MCQs on Central Civil Services, Group 'A' - CCS Rules
MCQs on Central Civil Services, Group 'A' (CCS Rules, 1965)
Test your knowledge about the Central Civil Services, Group 'A' as specified in the Schedule to the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965.
Note: These questions are based on the Schedule to the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, which lists the various Group 'A' Central Civil Services.
Central Civil Services, Group 'A'
1. Which of the following services is listed as the first Group 'A' service in the Schedule?
(a) Indian Foreign Service
(b) Archaeological Service
(c) Central Secretariat Service
(d) Indian Audit and Accounts Service
Correct Answer: (b) Archaeological Service
The Schedule lists "Archaeological Service, Group 'A'" as the first service in Part I - Central Civil Services, Group 'A'.
2. Which service is responsible for botanical research and survey in India?
(a) Zoological Survey of India
(b) Geological Survey of India
(c) Botanical Survey of India
(d) Archaeological Service
Correct Answer: (c) Botanical Survey of India
The Botanical Survey of India, Group 'A' is listed as the second service in the Schedule, responsible for botanical research and survey.
3. Which engineering service is specifically mentioned for civil engineering?
(a) Central Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical) Service
(b) Central Engineering (Civil) Service
(c) Central Power Engineering Service
(d) Central Water Engineering Service
Correct Answer: (b) Central Engineering (Civil) Service
The Schedule specifically lists "Central Engineering (Civil) Group 'A' Service" as the third service.
4. Which service deals with health matters at the central level?
(a) Central Revenues Chemical Service
(b) Central Health Service
(c) Indian Medical Service
(d) Central Medical Service
Correct Answer: (b) Central Health Service
The "Central Health Service, Group 'A'" is listed as the fifth service in the Schedule.
5. Which service has both Selection Grade and Grade I?
(a) Indian Foreign Service
(b) Central Secretariat Service
(c) Indian Audit and Accounts Service
(d) Indian Revenue Service
Correct Answer: (b) Central Secretariat Service
The Central Secretariat Service is specified with both "(a) Selection Grade" and "(b) Grade I" in the Schedule.
6. Which service is described as the "General Central Service, Group 'A'"?
(a) Service number 6
(b) Service number 8
(c) Service number 10
(d) Service number 12
Correct Answer: (b) Service number 8
The "General Central Service, Group 'A'" is listed as the eighth service in the Schedule.
7. Which survey service is listed for geological studies?
(a) Survey of India
(b) Geological Survey of India
(c) Botanical Survey of India
(d) Zoological Survey of India
Correct Answer: (b) Geological Survey of India
The "Geological Survey of India, Group 'A'" is listed as the ninth service in the Schedule.
8. Which service deals with audit and accounts functions?
(a) Indian Revenue Service
(b) Indian Defence Accounts Service
(c) Indian Audit and Accounts Service
(d) Both (b) and (c)
Correct Answer: (d) Both (b) and (c)
Both "Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group 'A'" (service 10) and "Indian Defence Accounts Service" (service 11) deal with audit and accounts functions.
9. Which service was created for civil accounts functions?
(a) Indian Audit and Accounts Service
(b) Indian Civil Accounts Service
(c) Indian Defence Accounts Service
(d) Indian Revenue Service
Correct Answer: (b) Indian Civil Accounts Service
The "Indian Civil Accounts Service" is listed as service 10-A in the Schedule, specifically for civil accounts functions.
10. Which service handles India's diplomatic relations?
(a) Indian Foreign Service, Group 'A'
(b) Indian Administrative Service
(c) Central Secretariat Service
(d) Indian Information Service
Correct Answer: (a) Indian Foreign Service, Group 'A'
The "Indian Foreign Service, Group 'A'" is listed as service number 12, which handles India's diplomatic relations.
11. Which service is responsible for meteorological studies?
(a) Indian Meteorological Service
(b) Geological Survey of India
(c) Survey of India
(d) Indian Statistical Service
Correct Answer: (a) Indian Meteorological Service
The "Indian Meteorological Service, Group 'A'" is listed as service number 13 in the Schedule.
12. Which service handles postal operations?
(a) Indian Postal Service
(b) Indian Posts and Telegraphs Traffic Service
(c) Telegraph Traffic Service
(d) All of the above
Correct Answer: (d) All of the above
The Schedule includes "Indian Postal Service, Group 'A'" (service 14), "Indian Posts and Telegraphs Traffic Service, Group 'A'" (service 15), and "Telegraph Traffic Service, Group 'A'" (service 35), all related to postal and telegraph operations.
13. How many branches does the Indian Revenue Service have according to the Schedule?
(a) 2 branches
(b) 3 branches
(c) 4 branches
(d) 5 branches
Correct Answer: (b) 3 branches
The Indian Revenue Service (service 16) has three branches: (a) Customs Branch, (b) Central Excise Branch, and (c) Income Tax Branch.
14. Which service is specifically related to salt production?
(a) Indian Revenue Service
(b) Indian Salt Service
(c) Central Revenues Chemical Service
(d) Central Trade Service
Correct Answer: (b) Indian Salt Service
The "Indian Salt Service, Group 'A'" is listed as service number 17 in the Schedule.
15. Which service is related to merchant navy training?
(a) Mercantile Marine Training Ship Service
(b) Indian Inspection Service
(c) Indian Supply Service
(d) Overseas Communications Service
Correct Answer: (a) Mercantile Marine Training Ship Service
The "Mercantile Marine Training Ship Service, Group 'A'" is listed as service number 18 in the Schedule.
16. Which service is responsible for mine safety?
(a) Directorate General of Mines Safety
(b) Geological Survey of India
(c) Central Engineering Service
(d) Indian Inspection Service
Correct Answer: (a) Directorate General of Mines Safety
The "Directorate General of Mines Safety, Group 'A'" is listed as service number 19 in the Schedule.
17. Which service handles overseas communications?
(a) Indian Telecommunication Service
(b) Overseas Communications Service
(c) Telegraph Traffic Service
(d) Indian Broadcasting Service
Correct Answer: (b) Overseas Communications Service
The "Overseas Communications Service, Group 'A'" is listed as service number 20 in the Schedule.
18. Which service is responsible for mapping and surveying?
(a) Survey of India
(b) Geological Survey of India
(c) Botanical Survey of India
(d) Zoological Survey of India
Correct Answer: (a) Survey of India
The "Survey of India, Group 'A'" is listed as service number 21 in the Schedule, responsible for mapping and surveying.
19. Which service handles telecommunications?
(a) Indian Telecommunication Service
(b) Indian Posts and Telegraphs Traffic Service
(c) Telegraph Traffic Service
(d) All of the above
Correct Answer: (d) All of the above
The Schedule includes "Indian Telecommunication Service, Group 'A'" (service 22), "Indian Posts and Telegraphs Traffic Service, Group 'A'" (service 15), and "Telegraph Traffic Service, Group 'A'" (service 35), all related to telecommunications.
20. Which service is dedicated to zoological studies?
(a) Zoological Survey of India
(b) Botanical Survey of India
(c) Geological Survey of India
(d) Indian Biological Service
Correct Answer: (a) Zoological Survey of India
The "Zoological Survey of India, Group 'A'" is listed as service number 23 in the Schedule.
21. Which service is specifically for frontier administration?
(a) Indian Frontier Administrative Service
(b) Indian Administrative Service
(c) Delhi and Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service
(d) Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Services
Correct Answer: (a) Indian Frontier Administrative Service
The "Indian Frontier Administrative Service, Group 'A'" is listed as service number 24 in the Schedule, with Grade I and Grade II.
22. How many grades does the Central Legal Service have?
(a) 2 grades
(b) 3 grades
(c) 4 grades
(d) 5 grades
Correct Answer: (c) 4 grades
The "Central Legal Service" (service 25) is specified with "Grades I, II, III and IV".
23. Which service is related to railway inspection?
(a) Railway Inspectorate Service
(b) Indian Railway Service
(c) Central Engineering Service
(d) Indian Transport Service
Correct Answer: (a) Railway Inspectorate Service
The "Railway Inspectorate Service, Group 'A'" is listed as service number 26 in the Schedule.
24. Which service includes Grades I and II for Delhi and Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
(a) Civil Service only
(b) Police Service only
(c) Both Civil and Police Services
(d) Neither Civil nor Police Services
Correct Answer: (c) Both Civil and Police Services
The Schedule includes both "Delhi and Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service, Grade I" (service 28) and "Delhi and Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service, Grade II" (service 29).
25. Which services are related to inspection and supply?
(a) Indian Inspection Service and Indian Supply Service
(b) Indian Revenue Service and Indian Audit Service
(c) Central Trade Service and Company Law Board Service
(d) Indian Statistical Service and Indian Economic Service
Correct Answer: (a) Indian Inspection Service and Indian Supply Service
The Schedule includes "Indian Inspection Service, Group 'A'" (service 30) and "Indian Supply Service, Group 'A'" (service 31).
26. How many grades does the Central Information Service have?
(a) 3 grades
(b) 4 grades
(c) 5 grades
(d) 6 grades
Correct Answer: (c) 5 grades
The "Central Information Service" (service 32) has five grades: (a) Selection Grade, (b) Senior Administrative Grade, (c) Junior Administrative Grade, (d) Grade I, and (e) Grade II.
27. Which services are related to statistics and economics?
(a) Indian Statistical Service and Indian Economic Service
(b) Indian Revenue Service and Indian Audit Service
(c) Central Information Service and Central Legal Service
(d) Indian Inspection Service and Indian Supply Service
Correct Answer: (a) Indian Statistical Service and Indian Economic Service
The Schedule includes "Indian Statistical Service" (service 33) and "Indian Economic Service" (service 34).
28. Which engineering services are specifically mentioned for water and power?
(a) Central Water Engineering Service and Central Power Engineering Service
(b) Central Engineering (Civil) Service and Central Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical) Service
(c) Indian Telecommunication Service and Indian Broadcasting Service
(d) Central Trade Service and Company Law Board Service
Correct Answer: (a) Central Water Engineering Service and Central Power Engineering Service
The Schedule includes "Central Water Engineering Service, Group 'A'" (service 36) and "Central Power Engineering Service, Group 'A'" (service 37).
29. Which service is related to company law matters?
(a) Company Law Board Service
(b) Central Legal Service
(c) Indian Revenue Service
(d) Central Trade Service
Correct Answer: (a) Company Law Board Service
The "Company Law Board Service" is listed as service number 38 in the Schedule.
30. Which service is specifically for armed forces headquarters?
