Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
A person refuses to take a breath test when required by a police officer having reasonable suspicion of drunken driving. What can the officer legally do?
A)
Nothing, because breath test requires consent
B)
Arrest the driver without warrant
C)
Fine without arrest
D)
Only issue a warning
Option B is correct: Arrest the driver without warrant.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Under rule 13, which of the following shall NOT be considered as a “gift”?
A)
Free transport
B)
A casual meal or social hospitality
C)
Free lodging
D)
Pecuniary advantage received from a firm having official dealings
Option B is correct: A casual meal or social hospitality.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
A Police Inspector participates in a peaceful demonstration by an NGO demanding better working conditions for police personnel. The demonstration does not involve violence, but it uses slogans criticising State policies and urging changes in service rules. The officer claims it is his “right as a citizen”. Which is correct?
A)
The action is permissible if he does not make speeches
B)
It is a violation because he participated in a demonstration concerning service matters
C)
It is permissible as long as the demonstration is peaceful
D)
It is not a violation since the criticism concerns service improvement
Option B is correct: It is a violation because he participated in a demonstration concerning service matters.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Under Section 185, a driver is punishable if the alcohol content in blood exceeds:
A)
10 mg per 100 ml
B)
20 mg per 100 ml
C)
30 mg per 100 ml
D)
50 mg per 100 ml
Option C is correct: 30 mg per 100 ml.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Under rule 18(2), a Government servant must obtain previous sanction of the prescribed authority for:
A)
Acquiring movable property worth more than two months’ basic pay
B)
Acquiring or disposing of immovable property
C)
Granting loans to relatives
D)
Investing in share markets
Option B is correct: Acquiring or disposing of immovable property.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Under Section 3, which of the following is not included within the definition of “fact”?
A)
A man’s reputation
B)
A man’s state of mind
C)
A man’s mental condition
D)
A man’s character as to good or bad qualities
Option D is correct: A man’s character as to good or bad qualities.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Under Rule 21(1), a Government servant-
A)
May contract a second marriage if spouse consents
B)
Cannot marry a foreign national
C)
Shall not enter into a marriage with a person having a spouse living
D)
Can marry during probation after intimation
Option C is correct: Shall not enter into a marriage with a person having a spouse living.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
A driver refuses to stop his vehicle when signalled by a uniformed police officer at a checkpoint, arguing that he was in a hurry and no crime was committed. What is the correct legal view?
A)
No offence since he was not carrying contraband
B)
Offence because every driver must stop when required by an authorised officer
C)
Offence only if the officer had a written order
D)
Not an offence if the driver apologises later
Option B is correct: Offence because every driver must stop when required by an authorised officer.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Under Section 145, a witness may be cross-examined about a previous statement in writing:
A)
Without showing the writing to him
B)
Only after confronting him with the writing
C)
Only with court’s permission
D)
Only if the statement is signed by the witness
Option B is correct: Only after confronting him with the writing.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
A Group A officer is offered part-time consultancy work with a private security company run by his childhood friend. The company has no official dealings with the Government. He accepts without permission. Which of the following is correct?
A)
No violation since the friend is personal
B)
Violation - any other employment requires prior sanction
C)
No violation if done outside office hours
D)
Permissible if remuneration is below 5,000
Option B is correct: Violation - any other employment requires prior sanction.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
All Cheques, irrespective of the category, drawn for Rs. ________ lakhs and above shall bear two signatures.
A)
20
B)
15
C)
10
Option C is correct: 10.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
The term grand -in – aid does not include expenditure as grants to local bodies, religious, charitable or educational institutions.
A)
True
B)
False
Option B is correct: False.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Every Officer receiving money on behalf of the Government should maintain cash book in form ________.
A)
T.R-2
B)
T.R-3
C)
T.R-4
Option A is correct: T.R-2.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Divisional officer can obtain Cheque Books for use from:
A)
The controller of Stamps, Nasik.
B)
The Central Form stores, Calcutta.
C)
The Bank on which cheque is drawn.
D)
The concerned Pay and Accounts Officer.
Option C is correct: The Bank on which cheque is drawn..
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a State
A)
Article 301
B)
Article 309
Option B is correct: Article 309.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Courts not to inquire into proceedings of the Legislature.
A)
Article 211
B)
Article 212
Option B is correct: Article 212.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Deposits which have been kept under the head “Deposit” and have become time-barred or unclaimed for its refund/repayment are called
A)
Lapsed Deposits
B)
Unclaimed Deposits
C)
Expired Deposits
D)
None of these
Option A is correct: Lapsed Deposits.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
General Administration of Stores is vested to which Officer?
A)
Divisional Officer
B)
Divisional Accounts Officer
C)
Sectional Engineer
D)
Deputy Executive Engineer
Option A is correct: Divisional Officer.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
The term ‘cash’ excludes
A)
Money given away as Temporary advance
B)
Fixed Deposit other than Deposit at call Receipts of Bank
C)
Bank drafts payable on demands
D)
Cheques from private person in payment of Government dues.
Option B is correct: Fixed Deposit other than Deposit at call Receipts of Bank.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
What is the time limit for remitting the cash in notified Bank by a person authorized to receive cash?
A)
One Week
B)
Three Working Days
C)
24 hours
D)
One Month
Option C is correct: 24 hours.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Supplementary, additional or excess grants
A)
Article 205
B)
Article 206
Option A is correct: Article 205.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Cash found short on physical count is temporarily classified in the Cash Book as:
A)
8658 Suspense Accounts
B)
Miscellaneous Deposits
C)
Miscellaneous Works Advances
D)
Payments awaiting Transfer to other Heads of Accounts
Option A is correct: 8658 Suspense Accounts.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Cheques shall be payable at any time within ________ months after the month of issue.
A)
three
B)
four
C)
six
Option A is correct: three.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Unless in any case it is distinctly provided otherwise by any rule or order, no sub-vouchers may be destroyed until after a lapse of ________ years.
A)
two
B)
three
C)
four
Option B is correct: three.
Departmental (other) • 2025 • Paper-III
Monthly bills for pay and allowances may be signed and presented earlier than ________ before the last working day of the month.
A)
5 days
B)
7 days
C)
10 days
Option A is correct: 5 days.
