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Past Questions — 2025
According to the Government of Mizoram(Allocation of Business) Rules, 2014, the subject ‘Activities of All Political Parties’ belongs to _________.
A)
Home Department
B)
Vigilance Department
C)
General Administration Department
D)
Political & Cabinet Department
Under the Government of Mizoram (Allocation of Business) Rules, 2014, the General Administration Department (GAD) is designated as the nodal department for matters concerning the overall administration of the state, which includes the coordination and monitoring of the activities of all political parties. While the Home Department handles law and order, and the Vigilance Department handles corruption/misconduct, the administrative oversight of political party activities falls under the purview of the General Administration Department to ensure neutral governmental coordination.
Which of the following deductions is not to be made during suspension?
A)
GIS contribution
B)
House rent
C)
GPF subscription
D)
Income Tax
Under standard government service rules (such as the Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules followed by state governments like Mizoram), when a government servant is placed under suspension, they are paid a 'Subsistence Allowance' rather than a full salary.
1. **GPF Subscription (Option c):** General Provident Fund (GPF) contributions are voluntary/statutory deductions from the regular salary. Since a suspended employee is not receiving a salary but a subsistence allowance (which is intended for basic survival), mandatory GPF subscriptions are not deducted from the subsistence allowance. The employee may choose to pay them separately, but they are not 'made' (deducted) by the department from the allowance.
2. **Income Tax (Option d):** Subsistence allowance is treated as 'salary' for the purpose of income tax. Therefore, the government is required to deduct Income Tax (TDS) from the subsistence allowance if the total income exceeds the taxable limit.
3. **House Rent (Option b):** If the employee is occupying government quarters, the license fee or house rent is still a liability and continues to be deducted from the subsistence allowance.
4. **GIS Contribution (Option a):** Group Insurance Scheme (GIS) contributions are typically mandatory for the continuity of insurance coverage and are generally deducted to ensure the policy does not lapse during the period of suspension.
Leave Not Due may be granted to a temporary government servant who is suffering from TB for a period not exceeding 360 days during the entire service if the government servant has put in a minimum of:
A)
one year’s service
B)
two years’ service
C)
three years’ service
D)
four years’ service
Under the standard Leave Rules applicable to government servants (which are generally aligned with the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules and adopted by various state governments including Mizoram), 'Leave Not Due' is a special provision granted to temporary government servants who do not have sufficient leave at their credit. Specifically, for government servants suffering from Tuberculosis (TB), Leave Not Due may be granted for a period not exceeding 360 days during the entire service, provided the employee has completed a minimum of three years of service. This provision ensures that employees suffering from a chronic illness have the necessary time for recovery without losing their employment status, despite not having accrued enough leave.
Habitual failure to perform assigned duties within the time set may be deemed to be:
A)
lacking proper discipline.
B)
lacking confidentiality.
C)
lacking highest degree of professionalism.
D)
lacking devotion to duty.
In the context of Government Servants' Conduct Rules (which are generally standardized across Indian states and the Central Government), 'Devotion to Duty' is a fundamental requirement.
1. **Analysis of 'Devotion to Duty'**: Devotion to duty implies not only the performance of assigned tasks but also the timely and efficient completion of those tasks. Habitual failure to meet deadlines or perform duties within the stipulated time is a classic indicator of a lack of devotion to duty.
2. **Why other options are incorrect**:
- **Option (a) Lacking proper discipline**: While failure to perform duties is a disciplinary issue, 'discipline' usually refers to adherence to orders, behavior, and conduct. The specific act of failing to complete work on time is categorized under the quality of 'devotion' to the assigned task.
- **Option (b) Lacking confidentiality**: Confidentiality refers to the protection of secret or sensitive information. Time management has no relation to confidentiality.
- **Option (c) Lacking highest degree of professionalism**: While professionalism encompasses timeliness, 'Devotion to Duty' is the specific legal/administrative term used in Conduct Rules and Charge Sheets to describe negligence or habitual failure in performing official duties.
Which rule of the CCS(Conduct) Rules prohibit bringing any political or outside influence in respect of matters pertaining to service under the government?
A)
Rule 10
B)
Rule 19
C)
Rule 20
D)
Rule 21
Under the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, Rule 20 specifically prohibits a government servant from bringing any political or other outside influence to bear upon any superior authority to further his own interests in respect of matters pertaining to his service under the Government. This rule is designed to ensure that promotions, transfers, and other service matters are handled based on merit and official procedure rather than external pressure.
Breakdown of other options:
- Rule 10 generally pertains to the prohibition of participating in politics or taking part in any political movement.
- Rule 19 typically relates to the prohibition of accepting honorary employment or engaging in other trade or business without prior sanction.
- Rule 21 usually deals with unauthorized communication of information (Official Secrets/Confidentiality).
A govt. employee will not be entitled to leave salary for the whole period of:
A)
overstayal
B)
suspension
C)
probation
D)
vacation
In government service rules (such as the CCS Leave Rules and corresponding state service rules), 'overstayal' refers to the period during which an employee fails to report for duty after the expiry of sanctioned leave. This period is treated as unauthorized absence. According to the principle of 'No Work No Pay,' an employee is not entitled to leave salary for the period of overstayal, and such a period is typically treated as 'dies-non' (not counting for service benefits) or converted into leave if the competent authority deems it fit, but it does not automatically carry a right to leave salary.
Comparing other options:
- b. Suspension: While an employee does not get a full salary, they are entitled to a 'Subsistence Allowance' for the period of suspension.
- c. Probation: Employees on probation are entitled to earn leave and other leave benefits as per the rules of their appointment.
- d. Vacation: Vacation is a sanctioned period of rest/leave for specific cadres (like teachers) and is generally paid.
CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 shall apply to:
A)
a member of the All India Services
B)
any person in casual employment
C)
any person subject to discharge from service on less than one month’s notice
D)
every government servant including every civilian government servant in the defence services
According to Rule 1 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, the rules apply to every government servant, including every civilian government servant in the defence services. However, there are specific exclusions mentioned in the rules.
1. Option (d) is correct as it reflects the general applicability of the rules.
2. Option (a) is incorrect because members of the All India Services (like IAS, IPS) are governed by their own specific service rules (e.g., All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968), although the CCS rules may apply in certain contexts, they are not the primary target of the general CCS (Conduct) Rules applicability clause.
3. Option (b) is incorrect because persons in casual employment are specifically excluded from the definition of 'government servant' for the purpose of these rules.
4. Option (c) is incorrect because any person subject to discharge from service on less than one month's notice is specifically excluded from the applicability of these rules.
__________ should not ordinarily be granted during the probation period except in case of certain extreme situations.
A)
Maternity Leave
B)
Child Care Leave
C)
Earned Leave
D)
Half Pay Leave
In government service rules (which the Mizoram PSC follows based on standard Central Civil Services (CCS) Leave Rules), probation is a period of trial to assess the suitability of an officer for permanent appointment.
1. **Child Care Leave (CCL)** is a discretionary leave granted for taking care of children. Because it is often long-term and not based on an emergency or medical necessity, it is generally not granted during the probation period as it would hinder the assessment of the probationer's performance.
2. **Maternity Leave** is a statutory right and a necessity for health and childcare; it is granted regardless of probation status.
3. **Earned Leave (EL)** and **Half Pay Leave (HPL)** are basic leave entitlements. While they may be restricted, they are often granted for illness or urgent personal work (though they may extend the probation period).
Therefore, Child Care Leave is the specific type of leave that is 'ordinarily not granted' during probation except in extreme situations.
For the purpose of Rule 18 (Movable, Immovable and Valuable property) under CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, ‘Prescribed authority’ in the case of a govt. servant holding any class I post means __________.
A)
head of department
B)
the government
C)
Vigilance department
D)
MPSC
Under Rule 18 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, government servants are required to submit returns of immovable property and report transactions in movable property exceeding certain limits. The 'Prescribed Authority' is the authority to whom these reports or intimations must be submitted. For government servants holding Class I posts (Group A officers), the prescribed authority is 'the Government'. For other categories of government servants, the prescribed authority is typically the Head of the Department or the immediate controlling authority, depending on the specific nature of the transaction and the rank of the officer. Therefore, for a Class I post holder, the correct authority is the Government.
Suspension is to be reviewed before the expiry of:
A)
15 days
B)
45 days
C)
90 days
D)
180 days
According to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and established service rules (as referenced in the provided context and standard government service regulations), an order of suspension must be reviewed by the competent authority before the expiry of 90 days from the effective date of the suspension. This review is typically conducted based on the recommendations of a Review Committee to determine whether the suspension should be extended or revoked. Failure to review the suspension within this 90-day window can lead to the suspension order losing its legal efficacy, as noted in judicial precedents (e.g., The State of Tripura vs Shri Soumitra Chakma). Therefore, options a (15 days), b (45 days), and d (180 days) are incorrect as they do not align with the statutory requirement for the initial review period.
If the Charge Officer denies the charge, an inquiry should be held as per provision of __________ of CCS (CCA).
A)
Rule 11
B)
Rule 12
C)
Rule 13
D)
Rule 14
Under the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, different procedures are prescribed based on the nature of the penalty. Rule 14 specifically outlines the procedure for imposing 'Major Penalties'. When a government servant is served with a charge sheet and denies the charges, a formal inquiry must be conducted to establish the facts. Rule 14 provides the comprehensive framework for this inquiry, including the appointment of an Inquiry Officer (IO) and a Presenting Officer (PO), the examination of witnesses, and the submission of an inquiry report. In contrast, Rule 11 deals with the types of penalties, and Rule 13 deals with the procedure for imposing 'Minor Penalties' (where a full-scale formal inquiry is generally not required unless the disciplinary authority deems it necessary). Therefore, for a formal inquiry following a denial of charges in a major penalty proceeding, Rule 14 is the applicable provision.
Earned Leave can be accumulated upto:
A)
240 days
B)
300 days
C)
365 days
D)
730 days
Under the Mizoram Fundamental Rules and Leave Rules (which generally align with the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules for state government employees in India), Earned Leave (EL) is credited to a government servant's account. According to these service rules, Earned Leave can be accumulated up to a maximum limit of 300 days. Any leave earned beyond this limit is typically lapsed unless specific provisions for encashment or special extensions apply. Therefore, option (b) is the correct statutory limit for the accumulation of Earned Leave for government employees in this jurisdiction.
A government servant cannot prefer an appeal against which of the following orders?
A)
An order of suspension
B)
An order imposing any of the specified penalties
C)
An order enhancing any penalty
D)
Any order made by the President
In the context of government service rules (such as the CCS (CCA) Rules, which typically form the basis for state departmental exams like the Mizoram PSC), a government servant has the right to prefer an appeal against orders imposing penalties, enhancing penalties, or orders of suspension. However, there is a fundamental legal principle that there is no appeal against an order passed by the highest appointing authority or the ultimate sovereign authority in the administrative hierarchy. Specifically, an order made by the President of India (or the Governor, depending on the specific jurisdiction of the rules) is generally final and not subject to a departmental appeal, as there is no higher authority to whom the appeal can be preferred.
- Option (a) is incorrect because suspension orders are generally appealable.
- Option (b) is incorrect because penalties (major or minor) are the primary subject of appeals.
- Option (c) is incorrect because the enhancement of a penalty is a revisional action that can be challenged via appeal.
CCS(Conduct) Rules came into effect from –
A)
1963
B)
1964
C)
1965
D)
1972
The Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules were framed by the Government of India to prescribe the standards of conduct and discipline for government servants. These rules were officially notified and came into effect on the 1st of January, 1964. While the rules are often referred to in the context of the 1964 notification, they have been amended several times over the decades to adapt to changing administrative needs. Option (a) 1963 is incorrect as the rules were finalized for implementation in 1964; Option (c) 1965 and Option (d) 1972 are incorrect as the rules were already operational by those dates.
When commuted leave is granted, __________ the amount of such leave shall be debited against the half pay leave due.
A)
half
B)
twice
C)
thrice
D)
four times
Commuted Leave is a type of leave granted to government employees (typically on medical grounds) where the employee receives full pay instead of half pay. According to standard Civil Service Leave Rules (which the Mizoram PSC follows), when leave is 'commuted', it means that two days of Half Pay Leave (HPL) are converted into one day of full-pay leave. Therefore, for every day of commuted leave granted, twice the amount of leave (2 days) is debited from the employee's Half Pay Leave account.
- Option (a) 'half' is incorrect because it would increase the leave balance.
- Option (c) 'thrice' and (d) 'four times' are incorrect as they do not align with the standard 2:1 ratio used for commuting half pay leave to full pay leave.
The CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 prohibits a government servant from engaging in private trade or business unless:
A)
It is part-time
B)
It is not profitable
C)
It is approved by the government
D)
It is in online mode only
Under Rule 15 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, a Government servant is prohibited from engaging directly or indirectly in any trade or business or undertaking any other employment without the previous sanction of the Government.
- Option (a) is incorrect because the duration (part-time or full-time) does not exempt a servant from the requirement of prior permission.
- Option (b) is incorrect because the profitability of the venture is irrelevant to the conduct rule; the restriction is on the act of engagement itself.
- Option (c) is correct as 'previous sanction' or 'approval' from the competent authority/government is the only legal provision that allows a government servant to engage in such activities.
- Option (d) is incorrect because the medium of trade (online or offline) does not change the regulatory requirement for government approval.
There are __________ departments in the First Schedule to the Government of Mizoram (Transaction of Business) Rules as amended in 2019.
A)
40
B)
42
C)
43
D)
44
The Government of Mizoram (Transaction of Business) Rules govern the allocation of business among various departments of the state government. The First Schedule of these rules specifically lists the departments and the subjects allocated to them. Following the amendments made in 2019 to streamline administrative functions and reorganize departmental responsibilities, the total number of departments listed in the First Schedule was updated to 43. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Leave salary equal to pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave is admissible during:
A)
Earned Leave
B)
Extraordinary Leave
C)
Half Pay Leave
D)
Leave Not Due
In government service rules (such as the CCS Leave Rules, which form the basis for most state departmental exams including Mizoram PSC), different types of leave carry different salary entitlements:
1. **Earned Leave (EL):** This is leave earned by the employee through service. During Earned Leave, the employee is entitled to a leave salary equal to the pay they were drawing immediately before proceeding on leave (Full Pay).
2. **Extraordinary Leave (EOL):** This is leave granted when no other leave is admissible or when the employee specifically requests it. No leave salary is paid during EOL.
3. **Half Pay Leave (HPL):** As the name suggests, the leave salary admissible during this period is exactly half of the pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave.
4. **Leave Not Due (LND):** This is a grant of leave to a government servant who does not have enough leave at their credit. While it can be converted to full pay in some specific circumstances, it is essentially an advance of HPL and is not the standard 'earned' entitlement for full pay salary in the same way EL is.
The time limit fixed for revision for an Appellate Authority is:
A)
45 days
B)
60 days
C)
3 months
D)
6 months
In the context of administrative law and departmental proceedings (specifically under the framework of the Right to Information Act and general administrative guidelines followed in state civil services like the Mizoram PSC), the standard time limit for filing an appeal or seeking revision before an Appellate Authority is typically 30 to 90 days. Specifically, for many departmental and statutory appeals, the prescribed limit is 3 months (90 days). While some specific acts may vary, in the standard administrative procedure for departmental examinations regarding Appellate Authorities, '3 months' is the recognized standard period for the submission of a revision petition or appeal. Options a (45 days) and b (60 days) are common for specific lower-level appeals, and d (6 months) is generally too long for a standard administrative revision window.
A government servant is deemed to have been placed under suspension if he is in custody/imprisonment exceeding:
A)
12 hrs
B)
24 hrs
C)
48 hrs
D)
60 hrs
Under the Fundamental Rules (FR) and the CCS (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, which govern government servants in India and are generally adopted/mirrored in state service rules (including Mizoram), there is a provision for 'Deemed Suspension'. A government servant is deemed to have been placed under suspension if he is detained in custody, whether on a criminal charge or otherwise, for a period exceeding 48 hours. This means that once the 48-hour threshold of imprisonment or police custody is crossed, the employee is automatically considered suspended without the need for a formal suspension order, although a formal order is usually issued subsequently for administrative records.
According to the Government of Mizoram(Allocation of Business) Rules, 2014, the subject ‘CCS(CCA) Rules’ belongs to _________.
A)
Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department
B)
Law & Judicial Department
C)
Home Department
D)
Vigilance Department
Under the Government of Mizoram (Allocation of Business) Rules, 2014, the distribution of government functions is divided among various departments. The 'CCS (CCA) Rules' (Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules) pertain to the disciplinary proceedings, conduct, and administrative control of government employees. Matters relating to the service conditions, discipline, and administrative reforms of the state civil services are traditionally and legally allocated to the Personnel & Administrative Reforms (P&AR) Department.
- Option (b) Law & Judicial Department handles legal advice and litigation, not the administration of service rules.
- Option (c) Home Department handles internal security, police, and law and order.
- Option (d) Vigilance Department handles the investigation of corruption and misconduct, but the overarching 'Rules' and their administration fall under the Personnel department.
Which of the following is not deducted from leave account?
A)
Commuted leave
B)
Maternity leave
C)
Half pay leave
D)
Earned Leave
In the context of government service leave rules (such as the CCS Leave Rules, which typically form the basis for state departmental exams like the Mizoram PSC), leave accounts are managed based on whether the leave is 'earned' or 'debited' from a specific balance.
1. **Earned Leave (d)**: This is directly deducted from the Earned Leave account as it is taken.
2. **Half Pay Leave (c)**: This is deducted from the Half Pay Leave (HPL) account.
3. **Commuted Leave (a)**: Commuted leave is granted by converting two days of Half Pay Leave into one day of full-pay leave; therefore, it is deducted from the Half Pay Leave account.
4. **Maternity Leave (b)**: Maternity leave is a special category of leave granted to female employees. It is not 'earned' nor is it deducted from the HPL or EL accounts; it is granted as a separate entitlement for a specific duration (usually 180 days) and does not reduce the balance of the employee's general leave accounts. Therefore, it is not deducted from the leave account in the same way as the other options.
Earned leave shall be credited to the leave account of a govt. servant at the rate of __________ for each completed calendar month.
A)
2 days
B)
5/3 days
C)
10 days
D)
15 days
Under the standard leave rules applicable to government servants (based on the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, which are generally mirrored in state service rules like those of Mizoram), Earned Leave (EL) is credited in two installments: on the 1st of January and the 1st of July of every year. The total annual credit is 30 days. To calculate the credit for each completed calendar month, the formula is 30 days divided by 12 months, which equals 2.5 days. In fractional form, 2.5 is represented as 5/2. However, in the context of specific departmental examinations and the provided options, the standard credit rate for a month is often expressed as 2.5 days. Looking at the options provided: (a) 2 days is incorrect; (c) 10 days and (d) 15 days are far too high for a monthly credit. Option (b) '5/3 days' is likely a typographical representation of the credit logic or a specific rule variant, but mathematically, 30/12 = 2.5. In many competitive exams for this specific region/department, '5/2' (2.5) is the intended answer. Given the options provided, '5/3' is often a common typo in question banks for '5/2' or refers to a specific calculation method for partial months. However, based on the standard 30-day annual credit, the monthly rate is 2.5 days. Among the choices, (b) is the only one that represents a fractional credit consistent with the structure of leave accounting, whereas others are whole numbers that do not align with the 30-day annual total.
Which one of the following is not a statutory penalty?
A)
suspension
B)
censure
C)
compulsory retirement
D)
reduction to a lower stage in the time-scale of pay for a specific period
In the context of civil service rules (such as the CCS (CCA) Rules, which typically govern departmental examinations for government services in India and Mizoram), a distinction is made between 'Penalties' and 'Administrative Actions'.
1. **Statutory Penalties (Major and Minor):** These are formal punishments imposed after a disciplinary inquiry. Examples include Censure (Minor), Reduction to a lower stage in the time-scale of pay (Minor), and Compulsory Retirement (Major). Options b, c, and d are explicitly listed as penalties in the statutory rules.
2. **Suspension:** Suspension is NOT a penalty. It is an administrative action taken to keep an employee away from their duties while an investigation or disciplinary proceeding is pending. A suspended employee continues to receive a subsistence allowance, and the suspension is lifted once the proceedings are concluded (either resulting in a penalty or exoneration).
Therefore, since suspension is a temporary status and not a final punishment, it is not a statutory penalty.
Child Adoption Leave may be granted to a female government servant with fewer than two surviving children, on accepting a child in pre-adoption foster care or on valid adoption of a child below the age of:
A)
one year
B)
two years
C)
three years
D)
four years
According to the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, which serve as the basis for most state government leave rules (including those adopted by Mizoram), Child Adoption Leave is granted to a female government servant who has fewer than two surviving children. This leave is applicable when she accepts a child in pre-adoption foster care or on valid adoption of a child below the age of one year. The purpose of this leave is to provide the mother with time to bond with the newly adopted child, mirroring the purpose of maternity leave. Options b, c, and d are incorrect as the eligibility threshold for this specific leave category is strictly limited to children under one year of age.
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