MPSC Departmental Examination for Assistant Regional Transport Officers – 2016 Question Paper

MPSC Departmental Examination for Assistant Regional Transport Officers – 2016 Question Paper

PAPER – I

Theory of automobile engineering, motor vehicles repairs etc.

N.B.-

(1) Solve any five questions.

(2) Draw sketches diagrams wherever necessary.

1. State the causes and remedies for the following troubles:-

(a) Poor engine performance

(b) Engine overheats

(c) Engine stops at high speed

(d) Engine fails to start.

2. (a) Describe the difference between Spark Ignition Engine and Compression Ignition Engine.

(b) What are general types of types of Explain the construction of tyre.

3. Explain:-

(a) Different types of brakes classified on construction.

(b) Function and construction of ‘Master Cylinder ‘.

(c) Antilock Braking System.

(d) Propeller shaft.

4. Write short notes (any four) :-

(a) Fly Wheel

(b) Brake Horse Power

(c) Shock absorber

(d) Radiator

(e) Chassis Lay-out

(f) Air bags.

5. (a) Explain the working Cycle of Two-Stroke Engine and Four-Stroke Engine.

(b) Explain the terms-Camber, Castor, King-Pin inclination and toe-in and the effects of each on the steering characteristics of a Vehicle.

6. (a) Explain the construction and working of Lead Acid Battery.

(b ) Explain with diagram, the design and working of Gear-Box.

PAPER – II

Motor vehicles act, central motor vehicles rules and Maharashtra motor vehicles rules

Notes:-

(1) Attempt any five questions.

(2) Marks to each question are indicated in the margin.

(3) Indiscriminate copying of an authority will be discounted.

1. Define (any four) :-

(a) Light Motor Vehicle

(b) Certificate of Insurance

(c) Unladen Weight

(d) Tourist Vehicle

(e) Conductor’s Licence

(f) Vehicle.

2. Discuss the provisions regarding “No fault liability “.
3. What is the difference between a contract carriage and stage carriage? Discuss.
4. Write short notes (any four):-

(a) Effect of disqualification order.

(b) Motor Driving School,

(c) Invalid Carriage.

(d) Scheme for Renting of Motor-Cabs.

(e) Registration of Motor Vehicles used for defence purposes.

5. What are the general conditions attached to all permits? Discuss.
6. (a) Discuss the provisions Relating to registration of motor vehicles of diplomatic officers.

(b) Temporary Registration.

7. (a) Discuss the provisions relating to removal of motor vehicles abandoned or left unattended at public places.

(b) Safety measures for drivers of two wheelers.

PAPER – III

Bombay motor vehicles tax act, 1958 and rules, 1959 etc.

1. 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.

1. State and explain the definitions (any five):-

(a) Educational Institution. (b) Environment Tax.

(c) Cost of Vehicle.

(d) Private Service Vehicle.

(e) Stage Carriage.

(f) Taxation Authority or Authority.

(g) Air conditioned Motor Vehicle.

2. (a) Explain in detail the procedure of seizure and detention of motor vehicle for nonpayment of tax under Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Tax Act, 1958 and rules made there under.

(b) Explain in detail the penalty for possession or control of motor vehicle without payment of tax and interest for incomplete and untrue declaration etc.

3. (a) Explain in detail appeal procedure against the order of the taxation authority.

(b) Write in detail with provisions for exemptions under Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Tax Act, 1958 and rules made there under.

4. (a) State and explain the provisions for offences and penalties and competent court under the Bombay Motor Vehicles (Taxation of Passengers) Act, 1958.

(b) State and explain the procedure along with provisions about, notice of demand and manner of sewing notice of demand under the Bombay Motor Vehicles (Taxation of Passengers) Act, 1958 and rules made there under.

5. Explain in shorts (any four):-

(a) State and explain special provisions for fleet owner.

(b) Write about ‘maintenance of accounts and registers.

(c) Manner and time limit for delivering returns of passenger tax.

(d) Liability to pay tax, where the vehicle is transferred without payment of tax and interest due.

(e) Certificate for non user.

(f) State and explain tax provisions for school buses.

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) Indiscriminate copying from the book will be discounted.

1. Define the following terms (any three):-

(a) Inquiry and Investigation

(b) Fact and Facts in Issue

(c) Complaint and Police Report

(d) Proved and Not-proved.

2. Write short notes (any five):-

(a) Common intention and Common Object.

(b) Discharge and Acquittal.

(c) Direct Evidence and Hearsay Evidence

(d)Public documents and Private documents.

(e) Abetment and Criminal Conspiracy.

(f) Robbery and Dacoity.

3. Explain the provisions relating to Summary Trials.
4. Discuss the Right of private defence of the property and explain when it commences.
5. Explain the power of a police officer to investigate a cognizable offence and the procedure for investigation.
6. Explain the provisions relating to examination of witnesses before court and the questions which can be asked to the witnesses.

PAPER – V

Financial rules, Bombay budget manual etc.

N.B:-

(1) Attempt any five questions.

(2) Marks for each question are indicated in the margin.

(3) An authority should be quoted in support of the answer.

(4) Indiscriminate copying from the books will be discounted.

1. (a) How estimates of revenue are prepared in Government Departments ? What is mean by reconciliation of receipts and expenditure?

(b) What is contingency fund? Explain the procedure to sanction contingency fund advance?

2. (a) Explain the provisions for purchasing stores in Government Offices?

(b) What are the principles to be followed by Government Officers while entering into contract?

3. (a) What are the provisions in the rules about the Public Demonstrations in Honour of a Government Servant?

(b) What are the provisions in the rules about the deposit of cash chest and valuables in the treasury?

4. (a) Which kinds of leaves are admissible to Government Servants ? What are the conditions for grant of study leave?

(b) What are the provisions in the rules for keeping service book for Government Servants? What is the provision for altering the entry of birth date in the Service Book?

5. Write short notes (any four):-

(a) Joining time

(b) Lien

(c) Permanent Advances

(d) Commutation

(e) Expenditure Priority Committee,

6. Distinguish between:-

(a) Minor punishment and Major punishment.

(b) Voluntary retirement and Compulsory retirement.

(c) Major Head of account and Suspense head of account.

(d) Special pay and Deputation allowance.