This is Set 18 of 42 in the smartvidya question bank on the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964. Part IV: Gifts and dowry. This set covers Rule 13(2) (social and religious occasions; report above Rs 25,000 / 15,000 / 7,500) and Rule 13(3) (sanction above Rs 5,000 / 2,000 since 2019).
Try each question first, then tap Show answer to see the correct option, a short explanation and the rule reference. The gift limits in Rule 13(3) are as revised in 2019, and share-trading intimation follows the DoPT OM of 07.02.2019.
Set 18: Rule 13 – Gifts: monetary limits for report and sanction
1. Under Rule 13(2), on which occasions may a Government servant accept gifts from near relatives or personal friends having no official dealings with him?
(a) Only on his retirement
(b) Only on his birthday
(c) Any occasion whatsoever
(d) Weddings, anniversaries, funerals or religious functions, when gift-making is in conformity with prevailing religious and social practice
Ans. (d) Weddings, anniversaries, funerals or religious functions, when gift-making is in conformity with prevailing religious and social practice — Explanation: Rule 13(2) lists weddings, anniversaries, funerals or religious functions, when making a gift is in conformity with prevailing religious and social practice. [Ref: Rule 13(2)]
2. Under Rule 13(2), a Group 'A' officer must report gifts received on such occasions to the Government if the value exceeds:
(a) Rs. 15,000
(b) Rs. 7,500
(c) Rs. 25,000
(d) Rs. 5,000
Ans. (c) Rs. 25,000 — Explanation: The report thresholds are Rs. 25,000 for Group 'A', Rs. 15,000 for Group 'B' and Rs. 7,500 for Group 'C' posts. [Ref: Rule 13(2)(i)]
3. What is the Rule 13(2) reporting threshold for a Government servant holding a Group 'B' post?
(a) Rs. 7,500
(b) Rs. 5,000
(c) Rs. 15,000
(d) Rs. 25,000
Ans. (c) Rs. 15,000 — Explanation: For Group 'B', gifts on social and religious occasions from relatives or friends without official dealings must be reported if they exceed Rs. 15,000. [Ref: Rule 13(2)(ii)]
4. What is the Rule 13(2) reporting threshold for a Government servant holding a Group 'C' post?
(a) Rs. 5,000
(b) Rs. 2,000
(c) Rs. 7,500
(d) Rs. 15,000
Ans. (c) Rs. 7,500 — Explanation: Rule 13(2)(iii) fixes Rs. 7,500 for Group 'C' posts. Rs. 2,000 is the sanction limit for Group 'C' under Rule 13(3). [Ref: Rule 13(2)(iii)]
5. What does Rule 13(2) require when a gift above the threshold is received on a wedding from a near relative?
(a) Return of the gift
(b) Deposit of the gift in the Toshakhana
(c) Previous sanction of the Government
(d) A report to the Government
Ans. (d) A report to the Government — Explanation: Rule 13(2) allows acceptance but requires a report if the value exceeds the threshold. It does not require sanction or return. [Ref: Rule 13(2)]
6. Under Rule 13(3), in cases not covered by Rule 13(2), a Group 'A' or Group 'B' Government servant needs sanction of the Government to accept a gift whose value exceeds:
(a) Rs. 5,000
(b) Rs. 25,000
(c) Rs. 1,500
(d) Rs. 15,000
Ans. (a) Rs. 5,000 — Explanation: Rule 13(3), as revised in 2019, fixes Rs. 5,000 for Group 'A' and 'B'. The earlier limit was Rs. 1,500. [Ref: Rule 13(3)(i)]
7. Under Rule 13(3), what is the sanction limit for a Group 'C' Government servant?
(a) Rs. 2,000
(b) Rs. 5,000
(c) Rs. 7,500
(d) Rs. 500
Ans. (a) Rs. 2,000 — Explanation: Since 2019, Group 'C' Government servants need sanction of the Government for gifts exceeding Rs. 2,000. The earlier limit was Rs. 500 only. [Ref: Rule 13(3)(ii)]
8. In which year were the sanction limits in Rule 13(3) revised to Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 2,000?
(a) 2014
(b) 2019
(c) 2022
(d) 2008
Ans. (b) 2019 — Explanation: The limits were revised by notification GSR 531(E) dated 29.07.2019 and circulated by DoPT OM dated 06.08.2019. [Ref: Rule 13(3); GSR 531(E) dt 29.07.2019]
9. Before the 2019 revision, what were the Rule 13(3) sanction limits?
(a) Rs. 1,500 for Group 'A' and 'B'; Rs. 500 for Group 'C' and 'D'
(b) Rs. 5,000 for Group 'A'; Rs. 2,000 for others
(c) Rs. 25,000 for Group 'A'; Rs. 7,500 for Group 'C'
(d) Rs. 1,000 for all groups
Ans. (a) Rs. 1,500 for Group 'A' and 'B'; Rs. 500 for Group 'C' and 'D' — Explanation: The earlier limits were Rs. 1,500 for Group 'A' and 'B' and Rs. 500 for Group 'C' and 'D'. The 2019 revision raised them and omitted the reference to Group 'D'. [Ref: Rule 13(3), pre-2019 text]
10. What change was made regarding Group 'D' in the 2019 amendment of Rule 13(3)?
(a) Group 'D' were exempted from Rule 13
(b) Group 'D' were brought under Rule 13(2) only
(c) A separate limit of Rs. 1,000 was fixed for Group 'D'
(d) References to Group 'D' were omitted
Ans. (d) References to Group 'D' were omitted — Explanation: Group 'D' posts have been merged into Group 'C' after the Sixth Pay Commission, so the 2019 amendment omitted references to Group 'D'. [Ref: Rule 13(3); GSR 531(E) dt 29.07.2019]
11. Mr Gupta, a Group 'B' officer, receives a gold chain worth Rs. 18,000 from his uncle at his wedding. The uncle has no official dealings with him. What must he do?
(a) Accept it and report it to the Government, since it exceeds Rs. 15,000
(b) Nothing, since it is from a relative
(c) Obtain previous sanction before accepting
(d) Return it, since it exceeds Rs. 5,000
Ans. (a) Accept it and report it to the Government, since it exceeds Rs. 15,000 — Explanation: This is a wedding gift from a near relative without official dealings, covered by Rule 13(2). For Group 'B' the report threshold is Rs. 15,000. [Ref: Rule 13(2)(ii)]
12. Ms Rao, a Group 'C' employee, receives a gift worth Rs. 6,000 from her close friend (no official dealings) on her marriage anniversary. What is required?
(a) Sanction of the Government, since it exceeds Rs. 2,000
(b) Nothing, since it is below the Rs. 7,500 report threshold
(c) A report to the Government
(d) Return of the gift
Ans. (b) Nothing, since it is below the Rs. 7,500 report threshold — Explanation: A gift from a personal friend without official dealings on an anniversary falls under Rule 13(2), and Rs. 6,000 is below the Group 'C' threshold of Rs. 7,500. [Ref: Rule 13(2)(iii)]
13. A Group 'A' officer's former college classmate, who has no official dealings with him, gives him a painting worth Rs. 8,000 on no special occasion. What does Rule 13 require?
(a) Only a report, since it is below Rs. 25,000
(b) Sanction of the Government, since it is an "other case" above Rs. 5,000
(c) Nothing, since the giver is a friend
(d) Deposit in the Toshakhana
Ans. (b) Sanction of the Government, since it is an "other case" above Rs. 5,000 — Explanation: Rule 13(2) applies only on weddings, anniversaries, funerals or religious functions. On other occasions Rule 13(3) applies, and for Group 'A' the sanction limit is Rs. 5,000. [Ref: Rule 13(3)(i)]
14. A Group 'C' employee receives a gift worth Rs. 1,800 from a friend on his birthday. Under Rule 13(3), is sanction needed?
(a) Yes, since all gifts need sanction
(b) Yes, since birthdays are not listed occasions
(c) No, since it does not exceed Rs. 2,000
(d) No, since birthday gifts are always exempt
Ans. (c) No, since it does not exceed Rs. 2,000 — Explanation: A birthday is not one of the occasions in Rule 13(2), so Rule 13(3) applies. Sanction is required only if the value exceeds Rs. 2,000 for Group 'C'. [Ref: Rule 13(3)(ii)]
15. Which statement correctly contrasts Rule 13(2) and Rule 13(3)?
(a) Both have the same monetary limits
(b) Both require previous sanction
(c) Rule 13(2) requires a report above higher thresholds; Rule 13(3) requires sanction above lower thresholds
(d) Rule 13(2) requires sanction and Rule 13(3) requires a report
Ans. (c) Rule 13(2) requires a report above higher thresholds; Rule 13(3) requires sanction above lower thresholds — Explanation: Rule 13(2) (social and religious occasions, relatives and friends without dealings) needs only a report above Rs. 25,000, 15,000 or 7,500. Rule 13(3) (all other cases) needs sanction above Rs. 5,000 or 2,000. [Ref: Rule 13(2), (3)]
16. Which occasion is NOT listed in Rule 13(2)?
(a) Wedding
(b) Funeral
(c) Religious function
(d) Retirement
Ans. (d) Retirement — Explanation: Rule 13(2) lists weddings, anniversaries, funerals and religious functions. Retirement or transfer is not listed, so gifts on those occasions fall under Rule 13(3). [Ref: Rule 13(2)]
17. Under Rule 13(2), the report on gifts goes to:
(a) The Head of Office
(b) The Central Vigilance Commission
(c) The Government
(d) The Income Tax Department
Ans. (c) The Government — Explanation: Rule 13(2) requires the Government servant to make a report to the Government if the value exceeds the threshold. [Ref: Rule 13(2)]
18. Under Rule 13(3), whose sanction is required?
(a) The Government
(b) The Head of Office
(c) The Head of Department
(d) The donor's employer
Ans. (a) The Government — Explanation: Rule 13(3) says a Government servant shall not accept any gift without the sanction of the Government if the value exceeds the limit. [Ref: Rule 13(3)]
19. Consider these statements: 1. A Group 'A' officer must report a wedding gift from a relative above Rs. 25,000. 2. A Group 'C' employee needs sanction for a non-occasion gift above Rs. 2,000. 3. A Group 'B' officer needs sanction for a non-occasion gift above Rs. 15,000. Which are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
Ans. (d) 1 and 2 only — Explanation: The first two statements match Rule 13(2)(i) and Rule 13(3)(ii). For Group 'B', the Rule 13(3) sanction limit is Rs. 5,000, not Rs. 15,000. [Ref: Rule 13(2), (3)]
20. A Group 'B' officer receives a wedding gift worth Rs. 12,000 from a contractor who deals with his office. Can he rely on Rule 13(2)?
(a) Yes, if the contractor is also a friend
(b) No, Rule 13(2) covers only near relatives and personal friends with no official dealings
(c) Yes, since it is a wedding gift below Rs. 15,000
(d) Yes, if he reports it
Ans. (b) No, Rule 13(2) covers only near relatives and personal friends with no official dealings — Explanation: Rule 13(2) is limited to near relatives or personal friends having no official dealings. A contractor with dealings is outside it, and accepting such a gift offends Rule 13 and Rule 3(1)(xiv). [Ref: Rule 13(2); Rule 13(1)]
21. Which is the correct set of Rule 13(2) report thresholds for Groups A, B and C?
(a) Rs. 5,000; Rs. 5,000; Rs. 2,000
(b) Rs. 25,000; Rs. 15,000; Rs. 7,500
(c) Rs. 25,000; Rs. 20,000; Rs. 10,000
(d) Rs. 15,000; Rs. 7,500; Rs. 5,000
Ans. (b) Rs. 25,000; Rs. 15,000; Rs. 7,500 — Explanation: Rule 13(2) fixes Rs. 25,000 for Group 'A', Rs. 15,000 for Group 'B' and Rs. 7,500 for Group 'C'. [Ref: Rule 13(2)]
22. Which DoPT OM circulated the revised limits under Rule 13(3)?
(a) OM No. 11013/02/2019-Estt.A-III dated 06.08.2019
(b) OM No. 11013/6/2018-Estt.A-III dated 07.02.2019
(c) OM No. 11013/6/91-Estt.(A) dated 08.04.1992
(d) OM No. 11013/10/97 dated 13.02.1998
Ans. (a) OM No. 11013/02/2019-Estt.A-III dated 06.08.2019 — Explanation: The revised gift limits were circulated by OM dated 06.08.2019. The 07.02.2019 OM is on share transactions, the 1992 OM on shares, and the 1998 OM on sexual harassment. [Ref: Rule 13(3); DoPT OM dt 06.08.2019]
23. A Group 'C' employee receives a gift worth Rs. 10,000 from his brother, who has no official dealings, on the occasion of a religious function at home. What is required?
(a) A report to the Government, since it exceeds Rs. 7,500
(b) Return of the gift
(c) Nothing, since the giver is his brother
(d) Sanction of the Government, since it exceeds Rs. 2,000
Ans. (a) A report to the Government, since it exceeds Rs. 7,500 — Explanation: A religious function is a listed occasion and the brother has no official dealings, so Rule 13(2) applies. The Group 'C' report threshold is Rs. 7,500. [Ref: Rule 13(2)(iii)]
24. The limits in Rule 13(2) are based on the Government servant's:
(a) Age
(b) Basic pay
(c) Length of service
(d) Group of post
Ans. (d) Group of post — Explanation: Both Rule 13(2) and Rule 13(3) fix limits by the group of the post held: 'A', 'B' or 'C'. Basic pay is the yardstick for Rule 18(3) instead. [Ref: Rule 13(2), (3)]
25. The phrase "in conformity with the prevailing religious and social practice" in Rule 13(2) means:
(a) The gift must be below Rs. 1,000
(b) The gift must be of a kind customarily given on such occasions
(c) The gift must be approved by a religious authority
(d) The gift must be given in public
Ans. (b) The gift must be of a kind customarily given on such occasions — Explanation: Rule 13(2) applies only when making the gift is in conformity with prevailing religious and social practice, that is, the kind of gift customary on such occasions. [Ref: Rule 13(2)]
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