{"id":13908,"date":"2026-07-20T08:52:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T08:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/promotionexams.com\/?page_id=13908"},"modified":"2026-07-20T09:56:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:56:50","slug":"mcqs-on-cpwd-works-manual-2024-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/promotionexams.com\/?page_id=13908","title":{"rendered":"MCQS ON CPWD WORKS MANUAL 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"13908\" class=\"elementor elementor-13908\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70b6cfc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"70b6cfc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4350be3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4350be3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--\r\n============================================================\r\nCSS ADDA \u00b7 PromotionExams.com\r\nCHAPTER-WISE MCQ PRACTICE + AI COACH  (Reusable Template)\r\n------------------------------------------------------------\r\nTABS:\r\n  1. 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Planning, construction, maintenance and repairs of all buildings and other works assigned by Central Government Ministries, Departments, Public Sector Undertakings and autonomous bodies.\\n2. Valuation of properties\/assets as and when requested by statutory authorities such as the Income Tax Department, the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation.\\n3. Assessment of rent for hiring of private properties and assessment of value of properties for purchase by various Ministries\/Departments of the Government of India.\\n4. Advising the Government of India on various technical matters relating to public works.\\n\\nWhich of the above is\/are a function of the Central Public Works Department?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.0<\/b><br>All four are among the functions of CPWD, which is the Central Government agency operating throughout the country for planning\/construction\/maintenance & repairs, valuation of properties\/assets for statutory authorities, assessment of rent and value of properties, and advising the GoI on technical matters relating to public works. Hence <b>1, 2, 3 and 4<\/b> are all correct.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 2,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Percentage Rate Tender document, used for works in which contractors are required to quote rates on a percentage basis i.e. above or below the estimated cost put to tender, is:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"CPWD Form 7\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 8\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 11A\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 12\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.1(1)<\/b><br>The <b>Percentage Rate Tender document is CPWD Form 7<\/b>, used where contractors quote rates on a percentage basis (above\/below the estimated cost put to tender).\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 3,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, CPWD Form 8 (the Item Rate Tender document) is generally used in works where:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"contractors quote rates on a percentage basis, above or below the estimated cost put to tender\",\r\n      \"most of the items are non-scheduled or specialized and a detailed analysis of rates is not available\",\r\n      \"the purchase of materials, whether raw or finished, is involved\",\r\n      \"the work is to be awarded without any call of tender\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.1(2)<\/b><br>In <b>Form 8 (Item Rate Tender)<\/b>, contractors quote rates against each item of work. It is generally used where <b>most of the items are non-scheduled or specialized and a detailed analysis of rates is not available<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 4,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, which standard form is normally used where the purchase of materials is involved, requiring contractors to quote rates for supply of the required quantity of materials, whether raw or finished?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"CPWD Form 8\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 10\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 9\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 11A\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.1(3)<\/b><br><b>CPWD Form 9 (Supply of materials)<\/b> is normally used where the purchase of materials is involved, contractors quoting rates for supply of the required quantity of materials, whether raw or finished.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 5,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Piece Work agreement (CPWD Form 10) is used mainly in cases where it is necessary to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"complete the work for a lump sum amount as per given designs\",\r\n      \"award works to registered labour co-operative societies\",\r\n      \"quote rates on a percentage basis above or below the estimated cost\",\r\n      \"start the work in anticipation of formal acceptance of contract\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.1(4)<\/b><br>Form 10 (Piece Work) is used mainly where it is necessary to <b>start the work in anticipation of formal acceptance of contract<\/b>; the piece work agreement may be cancelled as soon as the regular contract is signed.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 6,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, CPWD Form 11A (the Work Order) is normally used for works which are:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"to be awarded without call of tender, with the contractor bound as to the quantity of work and the time of completion\",\r\n      \"started in anticipation of formal acceptance of the contract\",\r\n      \"to be completed for a lump sum amount as per given designs and specifications\",\r\n      \"adopted for demolition of buildings and removal of debris\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.1(5)<\/b><br><b>Form 11A (Work Order)<\/b> is normally used for works to be awarded <b>without call of tender<\/b>; in this form the contractor is bound in respect of the <b>quantity of work and the time<\/b> in which it is to be completed.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 7,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, which standard form of contract is used for works in which contractors are required to quote a lump sum amount for completing the work in accordance with the given designs, specifications and functional requirements?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"CPWD Form 7\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 12\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 8\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 10\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.1(6)<\/b><br>The <b>Lump sum Contract document is CPWD Form 12<\/b>. Form 7 is the Percentage Rate Tender, Form 8 the Item Rate Tender, and Form 10 the Piece Work agreement.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 8,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the standard form of tender adopted for demolition of buildings and removal of debris from the site is:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"CPWD Form 12\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 11A\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 47\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 9\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.1(7)<\/b><br>The <b>Tender document for demolition of Buildings is CPWD Form 47<\/b>. Form 11A is the Work Order, Form 9 is Supply of materials, and Form 12 is the Lump sum Contract.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 9,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, which one of the following standard forms is NOT correctly matched with its use?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"CPWD Form 7 \u2014 Percentage Rate Tender\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 11A \u2014 Work Order for works awarded without call of tender\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 9 \u2014 Supply of materials\",\r\n      \"CPWD Form 12 \u2014 Tender for demolition of buildings and removal of debris\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.1<\/b><br>The incorrect match is Form 12 \u2014 <b>CPWD Form 12 is the Lump sum Contract document<\/b>, whereas the tender for <b>demolition of buildings and removal of debris is CPWD Form 47<\/b>. The other three pairings are correct.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 10,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, match List-I (standard form) with List-II (use) and select the correct answer using the code given below:\\n\\nList-I (Form)\\nA. CPWD Form 7\\nB. CPWD Form 9\\nC. CPWD Form 12\\nD. CPWD Form 47\\n\\nList-II (Use)\\n1. Tender for demolition of buildings\\n2. Percentage Rate Tender\\n3. Supply of materials\\n4. Lump sum Contract document\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1\",\r\n      \"A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1\",\r\n      \"A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2\",\r\n      \"A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.1<\/b><br>A \u2192 2 (Form 7 = Percentage Rate Tender); B \u2192 3 (Form 9 = Supply of materials); C \u2192 4 (Form 12 = Lump sum Contract document); D \u2192 1 (Form 47 = Tender for demolition of buildings). Hence the correct code is <b>A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 11,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for works aided by the World Bank, the two authorities administering the contract, viz. the \\\"Employer\\\" and the \\\"Engineer\\\", are to be substituted in the Additional Conditions of Contract respectively by:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"The Central Public Works Department (represented by the Chief Engineer\/Superintending Engineer) and the Executive Engineer\/Engineer-in-Charge\",\r\n      \"The Director General, Central Public Works Department and the Superintending Engineer\",\r\n      \"The Executive Engineer\/Engineer-in-Charge and the Central Public Works Department (represented by the Chief Engineer\/Superintending Engineer)\",\r\n      \"The Chief Engineer and the Assistant Executive Engineer\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.1(9)<\/b><br>For World Bank-aided works, in the Additional Conditions of Contract the <b>\\\"Employer\\\" is substituted by \\\"The Central Public Works Department\\\" (represented by CE\/SE or any other authority designated by the CPWD Directorate)<\/b> and the <b>\\\"Engineer\\\" by \\\"The EE\/Engineer-in-Charge\\\"<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 12,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Cash Settlement Suspense Account (CSSA) mode of funding is adopted for carrying out works pertaining to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"State governments and local bodies\",\r\n      \"projects funded by foreign countries\",\r\n      \"autonomous organizations and Public Sector Undertakings\",\r\n      \"the Cabinet Secretariat and the Ministry of Defence\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.2(4)<\/b><br>Under <b>CSSA<\/b>, funds are made available after carrying out works pertaining to the <b>Cabinet Secretariat and the Ministry of Defence<\/b>. The expenditure is booked first in a suspense account, then billed to the client, and the LOC is given by CCA against client assurances. Works of State governments\/local bodies fall under the <b>Deposit<\/b> mode.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 13,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, under which mode of funding is the outlay provided from the financial estimates and accounts of the Union of India, which are laid before and voted by both the Houses of Parliament through the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"By Letter of Authorization\",\r\n      \"Deposit\",\r\n      \"Budgeted works\",\r\n      \"Cash Settlement Suspense Account\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.2(2)<\/b><br>In the <b>Budgeted works<\/b> mode, the outlay is provided from the financial estimates and accounts of the Union of India that are <b>laid before and voted by both the Houses of Parliament through MoHUA<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 14,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, under the \\\"By Letter of Authorization\\\" mode of funding, the Pay and Accounts Officer of the Central Public Works Department \/ Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is authorized to charge the expenditure to the relevant Heads of Account by:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the Director General, Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"the Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\",\r\n      \"the Director (Finance), Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"the Pay and Accounts Officer of the client Department\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.2(1)<\/b><br>Under Letter of Authorization, the <b>PAO of CPWD\/MoHUA is authorized by the PAO of the client Department<\/b> to charge the expenditure to the Heads of Account operated by the respective Ministries. This mode is adopted for transfer of funds from one department of the GoI to another.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 15,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the 'Deposit' mode of funding is adopted for the works of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"State governments, local bodies, Public Sector Undertakings and autonomous organizations\",\r\n      \"the Cabinet Secretariat and the Ministry of Defence\",\r\n      \"projects completely funded by foreign countries\",\r\n      \"Central Government Ministries through the budgetary grants of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.2(3)<\/b><br>The <b>Deposit<\/b> mode is adopted for the works of <b>State governments, local bodies, PSUs, autonomous organizations etc.<\/b> Works of the Cabinet Secretariat\/Ministry of Defence use the CSSA mode.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 16,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Central Works Board, constituted for approval of tenders and other miscellaneous matters relating to execution of works, consists of a Chairman and how many Members?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"three Members\",\r\n      \"six Members\",\r\n      \"four Members\",\r\n      \"seven Members\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.3.1(1)<\/b><br>The Central Works Board consists of a <b>Chairman and six Members<\/b>. The Director General, CPWD is the Chairman.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 17,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, who acts as the Member Secretary of the Central Works Board?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"The Additional Director General (Technical)\",\r\n      \"The Director (Works) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\",\r\n      \"The Director (Finance), Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"The Chief Engineer CSQ (Civil)\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.3.1(1)<\/b><br>The <b>Director (Finance), CPWD acts as the Member Secretary<\/b> of the Board. The ADG (Tech), Director (Works) of MoHUA, CE CSQ (E), Chief Controller of Accounts (MoHUA) and CE CSQ (Civil) are Members.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 18,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, consider the following officers with respect to the Central Works Board:\\n1. Additional Director General (Technical)\\n2. Director (Works) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\\n3. Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\\n4. Director (Finance), Central Public Works Department\\n\\nWhich of the above are Members (and not the Member Secretary) of the Board?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1, 2 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2 and 4 only\",\r\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.3.1(1)<\/b><br>The <b>Members<\/b> include the ADG (Tech), Director (Works) MoHUA, CE CSQ (E), Chief Controller of Accounts MoHUA and CE CSQ (Civil). Statement 4 \u2717 \u2014 the <b>Director (Finance), CPWD is the Member Secretary<\/b>, not a Member.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 19,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Regional Works Board (RWB), constituted for approval of tenders within its delegation of financial powers, consists of a Chairman and how many members?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"six members\",\r\n      \"four members\",\r\n      \"two members\",\r\n      \"three members\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.4.1(1)<\/b><br>The <b>RWB consists of a Chairman and three members<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 20,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the Regional Works Board, who acts as the Chairman?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"The Chief Engineer (W & TLQA)\",\r\n      \"The Special Director General concerned, as notified by the Central Public Works Department Directorate\",\r\n      \"The Additional Director General of the Region\",\r\n      \"The Director General, Central Public Works Department\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.4.1(1)<\/b><br>The <b>Special DG concerned (as notified by the CPWD Directorate) acts as Chairman<\/b> of the RWB. The ADG of the Region and Director (Finance) CPWD\/representative of CCA are members; the CE (W & TLQA) is the Member Secretary.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 21,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, who is the Member Secretary of the Regional Works Board (unless otherwise notified by the Central Public Works Department Directorate)?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"The Director (Finance), Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"The Chief Engineer (W & TLQA)\",\r\n      \"The Additional Director General of the Region\",\r\n      \"The concerned Chief Engineer\/Superintending Engineer\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.4.1(1)<\/b><br>The <b>Chief Engineer (W & TLQA), or as notified by CPWD Directorate, is the Member Secretary<\/b> of the RWB. The concerned CE\/SE only presents the case before the Board.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 22,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, to ensure transparency and uniformity while declaring works as emergent, the competent authority who should record the prescribed certificate (that the work has arisen all of a sudden and is of inescapable nature) is the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Engineer-in-Charge\",\r\n      \"Executive Engineer\/Assistant Executive Engineer\",\r\n      \"Chief Engineer\/Additional Director General\/Special Director General\",\r\n      \"Superintending Engineer\/Executive Engineer\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.5(1)(xi)<\/b><br>The Competent Authority i.e. <b>CE\/ADG\/SDG<\/b> should record a certificate that (a) the work has arisen all of a sudden and (b) it is of inescapable nature requiring immediate action that cannot brook any delay.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 23,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for emergent works executed without call of tenders, spot quotations shall be collected by officers not below the level of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Junior Engineer\/Assistant Engineer\",\r\n      \"Superintending Engineer\/Chief Engineer\",\r\n      \"Executive Engineer\",\r\n      \"Assistant Engineer\/Assistant Executive Engineer\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.5(1)<\/b><br>Emergent works can be executed without call of tenders by issuing a work order or on hand receipt after collecting spot quotations, which <b>shall be collected by officers not below the level of AE\/AEE<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 24,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, details of works awarded on the basis of spot quotation are to be compiled by each circle or zone (by the Superintending Engineer\/Chief Engineer) and submitted to the Additional Director General\/Special Director General on which basis?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Quarterly\",\r\n      \"Annually\",\r\n      \"Half-yearly\",\r\n      \"Monthly\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.5(1)(xii)<\/b><br>Details of works awarded on the basis of spot quotation should be compiled by each circle\/zone (SE\/CE) on a <b>quarterly basis<\/b> and submitted to ADG\/SDG.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 25,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the case of emergent works, the Engineer-in-Charge, on proceeding with the necessary work, shall immediately intimate the approximate amount of liability being incurred to the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Additional Director General\/Special Director General concerned\",\r\n      \"Pay and Accounts Officer concerned\",\r\n      \"Director (Finance), Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"Chief Engineer of the Zone\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.5(1)<\/b><br>The Engineer-in-Charge shall proceed to carry out the necessary work and shall <b>immediately intimate the PAO concerned that such liability is being incurred, with the approximate amount of liability<\/b>. The competent officer then initiates action for A\/A & E\/S and accord of T\/S (if applicable) to regularize the liability.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 26,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, with reference to works of inescapable nature, consider the following statements:\\n1. Emergent works can be executed without call of tenders by issuing a work order or on hand receipt after collecting spot quotations.\\n2. Normal works which require a compressed schedule for completion or early start should be treated as Emergent works.\\n3. For urgent works, availability of funds needs to be ensured before taking up execution.\\n\\nWhich of the statements is\/are correct?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\r\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.5<\/b><br>1 \u2713 (<b>Para 1.5(1)<\/b>) and 3 \u2713 (<b>Para 1.5(2)(i)<\/b> \u2014 availability of funds must be ensured before execution of urgent works). Statement 2 \u2717 \u2014 the note to Para 1.5(1) states that <b>normal works requiring a compressed schedule for completion\/early start should NOT be considered as Emergent works<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 27,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for urgent works, normally work orders shall be placed after an open call of quotations with publicity through the web for works up to an estimated cost of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. 2 lacs\",\r\n      \"Rs. 10 lacs\",\r\n      \"Rs. 5 lacs\",\r\n      \"Rs. 20 lacs\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.5(2)(i)<\/b><br>For urgent works, work orders are normally placed after open call of quotations with web publicity for works <b>up to Rs. 5 lacs<\/b>. Quotations for works with estimated cost <b>more than Rs. 5 lacs shall be invited through the e-tendering platform<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 28,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, who shall be responsible for assessing the urgency of an urgent work?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"The Notice Inviting Tender approving authority\",\r\n      \"The Chief Engineer\/Superintending Engineer\",\r\n      \"The Additional Director General\/Special Director General\",\r\n      \"The Engineer-in-Charge\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.5(2)(i)<\/b><br>The <b>Engineer-in-Charge shall be responsible for assessing the urgency<\/b> of the work.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 29,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for clarification or interpretation of any provision of the Manual in engineering and technical matters, the matter shall be referred to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Central Vigilance Commission\",\r\n      \"Director General, Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"Ministry of Finance\",\r\n      \"Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.6<\/b><br>For clarification\/interpretation of engineering and technical matters, the matter shall be referred to <b>DG, CPWD<\/b>, who, being technical Advisor to the GoI, is the competent authority to decide and make necessary amendments.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 30,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 1: General Provisions\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, matters relating to financial policy, delegation of financial powers or any other policy matters issued by the Government of India shall be referred to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Director General, Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\",\r\n      \"the Central Works Board\",\r\n      \"Ministry of Finance\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 1.6<\/b><br>For matters relating to <b>financial policy, delegation of financial powers or any other policy matters issued by the GoI, the matter shall be referred to MoHUA<\/b> (engineering\/technical matters go to DG, CPWD).\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 31,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, consider the following documents:\\n1. Bills Register\\n2. Register of works\\n3. Register of Buildings\\n4. Materials Account\\n\\nWhich of the above are among the mandatory documents of accounts prescribed for proper accounting of works?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1, 2 and 4 only\",\r\n      \"1, 3 and 4 only\",\r\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.1<\/b><br>The five mandatory documents are <b>Bills Register, Contractor's ledger, Register of works, Materials Account and Cash Book<\/b>. Statement 3 \u2717 \u2014 the <b>Register of Buildings<\/b> is a maintenance-side record (Chapter 15.3), not part of the Para 2.1 list.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 32,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, who is the budget authority for the preparation and submission of all Budget related proposals for the Central Public Works Department to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"The Director (Finance), Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"The Director General, Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"The Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\",\r\n      \"The Additional Director General (Technical)\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.4.2<\/b><br>The <b>Director General is the budget authority<\/b> for the preparation and submission of all Budget related proposals for CPWD to MoHUA.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 33,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"In the CPWD Works Manual 2024, as regards appropriations granted by Parliament from the Consolidated Fund of India, which of the following is correct?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Unspent budget can be carried forward to meet demands in the next financial year\",\r\n      \"Unspent budget is transferred to the Contingency Fund of India\",\r\n      \"Savings may be held in reserve for meeting possible future excesses\",\r\n      \"Appropriations expire at the end of the financial year and all unutilized funds 'lapse'\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.5<\/b><br>All appropriations granted by Parliament <b>expire at the end of the financial year<\/b>; no deduction of unspent budget can be appropriated for the next financial year, so <b>all unutilized funds 'lapse'<\/b> at year-end.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 34,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, relatively large expenditure arising out of an important expansion of an existing activity is treated as a:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"New Instrument of Service\",\r\n      \"Supplementary Grant\",\r\n      \"Charged Expenditure\",\r\n      \"New Service\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.7<\/b><br>A <b>'New Instrument of Service'<\/b> is relatively large expenditure arising out of important expansion of an existing activity. A 'New Service' is expenditure arising out of a new policy decision not brought to Parliament earlier.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 35,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, no expenditure can be incurred from the Consolidated Fund of India on a 'New Service' or 'New Instrument of Service' without prior approval of the Parliament through a:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Re-appropriation\",\r\n      \"Supplementary Grant\",\r\n      \"advance from the Contingency Fund of India\",\r\n      \"Vote on Account\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.7<\/b><br>No expenditure can be incurred from the Consolidated Fund of India on a 'New Service'\/'New Instrument of Service' <b>without prior approval of the Parliament through a Supplementary Grant<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 36,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Final Budget is required to be based on the expenditure actually incurred for the months till which date, together with an assessment of anticipated expenditure for the remaining three months (i.e. till 31st March)?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"31st October\",\r\n      \"30th November\",\r\n      \"31st December\",\r\n      \"28th February\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.8<\/b><br>The Final Budget is based on expenditure actually incurred for the months <b>till 31st December<\/b> and an assessment of anticipated expenditure for the remaining three months (till 31st March). Modifications thereafter are treated as 'Surrenders of Anticipated Savings' or 'Applications for Supplementary Grants'.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 37,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, all expenditure connected with the satisfaction of decrees of the Courts is treated as 'Charged' expenditure, except in certain cases. Which of the following Act\u2013year pairings is correctly stated as one such case NOT treated as 'Charged' expenditure?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Workmen's Compensation Act, 1948\",\r\n      \"Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1956\",\r\n      \"Industrial Disputes Act, 1956\",\r\n      \"Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.13(1)(a)<\/b><br>Payments NOT treated as 'Charged' include awards under the Land Acquisition Act, compensation under the <b>Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923<\/b>, awards by Arbitrators under the <b>Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996<\/b>, and payments by Arbitrators under the <b>Industrial Disputes Act, 1947<\/b>. The other options carry wrong years.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 38,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, refunds of Security Deposits are debited to 'Public Accounts' if kept in that account. However, if the deposit has been forfeited, the refund should be treated as:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"'Charged Expenditure'\",\r\n      \"a Deposit in the Public Accounts\",\r\n      \"a deduction from the receipt heads\",\r\n      \"a refund of revenue\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.13(3)<\/b><br>Refunds of Security Deposits are debited to 'Public Accounts' if kept there; but <b>if the deposit has been forfeited, the refund should be treated as 'Charged Expenditure'<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 39,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for new construction projects (other than those of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs), the new works proposals are to be sent by the concerned Chief Engineer\/Budgetary Head to the Director (Finance), Central Public Works Department by which date every year?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"30th September\",\r\n      \"31st August\",\r\n      \"30th November\",\r\n      \"31st December\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.14(2)<\/b><br>New works proposals should be sent by the concerned Chief Engineer\/Budgetary Head to the Director (Fin), CPWD <b>by 31st August every year<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 40,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Director (Finance), Central Public Works Department scrutinizes the new works proposals (projects other than those of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) and forwards the findings to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs by which date every year?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"31st August\",\r\n      \"30th November\",\r\n      \"30th September\",\r\n      \"31st December\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.14(3)<\/b><br>The Director (Finance), CPWD scrutinizes the proposals and forwards the findings through ADG (Works)\/DG to MoHUA <b>by 30th September of every year<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 41,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for 'Minor Works' and 'Maintenance and Repairs', the demands are chargeable to which Major heads of account?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"'059 Public Works' and '0216 Housing'\",\r\n      \"'059 Public Works' and '2216 Housing-Government Residential Buildings'\",\r\n      \"'2059 Public Works' and '0216 Housing'\",\r\n      \"'2059 Public Works' and '2216 Housing-Government Residential Buildings'\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.16(2)<\/b><br>'Minor Works' and 'Maintenance and Repairs' are chargeable to the Major heads <b>'2059 Public Works' and '2216 Housing-Government Residential Buildings'<\/b>. The heads 059\/0216 are the <b>receipt<\/b> heads used for Revenue Estimates (Para 2.18), not the expenditure Major heads.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 42,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"In the CPWD Works Manual 2024, as an expenditure department, the Central Public Works Department deals with miscellaneous receipts occurring in discharge of its departmental functions under which Heads of Accounts?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"'059 Public Works' and '0216 Housing'\",\r\n      \"'2059 Public Works' and '2216 Housing'\",\r\n      \"'2059 Public Works' and '0216 Housing'\",\r\n      \"'059 Public Works' and '2216 Housing'\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.18(1)<\/b><br>CPWD, being an expenditure department, deals with miscellaneous receipts under the Heads of Accounts <b>'059 Public Works' and '0216 Housing'<\/b> (rents, licence fee, sale of tender forms, etc.).\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 43,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the estimate of miscellaneous revenue receipts is required to be submitted as per the CPW Accounts Code to the Chief Controller of Accounts of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs by which date every year?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"31st August\",\r\n      \"30th November\",\r\n      \"30th September\",\r\n      \"31st December\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.18(1)<\/b><br>The revenue receipts estimate is to be submitted as per CPW Accounts Code <b>by 30th November every year to the Chief Controller of Accounts of MoHUA<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 44,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the estimates of funds required under the Head 'Salaries' in the Budget are framed on the basis of trends over the preceding:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"2 years\",\r\n      \"5 years\",\r\n      \"3 years\",\r\n      \"1 year\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.17(1)<\/b><br>Estimates under the Head 'Salaries' are framed on the basis of <b>trends over the preceding 3 years<\/b>, considering changes in rates of pay, allowances, number of posts and economy instructions of MoF.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 45,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for putting in place an effective mechanism to realistically assess fund requirements and ward off unwarranted surrender of savings, which Rule of the General Financial Rules, 2017 may be referred?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rule 130\",\r\n      \"Rule 65\",\r\n      \"Rule 66\",\r\n      \"Rule 62\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.20.1(c)<\/b><br><b>Rule 62 of GFR 2017<\/b> may be referred in this regard. (Rule 65 relates to re-appropriation, Rule 66 to supplementary grants, and Rule 130 to classification of works.)\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 46,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, when savings are not available within the Grant to which the payment is to be debited, the necessary Supplementary Grant or Appropriation is to be obtained in accordance with which Article of the Constitution before payment is authorized?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Article 115(1)\",\r\n      \"Article 299(1)\",\r\n      \"Article 114\",\r\n      \"Article 112\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.20.3<\/b><br>As per <b>Rule 66 of GFR<\/b>, the Supplementary Grant or Appropriation should be obtained in accordance with <b>Article 115(1) of the Constitution<\/b>. Article 299(1) governs execution of Government contracts (Chapter 5), not supplementary grants.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 47,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, where the variation in a sub-head does not exceed the prescribed limit and is in excess, reasons must be included in the Appropriation Account in all cases in which the excess exceeds what percentage of the total sanctioned provision (or as prescribed, whichever is higher)?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"5%\",\r\n      \"10%\",\r\n      \"15%\",\r\n      \"33%\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.21(2)(b)(i)<\/b><br>Where the variation is in excess, all cases in which the <b>excess exceeds 10%<\/b> of the total sanctioned provision (or as prescribed, whichever is higher) must be explained. The same 10% threshold applies to savings against the original provision under sub-clause (ii).\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 48,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, a transfer of funds within one primary unit of appropriation under the same grant and involving two or more Zones:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"amounts to re-appropriation and attracts Rule 10 of the Delegation of Financial Powers Rules\",\r\n      \"does not amount to re-appropriation and does not attract Rule 10 of the Delegation of Financial Powers Rules\",\r\n      \"is permissible only with the sanction of the Ministry of Finance\",\r\n      \"requires prior approval of the Parliament\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.22(2)<\/b><br>Such a transfer <b>does not amount to re-appropriation and does not attract Rule 10 of the DFPR<\/b>, because Appropriation Accounts are prepared on the basis of the total grant under a particular primary unit of appropriation in all the CPWD Zones.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 49,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, provisions relating to the Re-appropriation of Funds are contained in which Rule of the General Financial Rules, 2017?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rule 62\",\r\n      \"Rule 172\",\r\n      \"Rule 66\",\r\n      \"Rule 65\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.22(3)<\/b><br><b>Rule 65 of GFR 2017<\/b> deals with provisions relating to the Re-appropriation of Funds; the relevant DFPR rules are given in SOP 2\/4.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 50,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, according to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance, the last Quarter expenditure should not exceed what percentage of the Budget Estimates, and the expenditure in the month of March should not exceed what percentage?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"33% of the Budget Estimates and 10% in March\",\r\n      \"33% of the Budget Estimates and 15% in March\",\r\n      \"40% of the Budget Estimates and 20% in March\",\r\n      \"25% of the Budget Estimates and 10% in March\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.24(3)<\/b><br>As per MoF guidelines, last Quarter expenditure <b>should not exceed 33% of BE and 15% in the month of March<\/b> of the financial year; a rush of expenditure in any month is to be avoided.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 51,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, with reference to Reconciliation of Accounts, consider the following statements:\\n1. Reconciliation should be made monthly.\\n2. Chief Engineers\/Director General maintain consolidated Zone-wise and grant-wise records in Form no. GFR 12.\\n3. The initial responsibility for reconciliation rests with the Chief Engineer.\\n\\nWhich of the statements is\/are correct?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\r\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.25<\/b><br>1 \u2713 (reconciliation is to be made monthly) and 2 \u2713 (records maintained in <b>Form no. GFR 12<\/b>). Statement 3 \u2717 \u2014 the <b>initial responsibility rests with the Accounts Officer<\/b>, not the Chief Engineer.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 52,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, a statement in Form no. 8, showing the causes of excesses and savings under different sub-heads, should be prepared annually for submission to the Ministry by which date every year?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"end of September\",\r\n      \"end of December\",\r\n      \"end of November\",\r\n      \"end of March\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.26.2(1)<\/b><br>A statement in <b>Form no. 8<\/b> should be prepared annually for submission to the Ministry <b>by the end of December every year<\/b>; separate statements are to be prepared for each grant.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 53,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, if a grant has been exceeded, sanction to the excess is to be obtained from the Ministry of Finance in the case of ____ and from the Parliament in the case of ____.\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"voted expenditure; non-voted expenditure\",\r\n      \"revenue expenditure; capital expenditure\",\r\n      \"non-voted expenditure; voted expenditure\",\r\n      \"charged expenditure; voted expenditure\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.26.2(2)<\/b><br>If a grant is exceeded, sanction is obtained from the <b>Ministry of Finance in the case of non-voted expenditure<\/b>, and from the <b>Parliament in the case of voted expenditure<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 54,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, under the scheme of Departmentalization of Accounts, who is the Chief Accounting Authority responsible for the preparation of the Monthly and Annual Accounts?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"The Director General, Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"The Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\",\r\n      \"The Controller General of Accounts\",\r\n      \"The Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.27.1(1)<\/b><br>The <b>Chief Accounting Authority (Secretary)<\/b> is responsible for preparation of the Monthly and Annual Accounts. The CCA, MoHUA prepares the annual Appropriation Accounts and submits them, duly signed by the Chief Accounting Authority (Secretary, MoHUA), to the CGA, Ministry of Finance.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 55,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Internal Audit and External Audit of the Divisions and Offices are respectively conducted by:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the Chief Controller of Accounts office and the Controller General of Accounts\",\r\n      \"the Chief Controller of Accounts office and the Comptroller and Auditor General Office\",\r\n      \"the Controller General of Accounts and the Comptroller and Auditor General Office\",\r\n      \"the Comptroller and Auditor General Office and the Chief Controller of Accounts office\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.27.2<\/b><br><b>Internal Audit is conducted by the CCA office<\/b>, while the <b>External Audit is conducted by the CAG Office<\/b>. CPWD Directorate mainly deals with disposal of Draft CAG\/PAC paras.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 56,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, with reference to the Audit Committees formed in the Central Public Works Department, which of the following meeting frequencies is correctly matched?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Central Audit Committee \u2014 quarterly\",\r\n      \"Zonal\/Circle Audit Committee \u2014 monthly\",\r\n      \"Regional Audit Committee \u2014 monthly\",\r\n      \"Central Audit Committee \u2014 annually\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.27.2.1<\/b><br>The <b>Central Audit Committee<\/b> (DG, CPWD Chairman) meets <b>half-yearly<\/b>; the <b>Regional Audit Committee<\/b> (SDG\/ADG Chairman) meets <b>quarterly<\/b>; and the <b>Zonal\/Circle Audit Committee<\/b> (CE\/SE Chairman) meets <b>monthly<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 57,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 2: Budget and Reconciliation of Accounts\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), described as a miniature Parliament, comprises representatives of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the Lok Sabha only\",\r\n      \"the Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies\",\r\n      \"the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha\",\r\n      \"the Lok Sabha and the Council of Ministers\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 2.28<\/b><br>The PAC is a miniature Parliament having the representatives of <b>Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha<\/b>. The Secretary to the Government of India in the Department concerned represents the Government in PAC meetings.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 58,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, construction works are those taken up as all new constructions, rehabilitation and seismic retrofitting works, the expenditure of which is charged to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the deposit head\",\r\n      \"revenue heads\",\r\n      \"the suspense head \\\"Stock\\\"\",\r\n      \"capital heads\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.0<\/b><br>Construction works are all new constructions, rehabilitation and seismic retrofitting works, the expenditure of which is <b>charged to capital heads<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 59,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in respect of a construction work, the amount of the Technical Sanction:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"may not exceed the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount\",\r\n      \"may exceed the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount by up to 10%\",\r\n      \"must be exactly equal to the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount\",\r\n      \"is accorded before the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.2<\/b><br>On receipt of Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction, the detailed estimate is prepared; the <b>Technical Sanction amount may not exceed the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 60,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for construction works of local bodies and Public Sector Undertakings costing Rs. 100 crore or more, the rate of Departmental Charges to be levied is:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"10.0%\",\r\n      \"4.0%\",\r\n      \"5.50%\",\r\n      \"No departmental charges\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.4<\/b><br>For local bodies and Public Sector Undertakings, Departmental Charges are <b>10.0% for maintenance\/minor works, 4.0% for construction works costing Rs. 100 crore or more, and 5.50% for construction works costing below Rs. 100 crore<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 61,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, with reference to the levy of Departmental Charges, consider the following statements:\\n1. No departmental charges are to be levied for Government Works.\\n2. No reduction in departmental charges is allowed for the works of local bodies and Public Sector Undertakings.\\n3. Departmental charges shall be levied on Government works funded through the Public-Private Partnership mode.\\n\\nWhich of the statements is\/are correct?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\r\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.4<\/b><br>1 \u2713 (no departmental charges for Government Works); 2 \u2713 (Note I \u2014 no reduction for local bodies\/Public Sector Undertakings). Statement 3 \u2717 \u2014 for Government works funded through the <b>Public-Private Partnership mode, no departmental charges shall be levied<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 62,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for the purpose of levying Departmental Charges on works of local bodies and Public Sector Undertakings, the term \\\"cost of work\\\" means the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"actual cost of the completed work\",\r\n      \"detailed estimate amount\",\r\n      \"preliminary estimate amount\",\r\n      \"technically sanctioned amount\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.4 (Note II)<\/b><br>For departmental charges, <b>cost of work means the preliminary estimate amount<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 63,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the exemption of Government buildings from the operation of municipal bye laws \u2014 by virtue of which the approval of architectural drawings from local bodies is not required \u2014 is provided under:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Section 3 of the Indian Contract Act\",\r\n      \"Article 299 of the Constitution of India\",\r\n      \"Rule 130 of the General Financial Rules, 2017\",\r\n      \"Section 3 of the Government Buildings Act, 1899\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.7<\/b><br><b>Section 3 of the Government Buildings Act, 1899<\/b> exempts Government buildings from the regulation of municipal bye laws. However, the Engineer-in-Charge shall still give notice to the local bodies before erection of a building.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 64,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Schedules of Rates are ordinarily revised once in every:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"two years\",\r\n      \"one year\",\r\n      \"three years\",\r\n      \"five years\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.9(ii)<\/b><br>The Schedules of Rates <b>are ordinarily revised once in two years<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 65,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the cost index is to be issued as on which dates every year?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"31st March and 30th September\",\r\n      \"1st April and 1st October\",\r\n      \"1st January and 1st July\",\r\n      \"1st April and 1st November\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.9(iv)<\/b><br>The cost index shall be issued as on <b>1st April and 1st October every year<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 66,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Schedule of Rates for Delhi is issued by the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Superintending Engineer concerned\",\r\n      \"Additional Director General of the Region\",\r\n      \"Director General, Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"Chief Engineer (CSQ) Civil\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.9(i)<\/b><br>The Schedule of Rates for Delhi is issued by the <b>Director General, Central Public Works Department<\/b> (Special Director Generals may issue the Schedule of Rates for their coordination jurisdiction).\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 67,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the cost index for Delhi is to be issued by the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Superintending Engineer concerned\",\r\n      \"Director General, Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"Additional Director General \/ Special Director General\",\r\n      \"Chief Engineer (CSQ) Civil\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.9(iv)<\/b><br>The cost index for Delhi is issued by the <b>Chief Engineer (CSQ) Civil<\/b>; for other places it is issued by the Additional Director General \/ Special Director General on the basis of details received from the Chief Engineer or Superintending Engineer concerned.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 68,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, it is desirable that the Preliminary Estimates of specialized Electrical & Mechanical systems (such as Lifts, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems and Wet Riser & Sprinkler System) for budgeted works of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs include a provision for maintenance and operation for a period of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"5 years\",\r\n      \"3 years\",\r\n      \"7 years\",\r\n      \"10 years\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.3(4)<\/b><br>It is desirable that Preliminary Estimates of specialized Electrical & Mechanical systems include a <b>5-year provision for maintenance\/comprehensive maintenance and operation<\/b> for budgeted works of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 69,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the case of budgetary works of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, expenditure in excess of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction may be authorized by officers of the Central Public Works Department up to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"15% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount\",\r\n      \"10% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount\",\r\n      \"5% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount\",\r\n      \"no excess is permissible in any case\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.4(3)<\/b><br>For budgetary works of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, excess <b>up to 10% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction<\/b> may be authorized by officers of the Central Public Works Department, provided the total (including the excess) is within the officer's powers to accord technical sanction.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 70,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for Deposit works and works on letter of authorization, a revised estimate is to be submitted for works having expenditure in excess of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"20% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount\",\r\n      \"5% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount\",\r\n      \"10% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount\",\r\n      \"15% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.4(1)<\/b><br>For Deposit works and works on letter of authorization, a revised estimate is to be submitted where the expenditure is in <b>excess of 10% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 71,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the provision for contingencies of a sanctioned work can be utilized for which of the following?\\n1. Construction of a site office.\\n2. Engagement of watch and ward staff.\\n3. Hiring of an inspection vehicle.\\n4. Material testing and structural designing.\\n\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1 and 4 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.3(3)<\/b><br>Contingencies can be utilized for construction of a site office, engagement of watch & ward staff, job works such as surveying, material testing, estimating, structural designing, architectural drawings, models, and hiring of an inspection vehicle. Hence <b>all four<\/b> are correct.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 72,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the coordination of all pre-construction activities involved in the execution of a construction work is to be done by the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"client department\",\r\n      \"Engineer-in-Charge\",\r\n      \"Notice Inviting Tender approving authority\",\r\n      \"Technical Sanction Authority\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1<\/b><br>Coordination of all pre-construction activities will be done by the <b>Technical Sanction Authority<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 73,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, tenders for all Specialized Works are to be invited through which system?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Two\/Three Bid system\",\r\n      \"Single Bid system\",\r\n      \"Percentage Rate Tender only\",\r\n      \"award without call of tenders\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.3(1)<\/b><br>Tenders for all Specialized Works shall be invited in the <b>Two\/Three Bid system<\/b> from specialized agencies as well as Central Public Works Department and non-Central Public Works Department contractors, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 74,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, when a Technical Sanction Authority splits a sanctioned work into packages, the tender for any package is to be accepted by the officer as per the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"powers to sanction extra items\",\r\n      \"financial powers delegated for acceptance of the lowest tender\",\r\n      \"powers to accord Administrative Approval\",\r\n      \"discretion of the Engineer-in-Charge\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.8(iv)<\/b><br>Tender for any package is to be accepted by the officer as per the <b>financial powers delegated for acceptance of the lowest tender<\/b>. The Technical Sanction Authority may split the work into packages with recorded reasons.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 75,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Technical Sanction for all works, except emergent works, shall be issued:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"only after completion of the work\",\r\n      \"after opening of the financial bids\",\r\n      \"before inviting tenders\/work orders\",\r\n      \"after award of the work\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.6(1)<\/b><br>The Technical Sanction for all works, except emergent works, shall be issued <b>before inviting tenders\/work orders<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 76,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the case of Deposit works, the scope of work shall not be altered, either during preparation of the Detailed Estimate or during execution, without:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the approval of the Ministry of Finance\",\r\n      \"the approval of the Director General, Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"a revised Technical Sanction\",\r\n      \"the written permission of the client\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.2.1(4)<\/b><br>For Deposit works, the scope of work shall not be altered during preparation of the Detailed Estimate or during execution <b>without the written permission of the client<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 77,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the competent authority of the Administrative Ministry\/Department\/Client accords the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction on the basis of the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Preliminary Estimate \/ Preliminary Project Report \/ Detailed Project Report\",\r\n      \"Measurement Book\",\r\n      \"Schedule of Rates alone\",\r\n      \"Justification of Tenders\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.5<\/b><br>The competent authority accords the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction on the basis of the <b>Preliminary Estimate \/ Preliminary Project Report \/ Detailed Project Report<\/b>, as the case may be.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 78,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for works of attached and subordinate offices (such as the Directorate of Estates and the Land & Development Office) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs budgetary head, the Administrative Approval is issued by the respective Department, while the Expenditure Sanction is issued by the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"client department itself\",\r\n      \"competent authority of the Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"Ministry of Finance\",\r\n      \"Director General, Central Public Works Department only\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.5(2)<\/b><br>For attached and subordinate offices, the Administrative Approval is issued by the respective Department, and the Expenditure Sanction is issued by the <b>competent authority of the Central Public Works Department<\/b> (subject to availability of funds).\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 79,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, match List-I (category of work of local bodies\/Public Sector Undertakings) with List-II (rate of Departmental Charges) and select the correct answer using the code given below:\\n\\nList-I (Category)\\nA. All maintenance works and minor works\\nB. Construction works costing Rs. 100 crore or more\\nC. Construction works costing below Rs. 100 crore\\n\\nList-II (Rate)\\n1. 4.0%\\n2. 5.50%\\n3. 10.0%\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"A-3, B-1, C-2\",\r\n      \"A-1, B-3, C-2\",\r\n      \"A-3, B-2, C-1\",\r\n      \"A-2, B-1, C-3\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.4<\/b><br>A \u2192 3 (maintenance\/minor works = 10.0%); B \u2192 1 (Rs. 100 crore or more = 4.0%); C \u2192 2 (below Rs. 100 crore = 5.50%). Hence <b>A-3, B-1, C-2<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 80,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 3: General Provisions (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Technical Sanction Authority, after obtaining approval from the client, has full powers (up to its tender acceptance limits) to execute smaller works likely to crop up during execution, subject to availability of funds under which sub-head of the sanctioned estimate?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"\\\"Suspense\\\"\",\r\n      \"\\\"Departmental Charges\\\"\",\r\n      \"\\\"Contingencies\\\"\",\r\n      \"\\\"Establishment\\\"\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 3.1.1.3(2)<\/b><br>The Technical Sanction Authority has full powers, up to its tender acceptance limits, to execute smaller works subject to availability of funds under the sub-head <b>\\\"Contingencies\\\"<\/b> in the sanctioned project estimate.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 81,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, earnest Money Deposit is exempted for works awarded to registered labour Co-operative Societies with an estimated cost up to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. 50,000\",\r\n      \"Rs. 2 lakhs\",\r\n      \"Rs. 5 lakhs\",\r\n      \"Rs. 3 lakhs\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.2(1)<\/b><br>Earnest Money Deposit is exempted for works with estimated cost <b>up to Rs. 3 lakhs<\/b>; however, Security Deposit shall still be deducted from their bills.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 82,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in respect of works awarded to registered labour Co-operative Societies, monthly running payments may be made if the value of work executed is more than:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. 50,000\",\r\n      \"Rs. 25,000\",\r\n      \"Rs. 1,00,000\",\r\n      \"Rs. 3,00,000\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.2(2)<\/b><br>Monthly running payments may be made if the value of work executed is <b>more than Rs. 50,000<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 83,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, with reference to the award of works to contractors belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, consider the following:\\n1. A price preference up to 5% may be allowed in favour of an individual SC\/ST contractor.\\n2. For works up to an estimated cost of Rs. 2.70 lakh, no earnest money is required.\\n3. For works beyond Rs. 2.70 lakh and up to Rs. 6.20 lakh, earnest money at a reduced rate of half per cent may be accepted.\\n\\nWhich of the statements is\/are correct?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\r\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2 and 3\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.3.1 & 4.3.2<\/b><br>1 \u2713 (price preference up to 5%); 2 \u2713 (no earnest money for works up to Rs. 2.70 lakh); 3 \u2713 (beyond Rs. 2.70 lakh and up to Rs. 6.20 lakh, earnest money at a reduced rate of half per cent). Hence <b>all three<\/b> are correct.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 84,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for award of works to contractors belonging to Scheduled Castes\/Scheduled Tribes, tenders may be invited only from Central Public Works Department enlisted contractors when the estimated cost is beyond Rs. 2.70 lakh and up to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. 10.00 lakh\",\r\n      \"Rs. 6.20 lakh\",\r\n      \"Rs. 5.00 lakh\",\r\n      \"Rs. 2.70 lakh\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.3.2<\/b><br>For works beyond Rs. 2.70 lakh and <b>up to Rs. 6.20 lakh<\/b>, tenders may be invited only from Central Public Works Department enlisted contractors, with a price preference up to 5% and earnest money at a reduced rate of half per cent.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 85,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the price-preference concessions for contractors belonging to Scheduled Castes\/Scheduled Tribes are stated to be admissible up to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"31.12.2026\",\r\n      \"31.12.2024\",\r\n      \"31.12.2025\",\r\n      \"31.03.2025\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.3.3<\/b><br>These concessions will be admissible <b>up to 31.12.2025<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 86,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, match List-I (tender situation) with List-II (desirable publicity time limit) and select the correct answer using the code given below:\\n\\nList-I (Situation)\\nA. Estimated cost put to tender up to Rs. 5 crore\\nB. Estimated cost put to tender more than Rs. 5 crore (single bid system)\\nC. Two\/three bid system\\nD. Short notice tender (minimum)\\n\\nList-II (Time limit)\\n1. 21 days\\n2. 3 days\\n3. 7 days\\n4. 14 days\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2\",\r\n      \"A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2\",\r\n      \"A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1\",\r\n      \"A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.13<\/b><br>A \u2192 3 (up to Rs. 5 crore = 7 days); B \u2192 4 (more than Rs. 5 crore, single bid = 14 days); C \u2192 1 (two\/three bid = 21 days); D \u2192 2 (short notice, minimum = 3 days). Hence <b>A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 87,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for tenders invited under the two\/three bid system, the desirable publicity time limit is 21 days, subject to the condition that the minimum period given for submission of the bid after issue of clarifications\/modifications consequent to the pre-bid meeting shall be:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"3 days\",\r\n      \"7 days\",\r\n      \"21 days\",\r\n      \"14 days\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.13.1(iii)<\/b><br>For the two\/three bid system the desirable limit is 21 days, subject to a <b>minimum of 14 days<\/b> for submission of the bid after issue of clarifications\/modifications consequent to the pre-bid meeting.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 88,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the validity period for acceptance of tenders, in cases where only financial bids are invited, shall be:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"30 days from the last date of receipt of bids\",\r\n      \"75 days from the last date of receipt of bids\",\r\n      \"45 days from the last date of receipt of bids\",\r\n      \"90 days from the last date of receipt of bids\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.14<\/b><br>Where only financial bids are invited, the validity period is <b>30 days from the last date of receipt of bids<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 89,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in all cases other than where only financial bids are invited, the validity period for acceptance of tenders shall be:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"60 days from the last day of receipt of the technical bid\",\r\n      \"75 days from the last day of receipt of the technical bid\",\r\n      \"30 days from the last day of receipt of the technical bid\",\r\n      \"90 days from the last day of receipt of the technical bid\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.14<\/b><br>In all other cases, the validity period is <b>75 days from the last day of receipt of the technical bid<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 90,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the responsibility for obtaining the validity of a tender rests with the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Chief Engineer\",\r\n      \"Notice Inviting Tender approving authority\",\r\n      \"Executive Engineer\",\r\n      \"Superintending Engineer\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.14<\/b><br>The responsibility for obtaining the validity of the tender is that of the <b>Executive Engineer<\/b>, who must keep a close watch at every stage.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 91,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the cutoff value of projects, above which all contracts are to be taken up under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction methodology, is:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. 300 crore\",\r\n      \"Rs. 50 crore\",\r\n      \"Rs. 200 crore\",\r\n      \"Rs. 100 crore\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.8<\/b><br>The cutoff value above which all contracts are taken up under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction methodology is <b>Rs. 100 crore<\/b> (as decided and notified by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs \/ Central Public Works Department from time to time).\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 92,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction mode, the order of preference of tendering is:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Mode I, then Mode II, then Mode III\",\r\n      \"Mode III, then Mode II, then Mode I\",\r\n      \"Mode II, then Mode I, then Mode III\",\r\n      \"Mode I, then Mode III, then Mode II\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.8<\/b><br>The order of preference is <b>Mode I (Technology Neutral \u2014 Preferred), Mode II (Technology Neutral \u2014 Second), and Mode III (Technology Pre-Selected \u2014 Third)<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 93,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction mode, tenders can be invited under Mode III only if which of the following is satisfied?\\n1. The client resolves for a particular technology.\\n2. The client has already finalized all drawings.\\n3. The functional requirement of the work or site so demands.\\n\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\r\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"1 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2 or 3\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.8<\/b><br>Tenders can be invited under Mode III only if <b>any one of<\/b> (a) the client resolves for a particular technology, (b) the client has already finalized all drawings, or (c) the functional\/site requirement so demands \u2014 i.e. <b>1, 2 or 3<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 94,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction mode, which mode is described as \\\"Technology Pre-Selected\\\"?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Mode II\",\r\n      \"Mode III\",\r\n      \"Mode I\",\r\n      \"Both Mode I and Mode II\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.8<\/b><br>Mode I and Mode II are Technology Neutral tenders, whereas <b>Mode III is Technology Pre-Selected<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 95,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction mode, the soil investigation report is to be appended in the Notice Inviting Tender for indicative purpose in:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"none of the modes\",\r\n      \"Mode III only\",\r\n      \"Mode I and Mode II only\",\r\n      \"all three modes\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.8(4)<\/b><br>The soil investigation report shall be appended in the Notice Inviting Tender for indicative purpose in <b>Mode I and Mode II only<\/b>; the contractor also undertakes soil investigations.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 96,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, where a bidder associates with a contractor for the opted technology in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction mode, the associated contractor must have successfully completed one work of that technology with the cost of the structural system not less than what percentage of the estimated cost put to tender (during the last seven years)?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"50%\",\r\n      \"10%\",\r\n      \"30%\",\r\n      \"20%\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.8(11)<\/b><br>The associated contractor must have completed one work of the opted technology with the cost of the structural system <b>not less than 20% of the estimated cost put to tender<\/b> during the last seven years.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 97,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction mode, if the separate cost of the structural system of a particular technology is not available in the experience certificate of the associated contractor, it will be taken as what percentage of the completed cost of the project\/work?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"30%\",\r\n      \"20%\",\r\n      \"50%\",\r\n      \"10%\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.8<\/b><br>Where the separate cost of the structural system is not available in the experience certificate, it will be taken as <b>30% of the completed cost of the project\/work<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 98,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"In the CPWD Works Manual 2024, as per the amendment to the General Financial Rules, 2017, no Global Tender Enquiry shall ordinarily be invited for tenders up to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. 300 crore\",\r\n      \"Rs. 200 crore\",\r\n      \"Rs. 100 crore\",\r\n      \"Rs. 50 crore\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.5.4<\/b><br>Under the amendment to rule 161(iv) of the General Financial Rules, 2017, <b>no Global Tender Enquiry shall be invited for tenders up to Rs. 200 crore<\/b> (or such limit as prescribed by the Ministry of Finance).\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 99,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the Two Bid System of tendering, the two bids called for are:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"an Eligibility bid and a Financial bid\",\r\n      \"an Eligibility bid and a Technical specifications bid\",\r\n      \"a Technical cum eligibility bid and a Financial bid\",\r\n      \"a Technical specifications bid and a Financial bid\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.5.3(1)<\/b><br>In the Two Bid System, Bid-1 is the <b>Technical cum eligibility bid<\/b> and Bid-2 is the <b>Financial bid<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 100,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the Three Bid System of tendering, the three bids to be submitted, in order, are:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Eligibility bid, Financial bid, Technical specifications\",\r\n      \"Technical specifications, Eligibility bid, Financial bid\",\r\n      \"Financial bid, Eligibility bid, Technical specifications\",\r\n      \"Eligibility bid, Technical specifications, Financial bid\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.5.3(2)<\/b><br>In the Three Bid System the bids are Bid-1 <b>Eligibility bid<\/b>, Bid-2 <b>Technical specifications<\/b>, and Bid-3 <b>Financial bid<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 101,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the system of composite tendering shall be followed for all kinds of building and road works:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"irrespective of cost\",\r\n      \"only for works costing above Rs. 100 crore\",\r\n      \"only for works costing above Rs. 50 crore\",\r\n      \"only for maintenance works\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.5.2(1)<\/b><br>The system of composite tendering shall be followed for all kinds of building and road works, <b>irrespective of cost<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 102,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, apart from civil work and horticulture work, a composite tender should also include the component of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"arbitration and litigation charges\",\r\n      \"internal electric installations and other internal & external electrical works including services\",\r\n      \"land acquisition and rehabilitation\",\r\n      \"departmental charges and contingencies\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.5.2(1)<\/b><br>Apart from civil and horticulture work, a composite tender should also include <b>internal electric installations and other internal & external electrical works including services<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 103,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, all tenders are to be invited on behalf of the President of India, and the words to be incorporated in all Notices Inviting Tender are:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"\\\"On behalf of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\\\"\",\r\n      \"\\\"On behalf of the Central Public Works Department\\\"\",\r\n      \"\\\"For & on behalf of the President of India\\\"\",\r\n      \"\\\"For & on behalf of the Government of India\\\"\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.10(1)<\/b><br>The words <b>\\\"For & on behalf of the President of India\\\"<\/b> should be incorporated in all Notices Inviting Tender.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 104,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the estimated cost put to tender in the Notice Inviting Tender shall be worked out based on the rates considered in the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Schedule of Rates for the previous year\",\r\n      \"Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction\",\r\n      \"Preliminary Estimate\",\r\n      \"Technical Sanction\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.10(2)<\/b><br>The estimated cost put to tender in the Notice Inviting Tender shall be worked out based on the rates considered in the <b>Technical Sanction<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 105,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, if, after a Notice Inviting Tender has been issued, the change in the estimated cost put to tender is more than plus\/minus 2 per cent (or the variation in the amount of an individual item is more than 10%), then:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the Notice Inviting Tender is to be revised and tenders re-invited afresh\",\r\n      \"the tender may proceed without any change\",\r\n      \"only the estimated cost is corrected, without re-inviting tenders\",\r\n      \"the work is to be awarded without call of tenders\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.10(4)<\/b><br>If the change in the estimated cost put to tender is more than plus\/minus 2 per cent, or the variation in an individual item is more than 10%, and the Notice Inviting Tender is already issued, then the <b>Notice Inviting Tender is to be revised and tenders re-invited afresh<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 106,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, tenders for works costing up to the maximum tendering limit of Central Public Works Department contractors enlisted in Class-I of the Buildings & Roads\/Horticulture category are, as a rule, to be invited under:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"restricted tenders\",\r\n      \"the Single Bid system\",\r\n      \"the Two\/Three Bid system\",\r\n      \"a Global Tender Enquiry\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.11(2)<\/b><br>Tenders up to the maximum tendering limit of Class-I contractors are invited under the <b>Single Bid system<\/b>; works costing more than that limit are invited under the Two\/Three Bid System.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 107,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in respect of works of inescapable nature awarded without call of tenders, the quotation accepting authority may decide the publicity period (except in the case of spot quotations), subject to a minimum period of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"three working days\",\r\n      \"five working days\",\r\n      \"two working days\",\r\n      \"seven working days\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.1(4)<\/b><br>The quotation accepting authority may decide the publicity period (except for spot quotations), subject to a <b>minimum of two working days<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 108,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the mandatory e-publishing of all tender enquiries on the Central Public Procurement Portal is required as per which Rules of the General Financial Rules, 2017?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rules 161 and 162\",\r\n      \"Rules 149 and 150\",\r\n      \"Rules 172 and 173\",\r\n      \"Rules 159 and 160\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.4(1)<\/b><br>As per <b>Rules 159 and 160 of the General Financial Rules, 2017<\/b>, it is mandatory to e-publish all tender enquiries on the Central Public Procurement Portal and to receive all bids through e-procurement portals.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 109,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, a Special Purpose Vehicle created by the Director General, Central Public Works Department for taking up works on an \\\"Alternate Mode\\\" of funding is created under the Company Act and shall be governed by:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the Central Vigilance Commission and Comptroller and Auditor General rules and guidelines\",\r\n      \"the General Financial Rules, 2017 only\",\r\n      \"the Delegation of Financial Powers Rules only\",\r\n      \"the client department's own guidelines\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.9<\/b><br>The Special Purpose Vehicle is created under the Company Act after approval from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and is <b>governed by the Central Vigilance Commission and Comptroller and Auditor General rules and guidelines<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 110,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, if the lowest bidder backs out and re-tendering is resorted to, the contractor who has backed out:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"shall be automatically awarded the work at the next lowest rate\",\r\n      \"shall not be allowed to participate in the re-tendering process\",\r\n      \"may participate in the re-tendering process at a reduced earnest money\",\r\n      \"may participate only with the approval of the Chief Engineer\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.16<\/b><br>If the lowest bidder backs out, there shall be re-tendering in a transparent and fair manner, and the contractor who has backed out <b>shall not be allowed to participate in the re-tendering process<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 111,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, restricted tenders of any value can be called with the prior approval of the competent authority as per delegation of financial powers, subject to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the approval of the Central Works Board\",\r\n      \"a Global Tender Enquiry\",\r\n      \"recorded reasons\",\r\n      \"the consent of the Ministry of Finance\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.5.1<\/b><br>Restricted tenders of any value can be called with the prior approval of the competent authority, <b>with recorded reasons<\/b>. Tenders invited from registered contractors or through the Two\/Three Bid system do not constitute restricted tenders.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 112,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 4: Modes of Bidding System\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, if no response is received from contractors of the appropriate class, or unreasonably high rates are received, one of the measures the Notice Inviting Tender approving authority may take (after approval of the Additional Director General\/Special Director General) is to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"reduce the estimated cost put to tender by 10%\",\r\n      \"award the work departmentally without any tender\",\r\n      \"cancel the work permanently\",\r\n      \"open the tenders to the next lower class, including contractors registered with other departments such as the Railways and State Public Works Departments\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 4.15<\/b><br>The Notice Inviting Tender approving authority may <b>open the tenders to the next lower class, including contractors registered with other departments such as the Railways and State Public Works Departments<\/b>, and\/or suitably modify the eligibility criteria.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 113,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, all contracts in the Central Public Works Department are executed by the Engineer-in-Charge \\\"for and on behalf of the President of India\\\" as per which Article of the Constitution of India?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Article 299(1)\",\r\n      \"Article 115(1)\",\r\n      \"Article 112\",\r\n      \"Article 299(2)\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.0(1)<\/b><br>All contracts shall be executed by the Engineer-in-Charge \\\"for and on behalf of the President of India\\\" as per <b>Article 299(1) of the Constitution of India<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 114,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the provision of an Integrity Pact is to be made in the General Conditions of Contract for all works with an estimated cost put to tender of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. 100 crore and above\",\r\n      \"Rs. 300 crore and above\",\r\n      \"Rs. 50 crore and above\",\r\n      \"Rs. 200 crore and above\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.0(6)<\/b><br>Provision of an Integrity Pact shall be made in the General Conditions of Contract for all works with an estimated cost put to tender of <b>Rs. 300 crore and above<\/b>; it is not to be kept for works below Rs. 300 crore.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 115,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, save in exceptional circumstances, no work of any kind should be commenced without prior execution of a contract as per the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"General Financial Rules, 2017\",\r\n      \"Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996\",\r\n      \"Indian Contract Act\",\r\n      \"Contract Labour Act\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.0(3)<\/b><br>No work of any kind should be commenced without prior execution of the contract as per the <b>Indian Contract Act<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 116,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, no contract involving an uncertain or indefinite liability, or any condition of an unusual character, should be entered into without the previous consent of the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Central Vigilance Commission\",\r\n      \"Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\",\r\n      \"Director General, Central Public Works Department\",\r\n      \"Ministry of Finance\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.0(5)<\/b><br>No contract involving an uncertain or indefinite liability or any condition of an unusual character should be entered into without the previous consent of the <b>Ministry of Finance<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 117,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for works estimated to cost up to Rs. ten crore, the rate of Earnest Money is:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"2% of the estimated cost\",\r\n      \"1% of the estimated cost\",\r\n      \"5% of the estimated cost\",\r\n      \"2.5% of the estimated cost\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.1.2(1)<\/b><br>For works estimated to cost up to Rs. ten crore, the Earnest Money is <b>2% of the estimated cost<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 118,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for works estimated to cost more than Rs. ten crore, the Earnest Money is:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. Twenty lakhs plus 2% of the estimated cost put to tender in excess of Rs. ten crore\",\r\n      \"Rs. Twenty lakhs plus 1% of the estimated cost put to tender in excess of Rs. ten crore\",\r\n      \"Rs. Ten lakhs plus 1% of the estimated cost put to tender in excess of Rs. ten crore\",\r\n      \"a flat 2% of the estimated cost put to tender\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.1.2(2)<\/b><br>For works costing more than Rs. ten crore, the Earnest Money is <b>Rs. Twenty lakhs plus 1% of the estimated cost put to tender in excess of Rs. ten crore<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 119,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the case of petty works, the Executive Engineer may, at his discretion, dispense with the conditions for calling for Earnest Money where the works cost:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. 1,00,000 or less\",\r\n      \"Rs. 50,000 or less\",\r\n      \"Rs. 25,000 or less\",\r\n      \"Rs. 10,000 or less\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.1.2(3)<\/b><br>In the case of petty works costing <b>Rs. 25,000 or less<\/b>, the Executive Engineer may, at his discretion, dispense with the conditions for calling for Earnest Money.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 120,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, if a tenderer withdraws his tender or makes an unacceptable modification within 7 days after the last date of submission of bids, the Government is at liberty to forfeit:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the entire security deposit\",\r\n      \"100% of the earnest money\",\r\n      \"25% of the earnest money\",\r\n      \"50% of the earnest money\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.1.7(1)(i)<\/b><br>Withdrawal or unacceptable modification <b>within 7 days<\/b> after the last date of submission attracts forfeiture of <b>50% of the earnest money<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 121,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, if a tenderer withdraws his tender or makes an unacceptable modification after the expiry of 7 days after the last date of submission of bids, the Government is at liberty to forfeit:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"100% of the earnest money\",\r\n      \"50% of the earnest money\",\r\n      \"75% of the earnest money\",\r\n      \"the performance guarantee\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.1.7(1)(ii)<\/b><br>Withdrawal or unacceptable modification <b>after the expiry of 7 days<\/b> attracts forfeiture of <b>100% of the earnest money<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 122,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, where it becomes necessary to conduct negotiations under exceptional circumstances, they should be restricted to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"all the bidders\",\r\n      \"the lowest bidder only\",\r\n      \"the two lowest bidders\",\r\n      \"the lowest three bidders\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.1.8(1)<\/b><br>Negotiations, where necessary, should be restricted to the <b>lowest bidder only<\/b>, under exceptional circumstances, with the approval and recommendation of the next higher authority.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 123,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Performance Guarantee to be obtained from the successful bidder shall be:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"10% of the contract amount\",\r\n      \"2% of the contract amount\",\r\n      \"5% of the contract amount\",\r\n      \"5% of the estimated cost put to tender\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.2(2)<\/b><br>The Performance Guarantee shall be <b>5% of the contract amount<\/b> (or as prescribed from time to time).\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 124,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the time allowed for submission of the Performance Guarantee may be decided by the Notice Inviting Tender approving authority, but not beyond:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"14 days of issue of the letter of intent\",\r\n      \"10 days of issue of the letter of intent\",\r\n      \"3 days of issue of the letter of intent\",\r\n      \"7 days of issue of the letter of intent\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.2(3)<\/b><br>The time allowed for submission of the Performance Guarantee shall not be beyond <b>7 days of issue of the letter of intent<\/b>; any extension should not exceed another seven days.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 125,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the date of start of the work may be decided by the Notice Inviting Tender approving authority, ranging from how many days from the date of issue of the letter of Intent?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"3 to 10 days\",\r\n      \"7 to 14 days\",\r\n      \"1 to 7 days\",\r\n      \"3 to 7 days\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.3(1)<\/b><br>The date of start may be decided ranging from <b>3 to 10 days<\/b> from the date of issue of the letter of Intent.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 126,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, one duplicate copy of the agreement is supplied to the contractor free of cost; additional copies are charged at:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. 1000 per copy\",\r\n      \"Rs. 2000 per copy\",\r\n      \"Rs. 500 per copy\",\r\n      \"Rs. 5000 per copy\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.4.1<\/b><br>One duplicate copy of the agreement is supplied free; additional copies are charged at <b>Rs. 2000 per copy<\/b> (or as decided by the Notice Inviting Tender approving authority).\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 127,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, a record of the agreements drawn up should be kept in which form?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Form CPWD 7\",\r\n      \"Form CPWA 26\",\r\n      \"Form CPWD 42\",\r\n      \"Form GFR 12\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.4.2<\/b><br>The Engineer-in-Charge is responsible for the safe custody of the agreements, and a record of the agreements drawn up should be kept in <b>Form CPWD 42<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 128,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the overall responsibility for the quality of a work rests with the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Third Party Quality Assurance agency\",\r\n      \"Superintending Engineer\",\r\n      \"Chief Engineer\",\r\n      \"Engineer-in-Charge\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.6.4<\/b><br>The <b>Engineer-in-Charge shall be responsible for the overall quality of work<\/b>; the officer who records\/test-checks measurements is responsible for the quality, quantity and dimensional accuracy of that item.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 129,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the context of works, \\\"Extra items\\\" are those items which are:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"not available in the agreement but are required to complete the work\",\r\n      \"a decrease in the quantities of items in the agreement\",\r\n      \"executed in place of an item available in the schedule of quantities\",\r\n      \"an increase in the quantities of items in the agreement\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.11<\/b><br><b>Extra items are those items which are not available in the agreement but are required to complete the work.<\/b> A decrease\/increase in quantities is a deviation, and an item executed in place of an existing item is a substitute item.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 130,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for the sanction of extra and deviation items within his own competency, the time limit prescribed for the Engineer-in-Charge is:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"15 days\",\r\n      \"30 days\",\r\n      \"7 days\",\r\n      \"45 days\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.11<\/b><br>The Engineer-in-Charge, within his own competency, is to sanction extra and deviation items within <b>30 days<\/b> of submission of the claim by the contractor.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 131,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the rates for deviated items beyond the limit specified in Schedule F, as well as those of extra items, are to be worked out in the manner prescribed in which clause of the General Conditions of Contract?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Clause 5.2\",\r\n      \"Clause 2\",\r\n      \"Clause 12\",\r\n      \"Clause 10\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.11<\/b><br>The rates for such deviated items and extra items are worked out in the manner prescribed in <b>Clause 12 of the General Conditions of Contract<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 132,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the total expenditure on a work (including deviation and extra items) should not exceed the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount, except for budgetary works of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, where the total cost should not exceed:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"20% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount\",\r\n      \"5% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount\",\r\n      \"15% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount\",\r\n      \"10% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.11.1(2)<\/b><br>The total expenditure (including deviation and extra items) should not exceed the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount, except for Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs budgetary works, where the total cost should not exceed <b>10% of the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 133,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, an advance payment for work done and measured (or done but not measured) can be paid by the Engineer-in-Charge as a lump-sum advance payment on which form?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Form CPWA 26\",\r\n      \"Form CPWD 42\",\r\n      \"Form CPWD 7\",\r\n      \"Form GFR 12\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.12.5<\/b><br>Such an advance payment can be paid by the Engineer-in-Charge as a lump-sum advance payment on <b>Form CPWA 26<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 134,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, \\\"Secured advance\\\" is a term applied specifically to an advance made on the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"mobilization of the contractor\",\r\n      \"materials brought at the site of work\",\r\n      \"plant and machinery hired by the contractor\",\r\n      \"completed items of work not yet measured\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.10<\/b><br>Secured advance is a term applied specifically to an advance made on the <b>materials brought at the site of work<\/b>, to a contractor whose contract is for the completed item of work.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 135,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, acceptance of work below specifications, and payment at reduced rates, may be resorted to only where materials are not available, where it is structurally impossible to get the work re-done, or where it is expedient in the opinion of the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Junior Engineer\",\r\n      \"Engineer-in-Charge\",\r\n      \"Chief Engineer\/Superintending Engineer in charge\",\r\n      \"Notice Inviting Tender approving authority\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.13(2)<\/b><br>Such acceptance is resorted to only where materials conforming to specifications are not available, where it is structurally impossible to re-do the work, or where in the opinion of the <b>Chief Engineer\/Superintending Engineer in charge<\/b> it is expedient to do so.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 136,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, on receipt of any notice from the contractor regarding a hindrance or events under Clause 5.2 of the General Conditions of Contract, the Engineer-in-Charge shall reply to the contractor within:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"5 days of receipt of such notice\",\r\n      \"7 days of receipt of such notice\",\r\n      \"15 days of receipt of such notice\",\r\n      \"10 days of receipt of such notice\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.15(1)<\/b><br>On receipt of any such notice under Clause 5.2 of the General Conditions of Contract, the Engineer-in-Charge shall, <b>within 10 days<\/b>, reply to the contractor and maintain a record of the correspondence.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 137,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for building and infrastructure works costing above Rs. 10 crore, the provisional completion certificate is to be recorded by the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Executive Engineer and Superintending Engineer or Chief Engineer\",\r\n      \"Executive Engineer only\",\r\n      \"Superintending Engineer only\",\r\n      \"Chief Engineer only\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.17.1(i)<\/b><br>For building and infrastructure works up to Rs. 10 crore the certificate is recorded by the Executive Engineer, and for works <b>above Rs. 10 crore by the Executive Engineer and Superintending Engineer or Chief Engineer<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 138,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the completion cum occupancy certificate, wherever required, is to be obtained from the local bodies within how long after the physical completion of the building?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1 month\",\r\n      \"3 months\",\r\n      \"6 months\",\r\n      \"2 months\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.17.3(1)<\/b><br>The completion cum occupancy certificate, wherever required, is to be obtained from the local bodies <b>within 3 months<\/b> after physical completion of the building.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 139,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, ad-hoc payment of what percentage of the eligible running account bill\/due stage payment shall be made to the contractor within 10 working days of the submission of the bill?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"50%\",\r\n      \"90%\",\r\n      \"75%\",\r\n      \"100%\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.18.1<\/b><br>Ad-hoc payment of <b>75%<\/b> of the eligible running account bill\/due stage payment shall be made within 10 working days of submission of the bill.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 140,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the remaining payment, after final checking of the bill, is to be made maximum within how many working days of submission of the bill by the contractor?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"30 working days\",\r\n      \"10 working days\",\r\n      \"15 working days\",\r\n      \"28 working days\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.18.1<\/b><br>The remaining payment, after final checking, is to be made maximum <b>within 28 working days<\/b> of submission of the bill.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 141,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, deduction of income tax at source from payments made to contractors is required under which section of the Income Tax Act, 1961?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Section 194C\",\r\n      \"Section 194A\",\r\n      \"Section 192\",\r\n      \"Section 44AD\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.18.4<\/b><br>Deduction of income tax at source from payments to contractors is required under <b>Section 194C of the Income Tax Act, 1961<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 142,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the pre-arbitral and arbitration process shall be as per the arbitration clause in the contract and which Act?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the Indian Contract Act, 1872\",\r\n      \"the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996\",\r\n      \"the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947\",\r\n      \"the Specific Relief Act, 1963\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.21.1<\/b><br>The pre-arbitral and arbitration process shall be as per the arbitration clause and the <b>Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996<\/b>; the arbitration clause comes into existence on issuance of the letter of intent.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 143,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for residual work forming part of the main project, the Executive Engineer or Superintending Engineer may decide the tenders if the amount of such residual work is up to what percentage of their power to accord Technical Sanction?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"15%\",\r\n      \"5%\",\r\n      \"10%\",\r\n      \"20%\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.20.1<\/b><br>The Executive Engineer or Superintending Engineer may decide the tenders for residual work if its amount is up to <b>10% of their respective power to accord Technical Sanction<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 144,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, match List-I (item) with List-II (period) and select the correct answer using the code given below:\\n\\nList-I\\nA. Validity of a Bank Guarantee submitted as Earnest Money where only financial bids are invited\\nB. Validity of a Bank Guarantee submitted as Earnest Money for the two\/three bid system\\nC. Return of earnest money of bidders unsuccessful during technical bid evaluation\\nD. Minimum validity of the Performance Guarantee beyond the date of completion of all contractual obligations\\n\\nList-II\\n1. 180 days\\n2. 30 days\\n3. 60 days\\n4. 90 days\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3\",\r\n      \"A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3\",\r\n      \"A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2\",\r\n      \"A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Paras 5.1.3(3), 5.1.4(1) & 5.2(2)<\/b><br>A \u2192 4 (90 days); B \u2192 1 (180 days); C \u2192 2 (30 days); D \u2192 3 (60 days). Hence <b>A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 145,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, consider the following statements:\\n1. Justification of tenders is to be prepared before the date of opening of the financial bids.\\n2. The letter for commencement of work is issued to the contractor only after he submits the performance guarantee in an acceptable form.\\n3. Once a contract is determined, there is no provision of revocation.\\n\\nWhich of the statements is\/are correct?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\r\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\r\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"1 and 3 only\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Paras 5.1.6, 5.3(2) & 5.0(8)<\/b><br>1 \u2713 (justification prepared before opening of financial bids); 2 \u2713 (commencement letter issued only after the performance guarantee is submitted); 3 \u2713 (once a contract is determined there is no provision of revocation). Hence <b>all three<\/b> are correct.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 146,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, where earnest money is stipulated in a Notice Inviting Quotation, the quotation for the work\/supply shall have validity for a period of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"30 days from the date of opening of quotations\",\r\n      \"7 to 14 days from the date of opening of quotations\",\r\n      \"15 days from the date of opening of quotations\",\r\n      \"3 to 7 days from the date of opening of quotations\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.1.5<\/b><br>The quotation shall have validity for a period of <b>3 to 7 days (as decided by the Notice Inviting Quotation inviting authority) from the date of opening of quotations<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 147,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the powers delegated to various officers for the acceptance\/approval of tenders shall also be applicable in the case of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"rejection of tenders\",\r\n      \"acceptance of arbitration awards\",\r\n      \"sanction of extra items\",\r\n      \"grant of mobilization advance\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.1.9<\/b><br>The same powers delegated for acceptance\/approval of tenders shall be applicable in the case of <b>rejection of tenders<\/b> also.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 148,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the justification of tenders is prepared based on the market rates of material and labour prevailing at the site of work on which day?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the date of opening of the financial bids\",\r\n      \"the last day of receipt of tenders\",\r\n      \"the date of issue of the letter of intent\",\r\n      \"the date of the pre-bid conference\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.1.6<\/b><br>The justification is based on the market rates of material and labour prevailing at the site of work on the <b>last day of receipt of tenders<\/b>, and is prepared before the date of opening of the financial bids.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 149,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the case of contracts where a supplementary agreement is drawn, a fresh Performance Guarantee shall be obtained from the contractor at:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"2% of the amount of the supplementary agreement\",\r\n      \"5% of the original contract amount\",\r\n      \"5% of the amount of the supplementary agreement\",\r\n      \"10% of the amount of the supplementary agreement\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.2(2)<\/b><br>Where a supplementary agreement is drawn, a fresh Performance Guarantee is obtained at <b>5% of the amount of the supplementary agreement<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 150,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the security deposit is to be deducted from:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the mobilization advance\",\r\n      \"the earnest money only\",\r\n      \"the performance guarantee\",\r\n      \"the running bill as well as the final bill, as per the General Conditions of Contract\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.5<\/b><br>The security deposit shall be deducted from the <b>running bill as well as the final bill<\/b> as per the provisions of the General Conditions of Contract.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 151,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, to enable the general public to obtain information about the work, the Engineer-in-Charge shall prominently display, at a suitable location on the site, a:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Quick Response coding facility\",\r\n      \"copy of the agreement\",\r\n      \"measurement book\",\r\n      \"list of debarred contractors\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.6.2(4)<\/b><br>A <b>Quick Response coding facility<\/b> shall be prominently displayed by the Engineer-in-Charge at a suitable location on the site, accessible to the general public.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 152,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the provisions of deviation\/extra items in a contract:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"may be extended to other works of the same contractor\",\r\n      \"must be utilized exclusively within the scope of the particular work and in no case extended to other works\",\r\n      \"may be extended to other works under the same division\",\r\n      \"may be utilized for any work with recorded reasons\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.11<\/b><br>Provisions of deviation\/extra items <b>must be utilized exclusively within the scope of the particular work and in no case be extended to other works<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 153,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for sanction of extra and deviation items by an authority higher than the Engineer-in-Charge, where there is more than one higher authority, the time period for processing by the planning unit and for the decision shall be:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"10 days for each higher authority\",\r\n      \"15 days for each higher authority\",\r\n      \"7 days for each higher authority\",\r\n      \"5 days for each higher authority\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.11<\/b><br>Where there is more than one higher authority, the time for processing by the planning unit and for the decision shall be <b>7 days for each higher authority<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 154,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, while preparing, examining and sanctioning extra items, casual remarks or reasons such as \\\"required as per site conditions\\\" or \\\"required at site\\\":\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"are to be countersigned by the Superintending Engineer\",\r\n      \"must be recorded in the Measurement Book\",\r\n      \"are sufficient justification for the item\",\r\n      \"should not be recorded\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.11.1(3)<\/b><br>Casual remarks\/reasons like \\\"required as per site conditions\\\" or \\\"required at site\\\" <b>should not be recorded<\/b>; specific reasons must be recorded to execute extra items.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 155,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the abstract of the schedule of measurements and payments is to be entered through which portal and module?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the Public Financial Management System portal, using the electronic Measurement Book module\",\r\n      \"the Central Public Procurement Portal, using the e-tendering module\",\r\n      \"the Government e-Market Place, using the procurement module\",\r\n      \"the Project Monitoring System, using the inspection module\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.12<\/b><br>All measurements are done as per the General Conditions of Contract, and the abstract of the schedule of measurements and payments is entered through the <b>Public Financial Management System portal using the electronic Measurement Book module<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 156,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, items claimed by the contractor which, in the wisdom of the Engineer-in-Charge, are not admissible for payment are recorded, for record purposes only, under which heading?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"\\\"Extra items claimed by the contractor\\\"\",\r\n      \"\\\"Inadmissible items claimed but not included in the payment\\\"\",\r\n      \"\\\"Deviation items pending sanction\\\"\",\r\n      \"\\\"Substandard work accepted at reduced rates\\\"\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.12.3<\/b><br>Such items are recorded (without prejudice, for record purposes only) under the heading <b>\\\"Inadmissible items claimed but not included in the payment\\\"<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 157,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the requirement of maintaining and operating a physical Hindrance Register has been dispensed with for all works whose Notice Inviting Quotation\/Notice Inviting Tender were uploaded on or after:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"19\/2\/2018\",\r\n      \"1\/4\/2019\",\r\n      \"19\/2\/2019\",\r\n      \"1\/7\/2024\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.15(1)<\/b><br>The physical Hindrance Register has been dispensed with for all works whose Notice Inviting Quotation\/Notice Inviting Tender are uploaded <b>on or after 19\/2\/2019<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 158,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the online hindrance module for new works, after the Junior Engineers\/Assistant Engineers give their comments on a hindrance within 2 days, the Executive Engineer has to take appropriate action within:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the next 10 days\",\r\n      \"the next 5 days\",\r\n      \"the next 7 days\",\r\n      \"the next 2 days\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.15(3)<\/b><br>The Junior Engineers\/Assistant Engineers comment within 2 days, and the Executive Engineer takes appropriate action within <b>the next 2 days<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 159,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, there shall be no part (provisional) completion certificate \u2014 only a final completion certificate is to be recorded \u2014 in the case of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"standalone Electrical & Mechanical services and Maintenance works\",\r\n      \"building works costing above Rs. 10 crore\",\r\n      \"horticulture works costing above Rs. 1 crore\",\r\n      \"infrastructure projects costing above Rs. 10 crore\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.17.1<\/b><br>There shall be no part completion certificate for <b>standalone Electrical & Mechanical services and Maintenance works<\/b>; in such cases only a final completion certificate is recorded.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 160,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the bill is to be prima facie scrutinized and certified for the ad-hoc payment of 75% in a total of five working days, comprising:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"two working days by the accounts branch and three working days by the concerned Executive Engineer\",\r\n      \"three working days by the accounts branch and two working days by the concerned Executive Engineer\",\r\n      \"four working days by the accounts branch and one working day by the concerned Executive Engineer\",\r\n      \"five working days by the accounts branch only\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.18.1<\/b><br>Prima facie scrutiny for the ad-hoc 75% payment is done in five working days \u2014 <b>three working days by the accounts branch and two working days by the concerned Executive Engineer<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 161,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, a Supplementary Agreement is drawn where it is not desirable to keep the complete contract open for minor items, on account of certain pre-requisites not being the responsibility of the contractor, or on account of the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"pendency of arbitration proceedings before the arbitrator\",\r\n      \"escalation in the cost of cement and steel during execution\",\r\n      \"execution of maintenance\/operation of equipment and installations for a specified period after completion of the construction\/erection work\",\r\n      \"delay in the payment of running account bills to the contractor\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.20(1)<\/b><br>A Supplementary Agreement is drawn on account of pre-requisites not being the contractor's responsibility, or the <b>execution of maintenance\/operation of equipment and installations for a specified period after completion of the construction\/erection work<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 162,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the provision of a mobilization advance may be kept in the tender documents by the Notice Inviting Tender approving authorities in respect of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"maintenance and repair works only\",\r\n      \"all works, irrespective of their nature\",\r\n      \"petty works costing up to Rs. 25,000\",\r\n      \"specialized and capital-intensive works\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.8<\/b><br>In respect of <b>specialized and capital-intensive works<\/b>, the provision of a mobilization advance may be kept in the tender documents by the Notice Inviting Tender approving authorities.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 163,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, when tenders are also open to foreign bidders, the Notice Inviting Tender approving authority amends the arbitration clause to provide for international commercial arbitration, after obtaining advice from the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Ministry of Law and Justice\",\r\n      \"Ministry of Finance\",\r\n      \"Ministry of External Affairs\",\r\n      \"Central Vigilance Commission\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.21.2<\/b><br>The arbitration clause is amended to provide for international commercial arbitration after obtaining advice from the <b>Ministry of Law and Justice<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 164,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, which one of the following statements about earnest money and the performance guarantee is NOT correct?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"The Performance Guarantee shall be 5% of the contract amount\",\r\n      \"The earnest money of the lowest bidder is refunded immediately after the opening of the financial bids\",\r\n      \"For works costing up to Rs. ten crore, the Earnest Money is 2% of the estimated cost\",\r\n      \"The Performance Guarantee shall remain valid for a minimum of sixty days beyond the date of completion of all contractual obligations\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 5.1.4<\/b><br>The incorrect statement is that the earnest money of the lowest bidder is refunded after opening of financial bids. In fact the earnest money of <b>all bidders except the lowest<\/b> is refunded after the bid validity\/acceptance, and the <b>lowest bidder's earnest money is refunded on receipt of the Performance Guarantee<\/b>. The other three statements are correct.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 165,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 5: Contract Management\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, consider the following statements regarding the payment of bills:\\n1. Ad-hoc payment of 75% of the eligible running account bill shall be made within 10 working days of submission of the bill.\\n2. The remaining payment, after final checking, shall be made maximum within 28 working days of submission of the bill.\\n3. All payments, to the extent possible, shall be released on a \\\"just-in-time\\\" basis through the Public Financial Management System.\\n\\nWhich of the statements is\/are correct?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\r\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\r\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"1 and 3 only\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Paras 5.18.1 & 5.18.3<\/b><br>1 \u2713 (ad-hoc 75% within 10 working days); 2 \u2713 (remaining within 28 working days); 3 \u2713 (payments released 'just-in-time' through the Public Financial Management System). Hence <b>all three<\/b> are correct.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 166,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 6: Stores\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, with regard to the purchase of stores in Central Public Works Department works, which of the following is correct?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Stores are purchased only by the Director General\",\r\n      \"Purchase of stores is mandatory for every work\",\r\n      \"Stipulation of material in contracts has been stopped, so the need for purchase of stores does not ordinarily arise\",\r\n      \"Stores must be purchased only through the Government e-Market Place\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 6.0<\/b><br>Stipulation of material in contracts has since been stopped in Central Public Works Department works; therefore the <b>need for purchase of stores does not ordinarily arise<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 167,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 6: Stores\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in exceptional circumstances requiring purchase of stores for stipulation in a contract, guidance may be taken from which document issued by the Ministry of Finance?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the Delegation of Financial Powers Rules\",\r\n      \"the General Financial Rules, 2017 only\",\r\n      \"the CPW Accounts Code\",\r\n      \"the Manual for Procurement of Goods and Services\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 6.0<\/b><br>In exceptional circumstances, the <b>Manual for Procurement of Goods and Services<\/b> issued by the Ministry of Finance can be referred; it is available on the website of the Department of Expenditure.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 168,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 6: Stores\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, where purchase of stores is required for stipulation in a contract in exceptional circumstances, the eligibility criterion and terms and conditions for purchase of material may be decided by the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Technical Sanction Authority\",\r\n      \"Engineer-in-Charge\",\r\n      \"Director General only\",\r\n      \"Ministry of Finance\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 6.0<\/b><br>The <b>Technical Sanction Authority<\/b> may decide the eligibility criterion and terms and conditions for purchase of material, taking guidance from the Manual for Procurement of Goods and Services.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 169,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 7: Quality Assurance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Chief Technical Examiner's Organization is the technical wing of the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\",\r\n      \"Central Vigilance Commission\",\r\n      \"Comptroller and Auditor General\",\r\n      \"Central Public Works Department Directorate\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 7.1.1<\/b><br>The Chief Technical Examiner's Organization is the technical wing of the <b>Central Vigilance Commission<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 170,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 7: Quality Assurance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Chief Technical Examiner's Organization conducts inspections of Central Public Works Department works:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"only on receipt of a court order\",\r\n      \"only of works costing above Rs. 20 crore\",\r\n      \"of any magnitude, both in respect of original and repair works, from the vigilance angle\",\r\n      \"only of original construction works\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 7.1.1<\/b><br>The Chief Technical Examiner's Organization conducts inspections from the vigilance angle, and the inspections can be carried out <b>for works of any magnitude, both in respect of original and repair works<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 171,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 7: Quality Assurance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for budgeted works, the engagement of a Third Party Quality Assurance agency is to be done for works costing above:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. 50 crore\",\r\n      \"Rs. 10 crore\",\r\n      \"Rs. 100 crore\",\r\n      \"Rs. 20 crore\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 7.2.1(3)<\/b><br>For budgeted works, a Third Party Quality Assurance agency is engaged for works costing <b>above Rs. 20 crore<\/b> (or as directed by the Central Public Works Department Directorate).\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 172,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 7: Quality Assurance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Notice Inviting Tender approving authority has to ensure, through contract conditions, that which concept is in-built in the work delivery system?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Total Quality Management\",\r\n      \"Just-in-Time delivery\",\r\n      \"Third Party Quality Assurance\",\r\n      \"Value Engineering\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 7.2.1(2)<\/b><br>The Notice Inviting Tender approving authority has to ensure that the concept of <b>Total Quality Management<\/b> is in-built in the work delivery system.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 173,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 7: Quality Assurance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, while corresponding with the contractor, the Engineer-in-Charge, with regard to the inspections of the Chief Technical Examiner's Organization, shall:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"await instructions from the Central Vigilance Commission\",\r\n      \"not quote or give any reference of such inspections, and issue the inspection paras as his own observations\",\r\n      \"quote the inspection paras verbatim to the contractor\",\r\n      \"forward the inspection report directly to the contractor\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 7.1.2(3)<\/b><br>The Engineer-in-Charge shall <b>not quote or give reference of the Chief Technical Examiner's inspections<\/b> in correspondence with the contractor, and shall issue the inspection paras to the contractor as his own observations.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 174,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 7: Quality Assurance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the return of works in progress required to be submitted to the Chief Technical Examiner is a:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"monthly return\",\r\n      \"annual return\",\r\n      \"quarterly return\",\r\n      \"half-yearly return\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 7.1.2(1)<\/b><br>A <b>quarterly return<\/b> of works in progress is required to be submitted to the Chief Technical Examiner after consolidation at the regional level.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 175,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 7: Quality Assurance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for Deposit works, the provisions for a Third Party Quality Assurance agency are to be made as per the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Schedule of Rates\",\r\n      \"Delegation of Financial Powers Rules\",\r\n      \"General Conditions of Contract\",\r\n      \"Memorandum of Understanding\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 7.2.1(3)<\/b><br>For Deposit works, the Third Party Quality Assurance provisions will be made as per the <b>Memorandum of Understanding<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 176,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 7: Quality Assurance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for contracts where no Third Party Quality Assurance agency is engaged, the Quality Assurance checks are carried out on a random basis by the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"existing Quality Assurance units of the Project Regions\/Regions\",\r\n      \"Chief Technical Examiner's Organization\",\r\n      \"Engineer-in-Charge alone\",\r\n      \"Central Vigilance Commission\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 7.2.1(3)<\/b><br>Where no Third Party Quality Assurance agency is engaged, the <b>existing Quality Assurance units of the Project Regions\/Regions<\/b> carry out the Quality Assurance checks on a random basis.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 177,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 7: Quality Assurance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Chief Technical Examiner's Organization carries out its inspections of works:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"only after completion of the work\",\r\n      \"on its own or on a complaint being received by or referred to it\",\r\n      \"only for works costing above Rs. 20 crore\",\r\n      \"only when directed by the Director General, Central Public Works Department\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 7.1.1<\/b><br>The Chief Technical Examiner's Organization conducts inspections <b>on its own or on a complaint being received by or referred to it<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 178,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 7: Quality Assurance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the paras raised by the Chief Technical Examiner's Organization are to be monitored and ensured to be settled on priority by the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"client department\",\r\n      \"Central Vigilance Commission alone\",\r\n      \"Engineer-in-Charge, Superintending Engineer, Chief Engineer, Additional Director General and Special Director General\",\r\n      \"Quality Assurance units of the Regions\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 7.1.2(2)<\/b><br>The Chief Technical Examiner's paras are monitored and ensured to be settled on priority by the <b>Engineer-in-Charge, Superintending Engineer, Chief Engineer, Additional Director General and Special Director General<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 179,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 8: Miscellaneous (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the \\\"salvage value\\\" of a building proposed to be dismantled is defined as the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"original cost of construction less depreciation\",\r\n      \"cost of the dismantled materials plus the cost of dismantling it\",\r\n      \"market value of the vacant land after demolition\",\r\n      \"cost of the dismantled materials less the cost of dismantling it\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 8.4 (Note)<\/b><br>Salvage value is defined as the <b>cost of the dismantled materials less the cost of dismantling it<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 180,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 8: Miscellaneous (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, a Government building, built or purchased, should NOT be disposed off by sale or demolition unless it has first been ascertained that:\\n1. it is not required by any Department of the Government.\\n2. it is in a dangerous condition and\/or beyond economic repairs.\\n3. a vacant site is needed to construct a Government building in place of the existing one.\\n\\nWhich of the above is\/are a valid ground?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1 and 2 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2 and 3\",\r\n      \"2 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"1 and 3 only\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 8.4(1)<\/b><br>A Government building may be disposed off only if it is <b>not required by any Department, and\/or is in a dangerous condition\/beyond economic repairs, or a vacant site is needed to build a Government building in its place<\/b>. All three are valid grounds.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 181,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 8: Miscellaneous (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, consultancy work such as proof checking of structural design or analysis of specialized structures may be assigned, without call of tenders, to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Government institutes such as the Indian Institutes of Technology, National Institutes of Technology and the Central Building Research Institute\",\r\n      \"any empanelled private architect\",\r\n      \"the client department\",\r\n      \"the lowest bidder among private consultants\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 8.13<\/b><br>Such consultancy work can be assigned <b>without call of tenders to Government institutes such as the Indian Institutes of Technology, National Institutes of Technology, Government Engineering Colleges and the Central Building Research Institute<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 182,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 8: Miscellaneous (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, when it is decided to demolish an unsafe building or structure, it is to be disposed off:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"by private negotiation only\",\r\n      \"without land, by auction\",\r\n      \"along with the land, by auction\",\r\n      \"by transfer to the client department\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 8.3<\/b><br>An unsafe building\/structure decided to be demolished is disposed off <b>without land, by auction<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 183,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 8: Miscellaneous (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, surplus or unserviceable stores are ordinarily disposed off by e-auction or sealed quotations. If disposal through auction is not possible, they may be disposed off:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"at any price fixed by the Engineer-in-Charge\",\r\n      \"only by transfer to another division\",\r\n      \"at their scrap value, with the approval of the competent authority in consultation with the finance division\",\r\n      \"by writing them off without any disposal\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 8.6<\/b><br>If disposal through auction is not possible, surplus\/unserviceable stores may be disposed off <b>at their scrap value, with the approval of the competent authority in consultation with the finance division<\/b>; failing that, by other modes including eco-friendly destruction.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 184,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 8: Miscellaneous (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, before issuing them to the contractor (except in Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts), the structural design and drawings prepared by a Consultant must be authenticated \\\"Good for Construction\\\" by the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Superintending Engineer and the Chief Architect\",\r\n      \"consultant who prepared the design\",\r\n      \"Engineer-in-Charge alone\",\r\n      \"Assistant Engineer, Executive Engineer and the Technical Sanction authority\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 8.12<\/b><br>The structural design and drawings prepared by a Consultant are authenticated <b>\\\"Good for Construction\\\" by the Assistant Engineer, Executive Engineer and the Technical Sanction authority<\/b> (even if proof-checked by another consultant) before being issued to the contractor.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 185,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 8: Miscellaneous (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the expenditure on the survey of a site and on soil investigation works for safe bearing capacity will form part of the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"main project or enabling work, as sanctioned\",\r\n      \"departmental charges\",\r\n      \"contingencies of the work only\",\r\n      \"consultancy fees\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 8.7<\/b><br>Such expenditure will form part of the <b>main project or enabling work, as sanctioned<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 186,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 8: Miscellaneous (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, a panel of Private Architects\/Consultants for engagement is prepared by the Additional Director General\/Special Director General, taking guidance from which document issued by the Ministry of Finance?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the CPW Accounts Code\",\r\n      \"the Manual for Procurement of Consultancy and Other Services 2022\",\r\n      \"the General Financial Rules, 2017\",\r\n      \"the Manual for Procurement of Goods 2022\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 8.10<\/b><br>The panel of Private Architects\/Consultants is prepared taking guidance from the <b>Manual for Procurement of Consultancy and Other Services 2022<\/b> issued by the Ministry of Finance.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 187,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 8: Miscellaneous (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, after the survey report for dismantlement of a Government building is sanctioned, the reserve price is fixed after taking into consideration the assessed:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"cost of dismantling only\",\r\n      \"market value of the land and building\",\r\n      \"salvage value of the dismantled materials only\",\r\n      \"replacement cost of the building\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 8.4(4)<\/b><br>The reserve price is fixed after taking into consideration the <b>assessed salvage value of the dismantled materials only<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 188,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 8: Miscellaneous (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the valuation of properties for statutory authorities is carried out by the encadred officers of the Central Public Works Department in the Valuation cell, as per the \\\"Guidelines for Valuation of Immovable Properties 2009\\\" issued by the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Comptroller and Auditor General\",\r\n      \"Central Public Works Department Directorate\",\r\n      \"Ministry of Finance\",\r\n      \"Central Board of Direct Taxes\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 8.18<\/b><br>The valuation is carried out as per the \\\"Guidelines for Valuation of Immovable Properties 2009\\\" issued by the <b>Central Board of Direct Taxes<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 189,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 8: Miscellaneous (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, when the Chief Engineer\/Superintending Engineer engages agencies to prepare architectural, landscaping and structural drawings, the expenditure for this is charged to the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Contingencies of the work\",\r\n      \"departmental charges\",\r\n      \"security deposit\",\r\n      \"Consolidated Fund of India\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 8.11<\/b><br>Such expenditure is charged to the <b>Contingencies of the work<\/b> and is paid by the Engineer-in-Charge.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 190,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 8: Miscellaneous (Construction)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the case of purely temporary structures constructed during 'Deposit works', the decision to retain them or get them disposed of rests with the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Superintending Engineer\",\r\n      \"client\",\r\n      \"Engineer-in-Charge\",\r\n      \"Directorate of Estates\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 8.5(2)<\/b><br>For temporary structures constructed in Deposit works, it is up to the <b>client<\/b> either to retain or get them disposed of.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 191,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 9: General Provisions (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, which of the following is a category of Maintenance works in existing structures?\\n1. Special repair works\\n2. Additions\/Alterations works\\n3. Up-gradation and aesthetic improvements in existing buildings\\n4. New construction of a building\\n\\nSelect the correct answer using the code given below:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1, 2 and 3 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2 and 4 only\",\r\n      \"2, 3 and 4 only\",\r\n      \"1, 2, 3 and 4\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 9.1<\/b><br>Special repairs, additions\/alterations and up-gradation\/aesthetic improvements are maintenance works. <b>New construction is an original (construction) work, not a maintenance category<\/b> \u2014 hence 1, 2 and 3 only.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 192,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 9: General Provisions (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, minor works which add capital value to existing assets but do not create new assets are to be treated as:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Maintenance Works under the Revenue Head\",\r\n      \"Petty Works\",\r\n      \"Original Works under the Capital Head\",\r\n      \"Deposit Works\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 9.1 (Rule 130 of the General Financial Rules, 2017)<\/b><br>Minor works which add capital value to existing assets but do not create new assets are to be treated as <b>Original Works under the Capital Head<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 193,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 9: General Provisions (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in which mode of maintenance are all the Civil, Electrical (excluding standalone operational and specialized works) and Horticulture works carried out through a single agency by inviting composite tenders?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Work order mode\",\r\n      \"Individual contracts mode\",\r\n      \"Departmental labour mode\",\r\n      \"Comprehensive maintenance mode\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 9.3<\/b><br>In the <b>Comprehensive maintenance mode<\/b>, all maintenance works are carried out through a single agency by inviting composite tenders.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 194,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 9: General Provisions (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, match List-I (mode of execution of maintenance works) with List-II (feature) and select the correct answer using the code given below:\\n\\nList-I (Mode)\\nA. Works through Departmental Labour\\nB. Works on Work Orders\\nC. Petty Repairs\\n\\nList-II (Feature)\\n1. Executed by the Engineer-in-Charge at his discretion through hand receipts up to Rs. 25,000\\n2. Day-to-day maintenance using materials issued from the maintenance store\\n3. Used in emergent and urgent cases by collecting spot quotations or call of quotations\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"A-2, B-3, C-1\",\r\n      \"A-2, B-1, C-3\",\r\n      \"A-3, B-2, C-1\",\r\n      \"A-1, B-3, C-2\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Paras 9.3.1, 9.3.3 & 9.3.4<\/b><br>A \u2192 2 (departmental labour uses materials from the maintenance store); B \u2192 3 (work orders in emergent\/urgent cases via spot\/call of quotations); C \u2192 1 (petty repairs up to Rs. 25,000 through hand receipts). Hence A-2, B-3, C-1.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 195,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 9: General Provisions (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, petty maintenance and repair works up to what amount can be got executed by the Engineer-in-Charge at his discretion through hand receipts at reasonable rates?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. 25,000\",\r\n      \"Rs. 10,000\",\r\n      \"Rs. 1,00,000\",\r\n      \"Rs. 50,000\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 9.3.4<\/b><br>Petty maintenance and repair works up to <b>Rs. 25,000<\/b> can be got executed by the Engineer-in-Charge at his discretion through hand receipts.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 196,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 9: General Provisions (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, maintenance of a building that was not originally constructed by the Central Public Works Department (or of equipment not originally procured and installed by it) may be undertaken only with the prior approval of the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Superintending Engineer\",\r\n      \"Chief Engineer or Special Director General\/Additional Director General\",\r\n      \"Executive Engineer\",\r\n      \"client department\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 9.4(2)<\/b><br>Maintenance of buildings\/equipment not originally constructed\/installed by the Central Public Works Department may be undertaken with prior approval of the <b>Chief Engineer or Special Director General\/Additional Director General<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 197,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 9: General Provisions (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the Annual Rate Contract System, suitable for repetitive jobs requiring immediate start and uniformity of rates, requires that the agencies for works in each colony be fixed:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"after the start of the financial year\",\r\n      \"only after inviting composite tenders\",\r\n      \"before the start of the financial year\",\r\n      \"at the end of each quarter\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 9.3.5<\/b><br>Under the Annual Rate Contract System, works are planned in advance and the agencies for works in each colony are fixed <b>before the start of the financial year<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 198,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 9: General Provisions (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for registering maintenance complaints online under a customer-friendly complaint management system, the Central Public Works Department has set up a web-based portal and mobile app named:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"\\\"Sampark Portal\\\"\",\r\n      \"\\\"e-Nirman\\\"\",\r\n      \"\\\"Bhavan Seva\\\"\",\r\n      \"\\\"CPWD Sewa\\\"\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 9.2<\/b><br>The web-based portal and mobile app for registering complaints online is <b>\\\"CPWD Sewa\\\"<\/b>; a call centre with toll-free numbers has also been set up.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 199,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 9: General Provisions (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the mode of execution of maintenance works by call of tenders, used where comprehensive maintenance is not resorted to, is known as:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Works on Individual Contracts\",\r\n      \"Works through Departmental Labour\",\r\n      \"Works on Work Orders\",\r\n      \"the Annual Rate Contract System\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 9.3.2<\/b><br>\\\"Works on Individual Contracts\\\" is used for execution of maintenance and repair works by call of tenders, where comprehensive maintenance is not resorted to.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 200,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 9: General Provisions (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, an officer has full powers, within his powers to accord Technical Sanction, to augment the electric power supply of the residences of Very Important Persons up to the maximum electrical load sanctioned for:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"only Members of Parliament\",\r\n      \"Ministers, Judges of the Supreme Court\/High Court, Members of Parliament and Secretaries\/Additional Secretaries\",\r\n      \"only the Prime Minister and the President\",\r\n      \"any Government servant\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 9.4(3)<\/b><br>The augmentation is up to the maximum electrical load sanctioned for <b>Ministers, Judges of the Supreme Court\/High Court, Members of Parliament, and Secretaries\/Additional Secretaries and equivalent officers<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 201,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 9: General Provisions (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, an officer shall have full powers to undertake maintenance works within his or her powers to accord:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the lowest tender\",\r\n      \"Administrative Approval\",\r\n      \"Technical Sanction\",\r\n      \"Expenditure Sanction\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 9.4(2)<\/b><br>An officer shall have full powers to undertake maintenance works within his\/her powers to accord <b>Technical Sanction<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 202,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 10: Preliminaries for Maintenance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the case of budgetary works of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, no Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction is required for maintenance works undertaken from budgeted works, except for:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"special repair works\",\r\n      \"annual repair and maintenance works\",\r\n      \"day-to-day repairs\",\r\n      \"Addition & Alteration works\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 10.2<\/b><br>For Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs budgetary works, no Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction is needed for maintenance from budgeted works, <b>except for Addition & Alteration works<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 203,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 10: Preliminaries for Maintenance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for Addition & Alteration works undertaken from budgeted works of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, an excess up to what percentage of the Administrative Approval may be authorized by officers of the Central Public Works Department?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"10%\",\r\n      \"5%\",\r\n      \"15%\",\r\n      \"20%\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 10.2<\/b><br>For such Addition & Alteration works, an excess up to <b>10% of the Administrative Approval<\/b> may be authorized, up to the officers' respective powers of technical sanction.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 204,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 10: Preliminaries for Maintenance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the preliminaries for maintenance works are in consonance and analogous to the principles and procedures laid down for:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"specialized works\",\r\n      \"construction works\",\r\n      \"emergent works\",\r\n      \"deposit works\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 10.0<\/b><br>The preliminaries for maintenance works are analogous to those for <b>construction works<\/b>, with certain exceptions.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 205,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 10: Preliminaries for Maintenance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, composite tenders of comprehensive maintenance and development works that are predominantly of horticulture nature (horticulture component more than 50% of the total estimated cost but not exceeding Rs. 1.80 crore) can be called only from:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"any enlisted contractor of the Buildings & Roads category\",\r\n      \"specialized agencies only\",\r\n      \"eligible enlisted horticulture contractors of the appropriate class\",\r\n      \"registered labour co-operative societies\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 10.5(4)<\/b><br>Where the horticulture component exceeds 50% of the estimated cost but does not exceed Rs. 1.80 crore, tenders can be called only from <b>eligible enlisted horticulture contractors of the appropriate class<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 206,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 10: Preliminaries for Maintenance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, which one of the following statements about the preliminaries for maintenance works is NOT correct?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"The preliminaries for maintenance works are analogous to those for construction works\",\r\n      \"Technical Sanction is issued for all maintenance works, including renovation, upgradation and additions\/alterations\",\r\n      \"For budgetary works of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, no Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction is required for maintenance from budgeted works, except for Addition & Alteration works\",\r\n      \"Technical Sanction is not required for maintenance works\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 10.3<\/b><br>The incorrect statement is the first \u2014 <b>Technical Sanction IS issued for all maintenance works<\/b> (renovation, upgradation, aesthetic improvement, additions\/alterations, special\/major repairs etc.). The other statements are correct.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 207,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 10: Preliminaries for Maintenance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for the comprehensive maintenance of general pool residential and office accommodation (where day-to-day maintenance is outsourced along with annual repair and maintenance and special repair works), the period of comprehensive maintenance shall not be more than:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"two years\",\r\n      \"three years\",\r\n      \"five years\",\r\n      \"one year\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 10.5(3)<\/b><br>For general pool residential\/office accommodation works, the period of comprehensive maintenance shall not be more than <b>three years<\/b>; for other works it is as per the client's requirements and the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 208,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 10: Preliminaries for Maintenance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for general maintenance works, the estimated cost put to tender in the Notice Inviting Tender is worked out based on:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the previous year's contract rates\",\r\n      \"plinth area rates only\",\r\n      \"the Schedule of Rates or prevailing market rates\",\r\n      \"the sanctioned budget allocation\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 10.5(1)<\/b><br>For general maintenance works, the estimated cost put to tender is worked out based on the <b>Schedule of Rates or prevailing market rates<\/b>; for structural rehabilitation where Technical Sanction is issued, it is based on the rates in the Technical Sanction.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 209,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 10: Preliminaries for Maintenance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the separate annual works plan for Maintenance works, prepared by the respective divisions of all disciplines, is finalized and approved by the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"client department\",\r\n      \"Executive Engineer\",\r\n      \"Director General\",\r\n      \"Chief Engineer or Superintending Engineer\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 10.1<\/b><br>The annual works plan for maintenance works is finalized and approved by the <b>Chief Engineer or Superintending Engineer<\/b> (or any other authority designated by the Directorate).\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 210,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 10: Preliminaries for Maintenance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, which of the following is treated as a specialized Electrical & Mechanical system for the purpose of maintenance\/comprehensive maintenance\/operation?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"resurfacing of internal roads\",\r\n      \"Lifts and Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems\",\r\n      \"internal water-supply piping\",\r\n      \"painting of walls and ceilings\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 10.4<\/b><br>Specialized Electrical & Mechanical systems include <b>Lifts, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems, Fire Alarm systems, Sub-Stations and Wet Riser & Sprinkler systems<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 211,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 10: Preliminaries for Maintenance\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for maintenance works involving structural rehabilitation where a Technical Sanction has been issued, the estimated cost put to tender in the Notice Inviting Tender is worked out based on:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the client's budget allocation\",\r\n      \"the plinth area rates\",\r\n      \"the rates considered in the Technical Sanction\",\r\n      \"the previous year's contract rates\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 10.5(1)<\/b><br>For works involving structural rehabilitation where Technical Sanction has been issued, the estimated cost put to tender is worked out based on the <b>rates considered in the Technical Sanction<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 212,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 12: Contract Management (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the completion cost of any maintenance work shall not exceed how many times the contract amount (and 10% of the sanctioned cost for budgeted works)?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1.1 times\",\r\n      \"1.25 times\",\r\n      \"2 times\",\r\n      \"1.5 times\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 12.1(1)<\/b><br>The completion cost of any maintenance work shall not exceed <b>1.5 times the contract amount<\/b> and 10% of the sanctioned cost for budgeted works.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 213,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 12: Contract Management (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, prior approval from the Superintending Engineer\/Chief Engineer is required (with recorded reasons) when the completion cost of a maintenance work is likely to go beyond:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"1.5 times the contract amount\",\r\n      \"1.25 times the contract amount\",\r\n      \"2 times the contract amount\",\r\n      \"1.1 times the contract amount\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 12.1(1)<\/b><br>Prior approval from the Superintending Engineer\/Chief Engineer is required when the completion cost is likely to go beyond <b>1.25 times the contract amount<\/b>, with recorded reasons.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 214,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 12: Contract Management (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for Deposit works, works on letter of authorization, and works of the Cabinet Secretariat executed through the Cash Settlement Suspense Account, the completion cost shall not exceed the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount without:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the recorded reasons of the Engineer-in-Charge\",\r\n      \"the approval of the Chief Engineer\",\r\n      \"the prior approval of the client and the availability of funds\",\r\n      \"a revised Technical Sanction\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 12.1(2)<\/b><br>For Deposit works, works on letter of authorization and Cabinet Secretariat works through the Cash Settlement Suspense Account, the completion cost shall not exceed the Administrative Approval & Expenditure Sanction amount <b>without prior approval of the client and availability of funds<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 215,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 12: Contract Management (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, after the vacation of a quarter, photographs with geo-tagging of all the rooms, toilets, kitchen etc. (showing the present condition) are to be taken and uploaded on the departmental portal by the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Superintending Engineer\",\r\n      \"Executive Engineer\",\r\n      \"allottee\",\r\n      \"Junior Engineer\/Assistant Engineer\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 12.2(ii)<\/b><br>After vacation of a quarter, geo-tagged photographs of all rooms, toilets, kitchen etc. showing the present condition are taken and uploaded on the E-Sewa\/ERP portal by the <b>Junior Engineer\/Assistant Engineer<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 216,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 12: Contract Management (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, a team from the Chief Engineer's\/Superintending Engineer's office is required to inspect the records of a sub-division (relating to maintenance requisitions and works) at least:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"once a year\",\r\n      \"once in three months\",\r\n      \"once in six months\",\r\n      \"once a month\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 12.3(i)<\/b><br>A team comprising officers from the Chief Engineer's\/Superintending Engineer's office shall inspect the sub-division at least <b>once in three months<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 217,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 14: Stores (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the procurement of goods and services is mandatory through the Government e-Market Place:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"only for maintenance contracts\",\r\n      \"only with the prior approval of the Ministry of Finance\",\r\n      \"for goods or services that are available on the Government e-Market Place\",\r\n      \"only for works costing above Rs. 50 crore\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 14.1<\/b><br>Procurement through the Government e-Market Place is mandatory <b>for goods or services that are available on it<\/b>; the procuring authorities certify the reasonability of rates.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 218,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 14: Stores (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, purchases costing up to what amount can be made through a hand receipt\/imprest\/cash, without being counted towards the annual ceiling of the powers of purchase of materials?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. 50,000\",\r\n      \"Rs. 25,000\",\r\n      \"Rs. 10,000\",\r\n      \"Rs. 5,000\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 14.2<\/b><br>Purchases costing up to <b>Rs. 5,000<\/b> can be made through hand receipt\/imprest\/cash and do not count towards the annual ceiling of the powers of purchase of materials.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 219,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 14: Stores (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, match List-I (recipient \/ type of contract) with List-II (maximum advance payment) and select the correct answer using the code given below:\\n\\nList-I\\nA. A private firm\\nB. A State or Central Government agency or a Public Sector Undertaking\\nC. A maintenance contract\\n\\nList-II\\n1. 40% of the contract value\\n2. Amount payable for six months under the contract\\n3. 30% of the contract value\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"A-3, B-1, C-2\",\r\n      \"A-1, B-3, C-2\",\r\n      \"A-3, B-2, C-1\",\r\n      \"A-2, B-1, C-3\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 14.4(2)<\/b><br>A \u2192 3 (private firm: 30% of contract value); B \u2192 1 (State\/Central Government agency or Public Sector Undertaking: 40%); C \u2192 2 (maintenance contract: amount payable for six months). Hence A-3, B-1, C-2.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 220,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 14: Stores (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, central Public Works Department officers are authorized to make advance payments to firms for the supply of stores (up to their respective powers of acceptance of tenders) up to:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"75% of the value\",\r\n      \"90% of the value\",\r\n      \"50% of the value\",\r\n      \"100% of the value\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 14.5.1<\/b><br>Officers are authorized to make advance payments up to <b>90%<\/b> to firms for the supply of stores, up to the limit of their respective powers of acceptance of tenders.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 221,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 14: Stores (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, all materials procured (including horticulture materials and plants) are examined, counted or measured during delivery and accounted for in which register?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the Register of Buildings\",\r\n      \"the Measurement Book only\",\r\n      \"the Material at Site account register\",\r\n      \"the Register of Dismantled Materials\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 14.7<\/b><br>All procured materials are examined, counted or measured during delivery and accounted for in the <b>Material at Site account register<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 222,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 14: Stores (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, a physical verification of the stores (the Material at Site account, the Dismantled Material account and the Tools and Plant account) is to be undertaken by the next higher authority at least:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"once in six months\",\r\n      \"once in two years\",\r\n      \"once a quarter\",\r\n      \"once a year\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 14.12<\/b><br>The physical verification is to be carried out at least <b>once a year<\/b>, in the presence of the authority responsible for the custody of the stores.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 223,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 14: Stores (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, which one of the following statements about the handling of stores is NOT correct?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Purchases costing up to Rs. 5,000 can be made through hand receipt, imprest or cash\",\r\n      \"Government property, both movable and immovable, should normally be insured by the department\",\r\n      \"Procurement of goods and services is mandatory through the Government e-Market Place where they are available on it\",\r\n      \"A physical verification of stores should be carried out at least once a year\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 14.6.1<\/b><br>The incorrect statement is the first \u2014 <b>Government property (movable and immovable) should NOT normally be insured<\/b>; any insurance requires the prior consent of the Ministry of Finance (immovable property) or the Director General, Central Public Works Department (movable property). The other statements are correct.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 224,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 14: Stores (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, the procurement of goods is to follow the Procurement Policy notified under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, which provides for:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"a price preference to the lowest bidder in every case\",\r\n      \"procurement exclusively through a Global Tender Enquiry\",\r\n      \"reserved items and a purchase preference to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises\",\r\n      \"exemption from earnest money for all bidders\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 14.3<\/b><br>The Procurement Policy notified under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 provides for <b>reserved items and a purchase preference to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 225,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 14: Stores (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"In the CPWD Works Manual 2024, as a general principle, payments for services rendered or supplies made should ordinarily be released:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"only against a bank guarantee\",\r\n      \"in full before the supplies are made\",\r\n      \"as a 90% advance in all cases\",\r\n      \"only after the services have been rendered or the supplies made\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 14.4(1)<\/b><br>Ordinarily, payments should be released <b>only after the services have been rendered or the supplies made<\/b>; advance payments are the exception, permitted only in specified cases and up to prescribed limits.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 226,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 14: Stores (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, in the case of loss of or damage to stores in transit where the stores have been insured by the supplier, the matter is to be taken up with an insurer which should invariably be a:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"local body-approved insurer\",\r\n      \"nationalized insurance company\/corporation\",\r\n      \"Central Public Works Department insurance fund\",\r\n      \"private insurer of the supplier's choice\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 14.6.2<\/b><br>For loss\/damage in transit where the stores are insured by the supplier, the matter is taken up with the insurer, which should invariably be a <b>nationalized insurance company\/corporation<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 227,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 15: Miscellaneous (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, dismantled materials arising from maintenance works that have salvage value are to be accounted for in the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Register of Buildings\",\r\n      \"Material at Site account register\",\r\n      \"Register of Dismantled Materials\",\r\n      \"Measurement Book\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 15.1(3)<\/b><br>Dismantled materials having salvage value are to be accounted for in the <b>Register of Dismantled Materials<\/b> and disposed off or re-used.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 228,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 15: Miscellaneous (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, materials which are likely to deteriorate within a short time, if not usable, should be disposed off at intervals of:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"every one year\",\r\n      \"every three months\",\r\n      \"every two years\",\r\n      \"every six months or lesser\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 15.2(1)<\/b><br>Such materials, if not usable, should be disposed off <b>every six months or in lesser intervals<\/b>, depending on the quantity available.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 229,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 15: Miscellaneous (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, a Register of Buildings, kept up to date, is to be maintained by:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"the Circle office only\",\r\n      \"every Division\",\r\n      \"the Chief Engineer's office only\",\r\n      \"the Directorate of Estates only\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 15.3<\/b><br><b>Every Division<\/b> shall maintain a Register of Buildings and keep it up to date.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 230,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 15: Miscellaneous (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, prior approval for the demolition of general pool residential and office accommodation buildings is required from the:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Chief Engineer of the Region\",\r\n      \"Ministry of Finance\",\r\n      \"Directorate of Estates, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\",\r\n      \"Central Public Works Department Directorate\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 15.3.2<\/b><br>Prior approval for demolition of general pool residential\/office accommodation buildings (which are in the records of the Directorate of Estates) is required from the <b>Directorate of Estates, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 231,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 15: Miscellaneous (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, unserviceable dismantled materials of negligible or no salvage value (such as electrical lamps and tubes, PVC fittings and broken vitreous china sanitary fixtures):\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"must be accounted for in the Register of Buildings\",\r\n      \"must be sold by auction in every case\",\r\n      \"must be retained for at least one year before disposal\",\r\n      \"may not be taken in the dismantled materials account and may be disposed off by any suitable method\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 3,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 15.1(2)<\/b><br>Such unserviceable materials of negligible\/no salvage value <b>may not be taken in the dismantled materials account and may be disposed off by any suitable method following the General Financial Rules provisions<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 232,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 15: Miscellaneous (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, all buildings and structures shall be inspected regularly to ensure that they are:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"entered in the Register of Dismantled Materials\",\r\n      \"safe for use\",\r\n      \"insured against damage\",\r\n      \"structurally identical to the original design\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 15.3.1<\/b><br>All buildings\/structures shall be inspected regularly to ensure that they are <b>safe for use<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 233,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 15: Miscellaneous (Maintenance)\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, unserviceable\/dismantled material generated during the continuous maintenance process should be:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"retained permanently in the maintenance store\",\r\n      \"stored for at least one year before disposal\",\r\n      \"disposed of immediately, and not stored for long\",\r\n      \"transferred to the client department\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 15.2(2)<\/b><br>Such unserviceable\/dismantled material should not be stored for long, as it deteriorates and loses its worth; it should be <b>disposed of immediately<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 234,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 16: Green Buildings & Sustainability\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, it is mandatory that new projects undertaken by the Central Public Works Department shall be at least Green Level Certified (based on the CPWD Green Rating Manual 2021) if they cost:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Rs. 100 crore and above\",\r\n      \"Rs. 50 crore and above\",\r\n      \"Rs. 20 crore and above\",\r\n      \"Rs. 10 crore and above\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 16.0<\/b><br>New projects costing <b>Rs. 50 crore and above<\/b> shall be at least Green Level Certified (of GHAR) based on the CPWD Green Rating Manual 2021.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 235,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 16: Green Buildings & Sustainability\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, for masonry work of non-structural members in buildings having a height of more than 15 metres, which material shall be used?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"fly ash bricks only\",\r\n      \"burnt clay bricks\",\r\n      \"Autoclaved Aerated Concrete blocks\",\r\n      \"stone masonry\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 16.3<\/b><br>For buildings with a height of more than 15 metres, <b>Autoclaved Aerated Concrete blocks<\/b> shall be used (for buildings less than 15 metres, fly ash bricks\/blocks from recycled Construction & Demolition waste are used in order of preference).\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 236,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 16: Green Buildings & Sustainability\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, with reference to the Skill India Policy, consider the following statements:\\n1. For works costing more than Rs. 50 crore and up to Rs. 100 crore, onsite training shall be imparted to at least 10% of the unskilled workers.\\n2. For works costing more than Rs. 100 crore, training shall be imparted to 20% of the unskilled labour.\\n\\nWhich of the statements is\/are correct?\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"Both 1 and 2\",\r\n      \"1 only\",\r\n      \"2 only\",\r\n      \"Neither 1 nor 2\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 0,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 16.5<\/b><br>Both statements are correct \u2014 <b>10% training for works of Rs. 50\u2013100 crore<\/b> and <b>20% for works above Rs. 100 crore<\/b>, as per the National Skill Development Corporation norms.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 237,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 16: Green Buildings & Sustainability\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, new and emerging technologies are to be used for all works undertaken by the Central Public Works Department, irrespective of project costs and locations. 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  \"local suppliers\",\r\n      \"Public Sector Undertakings only\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 2,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 16.6<\/b><br>Under the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Policy, purchase preference is given to <b>local suppliers<\/b>.\"\r\n  },\r\n  {\r\n    id: 239,\r\n    chapter: \"CH 16: Green Buildings & Sustainability\",\r\n    source: \"CPWD Works Manual 2024\",\r\n    question: \"As per the CPWD Works Manual 2024, fly ash bricks\/blocks are to be used mandatorily in masonry work for non-structural members (in place of burnt clay bricks) in works located in:\",\r\n    options: [\r\n      \"hilly and coastal regions only\",\r\n      \"specified metropolitan cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata\",\r\n      \"all rural areas only\",\r\n      \"earthquake-prone seismic zones only\"\r\n    ],\r\n    correct: 1,\r\n    explanation: \"<b>Para 16.3<\/b><br>Such use is mandatory in <b>specified metropolitan cities \u2014 the Delhi National 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'Correct! Well done.' : 'Incorrect \u2014 read the explanation.', chosen === q.correct ? 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