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Past Questions — 2023

MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Departmental proceedings and proceedings in a criminal case cannot proceed simultaneously.

A) True
B) False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative given in the bracket: The time-limit for submission of claim for T.A. is (30/60/90) days from the date of completion of the journey.

A) 30
B) 60
C) 90
Option B is correct: 60.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative given in the bracket: In case of transfer, Composite Transfer Grant and Packing Grant shall be paid at the rate of (75% / 80% /85%) of the last month’s basic pay if the transfer involves a change of station.

A) 75%
B) 80%
C) 85%
Option B is correct: 80%.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Under Central Government, a Government servant who has acquired Ph.D degree will be given a one-time lumpsum incentive of Rs. 30,000.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Disciplinary action can be taken against a Government servant who refuses promotion.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: If a journey is cancelled exclusively due to official reasons, the deductions imposed by the Air Transport Company may be eligible for reimbursement to the Government servant.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: If a Government servant travels by a route which is not the shortest but is cheaper than the shortest, mileage allowance should be calculated on the route whichever is beneficial for the Government servant.

A) True
B) False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: A Government servant under suspension should not be allowed to appear in departmental examination.

A) True
B) False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative given in the bracket: A member of a Government servant’s family who follows the Government servant within (one / three / six) month(s) from the date of handing over of his charge at the old station may be treated as accompanying the Government servant.

A) one
B) three
C) six
Option B is correct: three.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Government servants entitled to air travel should not travel by Private airlines.

A) True
B) False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: When a Government servant is awarded a minor penalty only, suspension period shall be treated as duty for all purposes.

A) True
B) False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Every Government servant is entitled to the use of a taxi or his own car for travel in the event of a transfer from one station to another.

A) True
B) False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: During suspension, subscription to CGEGIS shall not be enforced from the subsistence allowance of the Government servant under suspension.

A) True
B) False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Daily Allowance is also admissible for the period of enforced halt on account of natural calamity while on tour.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: The charged officer may not engage a legal practitioner unless the Presenting Officer is a legal practitioner.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: An increment shall be drawn as a matter of course unless it is withheld.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Under no circumstances shall the extension for filing a written statement of defense exceed 60 days from the date of receiving the articles of charge.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Special casual leave will not be admissible to a Government servant for appearing at the open competitive examinations held by Mizoram Public Service Commission.

A) True
B) False
Under the Fundamental Rules (FR) and Supplementary Rules (SR) applicable to Government servants (including those in Mizoram), Special Casual Leave (SCL) is granted for specific purposes such as attending training, sports events, or official duties. However, appearing for open competitive examinations conducted by the Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) or other recruiting agencies for the purpose of seeking a new appointment or promotion through a competitive process is considered a personal pursuit. For such examinations, a Government servant is required to apply for Earned Leave (EL) or Casual Leave (CL), as SCL is not admissible for appearing in competitive exams. Therefore, the statement that Special Casual Leave will not be admissible is True.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: An order of dismissal can be given effect to retrospectively from the date of commencement of suspension.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: The normal retention period for the Government residence (quarters) in the event of the death of the Government servant is 24 months.

A) True
B) False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative given in the bracket: Daily Allowance is not admissible for any day on which a Government servant does not reach a point outside the radius of (5/8/20) km from the duty point at his headquarters or return to it from a similar point.

A) 5
B) 8
C) 20
Option B is correct: 8.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative given in the bracket: Government servants in Pay Level (6/10/12) and above are entitled to travel in Economy Class by air.

A) 6
B) 10
C) 12
Option B is correct: 10.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: If a Government servant travels by the class lower than the class appropriate to him, he will be entitled to the fare of the class he actually used plus the normal daily allowance.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: Daily Allowance cannot be claimed for holidays occurring during an official tour.

A) True
B) False
Option B is correct: False.
MPS Departmental • 2023 • Paper-II

State whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’: If the reasons for suspension are not explicitly stated in the suspension order, they must be communicated to the Government servant under suspension within three months.

A) True
B) False
Option A is correct: True.