Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Which section prohibits the cultivation of the opium poppy without authorization?
A)
Section 8
B)
Section 10
C)
Section 14
D)
Section 50
Option A is correct: Section 8.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
What is the minimum age for purchase of grape wine in retail shops as per Rule 54 of the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Rules, 2022 (under the authority of the MLP Act, 2019)?
A)
16
B)
18
C)
21
D)
25
Under the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Rules, 2022, which were framed under the authority of the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019, specific regulations govern the sale and purchase of permitted alcoholic beverages (such as grape wine). Rule 54 specifically stipulates the age restriction for the purchase of such beverages from retail shops to prevent underage drinking and ensure compliance with the state's prohibition framework. The minimum legal age prescribed for the purchase of grape wine in retail shops is 21 years. Options a (16), b (18), and d (25) are incorrect as they do not align with the statutory age limit defined in Rule 54 of the 2022 Rules.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
What is the punishment for embezzlement of opium by a licensed cultivator?
A)
Not less than 10 years, up to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and fine between 1 to 2 lakh rupees
B)
Fine only
C)
Death penalty
D)
No punishment
Option A is correct: Not less than 10 years, up to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and fine between 1 to 2 lakh rupees.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Which of the following is NOT a psychotropic substance as per the Schedule?
A)
Diazepam
B)
Alprazolam
C)
Paracetamol
D)
LSD
Option C is correct: Paracetamol.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
What is the penalty for publishing advertisement soliciting use of liquor as per Section 9 of the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Act, 2019?
A)
Fine only
B)
License cancellation
C)
Community service
D)
Imprisonment up to 6 months or fine up to 10,000 or both
Under Section 9 of the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Act, 2019, any person who publishes any advertisement, notice, or circular soliciting the use of liquor or promoting the consumption of liquor is committing an offense. The prescribed penalty for this specific violation is imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with a fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
- Option (a) is incorrect because the law allows for imprisonment as well, not just a fine.
- Option (b) is incorrect because 'License cancellation' applies to licensed premises or traders, whereas Section 9 targets the act of advertising/soliciting, which can be done by any person/entity regardless of license status.
- Option (c) is incorrect as community service is not the statutory penalty prescribed under this specific section of the Act.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
“Controlled substance” is defined under which section?
A)
Section 2
B)
Section 8A
C)
Section 27
D)
Section 10
Option A is correct: Section 2.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Who is eligible for a special permit for possession and consumption of liquor as per MLP Act 2025 amendment?
A)
Only Mizoram residents
B)
Students only
C)
Shopkeepers
D)
Dignitaries (foreign/domestic) and tourists
Under the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Act and its subsequent amendments, the state maintains a general prohibition on the manufacture, sale, and consumption of liquor. However, to accommodate diplomatic protocols and the tourism industry, the Act provides a mechanism for 'Special Permits'. These permits are specifically designed for non-residents, including foreign and domestic dignitaries and tourists, allowing them the legal possession and consumption of liquor under strictly regulated conditions.
- Option (a) is incorrect because the general prohibition applies strictly to residents of Mizoram.
- Option (b) is incorrect as students are not a privileged category for liquor permits under this Act.
- Option (c) is incorrect because the Act prohibits the sale of liquor; therefore, shopkeepers cannot be granted permits for the purpose of trade or general possession.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Which section provides for the confiscation of goods used to conceal illicit drugs?
A)
Section 54
B)
Section 61
C)
Section 64
D)
Section 8
Option B is correct: Section 61.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
As per MLP Rule 6, which of the following is prohibited regarding grape wine?
A)
Import of grapes
B)
Use of glass bottles
C)
Retail sale of grape wine
D)
Advertising for grape wine in any media or hoarding
Under the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Rules, specifically Rule 6, there are strict regulations regarding the promotion of permitted alcoholic beverages (such as grape wine, which may be permitted under specific licenses/conditions for certain individuals or purposes). Rule 6 explicitly prohibits the advertising of grape wine through any media, including hoardings, posters, or electronic media, to maintain the spirit of the prohibition laws and prevent the encouragement of alcohol consumption within the state. Options (a), (b), and (c) are not the primary focus of Rule 6; while retail sale is generally restricted under the broader MLP Act, the specific prohibition regarding 'advertising' is the key mandate of Rule 6.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
What does Section 24 of the MLP Act prescribe as the punishment for obstructing or disobeying Excise & Narcotics or Police personnel in discharge of official duty?
A)
Fine up to 1,000
B)
Community service
C)
Only a written warning
D)
Imprisonment up to 3 years and fine up to 10,000
Under the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition) Act, Section 24 specifically addresses the offense of obstructing or disobeying officers (Excise & Narcotics or Police) who are acting in the discharge of their official duties under the Act. The prescribed penalty for such an offense is rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with a fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
- Option (a) is incorrect as the fine amount is too low and it ignores the imprisonment component.
- Option (b) is incorrect as community service is not the primary statutory punishment prescribed under Section 24 of this Act.
- Option (c) is incorrect because obstructing a public servant in the discharge of official duty is a criminal offense and cannot be settled with a mere written warning.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
The sanctioning power of Administrative Heads of Departments for Contingent expenditures (other than as mentioned in Annexure to Schedule-V) of recurring nature is ________ in each occasion without limitation in a year.
A)
Rupees Two lakh
B)
Rupees Five lakh
C)
Rupees Four lakh
Option A is correct: Rupees Two lakh.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
When a ________ is created which may have to be filled by a person not already in Government service, the pay of the post shall be fixed with reference to the minimum that is necessary to secure the services of a person capable of discharging efficiently the duties of the post.
A)
temporary post
B)
permanent post
C)
tenure post
Option A is correct: temporary post.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Miscellaneous expenditure means all expenditure other than expenditure falling under the category of ________:
A)
Contingencies
B)
Grants-in-aid
C)
Both (a) and (b)
Option C is correct: Both (a) and (b).
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Subsequent charges on maintenance, repair, upkeep and working expenses, which are required to maintain the assets in a running order as also all other expenses incurred for the day-to-day running of the organization including establishment and administrative expenses shall be classified as ________.
A)
Revenue expenditure
B)
Capital expenditure
C)
Development expenditure
Option A is correct: Revenue expenditure.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
________ is to be obtained from the successful bidder awarded the contract.
A)
Bid security
B)
Earnest money
C)
Performance security
Option C is correct: Performance security.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
An authority withholding an increment is required to indicate the period of withholding and whether it will affect:
A)
future increments
B)
leave entitlement
C)
pension benefits
Option A is correct: future increments.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
This method may be adopted when the estimated value of the goods to be procured is up to Rupees Twenty Five lakhs.
A)
Two-bid system
B)
Limited Tender Enquiry
C)
Single Tender Enquiry
Option B is correct: Limited Tender Enquiry.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
An officer appointed to perform the current duties of a post in addition to his own can exercise administrative or financial powers vested in the full-fledged incumbent of the post but he cannot exercise ________ powers.
A)
Legal
B)
Statutory
C)
Discretionary
Option B is correct: Statutory.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
The period of absence not covered by grant of leave shall be treated as ________ for all purposes, viz., increment, leave and pension.
A)
Extraordinary Leave
B)
Dies non
C)
Suspension
Option B is correct: Dies non.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under FR 27, an authority may grant a premature increment to a Government servant on a time-scale of pay if it________ :
A)
Has the power to create a post in the same cadre on the same scale of pay
B)
Has the power to appoint the Government servant to the post
C)
Has the power to fix the pay of the Government servant on promotion
Option A is correct: Has the power to create a post in the same cadre on the same scale of pay.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Purchase of goods up to the value of ________ on each occasion may be made without inviting quotations or bids on the basis of a certificate to be recorded by the Competent Authority.
A)
Rs. 15,000
B)
Rs. 25,000
C)
Rs. 50,000
Option B is correct: Rs. 25,000.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
All claims shall ordinarily be preferred between Departments, both commercial and non-commercial of the Central Government, within the same financial year and not beyond ________ from the date of transaction.
A)
1 year
B)
2 years
C)
3 years
Option A is correct: 1 year.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
All losses above the value of ________ due to suspected fire, theft, fraud etc. shall be invariably reported to the Police.
A)
Rs. 50,000
B)
Rs. 75,000
C)
Rs. 10,000
Option C is correct: Rs. 10,000.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
The Departments of the Central Government may create a post of Officer on Special Duty if the post can be equated to an existing ________ post having regard to the comparable nature of the duties and the degree of responsibility:
A)
substantive
B)
sanctioned
C)
cadre
Option A is correct: substantive.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Government accounts shall be prepared on ________ basis.
A)
accrual
B)
cash
C)
income and expenditure
Option B is correct: cash.
