Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Section 2(r) defines which term?
A)
Sale
B)
Search
C)
Liquor
D)
Manufacturer
Under the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019, Section 2 contains the 'Definitions' clause. Section 2(r) specifically defines the term 'Liquor'. In the context of this Act, 'Liquor' is defined broadly to include spirits, wine, beer, and any other liquid containing alcohol, as well as any preparation containing alcohol, unless specifically exempted.
- Option (a) 'Sale' is typically defined in earlier subsections of the definition clause.
- Option (b) 'Search' is generally a procedural power granted under specific sections of the Act rather than a defined term in 2(r).
- Option (d) 'Manufacturer' is also defined separately within the definitions section, but not under subsection (r).
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
The MLP Act, 2019 came into force on:
A)
28th May, 2019
B)
30th June, 2019
C)
20th February, 2019
D)
15th August, 2019
The Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act, 2019 was enacted by the Mizoram Legislative Assembly to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcohol in the state. While the Act was passed earlier in the year, it officially came into force (became effective) on 30th June, 2019. This date marked the beginning of the strict prohibition regime across the state of Mizoram. Options a, c, and d are incorrect as they do not correspond to the official commencement date of the Act.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Who may release a person on bail under Section 478(1) of the BNSS, 2023?
A)
Only the Court competent to try the case
B)
Only the Chief Judicial Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class
C)
The officer in charge of a police station or the Court before whom the person appears or is brought.
D)
Only a Magistrate or a Sessions Judge
Option C is correct: The officer in charge of a police station or the Court before whom the person appears or is brought..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under the first proviso to Section 480(1), the Court may still grant bail to a person covered by clauses (i) or (ii) if:
A)
The investigation is incomplete
B)
Such person is a child, woman, sick, or infirm
C)
The accused is represented by a senior advocate
D)
The offence is compoundable
Option B is correct: Such person is a child, woman, sick, or infirm.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 66, with whom may the summons be left if the person summoned cannot be found?
A)
Any neighbour of the person summoned
B)
Any servant of the household
C)
Some adult member of his family residing with him
D)
Any person present at the address
Option C is correct: Some adult member of his family residing with him.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 64(1) of BNSS, 2023, who may serve a summons?
A)
Only a police officer
B)
A police officer or an officer of the Court issuing it or other public servant
C)
Only the Court clerk
D)
Only a magistrate
Option B is correct: A police officer or an officer of the Court issuing it or other public servant.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
The Right to Education under Article 21A was added by which Amendment Act?
A)
42nd Amendment
B)
44th Amendment
C)
86th Amendment
D)
73rd Amendment
Option C is correct: 86th Amendment.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
“Victim” means:
A)
Only a person directly injured by the offence
B)
A person who has suffered loss or injury by reason of the act or omission of the accused and includes guardian or legal heir
C)
Only the complainant
D)
Only dependents of deceased persons
Option B is correct: A person who has suffered loss or injury by reason of the act or omission of the accused and includes guardian or legal heir.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Article 50 directs the State to:
A)
Take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State
B)
Maintain separation between legislature and judiciary
C)
Create a judicial commission
D)
Formulate laws for appointment of judges
Option A is correct: Take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
A pardon may be tendered under Section 343(1) of BNSS, 2023 on what condition?
A)
That the person makes a full and true disclosure of all circumstances within his knowledge relating to the offence
B)
That the accomplice pleads guilty
C)
That the person agrees to pay compensation
D)
That the person agrees to leave the jurisdiction
Option A is correct: That the person makes a full and true disclosure of all circumstances within his knowledge relating to the offence.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 2(1)(b) of BNSS, 2023, “bail” means:
A)
Release of a convicted person after appeal
B)
Release of an accused or suspected person from custody upon certain conditions imposed by the Court or officer
C)
Suspension of sentence
D)
Discharge before trial
Option B is correct: Release of an accused or suspected person from custody upon certain conditions imposed by the Court or officer.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
What is the intention required to constitute the offence under Section 241 of the BNS, 2023?
A)
To cause harm to a person
B)
To gain a personal benefit
C)
To prevent the document from being produced as evidence
D)
To delay the proceedings
Option C is correct: To prevent the document from being produced as evidence.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 67, what must the serving officer do when the earlier modes of service fail?
A)
Send the summons by registered post
B)
Deliver the summons to the village headman
C)
Affix one duplicate of the summons to a conspicuous part of the house or homestead where the person ordinarily resides
D)
Leave the summons with any person nearby
Option C is correct: Affix one duplicate of the summons to a conspicuous part of the house or homestead where the person ordinarily resides.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
The protection against self-incrimination under Article 20(3) is available to:
A)
All persons
B)
Only witnesses
C)
Only accused persons
D)
Only government employees
Option C is correct: Only accused persons.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 18(4) of BNSS, 2023, the District Magistrate, in consultation with whom, prepares the panel of names for Public Prosecutors?
A)
The District & Sessions Judge
B)
The Police Superintendent
C)
The Chief Judicial Magistrate
D)
The Home Secretary
Option C is correct: The Chief Judicial Magistrate.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
The expression “procedure established by law” was borrowed from which country’s Constitution?
A)
USA
B)
UK
C)
Japan
D)
France
Option C is correct: Japan.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
“Police report” refers to:
A)
A report forwarded by a police officer to a Magistrate under Section 193(3)
B)
A complaint filed by a private person
C)
A charge-sheet approved by the Court
D)
An FIR
Option A is correct: A report forwarded by a police officer to a Magistrate under Section 193(3).
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
The appointment of Public Prosecutor for the High Court requires consultation with:
A)
The High Court concerned
B)
The Chief Justice of India
C)
The Sessions Judge
D)
The District Magistrate
Option A is correct: The High Court concerned.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
As per Section 239(3), the Court may proceed with the trial immediately after alteration or addition of charge if:
A)
The accused consents in writing
B)
The prosecutor requests for it
C)
The alteration is minor in nature
D)
The Court believes no prejudice will be caused to either the accused or the prosecutor
Option D is correct: The Court believes no prejudice will be caused to either the accused or the prosecutor.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Article 20(3) provides that:
A)
No one shall be detained without trial
B)
No one shall be compelled to be a witness against himself
C)
No one shall be denied equality before law
D)
No one shall be punished without a fair trial
Option B is correct: No one shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
Article 20 of the Indian Constitution deals with:
A)
Right to Equality
B)
Protection in respect of conviction for offences
C)
Right to Freedom of Speech
D)
Protection of Life and Personal Liberty
Option B is correct: Protection in respect of conviction for offences.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
According to Section 480(1)(i), a person shall not be released on bail if there are reasonable grounds for believing that:
A)
He may flee from justice
B)
He has previously obtained bail
C)
He has no permanent residence
D)
He has been guilty of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life
Option D is correct: He has been guilty of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
What type of information is punishable under Section 217 of the BNS, 2023?
A)
True information given with malicious intent
B)
Confidential information given to a public servant
C)
False information given with intent to cause harm
D)
Anonymous information given to a public servant
Option C is correct: False information given with intent to cause harm.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
According to Article 22(2), a person arrested must be produced before a magistrate within:
A)
12 hours
B)
24 hours
C)
48 hours
D)
72 hours
Option B is correct: 24 hours.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-II
According to Section 339(1), a Magistrate may permit the prosecution to be conducted by:
A)
Any person other than a police officer below the rank of Inspector
B)
Any person, including a police constable
C)
Only the Public Prosecutor
D)
Any government servant
Option A is correct: Any person other than a police officer below the rank of Inspector.
