Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-IV
What is the minimum age to be appointed as a salesman or to be employed in a retail liquor shop as per the Rules 243?
A)
16 years
B)
17 years
C)
18 years
D)
21 years
According to Rule 243 of the Mizoram Excise Rules, there are strict regulations regarding the employment of persons in retail liquor shops to prevent the sale of alcohol to minors and to ensure legal accountability. The rule explicitly mandates that no person shall be appointed as a salesman or employed in a retail liquor shop unless they have attained the minimum age of 18 years. This aligns with general labor laws and the legal age of majority for entering into employment contracts in India. Options a (16) and b (17) are below the legal adult threshold for such employment, and while 21 (option d) is often the legal drinking age in many jurisdictions, the employment threshold for a salesman under these specific rules is set at 18.
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 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
How should witness arrested on warrant be treated?
A)
As criminals
B)
As ordinary citizens
C)
As persons arrested on civil process
D)
As government servants
In legal and court procedures, when a witness is arrested on a warrant (typically a bailable warrant) for failing to appear in court despite a summons, they are not being arrested for committing a crime, but rather to compel their attendance to provide evidence. Therefore, they are not treated as criminals. According to standard procedural law (aligned with the Code of Criminal Procedure), a witness arrested to ensure their presence in court is treated as a person arrested on 'civil process' rather than a criminal process. This distinction is crucial because it affects the conditions of their detention, the type of bail applicable, and the manner in which they are handled by the police and jail authorities.
- Option (a) is incorrect because the witness has not been charged with a crime; they are merely being compelled to testify.
- Option (b) is incorrect because 'ordinary citizen' does not describe the legal status of a person currently under arrest/detention by a court warrant.
- Option (d) is incorrect because being a witness does not automatically grant the status or privileges of a government servant.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-IV
What is the punishment for an Excise Officer conducting a vexatious search or seizure without reasonable grounds?
A)
Imprisonment up to 6 months
B)
Imprisonment up to 3 months or fine up to five hundred rupees or both
C)
Imprisonment up to 2 years
D)
Dismissal from service only
Under the Mizoram Excise Act, there are specific provisions to prevent the misuse of power by enforcement officers. To ensure that the powers of search and seizure are not used to harass citizens, the Act stipulates that if an Excise Officer conducts a search or seizure that is found to be 'vexatious' (intended to harass) or conducted without reasonable grounds/justification, they are liable for punishment. The prescribed penalty for such an offense is imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or a fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or both. Options a and c provide incorrect durations of imprisonment, and option d refers to administrative action (dismissal), whereas the question asks for the legal punishment under the Act.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-IV
As per Section 21 Part III, who is responsible for the custody of case diaries and papers?
A)
Constable
B)
Prosecuting Officer
C)
Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics (Prosecution)
D)
Head Assistant
In the administrative and procedural framework of the Excise and Narcotics Department of the Government of Mizoram, specifically regarding the management of prosecution cases, the custody of case diaries and official papers is centralized to ensure accountability and legal integrity. According to the departmental guidelines/manual (Section 21 Part III), the Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics (Prosecution) is the designated authority responsible for the safe custody and maintenance of these records. This ensures that the chain of custody for evidence and case documentation is preserved for presentation in court.
- Option (a) Constable: Constables may assist in the collection or transport of documents, but they do not have the administrative responsibility for custody.
- Option (b) Prosecuting Officer: While the Prosecuting Officer uses these documents to conduct the trial, the official custody remains with the designated Superintendent's office.
- Option (d) Head Assistant: The Head Assistant manages general office administration but is not the statutory custodian of prosecution case diaries.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-IV
Who should be informed if an under-trial prisoner is dangerous as per the manual?
A)
Magistrate
B)
Jailor
C)
Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics
D)
Police Inspector
In the context of court procedures and the management of under-trial prisoners (UTPs), the Magistrate is the judicial authority responsible for the custody and remand of the accused. If a prisoner is deemed 'dangerous'—meaning they pose a risk of violence, escape, or harm to others—the court (Magistrate) must be informed so that specific directions can be issued regarding their security, the nature of their confinement (e.g., high-security cell), or the precautions to be taken during production in court. While the Jailor or Police Inspector manages the physical security, the legal authority to designate or acknowledge the risk status of an under-trial prisoner rests with the Magistrate who has issued the remand order.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-IV
Who should take an active personal interest in prosecution of cases as per Part III, section-17?
A)
Public Prosecutor
B)
Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics
C)
Inspector
D)
Head Assistant
In the administrative and procedural guidelines for the Excise and Narcotics Department of the Government of Mizoram, specifically regarding the prosecution of cases (Part III), the responsibility for the successful outcome of legal proceedings is placed on the supervisory authority. Section-17 stipulates that the Superintendent of Excise and Narcotics must take an active personal interest in the prosecution of cases to ensure that evidence is properly presented, witnesses are produced, and the legal process is not delayed by administrative lapses. While the Inspector (Option c) handles the ground-level investigation and the Public Prosecutor (Option a) conducts the trial in court, the administrative oversight and 'active personal interest' required to drive the prosecution process forward lie with the Superintendent.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
An officer’s spouse accepts employment with a company that regularly supplies equipment to the officer’s department. The officer is aware of the employment but does not inform the Government. Which is the most appropriate conclusion?
A)
No issue since the spouse is not a Government servant.
B)
The officer may be in violation of Rule 4 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 relating to family members’ employment.
C)
No violation if the spouse was selected on merit.
D)
Only the spouse is responsible.
Option B is correct: The officer may be in violation of Rule 4 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 relating to family members’ employment..
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 driver approaching a pedestrian crossing observes pedestrians waiting to cross. He accelerates to pass before they enter the crossing.
A)
Permissible if speed limit is not exceeded
B)
Permissible if no pedestrian has stepped onto the crossing
C)
Contrary to the Rules of the Road Regulations
D)
Permissible if horn is sounded
Option C is correct: Contrary to the Rules of the Road Regulations.
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
An admission is:
A)
Conclusive proof of the matter admitted
B)
Irrelevant unless made before a Magistrate
C)
A statement suggesting an inference as to a fact in issue or relevant fact
D)
A statement made only by an accused person
Option C is correct: A statement suggesting an inference as to a fact in issue or relevant fact.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A prosecution witness turns against the prosecution during trial. Who may permit cross-examination by the party calling him?
A)
Police Officer
B)
Public Prosecutor
C)
Court
D)
Magistrate only
Option C is correct: Court.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
In a suit for recovery of money, one party seeks to prove the bad character of the defendant.
A)
Relevant in every civil case
B)
Generally irrelevant
C)
Conclusive proof
D)
Relevant only through expert evidence
Option B is correct: Generally irrelevant.
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.
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 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
A trial court improperly admits one piece of evidence, but there remains overwhelming lawful evidence supporting conviction.
A)
Conviction must automatically be set aside
B)
Entire trial becomes void
C)
Conviction need not be reversed if no failure of justice occurred
D)
Retrial is mandatory
Option C is correct: Conviction need not be reversed if no failure of justice occurred.
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 murder accused confesses guilt to his advocate during consultation. The advocate is called to testify.
A)
The advocate must disclose the confession
B)
The advocate may disclose it voluntarily
C)
The communication is privileged
D)
Privilege applies only in civil cases
Option C is correct: The communication is privileged.
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
Which of the following facts may be proved in a judicial proceeding?
A)
Only facts in issue
B)
Only relevant facts
C)
Any fact the parties wish to prove
D)
Facts in issue and such other facts as are declared relevant
Option D is correct: Facts in issue and such other facts as are declared relevant.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
A Superintendent of Police is invited to deliver a lecture at a private university on challenges in policing. During the lecture, he expresses his personal disagreement with a recently announced Government policy on criminal justice administration. He makes it clear that the views are his own and not those of the Government. Which of the following is the most appropriate legal conclusion?
A)
No violation because he expressly stated that the views were personal.
B)
No violation because the lecture was delivered in an academic institution.
C)
The officer may violate Rule 9, as a Government servant is restricted from publicly criticizing Government policy irrespective of the forum.
D)
Violation occurs only if the lecture is published in the media.
Option C is correct: The officer may violate Rule 9, as a Government servant is restricted from publicly criticizing Government policy irrespective of the forum..
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Paper-III
Rule 22A of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 prohibits employment of a child below the age of:
A)
12 years
B)
14 years
C)
16 years
D)
18 years
Option B is correct: 14 years.
