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Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

Where the applicant does not pass the test; he may be permitted to re-appear for the test after a period of-

A) Five days
B) Six days
C) Seven days
D) Eight days
Option C is correct: Seven days.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

When a fact, after considering the matters before it, the Court either believes that it does not exist, or considers its non-existence so probable that a prudent man ought, under the circumstances of the particular case, to act upon the supposition that it does not exist.

A) Proved
B) Disproved
C) Not proved
D) May Presume
Option B is correct: Disproved.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

Who is responsible for making reward proposals for Excise & Narcotics personnel to the Commissioner in the event of significant success in detection of crimes/criminal in a District offices ?

A) Superintendent
B) Officer-in-charge
C) Head Assistant
D) The concerned officer
Option A is correct: Superintendent.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

The Superintendent of Excise & Narcotics in the District has the power to grant leave of his subordinates which may not exceed the upper limit of-

A) 30 days
B) 40 days
C) Limit prescribed by the Commissioner
D) As much as he thinks necessary
Option C is correct: Limit prescribed by the Commissioner.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

No person shall be granted a learner’s licence to drive a transport vehicle unless he has held a driving licence to drive a light motor vehicle for at least-

A) One year
B) Two years
C) Three years
D) Four years
Option C is correct: Three years.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

No person under the age of eighteen years shall drive a motor vehicle in any public place, provided that [a motor cycle with engine capacity not exceeding 50cc] out gear may be driven in a public place by a person after attaining the age of-

A) Fourteen years
B) Fifteen years
C) Sixteen years
D) Seventeen years
Option C is correct: Sixteen years.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

Who occupy the position of Adviser to the State Government in all matters relating to Excise & Narcotics policy and the department?

A) The Minister of Excise & Narcotics
B) The Secretary of Excise & Narcotics
C) The Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics
D) The Deputy Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics
Option C is correct: The Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

It is the duty of Head Assistant to count the number of forms in stock.

A) Once a year
B) Twice a year
C) Thrice a year
D) Every quarter
Option D is correct: Every quarter.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

What kinds of punishment should not be entered in the Service Book as prescribed by the the Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Manual, 2005 unless the Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics considers that such entry is desireable?

A) Suspension
B) Demotion
C) Termination
D) Minor punishments
Option D is correct: Minor punishments.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

Who have the power to declare foreign liquor where the interest of the any State is not affected under the ME Act,1973?

A) The Administrator
B) The Excise Commissioner
C) The Collector
D) The Central Government
Option D is correct: The Central Government.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

According to the Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Manual, 2005 the ministerial establishment of a District offices should have how many numbers of Head Assistants & Accountants?

A) One Head Assistant and two Accountants
B) Two Head Assistants and two Accountants
C) One Head Assistant and one Accountant
D) Two Head Assistants and one Accountant
According to the administrative guidelines and the ministerial establishment structure outlined in the Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Manual 2005, the standard staffing pattern for a District Office is designed to ensure efficient financial and administrative oversight. The manual specifies that the ministerial wing of a District Office should be headed by one Head Assistant (to oversee general administration and supervision) and one Accountant (to manage the accounts, revenue collection, and financial records). This lean structure is intended to maintain accountability and streamlined reporting to the Excise Commissioner/Directorate. Therefore, option (c) is the correct staffing requirement.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

The duty of the Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics is to inspect District and other establishment once in-

A) Every year
B) Every alternate year
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 4 years
Option A is correct: Every year.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

Any question suggesting the answer which the person putting it wishes or expects to receive, is called a-

A) Suggesting question
B) Leading question
C) Forwarding question
D) Manipulative question
Option B is correct: Leading question.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

Under the Mizoram Excise Act,1973 who appointed the “Administrator” of the Union Territory of Mizoram under Article 239 of the Indian Constitution?

A) The President of India
B) The Governor of Mizoram
C) The Excise Commissioner
D) The Deputy Commissioner
Option A is correct: The President of India.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

Under the provision of section 302 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 prossecution can be conducted by Excise and Narcotics Officers not below the rank of-

A) Superintendent
B) Inspector
C) Sub-Inspector
D) Assistant Sub-Inspector
Option A is correct: Superintendent.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

The Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Manual, 2005 came into force with effect from-

A) 13th September 2005
B) 25th November 2005
C) 13th September 2006
D) 25th November 2006
The Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Manual, 2005 was formulated to provide a comprehensive set of guidelines, procedures, and administrative instructions for the officers and staff of the Excise & Narcotics Department of the Government of Mizoram. According to the official records and the introductory sections of the Manual, it came into force with effect from 13th September 2005. Options b, c, and d are incorrect as they list dates that do not align with the official commencement date of the manual.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

Which of the following options is incorrect with regards to the responsibility of an Inspector mentioned in the Mizoram Excise & Narcotics Manual, 2005?

A) He is directly responsible to his Controlling officer/Superintendent.
B) He must maintain a clean image and gain respect and confidence of his subordinates.
C) He must encourage his subordinates and guide them, especially junior and inexperienced officers.
D) He should bring petty misconducts of his subordinates to the notice of his superoirs.
Option D is correct: He should bring petty misconducts of his subordinates to the notice of his superoirs..
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

The Superintendent of Excise & Narcotics must verify whole stock.

A) Once a year
B) Twice a year
C) Thrice a year
D) Every quarter
Option A is correct: Once a year.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

Any offences in which the punishment is not specifically provided for under the Mizoram Excise Act,1973 shall be punished with fine which may extend to-

A) Two hundred rupees
B) Five hundred rupees
C) Two thousand rupees
D) Five thousand rupees
Option B is correct: Five hundred rupees.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

When an officer is under order of transfer to a new district or post, for how many months in ordinary circumstances that no leave can be granted to him from the date of the order of transfer without the sanction of the authoriry who made the transfer?

A) One month
B) Two months
C) Three months
D) Four months
Option C is correct: Three months.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

No person arrested under the provisions of the Mizoram Excise Act, 1973, shall be detained in custody for a period longer than-

A) Twelve hours
B) Twenty hours
C) Twenty-four hours
D) Forty eight hours
Option C is correct: Twenty-four hours.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

What should be the procedure in making an arrest by Excise & Narcotics officers on Excise & Narcotics offences if such person forcilbly resists the endeovour to arrest him , or attempts to evade arrest?

A) Pray to court for warrant of the arrest
B) Request the person until he/she agreed for the arrest
C) Use all means necessary to effect the arrest
D) Report to the officer-in-charge for necessary action
Option C is correct: Use all means necessary to effect the arrest.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

With regards to the procurement of uniform items, who is responsible for the procurement of all uniform items for the department?

A) The Secretary of Excise & Narcotics
B) The Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics
C) The Deputy Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics
D) The Assistant Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics
Option B is correct: The Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

Who have the powers to disarm any officers or other ranks under their control who in their opinion is unfit to handle arms?

A) The Inspector of Excise & Narcotics and above
B) The Superintendent of Excise & Narcotics and above
C) The Deputy Commissioner (Enforcement) of Excise & Narcotics and above
D) The Commissioner of Excise & Narcotics only
Option A is correct: The Inspector of Excise & Narcotics and above.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-IV

Within the limit of any military cantonment, no licence for the manufacture or sale of liquor shall be granted as per the ME Act,1973, except with the previous consent of-

A) The Commanding officer
B) The Administrator
C) The Excise Commissioner
D) The Collector
Option A is correct: The Commanding officer.
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