Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-V
A Government servant who has acquired lien on a retains lien on that post while under ______.
A)
probation
B)
suspension
C)
observation
Option B is correct: suspension.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-V
No Government servant shall be granted leave of any kind for a continuous period exceeding ____.
A)
three years
B)
five years
C)
six years
Option A is correct: three years.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-V
All losses above the value of ___________ due to suspected fire, theft, fraud, etc., shall be invariably reported to the Police for investigation as early as possible.
A)
Rupees ten thousand
B)
Rupees one lakh
C)
Rupees five thousand
Option A is correct: Rupees ten thousand.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
The rate of subscription for a Group ‘A’ employee (per month) under MSGEGIS is:
A)
Rs 100
B)
Rs 200
C)
Rs 300
D)
Rs 400
The Mizoram State Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (MSGEGIS) is a contributory insurance scheme for state government employees. The monthly subscription rates are categorized based on the group/grade of the employee to ensure a tiered benefit structure. For Group 'A' employees, the prescribed monthly subscription rate is Rs 300. In contrast, Group 'B' and Group 'C' employees have lower subscription rates (typically Rs 200 and Rs 100 respectively, depending on the specific schedule of the scheme). Therefore, option (c) is the correct rate for Group 'A' officers.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
No government servant shall engage himself or participate in any demonstration which is __________ to the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India.
A)
inimical
B)
prejudicial
C)
injurious
D)
harmful
Option B is correct: prejudicial.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
A government servant ____________ for any reason is required to intimate that fact and the circumstances connected therewith to his official superior promptly.
A)
arrested
B)
hospitalised
C)
who has met with an accident
D)
whose family member has expired
Option C is correct: who has met with an accident.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
MSGEGIS shall apply to:
A)
Casual labourer
B)
Contract employee
C)
Regular state government employee
D)
Part time and ad hoc employee
MSGEGIS stands for the Mizoram State Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme. By definition and administrative rules, Group Insurance Schemes (GIS) are social security benefits designed specifically for permanent/regular employees of the government.
1. Regular state government employees (Option c) are the primary beneficiaries as they have a permanent establishment and are subject to monthly payroll deductions for the insurance premium.
2. Casual labourers (Option a), Contract employees (Option b), and Part-time/Ad-hoc employees (Option d) are generally not eligible for MSGEGIS because they do not hold a permanent lien on a post and are not governed by the same pensionary and insurance rules as regular civil servants.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
All Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ government servants are required to file Annual Immovable Property Return of the previous year latest by _____________ of the following year.
A)
1st January
B)
31st January
C)
31st March
D)
31st December
Option B is correct: 31st January.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
If any communication(letter) is wrongly addressed to a department, it should be transferred promptly to the appropriate department within:
A)
five days
B)
one week
C)
two weeks
D)
one month
Option B is correct: one week.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Which of the following actions do not amount to sexual harassment of working women?
A)
Physical contact and advances
B)
Showing pornography
C)
Sexually coloured remarks
D)
Any other communication outside working hours
Option D is correct: Any other communication outside working hours.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Which of the following does not amount to misconduct?
A)
Conviction by a criminal court
B)
Gross moral misconduct
C)
Wilful insubordination
D)
Occasional late attendance
Option D is correct: Occasional late attendance.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
A government servant shall maintain responsiveness to the public, particularly to the:
A)
homeless
B)
weaker section
C)
political party leaders
D)
high ranked officials
Option B is correct: weaker section.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Government servants should not only maintain ___________ but should also appear to do so and they shouldn’t participate in the activities of any organization in respect of which there is the slightest reason to think that the organization has a political aspect.
A)
absolute integrity
B)
devotion to duty
C)
political neutrality
D)
accountability and transparency
Option C is correct: political neutrality.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Holding of meetings/demonstrations by government servants within office premises is violative of __________.
A)
Rule 3
B)
Rule 5
C)
Rule 7
D)
Rule 18
Option C is correct: Rule 7.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
Transaction in respect of movable property should be reported to the prescribed authority if the value of such property exceeds __________ months basic pay of the government servant.
A)
one
B)
two
C)
three
D)
six
Option C is correct: three.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
The Complaints Committee on Sexual Harassment has the power of recommendation to the employer, to grant leave to an aggrieved woman up to a period of:
A)
1 month
B)
2 months
C)
3 months
D)
6 months
Option A is correct: 1 month.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
The benefits from the Savings Fund shall be calculated at the rate of ___________ per annum simple interest based on the balance at the end of each month.
A)
3%
B)
5%
C)
7%
D)
8%
The question pertains to the Mizoram State Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (MSGEGIS). According to the rules governing the MSGEGIS Savings Fund, the interest credited to the individual accounts of the subscribers is calculated at a fixed rate of 5% per annum simple interest. This interest is computed based on the balance available in the account at the end of each month. Options a (3%), c (7%), and d (8%) are incorrect as they do not align with the prescribed interest rate stipulated in the MSGEGIS guidelines for the Savings Fund component.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
If any doubt arises in regard to the interpretation of any of the provisions of the Scheme while implementing the scheme or if any point requires clarification, the matter may be referred to the:
A)
Finance Department (Audit Pension Fund)
B)
Finance Department (Establishment)
C)
Finance Department (Expenditure Control)
D)
Finance Department (Budget)
The MSGEGIS (Mizoram State Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme) is a social security measure for state employees. According to the administrative guidelines and the operational framework of the scheme, the Finance Department is the nodal authority for its implementation. Specifically, the branch responsible for the management of pension and provident funds—the Finance Department (Audit Pension Fund)—is designated as the authority to resolve doubts, provide interpretations of the scheme's provisions, and offer necessary clarifications to ensure uniform implementation across all government departments.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
It shall be the duty of every Government servant to endeavour to __________ any member of his family from taking part in any movement or activity which is subversive of the Government as by law established.
A)
encourage
B)
stop
C)
prevent
D)
discourage
Option C is correct: prevent.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
For each unit of subscription of the MSGEGIS, the amount of insurance cover will be:
A)
Rs. 1,00,000/-
B)
Rs. 2,00,000/-
C)
Rs. 3,00,000/-
D)
Rs. 4,00,000/-
The Mizoram State Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (MSGEGIS) is a contributory insurance scheme designed to provide financial security to the families of state government employees. Under the rules of the MSGEGIS, the insurance cover is calculated based on the number of 'units' of subscription the employee opts for. For every single unit of subscription contributed monthly, the employee is entitled to an insurance cover of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh). For example, if an employee subscribes for 3 units, the total insurance cover will be Rs. 3,00,000/-. Therefore, the amount of insurance cover per unit is Rs. 1,00,000/-.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
All loans, whether secured or not, advanced or taken by the government servant are classified under:
A)
movable property
B)
immovable property
C)
both movable and immovable property
D)
liability
Option D is correct: liability.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
For an employees on extra-ordinary leave, the subscription for the months for which no payment of salary are made shall be recovered with interest in not more than:
A)
two installments
B)
three installments
C)
four installments
D)
five installments
Under the Mizoram State Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (MSGEGIS), when an employee is on Extra-Ordinary Leave (EOL) or any other leave without pay, the subscription for the period of absence is not deducted from the salary. Upon the employee's return to duty, the arrears of the subscription for the months in which no salary was paid must be recovered along with the prescribed interest. According to the scheme's rules regarding the recovery of arrears, such subscriptions shall be recovered in not more than five installments. This ensures that the insurance coverage remains continuous and the employee's account is updated without causing an undue financial burden in a single month's salary.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
The Scheme shall also not apply to persons recruited under the State Government after attaining the age of:
A)
45 years
B)
50 years
C)
58 years
D)
60 years
The Mizoram State Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (MSGEGIS) is a social security measure designed to provide financial assistance to the families of government employees. According to the rules governing the scheme, eligibility for membership is tied to the age of recruitment. The scheme specifically stipulates that it shall not apply to persons who are recruited into the State Government service after they have attained the age of 50 years. This age limit is set because the scheme involves insurance-like contributions and benefits that are not actuarially viable for individuals entering service very late in their career. Therefore, option (b) is the correct legal threshold for exclusion from the scheme based on recruitment age.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
The Mizoram State Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme came into force with effect from the:
A)
Forenoon of 1st July, 2014
B)
Afternoon of 1st July, 2014
C)
Forenoon of 1st January, 2014
D)
Afternoon of 1st January, 2014
The Mizoram State Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (MSGEGIS) was introduced to provide financial security to the families of state government employees in the event of the employee's death. According to the official notification and the rules governing the scheme, the MSGEGIS came into force with effect from the forenoon of 1st July, 2014. In administrative and service rules, 'Forenoon' (FN) is used to indicate that the rule applies from the very start of the working day, ensuring that all transactions or memberships starting on that date are covered. Options b, c, and d are incorrect as they either specify the 'Afternoon' (which would exclude the first half of the day) or an incorrect date (January 1st).
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV
A government servant shall, at all times, perform and discharge his duties with the highest degree of ___________ and dedication to the best of his abilities.
A)
professionalism
B)
devotion
C)
integrity
D)
enthusiasm
Option A is correct: professionalism.
