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Q1.An appointment to a public post should be made against an:

Easy
A Authorized post
B Unrecorded vacancy
C Imaginary department
D Unapproved project
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Correct Answer: A

Appointments must be made against duly authorized posts.

Q2.The Civil Servants Act, 1973 primarily regulates the terms and conditions of service of:

Easy
A Civil servants
B Private shareholders
C Foreign tourists
D Company customers
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Correct Answer: A

The Act provides the statutory framework for federal civil servants.

Q3.Under the Civil Servants Act framework, appointment to a civil post may be made by:

Medium
A Initial appointment, promotion or transfer
B Lottery only
C Private contract only
D Inheritance
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Correct Answer: A

The recognized modes include initial appointment, promotion and transfer.

Q4.A civil servant holds office during the pleasure of the:

Medium
A President or Governor, as applicable
B Chief Justice only
C Local council only
D Election candidate
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Correct Answer: A

The constitutional service principle refers to the President or Governor as applicable.

Q5.The appointing authority is identified under:

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A The relevant recruitment and service rules
B A newspaper advertisement alone
C A private agreement
D A school timetable
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Correct Answer: A

Rules identify the authority competent to make appointments.

Q6.A civil servant’s service record should be maintained by:

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A The authorized office or department
B A private shop
C A political party
D A newspaper office
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Correct Answer: A

Official service records are maintained by the authorized department.

Q7.A civil servant’s terms and conditions cannot ordinarily be changed contrary to:

Medium
A The Constitution and applicable law
B A private advertisement
C A personal preference
D An informal discussion
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Correct Answer: A

Service conditions are subject to constitutional and statutory limits.

Q8.The Customs Act, 1969 was promulgated on which exact date?

Medium
A 3rd March 1969
B 12th April 1969
C 20th August 1969
D 1st July 1969
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Correct Answer: C

Correct Answer: 20th August 1969. The Customs Act of 1969 was passed by the legislature and promulgated on 20th August 1969.

Q9.Under Section 2(s) of the Customs Act 1969, 'smuggling' includes bringing in goods which are:

Medium
A Free of duty
B Prohibited or subject to high tariffs with intent to evade taxes
C Declared at ports
D Only precious metals
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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.

Q10.Which Section of the Customs Act, 1969 defines the power of a Customs officer to search a suspect?

Medium
A Section 158
B Section 161
C Section 164
D Section 171
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Correct Answer: C

Correct Answer: Section 164. Section 164 of the Act empowers officers to search any person suspected of carrying smuggled goods.

Q11.What is the maximum penalty for smuggling narcotic drugs under the Control of Narcotic Substances Act and Customs Act?

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A 5 years imprisonment
B 10 years imprisonment
C Life imprisonment or Death Penalty
D Only monetary fine
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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.