Question Paper for Written Test for promotion to the post of Sr.
Clerk in
Level-5 of PCE's Office/GRC
Date: 05.11.2024 Starting Time: 11.00 AM Full Marks: 100
Important Instructions to Candidates
1. The duration of the examination will be 120 minutes (i.e. 2 Hrs.).
2. The Question paper contains l10 questions including 10 questions of Rajbhasha.
Question paper is of 100 marks out of which any 100 questions are to be answered.
All questions carry 0l mark each.Questions of Rajbhasha are not compulsory.
3. All are Multiple Choice Questions. Each Question has 04(four) answers out of which
only one is correct. Answers should be given in OMR Sheet provided for the
purpose, by filling the circle of the correct answer with blue/black ball point
pen only. Instructions given on reverse of the OMR Sheet must be read
carefully before using the Answer Sheet (OMR).
4. There is No negative marking for incorrect answer. Correction/Erasing
/Overwriting/Modification in any way/scoring off a ticked answer and writing
another answer etc. on Answer Sheet(OMR) is not permitted and such answers will
not be evaluated/will get zero marks.
5. Do not write your name or put any other identification mark anywhere on the
Answer Sheet other than the prescribed locations.
6. All instructions/clarifications given in the Answer Sheet/ Exam hall etc. should also
be followed.
7. Please do not carry any blank paper, reading material, books, notes, mobile,
calculator or any other electronic aids inside the Examination Hall.
8. Please get your doubts/queries, if any, clarified immediately at the beginning of the
Exam itself.
9. In the event of any doubt/discrepancy in the Hindi version of the Question Paper,
the English version will have to be referred and treated as final.
10.It may also be noted that in the event any question/options for questions are found
to be incorrect at a subsequent stage, such questions will be treated as cancelled
and the evaluation of the remaining questions will be proportionately calculated on
the basis of total marks for thispaper.
11.Use of unfair means will lead to cancellation of candidature.
12. The specified number of questions should only be answered and marks will not be
awarded for additional questions answered.
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1, The first train in Ihdia ran On: April 21, 1845
April 20, 1854 b) April 16, 1853 ) April 17,1853 d)
a)
RTIAct, 2005?
What is the normal time limit to get information under
2. d) 30 days
a) 15 days b) 45 days c) 60 days
every
promote the following quality in working of
J. The essence of the RTI Act is to
public authority: d) Efficiency
a) Punctuality b) Transparency c) Reputation
4. What fee is to be paid for getting information under the RTI Act?
a) Rs. 10/- b) Rs. 50/- c) Rs. 75/- d) Rs. 20/
5. Which type of employee can avail Child Care Leave (CCL]?
a) Retired b) Male c) Both Male & Female d) Female
6. For what maximum period can Child Care Leave (CCL) be availed in entire service
period?
a) 180 days b) 365 days c) 240 days d) 730 days
7. ARailway employee working in an administrative office will get Casual Leave for:
a) 15 b) 12 c) 08 d) 10
8. Who is the head of Vigilance Department in Railways?
a) SDGM b) CVO c) GM d) AGM
9. Indian Railways Institute of Civil Engineering is located at:
a) Delhi b) Baroda c) Pune d) Ahmedabad
10.National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR) is located at:
a) Baroda b) Pune c) Ahmedabad d) Delhi
11.FOISstands for:
a) Freight Operations Intelligence System
b) Foreign Operations Information System
c) Freight Operations Information System
d) Freight Operating Information System
12.The term 3E" refers to which type of Coach in Indian Railways?
a) Three AC Executive
b) Three AC Economy
c) Third Class Economy
d) Three AC Exclusive
13.Who is the head of planning and design activity in PCE's Office?
a) CBE b) CE/SD c) CTE d) CPDE
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14.CTPM in Railways stands for:
a) Chief Traffic and Parcel Manager
b) Chief Transportation Planning Manager
c) Chief Traffic Planning Manager
d) Chief Travel Planning Manager
15. The standard of Medical classification for appointment in Railways for Junior Clerk
cum Typist is:
a) A-1 b) B-2 c) C-1 d) C-2
16.The competent authority to issue Railway Medical Sick Certificate is:
a) APO b) DOM c) DMO d) DSO
17.The maximum limit of DCRG payable has been recently increased to:
a) Rs. 10lakh b) Rs. 25 lakhs c) Rs. 20lakhs d) Rs. 20 lakhs
Kms from his place of work is
18.A Railway servant who performns duty beyond
entitled for daily allowance.
a) 8 Km b) 6 Km c)7 Km d) 10 Km
19. Minimum qualifying service for voluntary retirement from Railway service with full
benefit is:
a) 10 yrs b) 20 yrs c) 25 yrs d) 15 yrs
20.Thereservation in recruitment is not allowed in the category of
a) sC b) ST c) OBC d) None of these
21.How many days of LAP and LHAP respectively are credited to an employeein a year?
a) 20 days & 30 days b) 30 days & 20 days c) 30 days & 15 days d) 20 days && 10
days
22.The minimum age for recruitment in Group Ccategory in Railways is:
a) 18 b) 21 c 25 d) 28
23.Railway Quarter can be retained for on normal rent in case of death of employee.
a) 24 months b) 12 months c) 36 months d) 48months
24.The form used for suspending a Railway employee is:
a) SF-1 b) SF-5 c) SF-7 d) SF-11
25.Zonal Railway Training Institute (ZRTI) is located in this Railway at:
a) Jarmshedpur b) Kharagpur c) Adra d) Sini
26.Largest Division of South Eastern Railway is:
a) Adra b) Kharagpur c) Bilaspur d) Chakradharpur
27.The Zonal Headquarters of South East Central Railway is located at:
a) Raipur b) Bhubaneswar c) Bilaspur d) Nagpur
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28.Major Wagon and Coaclh Workshop of SER is located at:
a) Kharagpur b) Adra ) Ranchi d) Chakradharpur
29. Multi-Disciplinary Zonal Training lnstitute(MDZRTI) is located at:
a) Ranchi b) Kharagpur c) Bondamunda d) Muri
30. The designation of PFA' in Railways stands for:
a) Principal Freight Advisor
b) Principal Finance Advisor
c) Principal Freight Accountant
d) Pay Fixation Assistant
31.FTR in Railways stands for:
a) Full Tariff Rate b) Full Travel Rate c) Freight Traffic Rate d) Free Travel Rate
32.The designation of PCSO' in Railways stands for:
a) Principal Chief Systems Officer
c) Principal Chief Standards b) Principal Chief Signal Officer
Officer d) Principal Chief Safety Oficer
33.Encashment of Leave cannot be claimed against:
a) LAP b) CCL c) CL d) RH
34.MACP in Railways stands for:
a) Modified Assured Career
c) Modified Accounts Progression b) Multiplied Assured Career Progression
Career Promotion d) Modified Assured Career
Promotion
35.The present benchmark of grading for MACP is:
a) Good b)Very Good c) Average d) Outstanding
36.Superannuation
a) 50 yrs
from Railway service is done at the age of:
b) 58 yrs c) 60 yrs d) 55 yrs
37.The term HOER in Railways stands for:
a) History of Establishment Rules
c) Hours of Essential Regulations b) Hours of Employment Rules
d) Hours of Employment
Regulations
38.In how many classes are HOER classified?
a) 06 b) 04 c) 03 d) 01
39.Which type of staff are not governed by HOER?
a) RPF b) Running c) Station d) Clerical
40. Selection Committees should consist of how many Officers?
a) Two b) One c) Three d) Four
41.Chairman of Staff Benefit Fund on S. E. Railway is:
a) PCPO b) GM c) AGM d) PCE
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42. Whois the head of Civil Engineering Department in railway Board?
a) MT b) MI c) MTRS d) CRB
43. Which type of form is used for issuing Major Penalty Charge Sheet toan employee?
a) SF-5 b) SF-1 c) SF-7 d) SF-11
44.For granting MACP in favour of an employee, APARs for last years are considered:
a) 2 b) 3 c) 1 d) 4
45. Which penalty is not recorded in Service Sheet of an employee?
a) Stoppage of Increment b) Stoppage of Pass c) Warning d) Censure
46.After retirement, charge sheet can be issued only by:
a) President of India b) General Manager c) PCPO d) None of the above.
47.The present Minister for Railways is:
a) Aswini Lohani b) Aswini Malhotra c) Ashwini Vaishnaw d) Ashwini Bishnoi
48.Thepresent Chairman of Railway Board is:
a) Satish Pandey b) Satish Kumar c) Aswini Lohani d) Archana Joshi
49.The present Vice President of India is:
a) Jagdeep Dhankar b) Om Birla c) Draupadi Murmu d) Ajit Pawar
50.The Capital city of Uttarakhand is:
a) Haridwar b) Lucknow c) Naini Tal d) Dehra Dun
51.Bogibeel Bridge is over river.
a) Brahmaputra b) Ganga c) Subarnarekha d) Padma
52.The longest river in India is: -
a) Godavari b) Ganges c) Yamuna d) Indus
53.The largest continent in the World is:
a) Africa b) North America c) Asia d) Europe
54.The General Manager of S.E.Railway is:
a) S.K. Mishra b) A.K.Mishra c) R.K.Mishra d) A.P.Mishra
55. The first Mughal emperor of India was:
a) Akbar b) Baba c) Jahangir d) Humayun
56.Where is the Golden temple located in India?
a) Lucknow b) Kanpur c) Amritsar d) Agra
57.The largest bird in the World is:
a) Humming Bird b) Ostrich c) Penguin d) Crane
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per month is:
Education Allowance (CEA) per chld
58.The current rate of Children c) Rs. 2812.50 d) Rs. 1250/
a) Rs. 2250/ b) Rs. 3250/ -
59.Commuted Leave is related to:
b) Sick Leave c) Paternity Leave d) None of these
a) Maternity Leave
60.Rate of Annual Increment in Railways is:
a) 3% b) 2.5% c) 4% d) 2%
61.What is the rate of HRAin X class cities from 01.01.2024?
c) 30% d) 20%
a) 24% b) 27%
62.The codal life of Personal Computers in railways is:
a) 02 years b) 03 years c) 01 year d) 04 years
63.HRMS stands for:
Management Status
a) Human Resource Management System b) Human Resource
c) Heavy Railway Material System d) Highly Reliable Management System
64.HRMS is designed and maintained by:
b) Rail Tel c) CRIS d) RVNL
a) Railway Board
65.CRIS stands for:
a) Central Railway Infornmation System b) Centre for Railway Integrated Systems
c) Central Railway Integrated System d) Centre for Railway Information Systems
66.E-commerce Site of Government of India is:
a) iPASS b) iMMS c) GeM d) AlIMS
67.CPGRAMS stands for:
a) Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System
b) Common Platform Grievance Redress Management System
c) Centralised Platform for Government and Railway Managernent System
d) Common Pool for Grievance Redress Monitoring System
68.RAC stands for:
a) Reservation Against Confirmed Ticket b) Reservation And Cancellation
c) Railway Automatic Confirmation d) Reservation Against Cancellation
69.PNR stands for:
a) Passenger Notification Record b) Passenger Number Record
d) Passenger Name Record
c) Passenger Number Registration
at
70.On transfer from one division to another division, a staff does not report for duty
the new place of posting. Who will be the competent authority for taking disciplinary
action?
a) GM b) D&A Authority at new place c) D&A authority at old place d) None
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71.Suspension is not a puishment. However suspension visits ernployee with various
disadvantages. Which one of the following is not a disadvantage as a consequence of
suspension?
a) During the period he cannot leave HÌ. without permission
b) He need not sign attendance register
c) Privilege passes cannot be availed
d) No increment is drawn during suspension
72. Whether Sr. Section Engineer is empowered to suspend a Jr. Clerk-cum-Typist in
working under his control?
a) Sr. Section Engineer is Competent Authority
b) Depends upon offence
c) Office Supdt. is competent authority
d) None of these
73.LDCE stands for:
a) Lower Departmental Competitive Exam
b) Limited Departmental Competitive Exam
c) Limited Divisional Competitive Exam
d) Limited Departmental Compassionate Ground Exam
74.RDSO stands for:
a) Research Development and Standards Organisation
b) Railway Development Safety Organisation
c) Railway Dedicated Service Organisation
d) Research Design and Standards Organisation
75.RVNL stands for:
a) Railway Vikas Nirman Limited b) Railway Vikas Nirmaan Limited
c) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited d) Rail Vyapaar Nigarn Limited
76.Productivity Linked Bonus is paid in Railways to:
a) All employees b) Only Officers c) Group-D only d) Group-C &D only
77.e-Office is meant for:
a) Sending tour program of Officers for approval
b) Sending financial implication files electronically
c) Correspondence through electronic means
d) Attending Office through biometric attendance
78.DFC in Railway stands for:
a) Dedicated Foot Plate Corridor b) Dedicated Finance Corridor
c) Dedicated Finance Corporation d) Dedicated Freight Corridor
79. Railways tickets can be purchased online from:
a) Indian Railway Carriage and Ticketing Corporation
b) Indian Railways Communication and Travel Corporation
c) Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation
d) Indian Railways Carriage and Tourism Corporation
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80.Commissioner of Railway Safety works under:
a) Ministry of Railways b) Ministry of Roadways
c) Ministry of Ciril Aviation d) Ministry of Defence
81.ART in Railways stands for Track
a) Auteomatic Rail Traction b) Automated Rail
c) Accident Relicf Train d) Acident by Running Train
82.Rail Coach Fctory is located at:
a) Varanasi b) Kapurthala c)Chittaranjan d)Perarnbur
83.SPAD in Railway safety point of view stands for:
a) Station Passing At Danger b) Signal Passing At Doubt
c) Signal Protection At Danger d) Signal Passing At Danger
84.The Railway security helpline number is:
a) 131 b) 139 c) 182 d) 132
85.The Receipt Clerk will check enclosures of the letters received by him/her and if any
is found missing, initiate action to:
a) Obtain them b) return the letter c) Ignore them d) None of these
86.LHAP is credited in advance every half year for how many days?
a) -15 b) 05 c) 10 d) 20
87.A Railway employee under suspension is entitled to:
a) Dearness Allowance -b) HRA c) Travelling Allowance d) Subsistence Allowance
88.How many maximum days of LAP can be accumulated by a Railway employee during
his service career?
a) 250 b) 300 c) 350 d) 400
89.Swachh Bharat Mission Campaign was officially launched by the Indian Govt. on?
a) 26th January 2014. b) 15th August 2014 c) 2nd October 2014 d) None of the
above
90. The permanent storage device of a computer is ?
a) RAM b) ROM c) Monitor d) Hard Disk
91.Select the related word from the given alternatives.
Brain : Neurology::?:Cardiology
a) Liver b) Ears c) Heart d) Eyes
92.Which blood group is universal acceptor?
a) O+ b) O - c) AB - d) AB +
93.Railway materials are issued for execution of work through:
a) Challan b) DMTR c) Issue Note d) T & P Register
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94.A Railway servant shall be deemed to have been placed under suspénsion if he has
been put in police custody for a period?
(a) exceeding 24 hours b) exceeding 48 hours
(c) immediate effect d) none
95.In Railway terminology, USFD stands for?
a) Ultrasonic Flaw Detection b) Ultra Systematic Foot Plate Device
c) Updated Statistics Filing Device d) Unaccounted Sundry Finance Deposit
96.In the following question, select the odd number pair from the given alternatives.
a) 10:1000 b) 5:125 c) 7:289 d) 6:216
97.The width of Broad Gauge (BG) track is 1676 milimetres. This is equal to:
a) 1.676 metre b) 16.76 metre c) 167.6 metre d) None of these
Kgs.?
98.A Wagon is carrying 10tonnes of coal. How much coal is it carrying in
a) 1000 Kgs. b) 100 Kgs. c) 10000 Kgs. d) 1000000 Kgs.
99. 3030 - 2142 + 1824 = ?
a) 2172 b) 2271 c) 2127 d) 2712
100. Select the right option that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the
series:- 18, 21, 26, 33, 42, ?
a) 65, 83 b) 52, 64 c) 53, 66 d) 65, 74
QUESTIONS ON OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
101.When is World Hindi Day' celebrated?
a) 15th January b) 10th January c) 12th January d) 14th January
102.Rajbhasha Diwas is celebrated every year on:
a) 5h September b) 2nd October c) 12h November d) 14th September
103.Which elementary Hindi course is prescribed for Central Govt. employees?
b) Praveen c) Pragya d) Prabodh
a) Pararngat
104.As per the Indian Constitution, Official Language of the Union is Hindi and the
script is
a) Dongri b) Devnagari c) Brahmi d) Maithili
105.Al name plates, sign boards, letter heads, inscriptions on envelopes and other
stationery etc. shall be in
a) Hindi & English b) Hindi c) English d) Hindi & Urdu
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106.Which Ministy formulates policies pertaining to Oficial Language?
a) Ministry of Railways b) Ministry of Finance
c) Ministry of Home Affairs d) Ministry of Education
107.Who is theChairman of theCentral Hindi Samiti (Committee)?
a) Home Minister b) Prime Minister c) Railway Minister d) Education
Minister
108.How many languages are incuded in the 8uh Schedule of our Constitution?
a) 20 b) 24 c) 21 d) 22
109. Which of the following is the main zonal language of Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Assamia b) Bodo c) English d) Dogri
110.Dogri' is the zonal language spoken by the people in the state of ?
a) J & K b) Assam c) Rajasthan d) Delhi
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