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Q1.A probation period primarily allows an organization to assess an employee’s:

Easy
A Permanent address
B Suitability for the post
C Family size
D Political views
Probation & Confirmation PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: B

Probation is used to assess suitability and performance before confirmation.

Q2.Confirmation of a civil servant generally follows satisfactory completion of:

Easy
A A training course only
B Probation
C Annual leave
D An election
Seniority PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: B

Confirmation normally follows satisfactory completion of the prescribed probation.

Q3.Seniority is primarily relevant to determining an employee’s position in the:

Easy
A Seniority list
B Cash book
C Stock register
D Electoral roll
Seniority PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

Seniority is recorded through the applicable seniority list.

Q4.Transfer and posting of a civil servant should ordinarily be made by the:

Easy
A Competent authority
B Any colleague
C Office messenger
D Retired employee
Transfer & Posting PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

A transfer or posting must be ordered by the competent authority.

Q5.Promotion should normally take account of prescribed qualifications and:

Medium
A Fitness for promotion
B Personal wealth
C Political campaign work
D Birthplace only
Promotion PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

Promotion requires the prescribed qualifications and fitness under the rules.

Q6.An appointment to a public post should be made against an:

Easy
A Authorized post
B Unrecorded vacancy
C Imaginary department
D Unapproved project
Appointment PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

Appointments must be made against duly authorized posts.

Q7.A representation against an administrative order is submitted to the:

Medium
A Prescribed authority
B Nearest bank
C Office cafeteria
D Any private company
Appeals & Representations PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

A representation is submitted to the authority prescribed by law or rules.

Q8.A transfer order changes an employee’s:

Easy
A Place or assignment of duty
B Date of birth
C National identity number
D Educational degree
Transfer & Posting PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

A transfer or posting changes the place or assignment of official duty.

Q9.The Civil Servants Act, 1973 primarily regulates the terms and conditions of service of:

Easy
A Civil servants
B Private shareholders
C Foreign tourists
D Company customers
Appointment PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

The Act provides the statutory framework for federal civil servants.

Q10.Under the Civil Servants Act framework, appointment to a civil post may be made by:

Medium
A Initial appointment, promotion or transfer
B Lottery only
C Private contract only
D Inheritance
Appointment PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

The recognized modes include initial appointment, promotion and transfer.

Q11.A civil servant holds office during the pleasure of the:

Medium
A President or Governor, as applicable
B Chief Justice only
C Local council only
D Election candidate
Appointment PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

The constitutional service principle refers to the President or Governor as applicable.

Q12.A civil servant may be required to serve anywhere within Pakistan under:

Medium
A Applicable service rules and orders
B No legal authority
C A private invitation
D A newspaper editorial
Transfer & Posting PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

Service rules and lawful orders regulate transfer and posting.

Q13.The normal purpose of probation is to determine:

Easy
A Suitability for confirmation
B Eligibility for voting
C Ownership of land
D Tax exemption
Probation & Confirmation PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

Probation helps determine suitability before confirmation.

Q14.Seniority in a service is generally determined according to:

Easy
A Prescribed seniority rules
B Personal preference
C Social status
D Residence alone
Seniority PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

Seniority is determined under the applicable service rules.

Q15.A civil servant’s leave is governed primarily by:

Easy
A Leave rules
B Traffic rules
C Company law
D Electoral laws only
Leave PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

Civil servants’ leave is regulated by the applicable leave rules.

Q16.A civil servant must maintain conduct consistent with:

Easy
A The applicable government conduct rules
B Private club rules only
C A sports code only
D A family agreement
Conduct PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

Government conduct rules prescribe official standards of behaviour.

Q17.The penalty imposed for misconduct must be authorized by:

Medium
A The relevant disciplinary rules
B A private individual
C An anonymous letter
D A social media poll
Discipline PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

Disciplinary penalties must have legal and rule-based authority.

Q18.The right of appeal against a penalty exists subject to:

Medium
A The prescribed procedure and time limit
B No procedure
C A verbal request to anyone
D Payment of a private fee
Appeals & Representations PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

Appeals must follow the prescribed procedure and limitation period.

Q19.Retirement benefits are payable subject to:

Easy
A The applicable pension rules
B A newspaper notice
C A private contract
D A driving license
Retirement PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

Pension and retirement benefits are governed by applicable rules.

Q20.A government servant should not use official position for:

Easy
A Personal or private gain
B Public service
C Lawful official work
D Record keeping
Conduct PPSC 2024

Correct Answer: A

Using official position for private gain violates public service ethics.