not
B. Both allow charge allowance
C. Short-term does not allow charge allowance, long-term may have specific pay options
D. Neither allows any additional remuneration

Correct Answer: C. Short-term does not allow charge allowance, long-term may have specific pay options

Article 31.1 states no charge allowance for short-term, while 31.2.1 and 31.2.2 discuss specific pay options for long-term arrangements.

18. Which of the following scenarios would be covered under Article 31.2.3?

A. A PGT taking charge in the same school
B. A Vice Principal appointed as in-charge in a different school
C. A teacher from another school taking charge
D. A Vice Principal acting as in-charge in the same school

Correct Answer: B. A Vice Principal appointed as in-charge in a different school

Article 31.2.3 specifically addresses "Where a Vice Principal is transferred as in-charge Principal to some other school."

19. What is the primary purpose of sending intimation to the Regional Office for short-term arrangements?

A. To seek approval
B. To request additional funds
C. For information/record purposes
D. To get permission for charge allowance

Correct Answer: C. For information/record purposes

The article states "intimation shall be sent to the Regional Office about the arrangements made" - this is for notification, not for approval since the arrangement is already determined by the rules.

20. Which article/sub-article specifically mentions that the teacher taking charge during short-term absence continues with their own duties?

A. Article 31.2
B. Article 31.2.1
C. Article 31.1
D. Article 31.2.3

Correct Answer: C. Article 31.1

Article 31.1 states: "The teacher so appointed will be in charge of routine duties of the Principal in addition to his own."

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