MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following is a major penalty that requires previous inquiry before imposition under CCS (CCA) Rules,1965?
A)
Censure
B)
Withholding of increments for one year
C)
Reduction to lower grade
D)
Removal from service
Option D is correct: Removal from service.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following statements NOT AMOUNTED to a penalty within the meaning of Rule 11 of CCS (CCA) Rules,1965
(1) Compulsory retirement of a Government servant in accordance with the provisions relating to his superannuation or retirement.
(2) Withholding of increments of pay of a Government servant for his failure to pass any departmental examination in accordance with the rules or orders governing the Service to which he belongs or post which he holds or the terms of his appointment.
A)
Only 1
B)
Only 2
C)
Neither 1 nor 2
D)
Both 1 and 2
Option D is correct: Both 1 and 2.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following statements about suspension of Government Servant is/are CORRECT?
(1) A Government servant may be suspended only after he has been convicted in a criminal case.
(2) A Government servant may be suspended if he is found engaged in activities prejudicial to the security of the State.
A)
Only 1
B)
Both 1 and 2
C)
Neither 1 nor 2
D)
Only 2
Option D is correct: Only 2.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
As per Rule 10(6) of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, the extension of suspension shall not exceed—
A)
90 days at a time
B)
120 days at a times
C)
180 days at a time
D)
365 days at a time
Option A is correct: 90 days at a time.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
The Disciplinary Authority places Inspector Kumar suspension citing “in the interest of the security of the State.” Which sub-rule of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 applies here?
A)
Rule 10(1)(aa)
B)
Rule 10 (2)
C)
Rule 10(3)
D)
Rule 10(5)
Option A is correct: Rule 10(1)(aa).
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Which category of Government servant is eligible for Travelling Allowance (TA) concession for the journey to home town after retirement?
A)
Those who retire on superannuation only
B)
Those who retire on voluntary retirement and superannuation
C)
Those who resign from service
D)
Those who are dismissed or removed from service
Option B is correct: Those who retire on voluntary retirement and superannuation.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following statements are correct regarding MINOR penalties?
1. Minor penalties can be imposed by the Head of Department or Disciplinary Authority.
2. Examples include censure, withholding of increments, and reduction to a lower post.
3. Minor penalties are covered under Rule 10 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965.
A)
1 and 2 only
B)
1 and 3 only
C)
2 and 3 only
D)
All statements (1, 2, 3)
Option D is correct: All statements (1, 2, 3).
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Who is/are required to sign the Daily Order Sheet (DOS)?
A)
Only the Inquiry Officer
B)
Inquiry Officer, Presenting Officer, and Charged Officer/Defence Assistant
C)
Presenting Officer and Charged Officer/Defence Assistant
D)
Inquiry Officer and Presenting Officer
Option B is correct: Inquiry Officer, Presenting Officer, and Charged Officer/Defence Assistant.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Under Rule 18 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, when can disciplinary action be taken in a common proceeding?
A)
Only when one Government servant is involved in multiple complaints.
B)
When two or more Government servants are concerned in the same case.
C)
Only for minor penalties.
D)
Only if the disciplinary authority orders separate proceedings.
Option B is correct: When two or more Government servants are concerned in the same case..
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding disciplinary authorities under Rule 11 of CCS (CCA) Rules,1965?
A)
Every officer has the power to impose any penalty.
B)
Minor penalties can be imposed by controlling authorities; major penalties require appointing authority approval.
C)
Major penalties can be imposed by immediate supervisors without consultation.
D)
Only the President of India can impose any penalty.
Option B is correct: Minor penalties can be imposed by controlling authorities; major penalties require appointing authority approval..
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Lianmawii is appointed to a Government post. The Central Government issues a general order exempting her class of employees from producing medical certificates. Her appointment is:
A)
Valid under exemption
B)
Invalid
C)
Subject to probation
D)
Cancelled
Option A is correct: Valid under exemption.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-II
Under Rule 14(3) of CCS (CCA) Rules,1965, before holding an inquiry, the disciplinary authority must draw up—
A)
definite and distinct articles of charge and statement of imputations
B)
only the employee’s service record
C)
a suspension order and inquiry report
D)
a statement of defence
Option A is correct: definite and distinct articles of charge and statement of imputations.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-I
What is the limit up to which a Ministry / Department may directly execute repair works?
A)
Thirty lakhs
B)
twenty lakhs
C)
ten lakhs
D)
forty lakhs
Option A is correct: Thirty lakhs.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-I
Which of the following principles must be observed while entering into a contract?
A)
Contract must be precise
B)
Contract must be definite and without any ambiguities
C)
Standard forms of contract should be adopted
D)
All the above
Option D is correct: All the above.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-I
Arrears of pay, fixed allowances of leave salary should be drawn in the ordinary monthly pay bill.
A)
True
B)
False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-I
For works costing less than Rupees ________, it will be at the discretion of the Administrative Ministry / Department to set up a Review Committee.
A)
one crore
B)
ten crores
C)
five crores
D)
twenty crores
Option C is correct: five crores.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-I
What is the financial limit for purchase of goods without quotation or bids?
A)
Rs. 15,000
B)
Rs. 10,000
C)
Rs. 5,000
D)
Rs. 20,000
Option A is correct: Rs. 15,000.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-I
The Treasury whose cash business is conducted by the Bank is called -
A)
Non Bank Treasury
B)
Central Treasury
C)
Bank Treasury
D)
None of the above
Option C is correct: Bank Treasury.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-I
The service book of a government servant shall be maintained in triplicate.
A)
True
B)
False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-I
What should normally be the period of validity of a bid security?
A)
30 days beyond the final bid validity period
B)
45 days beyond the final bid validity period
C)
60 days beyond the final bid validity period
D)
40 days beyond the final bid validity period
Option C is correct: 60 days beyond the final bid validity period.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-I
Limited tender enquiry may be adopted when estimated value of goods to be procured is up to-
A)
Rupees Ten lakhs
B)
Rupees Fifteen lakhs
C)
Rupees Twenty-five lakhs
D)
Rupees Twenty Lakhs
Option C is correct: Rupees Twenty-five lakhs.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-I
The financial powers of the Government, which have not been delegated to a subordinate authority, shall vest in the—
A)
Home Ministry
B)
Finance Ministry
C)
Ministry of Personnel and Training
D)
Ministry of External Affairs
Option B is correct: Finance Ministry.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-I
Dearness Allowance is not exempted from attachment by order of a court
A)
True
B)
False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-I
Contingent charges which cannot be incurred without the previous sanction of superior authority are called
A)
contract contingencies
B)
countersigned contingencies
C)
special contingencies
D)
fully vouched contingencies
Option B is correct: countersigned contingencies.
MPS Departmental • 2025 • Paper-I
No Duplicates or copies of receipt may be issued on the allegation that the originals have been lost.
A)
True
B)
False
Option A is correct: True.
