NVS Transfer Policy Evolution MCQs

Test your knowledge about the evolution of NVS transfer policy with these 30 multiple-choice questions. Click the "Show Answer" button to check the correct answer for each question.

1. When was the first transfer policy document handed over to field functionaries?

• A. 2010
• B. 2012
• C. 2015
• D. 2017

Correct Answer: B. 2012
Explanation: According to the text, the first transfer policy document was handed over to field functionaries in 2012.

2. What system was practiced prior to the 2012 transfer policy?

• A. Online transfer system
• B. Automated transfer system
• C. Manual counseling system
• D. Priority-based transfer system

Correct Answer: C. Manual counseling system
Explanation: The initial transfer system practiced prior to 2012 was a manual counseling system based on consent of participating employees.

3. What did the 2012 Transfer Policy introduce?

• A. Priority-based transfer system
• B. Online transfer system
• C. Tenure-based transfer system
• D. Lock-in period concept

Correct Answer: C. Tenure-based transfer system
Explanation: The 2012 Transfer Policy replaced the manual counseling system with tenure-based transfer and introduced transfer/displacement count.

4. Which group had a separate rotational transfer policy introduced in 2012?

• A. Administrative staff
• B. Regional Language Teachers
• C. Technical staff
• D. Support staff

Correct Answer: B. Regional Language Teachers
Explanation: The Rotational Transfer Policy 2012 was specifically introduced for Regional Language Teachers.

5. What major shift occurred in the Transfer Guidelines of 2015?

• A. From manual to online system
• B. From count-based to priority-based transfer
• C. Introduction of lock-in period
• D. Introduction of protected deemed concept

Correct Answer: B. From count-based to priority-based transfer
Explanation: The 2015 guidelines introduced Priority Category and shifted from count (transfer count/displacement count) to priority-based transfer.

6. What significant change was introduced in the 2017 Transfer Guidelines?

• A. Shift from manual to online transfer system
• B. Introduction of lock-in period
• C. Introduction of semi-hard stations
• D. Reduction in eligibility tenure

Correct Answer: A. Shift from manual to online transfer system
Explanation: The 2017 guidelines marked a shift from manual transfer system to online transfer system and from single round to two automated rounds.

7. Which concept was introduced in the 2018 Transfer Guidelines?

• A. Semi-hard stations
• B. Lock-in period
• C. Rotational transfer
• D. Tenure-based transfer

Correct Answer: B. Lock-in period
Explanation: The 2018 guidelines introduced the "Lock-in" period concept along with "Protected Deemed" concept.

8. Which priority category was introduced in the 2018 guidelines for widow (female) employees?

• A. Special Category
• B. Female Priority
• C. Single Lady
• D. Women's Quota

Correct Answer: C. Single Lady
Explanation: The 2018 guidelines introduced the "Single Lady" Priority Category for Widow (female) employees.

9. What was added to the "Single Lady" priority category in the 2019 guidelines?

• A. Married ladies with working spouses
• B. Divorced and unmarried lady employees
• C. Ladies above 45 years of age
• D. Ladies with special needs children

Correct Answer: B. Divorced and unmarried lady employees
Explanation: The 2019 guidelines included Divorced Lady and Unmarried Lady employees into the "Single Lady" priority.

10. What was revised in November 2019 regarding station classifications?

• A. Introduction of very easy stations
• B. Revision of hard station list and introduction of semi-hard station
• C. Elimination of hard station category
• D. Introduction of metropolitan station category

Correct Answer: B. Revision of hard station list and introduction of semi-hard station
Explanation: In November 2019, there was a revision of the list of very hard/hard stations and introduction of Semi Hard station.

11. According to the May 2020 clarification, when does spouse priority cease?

• A. When the spouse works in a private company
• B. When the spouse works in a financially aided institution/organization
• C. When the spouse is self-employed
• D. When the spouse works in a different state

Correct Answer: B. When the spouse works in a financially aided institution/organization
Explanation: The May 2020 clarification stated cessation of spouse priority for employees of "Financially Aided Institution/organization".

12. What was introduced in the 2020 Transfer Guidelines regarding NVS Spouse postings?

• A. Mandatory posting in different states
• B. Restriction in posting in home district of either spouse
• C. Compulsory posting in hard stations
• D. Preference for metro city postings

Correct Answer: B. Restriction in posting in home district of either spouse
Explanation: The 2020 guidelines introduced restriction in posting of NVS Spouse in home district of either of the spouse counterparts.

13. Which employees were given "No displacement" protection in the 2020 guidelines?

• A. Regional Language Teachers
• B. Employees of cadre below JSA
• C. Administrative staff
• D. All employees above 45 years

Correct Answer: B. Employees of cadre below JSA
Explanation: The 2020 guidelines introduced "No displacement" for employees of cadre below JSA (ECP, Driver, Cook, etc.).

14. What is the mandatory tenure for Regional Language Teachers serving outside their native state?

• A. 3 years
• B. 5 years
• C. 7 years
• D. 10 years

Correct Answer: B. 5 years
Explanation: The 2020 guidelines clarified a mandatory 5-year tenure for Regional Language Teachers of outside native state.

15. What is the cutoff date for actual vacancy due to retirement as per the 2020 notice?

• A. 31st March
• B. 30th April
• C. 30th June
• D. 31st December

Correct Answer: C. 30th June
Explanation: The notice dated 23.10.2020 clarified that the cutoff date of actual vacancy due to retirement is 30th of June.

16. What change was approved by the Executive Committee in 2021 for implementation in ATD 2022?

• A. Tenure of eligibility reduced from 10 to 7 years
• B. Tenure of eligibility increased from 7 to 10 years
• C. Elimination of priority categories
• D. Introduction of annual transfers

Correct Answer: A. Tenure of eligibility reduced from 10 to 7 years
Explanation: Changes approved in 2021 included a shift in tenure of eligibility from 10 years to 7 years.

17. Which category of employees was given priority for seeking transfer in the 2021 changes?

• A. New recruits
• B. DFR (Due for Retirement) category
• C. Employees with medical issues
• D. Employees with more than 15 years of service

Correct Answer: B. DFR (Due for Retirement) category
Explanation: The 2021 changes included according priority to DFR (Due for Retirement) category of employees for seeking transfer.

18. What cap was put on transfer taken on any priority category in the 2021 changes?

• A. 3 years
• B. 5 years
• C. 7 years
• D. 10 years

Correct Answer: B. 5 years
Explanation: The 2021 changes included putting a cap of 5 years on transfer taken on any of the priority categories.

19. How many years of lifetime protection were restricted for priority category employees in the 2021 changes?

• A. 10 years
• B. 15 years
• C. 20 years
• D. 25 years

Correct Answer: B. 15 years
Explanation: The 2021 changes restricted lifetime protection to 15 years for priority category employees.

20. What was introduced for employees below 45 years regarding hard and difficult stations in the 2021 changes?

• A. Option to avoid such stations
• B. Compulsory posting-on-displacement
• C. Additional allowance for such postings
• D. Reduced tenure in such stations

Correct Answer: B. Compulsory posting-on-displacement
Explanation: The 2021 changes included compulsory posting-on-displacement to hard and difficult stations for employees below 45 years.

21. What was the initial transfer system based on?

• A. Seniority only
• B. Consent of employees through counseling
• C. Administrative decisions
• D. Lottery system

Correct Answer: B. Consent of employees through counseling
Explanation: The initial transfer system was a manual system based on consent of the participating employees through counseling.

22. What did the 2012 policy introduce alongside tenure-based transfers?

• A. Transfer/displacement count
• B. Online application system
• C. Priority categories
• D. Lock-in period

Correct Answer: A. Transfer/displacement count
Explanation: The 2012 policy introduced tenure-based transfer along with transfer/displacement count.

23. What followed the two automated rounds of transfer in the 2017 system?

• A. Third automated round
• B. Grievance redressal mechanism
• C. Manual counseling
• D. Final allocation

Correct Answer: B. Grievance redressal mechanism
Explanation: The 2017 system had two automated (computerized) rounds of transfer followed by grievance redressal mechanism.

24. What did the "Protected Deemed" concept introduced in 2018 do?

• A. Marked employees protected from displacement based on priority
• B. Created new vacancies
• C. Eliminated the need for transfers
• D. Introduced special allowances

Correct Answer: A. Marked employees protected from displacement based on priority
Explanation: The "Protected Deemed" concept was introduced to mark any employee protected from displacement based on priority.

25. What was clarified about Protected Deemed status in the May 2019 clarification?

• A. It is not a vacancy
• B. It creates additional vacancies
• C. It is applicable only to administrative staff
• D. It is temporary

Correct Answer: A. It is not a vacancy
Explanation: The May 2019 clarification stated that Protected Deemed is not a vacancy.

26. What was introduced in the 2020 guidelines regarding multiple priority cases?

• A. Recognition and weightage for multiple priority
• B. Limitation to only one priority
• C. Elimination of multiple priorities
• D. Additional documentation for multiple priorities

Correct Answer: A. Recognition and weightage for multiple priority
Explanation: The 2020 guidelines introduced recognition and weightage for multiple priority.

27. What was introduced for cadres below JSA in the 2020 guidelines?

• A. Home District posting
• B. Mandatory transfer every 3 years
• C. Compulsory retirement at 55
• D. Additional allowance

Correct Answer: A. Home District posting
Explanation: The 2020 guidelines introduced Home District posting for cadres below JSA along with "No displacement" protection.

28. What is the deemed status period for Regional Language Teachers serving outside native state?

• A. 5 years
• B. 7 years
• C. 10 years
• D. 15 years

Correct Answer: C. 10 years
Explanation: The 2020 guidelines clarified the deemed status (10 years) of Regional Language Teachers serving outside native state.

29. What was raised for protection from displacement of Regional Language Teachers of native state in the 2021 changes?

• A. Age bar
• B. Service years requirement
• C. Educational qualification
• D. Training requirements

Correct Answer: A. Age bar
Explanation: The 2021 changes included raising the age bar for protection from displacement of Regional Language Teacher of native state.

30. What was redefined in the 2021 changes for executing transfers?

• A. Priority order for executing transfer of employees
• B. Transfer application process
• C. Grievance redressal mechanism
• D. Vacancy calculation method

Correct Answer: A. Priority order for executing transfer of employees
Explanation: The 2021 changes included redefining priority order for executing transfer of employees.

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