MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
The definition of ‘Public Demand’ generally includes any money recoverable as:
A)
Arrears of land revenue
B)
Private personal debts
C)
Criminal fines
D)
Unpaid wages
Option A is correct: Arrears of land revenue.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
The penal provision for corrupt practices under Sec 39 of the Mizoram Municipalities Act 2007 is:
A)
Imprisonment which may extend to one year or with fine or both
B)
Imprisonment which may extend to three years
C)
Imprisonment which may extend to three years or with fine or both
D)
Fine of Rs 10,000/-
Option C is correct: Imprisonment which may extend to three years or with fine or both.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Under Section 13 of the Mizoram (Village Councils) Act, 2025, what is the primary purpose of collecting user charges on community assets and services?
A)
To fund state Assembly elections
B)
For the purpose of augmenting village revenues
C)
To pay salaries to government officials
D)
To distribute as wages to the Village Council members
Option B is correct: For the purpose of augmenting village revenues.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
What term was originally used in the 1873 Regulation to refer to the people restricted from crossing the Inner Line without a permit, which was later amended to “Citizen of India” post-independence?
A)
British Subjects
B)
Foreign Nationals
C)
Non-Resident Indians
D)
Excluded persons
Option D is correct: Excluded persons.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
If a person has been convicted of an offence in India, how much time must elapse since their conviction (or release from prison) before they are eligible to contest in Village Council Election?
A)
3 years
B)
5 years
C)
6 years
D)
8 years
Option C is correct: 6 years.
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-III
If a person creates multiple Wills (Thurochhiah) covering the exact same property at different times, which Will is recognized as valid and active under Section 29 of the Act?
A)
The earliest Will that was created first
B)
The latest or last made Will
C)
All the Wills are combined together proportionately
D)
None of them, the Wills are completely cancelled
Option B is correct: The latest or last made Will.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Which entertainment or cultural venue is not explicitly mentioned in the definition of public building under the Mizoram Municipalities Act, 2007?
A)
Public theatre
B)
Public Cinema
C)
Public library
D)
Public Museum
Option D is correct: Public Museum.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
Which of the following best describes the evidentiary value of the Marriage Certificate issued under Section 11?
A)
It is purely a ceremonial document with no legal standing
B)
It is only valid if countersigned by the District Magistrate
C)
It is a temporary document that must be renewed after 5 years
D)
It serves as conclusive proof of marriage
Option D is correct: It serves as conclusive proof of marriage.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
What is the official term used in the Act for the customary fine or fee imposed on a villager who fails to participate in the village Hnatlang without a valid excuse?
A)
Phatna
B)
Chhiah
C)
Leipui
D)
Run
Option A is correct: Phatna.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-III
According to Section 3 of the Regulation, what is the maximum penalty for crossing or going beyond the Inner Line without a valid pass?
A)
A maximum fine of Rs 5000
B)
Confiscation of all properties in the home state
C)
Imprisonment upto six months and fine of Rs 5000
D)
Imprisonment extending to one year to a fine up to Rs 1000 or both
Option D is correct: Imprisonment extending to one year to a fine up to Rs 1000 or both.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
BNSS was enacted by the:
A)
Parliament of India
B)
Supreme Court of India
C)
Election Commission
D)
NITI Aayog
Option A is correct: Parliament of India.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Which offence involves making a false document?
A)
Forgery
B)
Theft
C)
Murder
D)
Rioting
Option A is correct: Forgery.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
The primary objective of BNSS is to:
A)
Regulate civil disputes
B)
Consolidate criminal procedure laws
C)
Regulate taxation
D)
Govern contract law
Option B is correct: Consolidate criminal procedure laws.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Snatching has been:
A)
Specifically recognized as a separate offence under BNS
B)
Abolished as an offence
C)
Converted into a civil wrong
D)
Merged with defamation
Option A is correct: Specifically recognized as a separate offence under BNS.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
The primary purpose of BNS is to:
A)
Regulate civil disputes
B)
Define crimes and prescribe punishments
C)
Regulate evidence law
D)
Govern contracts
Option B is correct: Define crimes and prescribe punishments.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Documentary evidence means:
A)
Evidence contained in documents
B)
Oral testimony
C)
Physical objects only
D)
Confessions only
Option A is correct: Evidence contained in documents.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Community service has been introduced in BNS as:
A)
A form of punishment for certain offences
B)
A civil remedy only
C)
A tax penalty
D)
A police power
Option A is correct: A form of punishment for certain offences.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
BNSS aims to improve coordination among:
A)
Courts, police, and prosecution agencies
B)
Banks only
C)
Schools only
D)
Private companies only
Option A is correct: Courts, police, and prosecution agencies.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Which of the following is an electronic record?
A)
Email
B)
SMS
C)
Digital photograph
D)
All of the above
Option D is correct: All of the above.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Hearsay evidence is generally:
A)
Admissible in all cases
B)
Inadmissible except recognized exceptions
C)
Conclusive proof
D)
Preferred evidence
Option B is correct: Inadmissible except recognized exceptions.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
The credibility of a witness may be tested through:
A)
Cross-examination
B)
Appeal
C)
Bail
D)
Sentencing
Option A is correct: Cross-examination.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
BNSS emphasizes the use of:
A)
Paper-only records
B)
Oral proceedings only
C)
Technology and digitization
D)
Traditional village courts only
Option C is correct: Technology and digitization.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Common intention relates to:
A)
Joint criminal liability in certain situations
B)
Civil liability only
C)
Contract law
D)
Election law
Option A is correct: Joint criminal liability in certain situations.
MCS Departmental • 2026 • Paper-II
Extortion involves:
A)
Voluntary gift
B)
Delivery of property induced by fear or coercion
C)
Accidental loss of property
D)
Mere borrowing
Option B is correct: Delivery of property induced by fear or coercion.
