Civil Servants Act, 1973 & Rules
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Q21.The appointing authority is identified under:
Correct Answer: A
Rules identify the authority competent to make appointments.
Q22.Promotion does not create an automatic right to promotion because it depends on:
Correct Answer: A
Promotion remains subject to eligibility, selection and fitness under the rules.
Q23.A disciplinary charge should be communicated to the employee through:
Correct Answer: A
Fair disciplinary proceedings communicate the allegation formally.
Q24.A civil servant’s service record should be maintained by:
Correct Answer: A
Official service records are maintained by the authorized department.
Q25.The principle of natural justice includes an opportunity to:
Correct Answer: A
The right to be heard is a fundamental element of natural justice.
Q26.A lawful order issued by a competent authority should generally be:
Correct Answer: A
Official orders are to be followed unless lawfully modified or challenged.
Q27.A service appeal is different from a casual complaint because it follows:
Correct Answer: A
A formal appeal is regulated by the applicable service procedure.
Q28.A civil servant’s terms and conditions cannot ordinarily be changed contrary to:
Correct Answer: A
Service conditions are subject to constitutional and statutory limits.
Q29.The Customs Act, 1969 was promulgated on which exact date?
Correct Answer: C
Correct Answer: 20th August 1969. The Customs Act of 1969 was passed by the legislature and promulgated on 20th August 1969.
Q30.Under Section 2(s) of the Customs Act 1969, 'smuggling' includes bringing in goods which are:
Correct Answer: B
Correct Answer: Prohibited or subject to high tariffs with intent to evade taxes. Smuggling involves unlawful import/export of prohibited goods or avoiding legal duties/tariffs.
Q31.Which Section of the Customs Act, 1969 defines the power of a Customs officer to search a suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Correct Answer: Section 164. Section 164 of the Act empowers officers to search any person suspected of carrying smuggled goods.
Q32.What is the maximum penalty for smuggling narcotic drugs under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act and Customs Act?
Correct Answer: C
Correct Answer: Life imprisonment or Death Penalty. Large-scale smuggling of narcotic substances carries life imprisonment or the death penalty in extreme cases.