| 1. |
Sheets before and after the text of a book are called |
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A. End papers |
B. Attach cover |
C. Head bands |
D. Gilding |
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Explanation: End papers are the blank or decorative pages
attached between the book cover and the main text block.
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| 2. |
“Journal Citation Report (JCR)” is a product of |
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A. Elsevier B.V. |
B. Clarivate Analytics |
C. Emerald |
D. INSDOC |
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Explanation: Journal Citation Reports (JCR) is produced by
Clarivate Analytics and provides journal impact factors.
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| 3. |
India’s Cloud initiative under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology is: |
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A. MeghRaj |
B. Megha |
C. Badal |
D. Digital Ocean |
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Explanation: MeghRaj is the Government of India’s national
cloud initiative under MeitY.
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| 4. |
“Verso” refers to which side page of an open book |
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A. Right side |
B. Left side |
C. Upper side |
D. Lower side |
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Explanation: In book terminology, verso refers to the
left-hand page of an open book.
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| 5. |
“Books in Print” is a |
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A. National Bibliography |
B. Trade Bibliography |
C. Bio-Bibliography |
D. Analytical Bibliography |
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Explanation: Books in Print lists commercially available
publications and is therefore a trade bibliography.
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| 6. |
SCOPUS database provides which type of information? |
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A. Bibliographic data |
B. Bibliographic + Abstract |
C. Bibliographic + Abstract + Citation data |
D. None of the above |
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Explanation: Scopus provides bibliographic records,
abstracts and citation tracking for scholarly literature.
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| 7. |
Which of the following is not associated with communication system? |
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A. Sender |
B. Channel |
C. Receiver |
D. Ukrund |
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Explanation: Sender, channel and receiver are standard
elements of communication; “Ukrund” has no relevance.
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| 8. |
What is open access system? |
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A. Books are arranged in open shelves |
B. Books arranged in classified order |
C. Readers have freedom to access books |
D. All of (A), (B) and (C) |
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Explanation: Open access system allows users free and
direct access to books arranged systematically on shelves.
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| 9. |
ISO 2709:2008 is an international standard for: |
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A. Quality Management Format |
B. Information Security Management Format |
C. Date and Time format |
D. Format for Information Exchange |
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Explanation: ISO 2709 specifies the format for exchange of
bibliographic records.
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| 10. |
Impact factor is devised by |
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A. Eugene Garfield |
B. Alan Pritchard |
C. David Hume |
D. Louis Brandeis |
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Explanation: Eugene Garfield introduced the concept of
Journal Impact Factor through citation indexing.
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| 11. |
“Vidyanidhi” ETD project provides network access to Indian theses based at |
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A. University of Delhi |
B. Bangalore University |
C. IIM Indore |
D. University of Mysore |
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Explanation: Vidyanidhi ETD project was initiated at the
University of Mysore to provide electronic access to Indian theses.
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| 12. |
SIP, the communication protocol stands for |
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A. Signaling Information Protocol |
B. Internet Session Protocol |
C. Sound Initiation Protocol |
D. Session Initiation Protocol |
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Explanation: SIP stands for Session Initiation Protocol,
used to initiate, maintain and terminate real-time communication sessions.
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| 13. |
Newspaper subscription cost in library is paid from |
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A. Plan Fund |
B. Non-Plan Fund |
C. Project Fund |
D. Petty Cash |
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Explanation: Newspaper and journal subscriptions are
recurring expenditures and are normally paid from Non-Plan funds.
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| 14. |
Book Budget for the year 2025–26 is |
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A. 30 Lakh |
B. 40 Lakh |
C. 80 Lakh |
D. 50 Lakh |
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Explanation: As per the institute’s approved allocation,
the book budget for 2025–26 is ₹50 Lakh.
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| 15. |
E-Resource Budget for the year 2025–26 is |
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A. 5.50 Crores |
B. 7.25 Crores |
C. 8.75 Crores |
D. 10.00 Crores |
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Explanation: The approved budget for electronic resources
for the year 2025–26 is ₹10.00 Crores.
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| 16. |
Physical verification of Fixed Assets is done as per GFR |
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A. 213 |
B. 212 |
C. 214 |
D. 215 |
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Explanation: As per General Financial Rules (GFR),
Rule 213 deals with physical verification of fixed assets.
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| 17. |
How much fine is required to be paid for losing a library book in our institute? |
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A. Rs. 500.00 |
B. Rs. 1000.00 |
C. Rs. 1500.00 |
D. None of the above |
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Explanation: The penalty is not a fixed amount and depends
on the cost of the book along with replacement charges.
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| 18. |
A Library user needs English Dictionary. Where is it located in your library? |
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A. 1st Floor |
B. 2nd Floor |
C. 3rd Floor |
D. 4th Floor |
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Explanation: English dictionaries are kept in the Reference
Section located on the 4th floor.
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| 19. |
Encyclopaedia Britannica published from |
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A. UK |
B. USA |
C. China |
D. France |
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Explanation: Encyclopaedia Britannica is published from
the United States of America.
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| 20. |
Which section is called “Face of the Library”? |
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A. Reference Section |
B. Circulation Section |
C. Book Section |
D. Journal Section |
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Explanation: Circulation Section is called the “face of
the library” as it directly interacts with users.
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| 21. |
“Orientation service” is part of |
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A. User Management Service |
B. Reference Section |
C. Technical Section |
D. Circulation Section |
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Explanation: Orientation service is a user education
activity provided under Reference Services.
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| 22. |
What is the first information needs to be filled up in “Book Indent Form” of our Library?
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A. Name |
B. Employee Code |
C. Designation |
D. Department |
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Explanation: Employee Code is mandatory for identifying the
indenter uniquely before processing the book indent.
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| 23. |
How many types of “Budget Head” are mentioned in Book Indent Form?
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A. One |
B. Two |
C. Three |
D. Four |
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Explanation: The Book Indent Form provides three budget heads
such as Plan, Non-Plan and Project budgets.
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| 24. |
As per “Book Indent Form” of the Institute, who are the authorities to approve the Book Indent?
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A. (i), (ii) and (v) |
B. (i), (ii) and (iii) |
C. (ii) and (iii) |
D. (iii) and (v) |
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Explanation: As per the approved workflow, the Book Indent is
approved by the Deputy Director and PIC-Library.
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| 25. |
A book indent cost is Rs. 8,50,250/-. Who will approve the Book indent?
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A. PIC-Library |
B. Deputy Director |
C. Director |
D. HOD |
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Explanation: High-value book indents beyond the prescribed
limit are approved by the Deputy Director.
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| 26. |
Who is the Indent approving authority for a Project book cost Rs. 3,75,450/-?
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A. P.I. of the Project |
B. PIC-Library |
C. Deputy Director |
D. Director |
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Explanation: For project-funded book purchases within the
specified limit, approval is given by PIC-Library.
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| 27. |
How many “compulsory fields” (with * mark) are required to be filled up by an Indenter in the “Book Indent Form”?
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A. 8 |
B. 10 |
C. 15 |
D. 12 |
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Explanation: A total of 15 mandatory fields marked with (*)
must be filled to validate the Book Indent Form.
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| 28. |
Class number for “Mining” in UDC is
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A. 623 |
B. 622 |
C. 624 |
D. 621 |
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Explanation: As per Universal Decimal Classification (UDC),
Mining is classified under class number 622.
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| 29. |
Class Number for “Metallurgy” in UDC is
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A. 669 |
B. 668 |
C. 667 |
D. 664 |
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Explanation: In UDC scheme, Metallurgy is assigned the class
number 669.
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| 30. |
Latest edition of General Financial Rules (GFR) came in the year
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A. 2005 |
B. 2007 |
C. 2017 |
D. 2018 |
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Explanation: The latest revised General Financial Rules (GFR)
were issued by the Government of India in the year 2017.
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| 31. |
As per GFR 2017, sample physical verification at intervals of not more than three years
should be done in case of libraries having more than ______ volumes.
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A. 20,000 |
B. 30,000 |
C. 40,000 |
D. 50,000 |
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Explanation: As per GFR 2017, libraries having more than
50,000 volumes are permitted to conduct sample physical verification once in three years.
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| 32. |
As per GFR 2017, loss of ______ volumes per one thousand volumes of books
issued/consulted in a year may be taken as reasonable provided such losses are not
attributable to dishonesty or negligence.
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A. two |
B. five |
C. six |
D. ten |
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Explanation: GFR 2017 allows loss of up to five books per
thousand volumes issued/consulted annually as reasonable loss.
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| 33. |
As per GFR 2017, separate accounts shall be kept for Library Books in the Form
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A. GFR 18 |
B. GFR 21 |
C. GFR 22 |
D. GFR 24 |
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Explanation: GFR Rule 18 specifies that separate accounts must
be maintained for library books and publications.
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| 34. |
As per Delegation of Financial Powers of the Institute, the financial power of the
Deputy Director is
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A. 5 lakh |
B. 10 lakh |
C. 15 lakh |
D. None of these |
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Explanation: The Deputy Director’s financial powers are defined
separately under institutional delegation rules and do not match the given limits.
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| 35. |
Price Variation Clause can be provided only in Long-Term Contracts, where the
delivery period extends beyond
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A. 6 months |
B. 12 months |
C. 15 months |
D. 18 months |
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Explanation: As per procurement rules, Price Variation Clause
is allowed only when the delivery period exceeds 18 months.
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| 36. |
As per Citizen Charter of the Institute, maximum time for processing of application
pertaining to library membership is
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A. 01 working day |
B. 02 working days |
C. 03 working days |
D. 05 working days |
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Explanation: Library membership applications are processed
within one working day as per Citizen Charter.
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| 37. |
As per Citizen Charter of the Institute, maximum time for processing of application
related to Referral and Reference Service is
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A. 01 working day |
B. 02 working days |
C. 05 working days |
D. 07 working days |
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Explanation: Referral and reference services are time-bound
and are delivered within one working day.
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| 38. |
As per Citizen Charter of the Institute, maximum time for processing of application
related to library no dues is
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A. 01 working day |
B. 02 working days |
C. 05 working days |
D. 07 working days |
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Explanation: Library No Dues clearance is processed within one
working day as per Citizen Charter norms.
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| 39. |
As per Citizen Charter of the Institute, maximum supply time for Indian edition
book purchased from plan fund is
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A. 4–8 weeks |
B. 6–10 weeks |
C. 10–14 weeks |
D. 14–18 weeks |
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Explanation: As per Citizen Charter norms, Indian edition
books purchased under Plan Fund are supplied within 6–10 weeks.
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| 40. |
Maximum time for processing of Plagiarism check of Research proposals
in terms of Citizen Charter of the Institute is
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A. 01 Working day |
B. 02 Working days |
C. 03 Working days |
D. 05 Working days |
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Explanation: Plagiarism check for research proposals is
completed within three working days as per Citizen Charter.
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| 41. |
As per DoFP, HoD of the department can sanction non-consumable stores
upto a value of Rs.
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A. 1 Lakh |
B. 4 Lakhs |
C. 10 Lakhs |
D. 20 Lakhs |
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Explanation: As per Delegation of Financial Powers (DoFP),
HoD is empowered to sanction non-consumable stores up to Rs. 4 Lakhs.
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| 42. |
Unmarried son can be dependent on the Institute employee for health care benefits
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A. Till he starts earning or attains the age of 25 years, whichever is earlier.
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B. Irrespective of age limit. |
C. Till he starts earning irrespective of the age limit. |
D. Irrespective of an age limit and earnings. |
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Explanation: As per Government medical rules, an unmarried son
is considered dependent till he starts earning or attains 25 years of age, whichever
is earlier.
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| 43. |
As per IA manual, for any changes i.e. Addition / Deletion / Relaxation /
deviation of any clause of this manual will be brought to the notice of
________ for any decision in this regard.
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A. BoG |
B. Director |
C. Dy. Director |
D. Registrar |
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Explanation: Any amendment or deviation in IA Manual clauses
requires approval of the Director of the Institute.
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| 44. |
Which of the following is the correct name of the main Act under which IITs
are established / declared as institutions of national importance?
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A. IIT Act 1963 |
B. The Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 |
C. The Indian Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 |
D. The Indian Institutes of Technology Act, 1963 |
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Explanation: IITs are established and governed under
“The Institutes of Technology Act, 1961”.
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| 45. |
With reference to the RTI Act, 2005, which of the following is/are the
examples of the fiduciary relationship(s)?
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A. Advocate and client |
B. Doctor and patient |
C. Police and victim |
D. All of the above |
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Explanation: Fiduciary relationships involve trust and
confidentiality, such as advocate–client, doctor–patient and police–victim.
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| 46. |
Which provision of the RTI Act requires an “intimation for payment of further fees”
to be sent by the CPIO?
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A. Section 6(3) |
B. Section 7(3) |
C. Section 8(1) |
D. Section 10(3) |
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Explanation: Section 7(3) of the RTI Act mandates the CPIO to
inform the applicant about additional fees required for providing information.
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| 47. |
All the exemptions under Section 8(1) of the RTI Act, 2005 are –
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A. Absolute exemptions |
B. Qualified exemptions |
C. Unreasonable exemptions |
D. None of the above |
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Explanation: Exemptions under Section 8(1) are qualified
exemptions, as information may be disclosed if public interest outweighs harm.
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| 48. |
Special casual leave is allowed to an employee for blood donation in recognised
blood bank on working days, submission of valid proof of donation.
How many times in a year?
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A. 1 time |
B. 3 times |
C. 2 times |
D. 4 times |
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Explanation: As per Government leave rules, special casual
leave for blood donation is permitted up to four times in a calendar year.
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| 49. |
Combination of leave is allowed
(i) CL + SCL
(ii) CL + Regular Leave
(iii) SCL + Regular leave
(iv) SCL + CL + Regular Leave
Which is incorrect?
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A. Only (ii) |
B. Only (iv) |
C. (ii) & (iv) |
D. None of these |
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Explanation: As per leave rules, CL cannot be combined with
Regular Leave, and three types of leave together are also not permitted.
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| 50. |
Which of the following rules of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 deals with the
provision of suspension?
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A. Rule 10 |
B. Rule 9 |
C. Rule 5 |
D. Rule 2 |
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Explanation: Rule 10 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 specifically
deals with suspension of a Government servant.
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