MCQ Practice Test: Article 60 - Transport Allowance
Source focus: Article 60 of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Education Code.
Article 60 states: Transport Allowance shall be payable with reference to the pay scale of the employee and place of duty as per the classification prescribed by the Government of India. It shall not be admissible to employees during absence from duty exceeding 30 days in a calendar month due to leave/ vacation / training / tour, etc.
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Transport Allowance is payable with reference to which two main factors?
Correct Answer: B. Pay scale and place of duty
Article 60 clearly says Transport Allowance is payable with reference to the pay scale of the employee and place of duty.
2
The classification for Transport Allowance is prescribed by whom?
Correct Answer: C. The Government of India
The article explicitly mentions that classification is as prescribed by the Government of India.
3
Transport Allowance shall not be admissible during absence from duty exceeding how many days in a calendar month?
Correct Answer: C. 30 days
The article uses the phrase "exceeding 30 days in a calendar month."
4
If an employee remains absent for more than 30 days in a calendar month due to leave, Transport Allowance is:
Correct Answer: C. Not admissible
The rule directly states it shall not be admissible during absence exceeding 30 days.
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Which of the following is specifically mentioned as a reason for non-admissibility of Transport Allowance when absence exceeds 30 days?
Correct Answer: B. Vacation
Vacation is specifically listed in Article 60 along with leave, training and tour.
6
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Article 60 as a cause of absence affecting Transport Allowance?
Correct Answer: C. Transfer
Article 60 lists leave, vacation, training, tour, etc. Transfer is not mentioned there.
7
Transport Allowance depends on place of duty as per the ______ prescribed by the Government of India.
Correct Answer: B. classification
The exact phrase used is "as per the classification prescribed by the Government of India."
8
Transport Allowance under Article 60 is related to:
Correct Answer: C. Employee commuting allowance
Transport Allowance concerns the allowance paid in relation to transport/commuting, not HRA, medical or pension.
9
The 30-day condition mentioned in Article 60 is measured within a:
Correct Answer: C. calendar month
Article 60 specifically uses the expression "in a calendar month."
10
If absence from duty does not exceed 30 days in a calendar month, Article 60 does NOT automatically deny:
Correct Answer: C. Transport Allowance
The article denies Transport Allowance only when absence exceeds 30 days in a calendar month.
11
Article 60 belongs to which broad category?
Correct Answer: B. Miscellaneous matters relevant to service in Vidyalayas
Article 60 appears in Chapter VII, which deals with miscellaneous matters relevant to service in Vidyalayas.
12
Which statement is correct according to Article 60?
Correct Answer: B. Transport Allowance depends on pay scale and place of duty.
This is the core rule stated in Article 60.
13
Which of the following examples would directly affect admissibility of Transport Allowance under Article 60?
Correct Answer: B. Employee is absent on training for over 30 days in a calendar month
Training is one of the listed reasons and if absence exceeds 30 days, the allowance is not admissible.
14
The phrase "etc." in Article 60 suggests that non-admissibility may apply to:
Correct Answer: B. Similar kinds of absence from duty
The use of "etc." widens the scope to similar categories of absence beyond the listed examples.
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What is the maximum absence period mentioned before non-admissibility begins?
Correct Answer: B. 30 days
Non-admissibility begins only when absence exceeds 30 days. So 30 days is the threshold mentioned.
16
Article 60 primarily regulates which employee benefit?
Correct Answer: C. Transport Allowance
Article 60 is specifically titled "Transport Allowance."
17
Which word in Article 60 shows that admissibility depends on official posting location?
Correct Answer: C. Place of duty
"Place of duty" indicates that the posting location matters for deciding Transport Allowance.
18
If an employee is absent due to tour for more than 30 days in a calendar month, Transport Allowance is:
Correct Answer: A. Not admissible
Tour is one of the examples expressly included in Article 60.
19
According to Article 60, Transport Allowance is linked to pay scale. This means it is not the same for:
Correct Answer: A. all employees regardless of scale
Since pay scale is a deciding factor, the allowance may vary across employees.
20
Which one is the best summary of Article 60?
Correct Answer: A. Transport Allowance is based on pay scale and place of duty, and is not admissible when absence exceeds 30 days in a calendar month.
This option accurately captures the full rule in Article 60.
21
Which authority's classification is to be followed for place of duty under Article 60?
Correct Answer: B. Government of India
The article clearly attributes the classification to the Government of India.
22
The phrase "shall not be admissible" in Article 60 means:
Correct Answer: B. It is prohibited/ not allowable in that case
In service rules, "not admissible" means the benefit is not allowed under the stated condition.
23
An employee absent on vacation for 31 days in a calendar month will be:
Correct Answer: B. not eligible for transport allowance
Since the absence exceeds 30 days and vacation is specifically mentioned, the allowance is not admissible.
24
Which of the following words appears in Article 60?
Correct Answer: B. classification
Article 60 mentions "classification prescribed by the Government of India."
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The rule in Article 60 is best understood as a condition governing:
Correct Answer: A. when Transport Allowance is payable or not payable
Article 60 defines the basis of entitlement and the condition when the allowance becomes non-admissible.
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