Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A Deputy SP joins an organisation that initially appears lawful. Later, the Government declares its activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India. The officer continues to participate in its meetings. His conduct is:
A)
Permissible until disciplinary proceedings begin
B)
Permissible if he disagrees with the Government’s view
C)
Inconsistent with CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964
D)
Protected by freedom of association
Option C is correct: Inconsistent with CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A person obtains a learner’s licence by impersonating another applicant during the test.
A)
Only the impersonator is liable
B)
Licence remains valid until cancelled
C)
Obtaining a licence through fraud constitutes an offence
D)
Matter is purely administrative
Option C is correct: Obtaining a licence through fraud constitutes an offence.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
An Executive Engineer frequently buys and sells shares on a stock exchange through an authorized broker. Select the correct answer on the basis of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964.
A)
Violation because frequent trading amounts to speculation
B)
No violation - trading on stock exchange is allowed
C)
No violation if he declares all trades annually
D)
Violation only if losses occur
Option A is correct: Violation because frequent trading amounts to speculation.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
In a suit for recovery of money, one party seeks to prove the bad character of the defendant.
A)
Relevant in every civil case
B)
Generally irrelevant
C)
Conclusive proof
D)
Relevant only through expert evidence
Option B is correct: Generally irrelevant.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A driver repeatedly blows the horn in a “No Horn” zone near a hospital.
A)
Only a municipal offence
B)
Violation of the Rules of the Road Regulations
C)
Offence only if patients complain
D)
No offence during daytime
Option B is correct: Violation of the Rules of the Road Regulations.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
During an official inquiry, a police officer shares confidential departmental records with a retired colleague for advice without authorisation. Which rule is implicated?
A)
Rule 15
B)
Rule 11
C)
Rule 18
D)
Rule 21
Option A is correct: Rule 15.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A falsely represents to B that certain land belongs to him. B purchases the land relying on that representation. Later, A claims the land was not his.
A)
A may deny ownership
B)
A is estopped from denying the truth of his representation
C)
Estoppel applies only in criminal cases
D)
Estoppel applies only to written statements
Option B is correct: A is estopped from denying the truth of his representation.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A vehicle is used in a public place with registration plates partially covered by decorative material.
A)
No offence if the registration number remains readable from nearby
B)
Permissible for private vehicles
C)
Offence only at night
D)
Offence because registration marks must be clearly visible
Option D is correct: Offence because registration marks must be clearly visible.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
The Annual Financial Statement of a State is laid before:
A)
Governor
B)
State Legislature
C)
President
D)
Comptroller and Auditor General
Option B is correct: State Legislature.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
The Bank may be kept open on a recognized holiday for treasury business if required by:
A)
Treasury Officer
B)
Collector
C)
Accountant General
D)
Audit Officer
Option B is correct: Collector.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
The General Account in CPWD serves as:
A)
A ledger for deposits
B)
Central classification head for all transactions
C)
Register of contractors
D)
Suspense clearing account
Option B is correct: Central classification head for all transactions.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Outstanding balance under (II) suspense and Deposit should be:
A)
Ignored in monthly accounts
B)
Reviewed regularly
C)
Closed annually without verification
D)
Transferred to Revenue
Option B is correct: Reviewed regularly.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Suspense Account is used for:
A)
Earnest money deposits
B)
Temporary transactions pending adjustment
C)
Cash receipts
D)
Refunds to contractors
Option B is correct: Temporary transactions pending adjustment.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Manufacture Account records:
A)
Contractors’ deposits
B)
Cost of production in departmental workshops
C)
Cash advances
D)
Suspense transactions
Option B is correct: Cost of production in departmental workshops.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Monthly Accounts are submitted to:
A)
Chief Engineer
B)
Accountant General
C)
Ministry of Finance
D)
Audit Officer
Option B is correct: Accountant General.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Government receipts should be accounted for:
A)
Correctly and promptly
B)
Once a year
C)
After audit
D)
At retirement
Option A is correct: Correctly and promptly.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Every Government receipt should be:
A)
Properly acknowledged
B)
Ignored
C)
Recorded later
D)
Signed by any employee
Option A is correct: Properly acknowledged.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Daily entries in the Cash Book must be checked and initialled by:
A)
Divisional Accountant
B)
Divisional Officer
C)
Sub-Divisional Officer
D)
Chief Engineer
Option B is correct: Divisional Officer.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Government money should not be:
A)
Entered in the cash book
B)
Mixed with private money
C)
Deposited into Government Account
D)
Verified periodically
Option B is correct: Mixed with private money.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Running Account Bills are prepared for:
A)
Final settlement
B)
Advance payments only
C)
Periodic payments during progress of work
D)
Refund of deposits
Option C is correct: Periodic payments during progress of work.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Government money received must be credited:
A)
As early as possible into Government Account
B)
After one week
C)
At the end of the month
D)
Whenever convenient
Option A is correct: As early as possible into Government Account.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Monthly bills for pay and allowances may be signed and presented earlier than ____________ before the last working day of the month.
A)
5 days
B)
7 days
C)
10 days
D)
8 days
Option B is correct: 7 days.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Monthly Account?
A)
Cash Book
B)
Contractors’ Ledger
C)
Works Abstract
D)
Measurement Book
Option D is correct: Measurement Book.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Which of the following is NOT part of Monthly Account submission?
A)
Cash Book
B)
Works Abstract
C)
Contractors’ Ledger
D)
Measurement Book
Option D is correct: Measurement Book.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
The Cash Book is closed and balanced:
A)
Weekly
B)
Fortnightly
C)
Monthly
D)
Daily
Option D is correct: Daily.
