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 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 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
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
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
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the doctrine of Res Sub Judice under Section 10 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908?
A)
It bars the institution of a subsequent suit in a court of concurrent jurisdiction
B)
It prohibits the simultaneous trial of two suits in which the matter in issue is directly and substantially the same
C)
It applies only when the previously instituted suit is pending in a foreign court
D)
The court has the discretion to either proceed with or stay the later suit depending on the circumstances
Option B is correct: It prohibits the simultaneous trial of two suits in which the matter in issue is directly and substantially the same.
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 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
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
The marriage price paid by the bridegroom and received by the head of the bride’s family is called
A)
Man
B)
Man pui
C)
Man tang
D)
Thutphah
Option B is correct: Man pui.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
The age and mental condition of a person may be relevant in determining:
A)
Criminal liability
B)
Property ownership only
C)
Tax liability only
D)
Voting rights only
Option A is correct: Criminal liability.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Criminal conspiracy requires:
A)
Mere suspicion
B)
Agreement to commit an illegal act or legal act by illegal means
C)
Physical injury
D)
Property damage
Option B is correct: Agreement to commit an illegal act or legal act by illegal means.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
BNSS, 2023 replaced which law?
A)
Indian Penal Code, 1860
B)
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
C)
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
D)
Police Act, 1861
Option B is correct: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Theft involves:
A)
Dishonest taking of movable property without consent
B)
Taking immovable property only
C)
Breach of contract
D)
Defamation
Option A is correct: Dishonest taking of movable property without consent.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Attempt to commit an offence is:
A)
Never punishable
B)
Punishable in many circumstances under criminal law
C)
Only a civil wrong
D)
Punishable only if successful
Option B is correct: Punishable in many circumstances under criminal law.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Defamation generally concerns:
A)
Injury to reputation
B)
Damage to property
C)
Loss of money only
D)
Public nuisance
Option A is correct: Injury to reputation.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Which of the following is an offence against property?
A)
Theft
B)
Hurt
C)
Assault
D)
Kidnapping
Option A is correct: Theft.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
A witness is:
A)
A person who gives evidence before a court
B)
A police officer only
C)
A judge
D)
A lawyer
Option A is correct: A person who gives evidence before a court.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Culpable homicide and murder are:
A)
Always identical
B)
Different legal concepts under criminal law
C)
Civil wrongs
D)
Revenue offences
Option B is correct: Different legal concepts under criminal law.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Which of the following is an offence against the human body?
A)
Murder
B)
Forgery
C)
Counterfeiting
D)
Criminal breach of trust
Option A is correct: Murder.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Which of the following is a substantive criminal law?
A)
BNS, 2023
B)
BNSS, 2023
C)
CPC, 1908
D)
Constitution of India
Option A is correct: BNS, 2023.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Cheating generally requires:
A)
Deception and dishonest inducement
B)
Physical injury only
C)
Breach of promise alone
D)
Public assembly
Option A is correct: Deception and dishonest inducement.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Which of the following is NOT a criminal procedure code?
A)
BNSS
B)
CrPC, 1973
C)
Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
D)
Both (a) and (b)
Option C is correct: Civil Procedure Code (CPC).
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Electronic records are:
A)
Not recognized as evidence
B)
Recognized as evidence under BSA
C)
Admissible only in civil cases
D)
Admissible only with police approval
Option B is correct: Recognized as evidence under BSA.
