MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Under which circumstances can the State Government invoke special security measures through the Inner Line Pass system?
A)
Only during a festival or public holiday
B)
During any emergency or war
C)
Only when there is a shortage of essential commodities
D)
Whenever a new political party wins the election
Option B is correct: During any emergency or war.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Who holds the final authority to determine the administrative integration of a village when its local council is abolished due to a very small population?
A)
The State Election Commission
B)
The State Government
C)
The Village Council President
D)
The Village Assembly (Gram Sabha)
Option B is correct: The State Government.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Under Section 35 of the Act, how is a divorced daughter who has returned to her parents’ house treated for the purpose of inheritance?
A)
She is completely excluded from the property share
B)
She is treated as an unmarried daughter
C)
She is entitled only to alimony, not property
D)
She receives a share only if approved by her brothers
Option B is correct: She is treated as an unmarried daughter.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Under Section 2(26) of the Mizoram (Village Councils) Act, 2025, how is a “Thlawhbawk” primarily defined?
A)
A permanent municipal town
B)
A sub-village or temporary subsidiary settlement
C)
A reserved village forest
D)
An autonomous district council
Under the Mizoram (Village Councils) Act, the term 'Thlawhbawk' refers to a traditional Mizo settlement pattern. In the legal definitions provided in the Act (specifically Section 2), a 'Thlawhbawk' is defined as a sub-village or a temporary subsidiary settlement that typically branches off from a main village.
- Option (a) is incorrect because a municipal town is governed by municipal laws, not the Village Councils Act.
- Option (c) is incorrect because a reserved forest is a land-use designation under forestry laws, not a settlement type.
- Option (d) is incorrect because an Autonomous District Council is a constitutional body under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which is a much larger administrative entity than a Thlawhbawk.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Under Section 7 of the Mizoram Municipalities Act, 2007, a ‘Municipal Board’ is constituted for which of the following areas?
A)
A larger urban area
B)
A transitional area
C)
A smaller urban area
D)
A metropolitan area
Option C is correct: A smaller urban area.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Who is the Sponsor for a non-indigenous labourer imported in bulk for work under a Government Department in Mizoram?
A)
The Local Village Council President
B)
The Deputy Commissioner of the District
C)
The concerned government department or Contractor
D)
The individual labourer themselves
Option C is correct: The concerned government department or Contractor.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Under Section 27 of the Act, if a woman leaves her husband on mâk or kawngka sula mâk, her entitlement to a share of the acquired property is capped at what limit?
A)
She is entitled to exactly 25% of the property
B)
She is entitled to a share not exceeding 50% of the property
C)
She is entitled to an equal 50% split automatically
D)
She forfeits her entire right to the acquired property
Under the Mizo Marriage, Divorce and Inheritance of Property Act, Section 27 specifically addresses the division of acquired property in cases where a woman leaves her husband on 'mâk' or 'kawngka sula mâk'. According to the legal provision, in such circumstances, the woman is entitled to a share of the acquired property, but this share is capped; it cannot exceed 50% of the total acquired property. Option (a) is incorrect because it specifies an exact percentage rather than a limit. Option (c) is incorrect because the split is not automatic but subject to the limit. Option (d) is incorrect because the law provides for a share rather than total forfeiture.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Under Section 10 of the Mizoram Public Demands Recovery Act, 2001, who may execute a certificate that has been filed?
A)
The Deputy Commissioner of the district only
B)
The State Revenue Board
C)
The Certificate-debtor
D)
The Certificate Officer in whose office the original certificate is filed
Option D is correct: The Certificate Officer in whose office the original certificate is filed.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Under the conditions of a “Void Marriage” as outlined in Section 10, the term void ab-initio means that the marriage is:
A)
Valid but can be dissolved easily
B)
Legally recognized until one partner challenges it in court
C)
Invalid and of no legal effect from the very beginning
D)
Considered legal only if there are children
Option C is correct: Invalid and of no legal effect from the very beginning.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
If an original certificate is filed in the office of a Certificate Officer, can they transfer the certificate to another Certificate Officer for execution?
A)
Yes, they can send a copy of the certificate to any other Certificate Officer for execution
B)
No, only the original Certificate Officer can execute it
C)
Yes, but only with the written permission of the High Court
D)
No, it must be forwarded directly to the Civil Court
Option A is correct: Yes, they can send a copy of the certificate to any other Certificate Officer for execution.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
What is the minimum age required to be eligible for election as a member of the Village Council?
A)
18 years
B)
21 years
C)
25 years
D)
35 years
Option B is correct: 21 years.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
If an immovable property is sold under the Mizoram Public Demands Recovery Act, 2001, who is legally recognized as the owner of the property for all purposes?
A)
The original Certificate-debtor
B)
The Certificate Officer
C)
The Purchaser
D)
The State Government
Option C is correct: The Purchaser.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Which of the following items can potentially be confiscated under Section 5(1) of the 1873 Regulation if found in the possession of an offender?
A)
Rubber and ivory
B)
Manuscripts and diaries
C)
Photographs and films
D)
All of the above
Option D is correct: All of the above.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Under Section 37 of the Mizo Marriage, Divorce and Inheritance of Property Act, 2014, when does the right of inheritance operate?
A)
Upon the marriage of the eldest son
B)
After the head of the family declares a written will
C)
Only after the death of the person who owns the property
D)
Exactly 6 months after the succession opens
Option C is correct: Only after the death of the person who owns the property.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Who bears the primary burden of proof to show that they had an interest in the attached property?
A)
The Certificate Officer
B)
The defaulter
C)
The claimant or objector
D)
The State government
Option C is correct: The claimant or objector.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
What is the specific validity criteria for the student’s Identity Card mentioned in the rules for ILP exemption?
A)
It must be signed by the Governor of Mizoram
B)
It must be renewed every 6 months at the nearest police station
C)
It must be printed in both Mizo and English
D)
The Heads of the Institutions must clearly state the year/period of study on the ID card
Option D is correct: The Heads of the Institutions must clearly state the year/period of study on the ID card.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
If a Municipality is dissolved early, an election to reconstitute it must be completed within a maximum period of how many months from the date of its dissolution?
A)
Three months
B)
Six months
C)
Nine months
D)
One year
Option B is correct: Six months.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Where must the official bank account for the Village Council Fund be opened and maintained under the Act?
A)
Co-Operative Societies Bank only
B)
Any Scheduled bank
C)
The State Bank of India exclusively
D)
The District Treasury Office
Option B is correct: Any Scheduled bank.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Under Section 2(b) of the Mizoram Public Demand Recovery Act 2001, a “certificate-debtor” means:
A)
Any person named as a debtor from whom a public demand is due
B)
The government official issuing the certificate
C)
The Certificate Officer handling the recovery proceedings
D)
A financial institution owed money by the public
Option A is correct: Any person named as a debtor from whom a public demand is due.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
In an interpleader suit, who has the real dispute?
A)
The Plaintiff
B)
The Defendant
C)
Both defendant and plaintiff
D)
The government
Option B is correct: The Defendant.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
According to the Mizoram Municipalities Act, 2007, which authority has the power to determine the number of wards in any municipal area?
A)
The State Government
B)
The Municipal Council
C)
The Governor of Mizoram
D)
The State Election Commission
Option A is correct: The State Government.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Under Section 9 of the Mizoram Municipalities Act, 2007, who has the power to abolish or alter the limits of any municipal area?
A)
The State Election Commission
B)
The State Government
C)
The Deputy Commissioner
D)
The Municipal Chairman/Mayor
Option B is correct: The State Government.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Quorum for a meeting under the Mizoram Municipalities Act, 2007 is:
A)
one third of the total number of councillors
B)
one fourth of the total number of councillors
C)
two third of the total number of councillors
D)
one half of the total number of councillors
Option A is correct: one third of the total number of councillors.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
According to Sec 31 of this Act, under what condition can an unmarried daughter inherit a share of the property equivalent to the mother/sons?
A)
If she has been the main bread earner looking after her parents and siblings
B)
Only if there are no surviving brothers
C)
If she pays a share to the village council
D)
Unmarried daughters are never entitled to inherit property under this Act
Option A is correct: If she has been the main bread earner looking after her parents and siblings.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
According to the official guidelines gazetted by the Government of Mizoram, a Temporary Inner Line Permit (ILP) issued in Form E to bonafide visitors, tourists, or business representatives can initially be granted for a period not exceeding how many days?
A)
7 Days
B)
15 Days
C)
30 Days
D)
45 Days
Under the Inner Line Permit (ILP) regulations implemented by the Government of Mizoram, the permit system is designed to regulate the entry of non-residents into the state. Specifically, for bonafide visitors, tourists, or business representatives, a Temporary Inner Line Permit (TILP) is issued using Form E. According to the official guidelines and the gazetted rules, this initial temporary permit is granted for a maximum period of 15 days. While extensions may be applied for based on the necessity of the visit, the initial grant is capped at 15 days to ensure proper monitoring of short-term visitors. Options a, c, and d are incorrect as they do not align with the specific statutory limit set for the initial issuance of Form E permits.
