Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-IV
According to Part II, whose duty is it to supervise the work of the office and ensure proper distribution and attention to work among the staff?
A)
Head Assistant
B)
Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics
C)
Office Superintendent
D)
Accountant
In the administrative hierarchy of government offices in Mizoram (and generally across state departments following standard office manuals), the Office Superintendent (OS) is the primary officer responsible for the internal administration of the office. Their core duties include: 1) Supervising the overall work of the office to ensure efficiency. 2) Distributing work among the staff (clerks, assistants, etc.) to prevent overlap or neglect. 3) Monitoring the progress of files and ensuring that deadlines are met. While a Head Assistant may supervise a specific section, the Office Superintendent oversees the entire office operation. The Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics is typically a higher-level executive/administrative head focused on policy and enforcement rather than day-to-day staff work distribution, and the Accountant is specialized in financial matters.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-IV
As per section 13, who is responsible for the General Register of Excise and Narcotics Rewards?
A)
Accountant
B)
Head Assistant
C)
Superintendent
D)
Inspector
In the administrative framework of the Excise and Narcotics Department of Mizoram, the maintenance of official registers is delegated based on hierarchical responsibility. According to the departmental rules and the specific section governing the General Register of Excise and Narcotics Rewards (Section 13), the Superintendent is the designated officer responsible for the upkeep, accuracy, and custody of this register. The Superintendent acts as the primary administrative head at the district or divisional level, ensuring that rewards for informants or officers are recorded and processed according to the law. The Accountant handles the disbursement, the Head Assistant manages clerical flow, and the Inspector conducts the field operations, but the statutory responsibility for the Register lies with the Superintendent.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-IV
According to Section 4 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, what is the minimum age required to drive a motorcycle with an engine capacity not exceeding 50cc in a public place?
A)
18 years
B)
20 years
C)
21 years
D)
16 years
Option D is correct: 16 years.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-IV
Who keeps the Service Books under lock and key?
A)
Superintendent as per Section 9
B)
Head Assistant as per Section 8
C)
Accountant as per section 9
D)
Inspector as per Section 8
In the context of administrative rules and the maintenance of service records within government departments (specifically following the standard operating procedures for service book maintenance in Mizoram state administration), the Service Book is a vital permanent record of a government servant's career. To ensure security, prevent unauthorized alterations, and maintain accountability, the custody of these books is assigned to the Accountant of the office. According to the prescribed administrative sections (Section 9 in this specific regulatory framework), the Accountant is the designated official responsible for keeping the Service Books under lock and key. The Superintendent or Head Assistant may oversee the process, but the physical custody and security (lock and key) reside with the Accountant.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-IV
As per Part-II Section 5 of the manual, who grants leave of absence to ministerial staff up to one month?
A)
Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics
B)
Head Assistant
C)
Deputy Commissioner
D)
Accountant
In the administrative structure of the Excise and Narcotics Department of the Government of Mizoram, the Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics serves as the primary administrative head at the district/departmental level for operational and ministerial oversight. According to the departmental manual (Part-II Section 5), the authority to grant leave of absence for ministerial staff for a duration of up to one month is vested in the Superintendent. This allows for efficient office management without needing to escalate short-term leave requests to the Deputy Commissioner or higher state authorities, while the Head Assistant and Accountant lack the delegated administrative power to formally 'grant' leave, as they are supervisory or financial officers respectively.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-IV
Who is the Head Administrative Officer of Excise and Narcotics in a district as given in Part II of the Manual?
A)
Deputy Commissioner
B)
Head Assistant
C)
Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics
D)
Inspector of Excise and Narcotics
According to the administrative structure outlined in the Manual for the Excise and Narcotics Department of the Government of Mizoram, the district-level administration is headed by the Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics.
1. **Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics (Option c):** This officer serves as the Head Administrative Officer for the department within a specific district, overseeing the implementation of the Mizoram Liquor Prohibition (MLP) Act and other narcotics regulations, and managing the district's excise staff.
2. **Deputy Commissioner (Option a):** While the DC is the overall head of district administration (District Magistrate), they are not the specific 'Head Administrative Officer of Excise and Narcotics' as defined in the departmental manual; rather, the Superintendent reports to the DC/DM.
3. **Head Assistant (Option b):** This is a clerical/supervisory role within the office, not the head administrative officer.
4. **Inspector of Excise and Narcotics (Option d):** The Inspector is a field-level executive officer who operates under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-IV
Who is responsible for guarding prisoners in court premises as per Part III section 16 of the manual?
A)
Public Prosecutor
B)
Court Excise and Narcotics Constables
C)
Head Assistant
D)
Superintendent
In the context of the departmental manual for the Excise and Narcotics Department of Mizoram, specifically regarding court procedures (Part III), the responsibility for the physical custody and guarding of prisoners/accused persons within the court premises falls upon the uniformed personnel assigned to that duty.
1. **Court Excise and Narcotics Constables**: These personnel are specifically tasked with the security, escorting, and guarding of prisoners to ensure they do not escape and to maintain order during court proceedings. This is a standard operational procedure for enforcement agencies.
2. **Public Prosecutor**: Their role is legal representation and prosecution of the case on behalf of the state; they do not perform guarding duties.
3. **Head Assistant**: This is an administrative/clerical role responsible for paperwork and office management, not physical security.
4. **Superintendent**: This is a supervisory/managerial role responsible for overall administration and oversight, not the direct physical guarding of prisoners in the courtroom.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-IV
Under the BSA 2023, what is the primary requirement for the admissibility of electronic records?
A)
The record must be in colour
B)
The record must be certified by a police officer
C)
The record must be accompanied by a certificate under the prescribed section
D)
The record must be handwritten
Option C is correct: The record must be accompanied by a certificate under the prescribed section.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A police officer frequently enters into informal financial arrangements with local businessmen, borrowing small amounts and repaying them promptly. None of the businessmen have current official dealings with him, but several are likely to seek official permissions from his office in the future. What is the best legal reasoning under the CCS (Conduct) Rules?
A)
There can be no issue because all loans are repaid.
B)
The conduct is permissible because the businessmen currently have no official dealings.
C)
Such conduct may undermine the appearance of integrity and impartiality expected under Rule 3.
D)
The conduct is governed exclusively by Rule 18 relating to property.
Option C is correct: Such conduct may undermine the appearance of integrity and impartiality expected under Rule 3..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Which of the following is permissible under Rule 5 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964?
A)
Canvassing for a candidate in an election
B)
Holding office in a political party
C)
Exercising the right to vote without displaying political affiliation
D)
Organising election meetings
Option C is correct: Exercising the right to vote without displaying political affiliation.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Which authority is empowered to suspend or cancel a driving licence upon conviction for certain offences under Section 22 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988?
A)
Court
B)
Superintendent of Police (Traffic)
C)
District Magistrate
D)
Licensing Authority alone
Option A is correct: Court.
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
A driver involved in an accident refuses to disclose the name and address of the vehicle owner when demanded by a police officer.
A)
No offence because only the owner can disclose it
B)
Offence because the driver is required to furnish such information
C)
Offence only after written notice
D)
No offence if registration certificate is available
Option B is correct: Offence because the driver is required to furnish such information.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A driver refuses to move his vehicle to the left to allow passage of a fire brigade vehicle responding to an emergency.
A)
No offence because the road is public.
B)
Offence because drivers must facilitate passage of emergency vehicles.
C)
Offence only if specifically ordered by a Magistrate.
D)
No offence if traffic is congested.
Option B is correct: Offence because drivers must facilitate passage of emergency vehicles..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
When one person has, by his declaration, act or omission, intentionally caused another to believe a thing to be true and to act upon such belief, he cannot afterwards deny the truth of that thing. This principle is known as:
A)
Presumption
B)
Admission
C)
Estoppel
D)
Res judicata
Option C is correct: Estoppel.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A witness summoned to produce a document refuses because he thinks it is inadmissible.
A)
He may refuse
B)
Court alone decides admissibility; witness must produce it
C)
Police decide admissibility
D)
Production depends on consent of parties
Option B is correct: Court alone decides admissibility; witness must produce it.
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
A witness is questioned regarding his previous criminal conviction.
A)
Such questions are always irrelevant
B)
Such questions may be asked to test credibility
C)
Such questions require prior sanction
D)
Such questions are prohibited
Option B is correct: Such questions may be asked to test credibility.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A person whose driving licence has been disqualified by a court continues to drive during the disqualification period.
A)
No offence if the licence card remains in his possession
B)
Offence equivalent to driving without a valid licence
C)
Offence only if he drives a transport vehicle
D)
No offence until the licence is formally cancelled
Option B is correct: Offence equivalent to driving without a valid licence.
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
A confession made to a police officer is inadmissible under Section 25. It becomes admissible only:
A)
If made voluntarily
B)
If corroborated by independent evidence
C)
If made in the presence of a Magistrate
D)
If recorded in writing
Option C is correct: If made in the presence of a Magistrate.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Which of the following is prohibited under Rule 20 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964?
A)
Submitting a representation without following proper channel
B)
Seeking legal advice
C)
Bringing political or other outside influence to further service interests
D)
Appealing against an adverse order
Option C is correct: Bringing political or other outside influence to further service interests.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A police officer maintains excellent performance records but routinely accepts favours from persons seeking official assistance. Although no bribe is proved, his conduct raises questions about impartiality. Which core obligation under Rule 3 is most directly affected?
A)
Absolute integrity
B)
Maintaining accountability
C)
Vindication of official acts
D)
Political neutrality
Option A is correct: Absolute integrity.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Oral evidence must, in all cases whatever, be:
A)
Documentary
B)
Corroborated by independent evidence
C)
Direct
D)
Recorded before a Magistrate
Option C is correct: Direct.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A police officer lawfully requires a driver to produce vehicle documents. The driver refuses, stating that he will show them only before a Magistrate.
A)
Driver is correct
B)
Driver is correct if documents exist
C)
Driver commits no offence if the vehicle is registered
D)
Driver commits an offence by refusing lawful inspection
Option D is correct: Driver commits an offence by refusing lawful inspection.
