MPSC Maharashtra Development Service Department Class 1 And Class 2 2016 Question paper
PAPER – I
Maharashtra zilla parishads and panchayat samitis act, 1961 and Bombay village panchayats act, 1958 etc.
N.B: –
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) Answers are to be written in one language only either in Marathi or in English.
(4) All questions are compulsory.
(5) The marks for each question are indicated in the margin.
- Write short notes (any five):-
(a) Powers and duties of Panchayats in Scheduled Areas.
(b) Village Fund.
(c) Establishment of Zilla Parishads and its authorities.
(d) Duties and functions of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
(e) Powers of the Auditor under the Maharashtra Local Fund Audit Act (XXV of 1930). Explain the manner of audit.
(f) Auditor is to be report in detail as prescribed in rule 27 of the Maharashtra Local Fund Audit Rules, 1931.
- Explain the types of grant and financial assistance to Zilla Parishads.
- Define the followings:-
(a) State Election Commission.
(b) Sarpanch and Upa-Sarpanch.
- What are the protections of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc. as provided under Art. 19 of the Constitution of India?
- Write short notes:-
(a) Fundamental duties of the citizen of India.
(b) Which ground the Commissioner can surcharge under the provisions of section 11 of the Maharashtra Local Fund Audit Act. (c) Zilla Parishad’s property, its fund and expenditure.
(d) Village Development Committees.
(e) Powers and duties of the Gram Sabha.
- Answer the following questions:-
(a) Administrative Powers and duties of Zilla Parishad.
(b) Disqualification by State Elections Commission for being a member of a Panchayat.
- Answer the following questions:-
(a) What are the powers of the State Government to alter the boundaries of Districts and Blocks? Discuss.
(b) How the Panchayat decides to levy taxes on fairs, festivals and entertainment under the provisions of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Taxes and Fees Rules, 1960? Discuss.
PAPER – II
The Bombay agricultural pest and disease act, 1947; the Maharashtra irrigation act, 1976; the Maharashtra E.G.S. act, 1977 and the land acquisition act, 1894; etc.
N.B:-
(1) Candidate should not write roll number, any name (including his/her own) signature, address or any indication of his1 her identity anywhere inside the answer book otherwise he/she will be penalized.
(2) 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.
(3) Answers are to be written in one language only either in Marathi or in English.
(4) Solve any ten questions.
(5) Marks are indicated in margins.
(6) Relevant sections of the Act should be mentioned.
- What are the conditions applicable for guaranteed employment to adult persons in rural areas?
- Give information about the provisions in employment guarantee scheme Act, 1977 to give amenities to labours?
- Give details regarding powers of Inspector under the Bombay agriculture pest and disease Act, 1947?
- What are the powers with state government to declare insect pest disease and noxious weeds under Bombay Agriculture Pest and Disease Act, 1947?
- Elaborate the procedure and powers of state Government for temporary occupation of land under Land Acquisition Act, 1894?
- Give reasons to stop supply of water to any field channel under the Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976?
- Give procedure for acquisition of land for canals and field channels under 10 Maharashtra Irrigation Act, 1976?
- Give purposes for which loans may be granted under the agriculture Loans act and provisions for recovering agriculture loans under it?
- What kind of water conservation works that can be taken up under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNAREGA)? Explain benefits of it.
- List the works of individual benefits which can be undertaken under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, (MGNAREGA).
- As per Tagai Mannual explain in short, the provisions for sanction of Tagai under scarcity and femine conditions.
PAPER – III
Maharashtra Civil services rules, 1981, general provident fund rules. Etc.
N.B.—
(1) 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.
(2) Candidate 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.
(3) Answer are to be written in one language only either in Marathi or in English.
(4) Marks for each question are indicated in the margin.
(5) Answer any five questions.
(6) Quote authority in support of your answer.
(7) Indiscriminate copying of an authority will be discounted.
(8) Excess solved question will not be considered for marks.
- (a) Explain the provisions regarding Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme.
(6) Explain about the general conditions and rates of General Provident Fund subscriptions.
- Enlist different kinds of Pensions admissible to Government servant and describe them in short.
- What are the Special kinds of leaves, which can be availed by Government Servant while in service?
- What is mean by Subsistence Allowance? Which deductions are 20 compulsory and which are optional from subsistence allowance?
- What is Service Book? Explain the procedure to take the various entries in Service Book and procedure of taking entries of date of birth? Quote the relevant rules.
- Write short notes (any four):-
(a) Assets and Liability.
(b) Calculation of joining time.
(c) Medical Certificate to physical fitness.
(d) Withholding of increments of pay.
(e) Dismissal from service.
(f) Special Pay.
PAPER – IV
Bombay financial rules and budget accounts, etc.
N.B:-
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) Answers are to be written in one language only either in Marathi or in English.
(4) Answer any five questions.
(5) Quote authority in support of your answer.
(6) Indiscriminate copying of an authority will be discounted.
(7) Marks for each question are indicated in the margin.
- What are the provisions of accepting revenue receipts of Government and how these are incorporated in government accounts?
- (a) Write in detail about powers and duties of Chief Accounts and Finance Officer of Zilla Parishad.
(b) Write in detail about powers and duties of Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishads.
- Explain in detail Treasury Operations System.
- (a) What are the responsibilities of Drawing and Disbursing Officer as regard contingency expenditure ?
(b) Explain various deductions from salary.
- Distinguish between Administrative and Technical Approval. When revised Administrative Approval is necessary?
- Write short notes on (any four):-
(a) Canons of Financial Propriety
(b) Contingency Fund
(c) Public Accounts Committee
(d) Permanent Advance
(e) Revised Estimates
(f) Finance Commission.
PAPER – V
Office procedure and various schemes of government, etc.
N.B:-
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) Answers are to be written in one language only either in Marathi or English.
(4) Answer any five questions.
(5) The marks of each question are indicated in the margin.
(6) Extra attempted questions will not be assessed.
- (a) Explain in detail “Yashwant Panchayat Raj Abhiyan”. Please comment on the success of this Abhiyan in inculcating spirit of bonafide competition and boosting work culture amongst Panchayat Raj Institutions and Officers I Employees.
(b) Give information about Human Development Index (HDI).
- (a) Explain the new procedure of fund distribution in Indira Awas Yojana : “Public Fund Management System” (PFMS).
(b) Give information about types of letter correspondence and write a demi official letter to Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad about excellent progress of your Panchayat Samiti in “Swachha Maharashtra Abhiyan” (Rural).
- (a) Explain role of Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti and Gram Panchayat in implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
(b) Explain the Constitution and Power of District Vigilance and Monitoring Committees.
- Write short notes :-
(a) e-tender procedure.
(b) Right to Information Act, 2005, provisions relating to appeals.
(c) National Health Mission.
- Write short notes (any three) :-
(a) Six Bundle System.
(b) New procedure of submitting Asset and Liability Statements.
(c) Inward and Outward branch in office.
(d) School health check up programme.
- Write short notes (any three) –
(a) e-Panchayat. (b) Weeding and Classification of records.
(c) Drought Prone Area Development Programme.
(d) Cement Concrete Bunds in series.
