MPSC Departmental examination for Assistant Regional Transport Officer – 2017 Question paper
PAPER – I
THEORY OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING, MOTOR VEHICLES REPAIRS, ETC.
N.B.-
(1) Solve any Foe questions.
(2) Draw diagrams wherever necessary
(3) Candidate should not write roll number, any name (including his I her own), signature, address or any indication of his I her identity anywhere inside the answer book otherwise he/she will be penalized.
(4) Candidates are expected to answer all the sub questions of a question together. If sub question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few pages or after attempting another question) the later sub question shall be overlooked.
(5) Answers are to be written in one language only either in Marathi or in English.
- Write short notes on (any two):-
(a) Comparison of two stroke and four stroke engines
(b) Desirable Tyre Properties
(c) Antilock Brake Systems (ABS).
- State the causes and remedies for the following troubles (any four):-
(a) Hard Gear Shifting
(b) Sagging String
(c) Wheel Wobble
(d) Brake Fade
(e) Frequent burning out of bulbs.
- Describe in detail the most common trouble occurring on account of ‘ wheels ‘ and ‘ tyres ‘.
- Which are the advance active safety systems adopted in automobile? Describe each system in brief.
- Explain most common troubles and their remedies for the following automobile systems:-
(a) Electrical System
(b) Clutch System
- What are the objects of suspension? Describe the different suspension systems and their comparative advantages over each other.
PAPER -II
MOTOR VEHICLES ACT, CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES AND MAHARASHTRA MOTOR VEHICLES RULES
N.B.-
(1) Attempt any five questions.
(2) The marks for each question are given in the margin.
(3) Indiscriminate copying of an authority will be discounted.
(4) Quoting of legal provisions wherever possible will be appreciated.
(5) Candidate should not write roll number, any name (including his/ her own), signature, address or any indication of his/her identity anywhere inside the answer book otherwise he/she will be penalized.
(6) Candidates are expected to answer all the sub-questions of a question together, if sub-question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few pages or after attempting another question) the later sub-question shall be overlooked.
(7) Answers are to be written in one language only either in Marathi or in English.
- Write short notes (any four):-
(a) Performance of functions of officers under the M. V. Act and rules made there under. (Rule 287 of Mah. M. V. Rules)
(b) Signals and Signaling devices. (Sec. 121 of M. V. Act)
(c) Endorsement (Sec. 24 of M. V. Act, 1988)
(d) Installation and use of weighing devices. (Rule 223 of Mah. M. V. Rules)
(e) Invalid Carriage. [Sec. 2(18) and 52 of M. V. Act and Rule 126 of C. M. V. Rules]
- Describe special provisions relating to State Transport Undertaking under the Mah. Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. (Rules 149 to 158 of Mah. M. V. Rules)
- (a) Explain conduct of persons using stage carriage operating in the Maharashtra State. (Rule 102 of Mah. M. V. Rules)
(b) Write in short regarding “use of red, yellow, white or blue light”. (Rule 108 of Central M. V. Rules)
- Define (any five):-
(a) State Transport Undertaking [Sec. 2(42) of M. V. Act, 19881
(b) Contract Carriage [Sec. 2(7) of M. V. Act, 19881
(c) Agricultural Trailor [Rule 2(c) of Central M. V. Rules]
(d) Battery Operated Vehicles [Rule 2(U) of Central M. V. Rules]
(e) Stage Carriage [Sec. 2(47) of M. V. Act]
(f) Owner [Sec. 2(30) of M. V. Act].
- Describe the provisions regarding “Limits of Speed” and “Driving at excessive speed etc.” (Sec. 112 and Sec. 183 of M. V. Act)
- Describe the provisions regarding validation of permits for use of vehicle outside the region which granted such permit. (Sec. 88 of M. V. Act, 1988)
- Describe special provisions for registration of Motor Vehicles of diplomatic officers etc. (Rule 76 A and 76 B of M. V. Rules)
OR
- (a) Explain provisions regarding licensing and Regulation of schools or establishments for imparting instructions in driving of Motor Vehicles. (Sec. 12 of M. V. Act, 1988)
(b) Explain provisions regarding power of licensing authority to disqualify from holding a driving license or revoke such license. (Sec. 19 of M. V. Act, 1988)
PAPER – III
BOMBAY MOTOR VEHICLES TAX ACT, 1958 AND RULES, 1959, BOMBAY MOTOR VEHICLE (TAXATION ON PASSENGER) ACT, 1958 ETC.
N.B.-
(1) All Questions are compulsory.
(2) Marks for each question are indicated in the right side margin
(3) Indiscriminate copying of an authority will be discounted.
(4) Candidate should not write roll number, any name (including his I her own), signature, address or any indication of his I her identity anywhere inside the answer book otherwise he/she will be penalized.
(5) Candidates are expected to answer all the sub questions of a question together. If sub question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few pages or after attempting another question) the later sub question shall be overlooked.
(6) Answers are to be written in one language only either in Marathi or in English.
- State and explain the definitions (any five):-
(a) Year
(b) Operator
(c) Tax Officer
(d) Goods Carriage
(e) Certificate of Taxation
(f) Fleet Owner
(g) Air-Conditioned Motor Vehicle.
- (a) Describe in details payment of tax.
(b) Describe the provisions of Levy of Environment Tax.
- (a) Provisions relating to refund of tax.
(b) Explain the provisions regarding Liability of payment of tax arrears and interest thereon by motor vehicle owner, possessor or a controller of a motor vehicle.
- (a) Explain the procedure for seizure and detention of motor vehicle in case of nonpayment of tax.
(b) Explain the provisions for Fleet Owners.
- Explain in shorts (any five):-
(a) Transport Vehicle brought into this state on temporary permit.
(b) Arrears of Tax as a arrears of Land Revenue.
(c) Procedure when no returns are submitted.
(d) Recovery of Passenger Tax.
(e) Revision of appeals against the order of Taxation Authority in case of Passenger Tax.
(f) Submission of returns in case of Passenger Tax.
(g) Provision of levy of tax
PAPER IV
INDIAN PENAL CODE, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE, ETC.
N.B.-
(1) All questions are compulsory.
(2) Marks for each question are indicated in the margin.
(3) Candidate should not write roll number, any name (including his 1 her own), signature, address or any indication of his / her identity anywhere inside the answer book otherwise he 1 she will be penalized.
(4) Candidates are expected to answer all the sub questions of a question together. If sub question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few pages or after attempting another question) the later sub question shall be overlooked.
(5) Answers are to be written in one language only either in Marathi or in English.
- Define the following terms (any three):-
(a) Cognizable and Non-cognizable offence
(b) Document
(c) Secondary Evidence
(d) Counterfeit.
- Write short notes (any five):-
(a) Forgery
(b) Rash driving or riding on a public way
(c) Classes of Criminal Courts (d) Estoppel
(e) Arrest by Magistrate
(f) Burden of proof.
- Define and explain ‘ criminal conspiracy’ and punishment for the criminal conspiracy.
OR
Explain essential elements of theft and punishment for the theft.
- Discuss the provisions relating to the limitation for taking cognizance of certain offences.
- Discuss the facts of which Court must take judicial notice.
- Explain the provisions relating to summary trials.
PAPER – V
FINANCIAL RULES, BOMBAY BUDGET MANUAL, ETC.
N.B.-
(1) Marks for each question are indicated in the margin.
(2) An authority should be quoted in support of the answer.
(3) Indiscriminate copying from the books will be discounted.
(4) Candidate should not write roll number, any name (including his 1 her own), signature, address or any indication of his I her identity anywhere inside the answer book otherwise he/she will be penalized.
(5) Candidates are expected to answer all the sub questions of a question together. If sub question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few pages or after attempting another question) the later sub question shall be overlooked.
(6) Answers are to be written in one language only either in Marathi or in English.
- (a) Explain in details about records of contingent expenditure and contingent register, also comments on detailed bill.
(b) Write short notes:-
(i) Permanent Advance
(ii) Recurring Charges (Expenditure).
- Explain in brief:-
(a) Vouchers for departmental payments
(b) Treatment of claims against Government which are time barred
(c) Issue of duplicates or copies of documents
(d) Audit Objections.
- (a) Explain in details, how departmental controlling officer act on budget to control expenditure.
(b) Write short notes:-
(i) Watching progress of Revenue (Receipts)
(ii) Revised Estimates.
- Write detail notes (Attempt any four questions) :-
(a) Types of Pensions
(b) Procedure adopted for punishment under Rule-8
(c) Different entries to be taken by Head of Office in the service book of Government Employee and the procedure for the same.
(d) Study Leave (Explain in regarding – types, competent authority to sanction, period, joining time, pay etc.).
(e)Explain in details foreign service in regarding terms and conditions, pay fixation, leave, joining time, leave salary and pension contribution, etc.
PAPER – VI
GENERAL TRANSPORT PROBLEMS, ETC.
N.B.-
(1) Question No. one is compulsory.
(2) Answer any two questions from the remaining.
(3) Marks for each question are indicated in the margin.
(4) Candidate should not write roll number, any name (including his / her own), signature, address or any indication of his / her identity anywhere inside the answer book otherwise he / she will be penalized.
(5) Candidates are expected to answer all the sub questions of a question together. If sub question of a question is attempted elsewhere (after leaving a few pages or after attempting another question) the later sub question shall be overlooked.
(6) Answers are to be written in one language only either in Marathi or in English.
- Write short notes (any four):-
(a) Measures to be taken to control vehicular sound pollution.
(b) Requirement of Brake Test Track while conducting fitness test for transport vehicles.
(c) General complaints received from passengers regarding auto rickshaw and solutions to minimize those.
(d) Provisions for speed governor and its necessity to reduce the accidents.
(e) How to spread awareness regarding road safety among school / college student and to increase their participation?
- Write a detailed report on traffic related problems emerging due to heavy increase in number of vehicles following urbanization. Also provide effective solutions.
- Write a note on main causes of road accidents and suggest effective measures to reduce the road accidents.
- Prepare a proposal on how the Motor Vehicle Department can be made more people oriented and become more efficient to fulfill the increasing expectations of citizens.
