Indian Railways IREM Exam 2024 Guidelines
Indian Railways IREM Exam 2024 Guidelines
General Expenditure
Note:
1. Attempt all [Link] 3TRE€ I
2. Part-"A" contain 40 Objective Type questions and each question carry two (02)
marks.
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3. There is no negative marking in objective type questions
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4. Cutting/over-writing is not allowed and no mark will be awarded for those
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5.'I=a:e¥a#d=;n:e¥E¥sh¥nd¥nE=er¥qu/est¥E:li=ion
may be taken into consideration. 3ian 3ftT fra ti- S veal a qng 3jH
giv rfu fe2Tfa *, 3ian tit+{ulqb`I t=qFT * {zIT aT Ha;aT gi
a) Free of Bond, in a F
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d) Legality of Agreement uFEra rfu atJFT
Q.11 Sanctioned works costing below Rs. 2.5 crore are exhibited in the Pink Book
EE under the heading:5ds 2.5 a a5FT aT7ia * ap edfis gF 3fliaT a ETFarfu a
a) Itemized works aaa¥T ed
b) List Of Approved works ap aFT# rfu ap
rf) Lumpsum work uiFg?a rd
d) None of the above 3qha * a # H#
Q.12 In works tenders, offers without EMD should be : ffi Efr frmff # EMD * fin
Q.13 The check exercised by the railway accounts office on financial transactions is
called ted in q,I qt] Old aailT farfu aair TIT ft rd aT@ rfu iir 5gT araT a
a) Post Check aTaflri
b) Pre Check S in
4j)Thternal Check 3ife in
d) Internal Audit 3riaRE aatan
Q.14 A work carried out with Non-Railway Funds at-ca fan a fin JTqT ed
uneposit wor'k FT rd
b) Quotation Work iifeIT at
c) Zonal work an at
d) Planned Work faq`Ifaci rd
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Q.15 Which among the following is not a source of Finance under Demand NO.16 :-
r± t] rtl rq tl ¥ fr dr rfu in 1 6 * aF fatFT 5T dr qa giv
¢) 2017
b) 2018
c) 2019
d) None of the above
Q.22 Primary Unit refers to mTfha g* aft aTFqd a
a) Classification of earnings rf aFT a7ffFT
b) Major Head qF ?ft+
`jpebject of expenditure EqT Efr a55
d) unit Of supply 3ITgr aft g*
Q. 23 Maximum EMD is 3rfaiFT an a
a) Rs. 2 crore I 2 .rfe
b) Rs. 50 Lakhs F 5o .aTZF
c) Rs. 25 Lakhs F 25 .t]RI
qus.1 crore€ ffds 1
Q.24 GM can sanction a material modification in an estimate upto
givFT 3]FFT # aife chheFT Efr xp a wh ¥
uts. 2.5 crore
b) Rs. 3 crore
c) Rs. 5 crore
d) Rs. 1 crore
Q,25 What is an Arbitration? If=qcaaT qFT ?
a) lt is a machinery to speed up the payment of bills for the contractors
qF an a; fan aT graFT * act ri rfu utF7 7T3haft a
ul)}Jt is a machinery to sort out the disputes arising out of implementation of contract
qF 3T*T aT chlq[[dqoi d 3Ha an nd faaTat al gil Efr t!tF7 5T3flrfu a
c) lt is a judicial authority qF t!iF aTfaiF qrfaiRT a
d) None of the above 3qha * a giv aft
th.,p;,.5q
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Q.26 Railway Servant with minimum of ---of qualifying service are entitled for Voluntary
Retirement, by giving three months' advance notice. ngaFT 3Tfa dr Eta ca ---
irm an Has Efr 3Tfin quaT dr Faf5EH tiqifaqfa 5.:?, 5q5aiT ¥i
Q.27 The dividend payable by Indian Railways after the merger of Railway Budget with
General Budget is
fa aa= aT 3]FT aaa # faFT * aTa 9TTgiv ca atTRT ir anrfeT a
a) 2% of capital at charge of lR 3TTch ca aT 5TanT # gr aft %2
ut) NIL 3`T6T
c) 1% of capital at charge q3TTRa qu ffl %1
d) A notional amount of 100 crores every year F HiiT rfe EPr 3ap uftr loo
Q.31 PVC is applicable for tenders costing pvc 3FT fafaanff # tmT` aFT a fin gF
(a) Above 2.5 crores * tl 3=qT 2.5
ue)Above 5crores rfedir5
(c)Above l0crores rfe a 3;ql io
(d)Above20crores ae a 3;qT 2o
Q.32. Eligibilify criteria is applicable for Service tenders valuing more than
tr 3TRI Jar aT@ dr fafaaeff aT fair qTraT HTife aFT` a
ja}-Rs. 50 lakhs ¥ 5o .aTE
(b) Rs.10 lakhs F lo .fflF
(c) Rs. 5 Iakhs a 5 .ana
(d) Irrespective of the value of Tender fafaFT aT Jpr qT €qil far faFT
Q.33 As per GCC, quantities operated more that 125% but below 140% will be paid
at the rate Of Gcc a; 3IgrTT, %i25$ 3rfetr affa %i4ch a5H tirfu Fm3fr ffl
gr fa H a fin tHTFT
[a)~98°/o of the accepted rate ap H FT %98
(b) 96% of the accepted rate fry H ffl %96
(c) 94% of the accepted rate ap H ffl %94
(d) 92°/o of the accepted rate ap H ffl %92
Q.34 New GCC for service contracts was introduced w.e., dr 3Tgivfi a; fair aqT Gcc
fas a rfu fa5FT rm
(a) January 2018
~ovember 2018
(c) January 2019
(d) November 2019
Q.35 plan Head 3600 denotes t=anF ag a¥fiFT a 36oo
(a) New lines * nd
(b) M&P - dr tPr
uc)Other Electrical works 3ffl fagr ed
(d) Workshops qFTdeTTanu
Q.36 When an asset is used for running a business, the annual reduction in its value is
termed as:-GTF fan Lir`[Link] a5T 3qdr 6qiTrmwh aTfaTr faFT araT a, al
3drJIr*arffachifrFqT5ETaraTg-:
a) Wear and Tear F - F
b) Deterioration fitRE
rd Depreciation H`oH6itl
d) Pilferage an
Q.39 The transfer of funds, originally assigned for expenditure on a specific object to
supplement the funds sanctioned for another object is called:-
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5q a 3TTafca fRE aT 6+ciici`ui ch aET a5Ir aTar a :
PART - „8„
पश्चिम रेलवे
1. There are 2 sections in the Question paper Section I (80 marks) and Section II (20
marks)
2. In case of any discrepancy, English version of the Question paper will prevail.
SECTION I / I
1 Customer Ammenities
xii Exchequer control k
16 marks
2. Fill in the blanks.
Detailed Estimate need not be prepared for works costing less than Rs.5
27
ii. Expenditure of Railway Staff College is charged to Demand no.
iii. Currency for the sanction to an Estimate is normally years.
12 Marks
3. State whether True or False.
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V.
passed at three Te
vi.
InTheIPAS
checks exercised by Railway Accounts office transactions
module Bills are required on financial is called
vii.
iv. MSME
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V. RRSK
DRF
Price varication clause
vi.
vii. PVC
viii. HRMS
DOP
ix. org.
RDSO
Rere Desi & Stan.
X.
xi. CLW
xiv. PBG
22 Marls
5. Choose correct answer.
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Similar works grouped as one and sanctioned by Board with lumpsum amount in works
programme with approved cost shown in the pink book are called
a. Lump sum work
b. Umbrella work
c. Itemised work
La Detailed Estimate
b. Abstract Estimate
c. Completion Report
d. Revised Estimate
iv. Works required to safeguard the property or damaged track due to flood, natural
calamity etc are done through
a. Open tender
LbUrgency Certificate
c. Limited tender
d. None of the above
a. Abstract Estimate
b. Detailed Estimate
LC Supplementary Estimate
d. Completion Estimate
vii. Monetary limit of direct acceptance of without forming tender committee in open works
tender is
a. Rs 20 Lakhs
b. Rs 30 Lakhs
c. Rs 1 Crore
d. Rs 50 Lakhs
viii. As per GCC, quantities operated more than 125% but less than 140% will be paid at
the rate of
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ix. One of the Cannons of Propriety of Expenditure is that: the amount of allowances
granted to meet expenditure of particular type, should be so regulated that the said
allowances not on the whole become sources of to the recipient.
a. Income
b. Expenditure
c. Profit
d. Convenience
X.
The Pay order of refund of Security Deposit furnished by the contractors, received in
Accounts office should be checked to see that the amount proposed to be refunded is
appearing in the Register.
a. Miscellaneous Advance
b. Deposit Miscellaneous
c. Bills Payable
Ld Suspense
xi.
Eligibility Criteria need not be stipulated for open tenders below the NIT value of Rs
a. 1 Crore
b. 50 Lakhs
c./2 Crores
d. None of the above.
xii.
In order to meet the cost of replacement of assets, the normal life of which is over and
due to wear and tear, the following fund is created -
La DF b. DRF c. SRSF d. RRSK
La Measurement
b. Work
c. General
d. None of the above
xvi. Material at site account is a head.
a. Major
b. minor c. final d. suspense
20 marks.
6. Write short notes (Any five)
i. Voted and charged expenditure
ii. Cannon of financial Propriety
iii. Urgency Certificate
iv. Material Modification
V.
Measurement book
vi. Detailed Estimate
vii. Objectionable Expenditure
PART- A
(1x 20 20)
Multiple Choice Questions:-
1. MSOP Part 'G' deals with
(a) Stores matters (b) Establishment matters (e) Commercial matters (d) None of these
MSOP Part 'A' para 5(B) deals with
(a) Consultancy (b) Work of urgent nature (c) Single Tender (d) None of these
3. MSOP Part 'A' Para 27 deals with
(a) Write-off of ballast found short during verification (b) Appointment of Arbitrators (c) Classification
of
quarters for subordinate staff (d) None of these
4 MSOP Part C' Para 43' deals with
(a) Railway telephones (b) DOT phones (o) Hiring of voice and data circuits (d) All of these
MSOP Part 'C' Para 1 deals with
(a) Cash Imprest (b) Purchase of Rubber Stamp (c) Safe of waste paper (d) Write-off of Supplies and
raw materials
6. MSOP Part 'F° deals with which matter
(a) Establishment matters (b) Commercial matters (c) Medical matters (d) None of these
7. How many days LAP/LHAP can be sanctioned by Sr. DFM to DFM working under him.
(a) 21 days (b) 30 days (c) 45 days (d) No restriction
8. Return containing details of all inward supply of all goods and services under GST is
(a) GSTR-2 (b) GSTR-3A (¢) GSTR-4 (d) GSTR-2A
9. The details of Outward Supplies of goods or services shall be submitted by
(a) 10h ofthe succeeding month (b) 18" of the succeeding month (c) 1s of the succeeding month
(d)
15 ofthe succeeding month
10. GST is a .......based taxes on consumption of goods and services
(a) Duration (b) Destination (c) Divident (d) Destiny
I1. Full form of CTARA is
(a) Centralized Training Accounts for Railway Accountants (b) Centralized Training Academy
for
Railway Accounts (c) Central for Training Academy for Railway Accounts (d) None ot the above
12. The expenses ofretirement benesfits and DCRG are charged to demand No.
(a) 11 (b) 12 (c) 13 (d) All ofthese
15
13. Track fittings are
purchased by the department ot
(a) Stores (6) Traffic (c)
Enginecring (d) None of these
14. What is SAC in terms of GST
(A) Service accounting Code (b) Standard Accounting Code (c) Service Actual Code (a) None ot these
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1. MSOP HTT Part 'G' H ATAA À HaTda
4.
RISC-T5
6. MSOP HTOT 'F* fH HIAG Hata
PART-B
(1 x 30 30)
1. PH-16 AIA
HAUTd À Fafta *i
2. PH-53
faagctruT À FATNAE
3. PH-11 IZ airUT À HarT I
4. TTTFa fAr úr -02 atT À Hafa
45
23. vch aTT À 7ATT ZaTRT 3Haa PF ATHT 60% FI
29. PH-17
EsdRrA ÀHafa *1
30. PH-71 Feri Fr7 À afda *i
PART-C
(1 x 30 = 30)
3- T
IPAS 11. LOA 21. NPS
RRSK 12. IMMS 22. FDR
CIPS 13. IREPS 23. NEFT
ARPAN 14. PFA 24. RTGS
5. PRAN 15. AGM 25. DF
6. IRPSM 16. PCMM 26. HRMS
1. DRF 17. PPO 27. PVC
8. RE 18. GeM 28. NHA
9. CVC 19. GCC 29. CEA
10. CRRM 20. IRWCMS 30. PLB
PART-D
(2x 10= 20)
(a) Briefly describe MSOP, Write different part of MSOP with description.
1.
What are the demand under OWE(Ordinary Working Expenses) write cdemand number with deseription
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APPENDIX 2A-IREM EXAMINATION -2021
GENERAL EXPENDITURE
Instructions to candidates:
otherwise.
Answer all the questions unless mentioned
The marks a r e indicated against each question.
Cell phones and calculators a r e strictly
prohibited. answers.
are not permitted for objective type
C o r r e c t i o n s / o v e r writings of any type
2 0 2 2
Examination
Appendix l1-A (IREM)
(General xpenditure) Marks 100
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Part B- Attempt any one question out of Question 55&&
Q u e s t i o n
c. Stores
d. Engineering
of
before the time ol opening but after due date and time of receipt
A Tender received
(iv) tenders is called?
a. Late 1ender
b. Delayed Tender
c. Limited Tender
d. Open Tender
in the type
of Ballast wil
improvement
(v) of Ballast involving
"Work of replacement
be funded by which kind of fund
a. Development Fund
. Depreciation Reserve FundsS
C. RRSK
d. None of the Above
Platform of Railways
associated with Online
(vi) The Mobile App RESS is
a. IREPS
b. IRWCMS
C. IMMS
d. IPAS
GeM?
What does M stands for
in the online platform
(vii)
a. Material
b. Manpower
C. Marketplace
d. Management
Officers in passing of
(vii) What is the revised posverofsenior Section
recent
establishment Bills?
(a) Upto Rs 2 Lakhs per case
(b) Upto 10 lakhs per case
(c) Upto 20 lakhs per case
(d) Upto 25 lakhs per case
What must be the minimum value of the contract for the applicability of Price
(ix)
Variation clause?
(a) 4 Crores
(b) 5 Crores
(c) 6 Crores
(d) 7 Crores
(x) Which Part of the MSOP deals with the issues pertaining to Security
(a) Part D
(b) Part E
(c) Part F
(d) Part G
Minor Heads in
ated M
Question 2. Match th related
will not
be
considered
S No. Column A
Ciauge Conversion ColumnB
Training HRD 21
Staff Welfare b. 73
Computerisation C.
d . 33
Rolling Stock
16
Miscellaneous 65
Advances
Track Renewals 51
8
Railway Research h. 18
9 Traffic Facilities 1 17
10 31
Signalling and
Telecommunication
Works
Question3 For the following abbreviations, correct full form with reference to
choose the
Indian Railways from the multiple options given Each correct answer carries 2 marks.
2narks
ted Company under
Public Companie
(i) Indian Railways Finance Corporation is a
act True or False.
or False
Plan Head 3300 deals with S&T works True
(i)
Question 6
(a) Explain in the detail the various types or lunds that operate in Indian (10
Railways?
marks)
(6) Describe the features and advantages o1 Iive online platforms run by CRIS being used in
Railways? (10 marks)
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Prohibition of indication of the name or any other identity /symbol of the candidate in
the answer sheet, except in the columns provided on the fly-leaf of the answer
sheet.
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Non permissibility of logarithmic table, electronrc gadgets such as cell phones etc.
in the examiriation hall.
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fterfl) ftfuo s-n-( <t< ftr qea e-m Re-q-r qfty ft e-gqft q{t tr, qlqfr t 'fr{ gtm
ftC qr+ t tt stti q;r taq'rffi G-S-e c-fr frqr srl3TT
a1 rs. 3rtr{&r6 +.r ta-a frlt-d" t a.r,T d' reTrt{a tfrqr arar tl salary of Track Maintainer is
y'ztu"
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r%
c) 12.s% f
d) 6%
trist m'dT qire ft'qrfr4 (fr fr * llfqd Gh--{ff Afdf tl performance Bank
qs. )
c) [Link],d Es&.q. €-flftrd- 3ffi-6 qitq/ Extra Budgetary Resources- lnternal Fund
2
a) {fd + m 3ttfrf, lRequired fqr works > Rs 2.5:F-t5
b) F-q-al Dispe nsed
c) A t*-c BBAr *' fr(t 3rrqer6'l Required for two packet tender
d) 3q-{tfd + t +'fg a-fi'/ None of the above
06, qISfrI Sft{- 42OO t|q -qq d 'dtift-'d t/ planhead 42Oo retates to expenditure on
b) atfltls1lT /Doubling
E&'qtrq/ workshop
Q7 a-6Tcdtr6.,Ect fi'I [Link] str$ fir4 + 3rtfl-a q-6'Ffr-qT aril t / salaryof General
Manager -SWR is booked under which Demand
02
,k c)
03
05
d) 12
dl uf,ll4;d Era 3llr €-qr +-O tntegrated Goods and service Tax
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b) 348ftfi HTHla 3{t{ frq)s 6-{t tnternal Goods and specialTax
c) afft-f, €-{6rft c-d-}Sf!T 6-{/ tntegrated Govt Supervision Tax
3
Q11. il6 Ettl rfi + agvn:r+r<rq t arqr €r frr s+-i ETfr'r'+-s fr-o ffr
ffftl /as per Rly Board correction slip Maximum amount of single bill that can be
claimed from lmprest
5./Rs 2000
b) 5./Rs5000
c) 5./Rs1500
d) 5./Rs15000
,',{, W" E=rat <is ql+drd sTf .:r.,mqrr rr aq At-ar f, / erice variation ctause is
icable to Works Contract valued
e14 lerd cfutd-dr{t t ffis lfrma t frc E rl ffi(,tE' no-drfi Btt'rfra m-rfi Ht oce
Technique applied for financial appraisat of Railway projects determines
4
a1s. 6ril f,t d"H at* i r+a 6q1'u1 aruf t ftr'!-fttbrr-SQstqfr r,rEwoelxt 6ti
*1 dq-dra * frtsr ortt B(tr cpwD 6l a-ilfiq H/ Recently Raitway Board issued instructions
for adopting SOR-CPWD NEWDELHI rates for building construction works. CPWD stands for
417. aizr dgqr o+q{ aqq +l qfrBfu-E +-{dt t /[Link] on Demand no 04 represents
a) *-{a 3fu ffit qS 3g1ATTT fr *ft467 Repa jrs and Maintenance on Carriages
and Wagons
b) 3"fl-fr 3{$eirf- 3it{ €'ft-g /Generalsuperintendence and Servrces
taqE 3ik fuiff qt 3qTHIT dlr r<rra /Repairs and Maintenance on p. way
and fittinBs
d) 5q'iff,d d' t T-* -& /None of the above
grfr d'T .R st$ 3t aqr 6'rd'aE ir6 Grqfid a-& B-sT aar arftv J-q ilF'Fs'
3]l{ €?rs' crfu-mTtI t cftd a Si Normally no new works shou dbe
executed unless and obtained from competent authority
1 d-fi-.t& E.$ 3ll{ ftE }r'dZ-d'/ Technicat sanction and attotment of funds
5
SOUTH ITESTqRN NA! L'IAIAY
*t B-{ -{q q{ dErmr etr* "qrff sBtlrc' + Rt maftf, fu-cr ar
(/ The expenditure on which of the following can be charged to Planhead"Passenger
menitie
a21. t-frd eFffi ftv EKr csTrfta anrq 6f 3{fEqrffi-il ficharged Expenditure incurred by the
Ra rlway requires
t2%e
\
b) 1,5%
1,8%
Q23. H cfufq-dr t +€e md-*u {lqiffi *'t +-6 arcn fi rhe post projecf appraisatof a
c) fi$:nr-&/ernr
d) sqi-fld d' t st$ afiti ruone of the above
e24. +sr 6Tqt6rq d cr-d t+-dr. Mi rr {anrfr ftF i?s+ d- B-qr ornr $? eayment
towards contractor bills received in Accounts office is carried out with reference to
\
\ 4'fTfr' {fr/Measurement Book
6
a2s.3{ft-4 srrrdlfr- 6t n|6H fl-} fi Rv Efr'q 3lft-fl- naFd {B€-{ (MAR-X) 6r rs{sr{
ftiqf AfflI fi {I Misc Advance Revenue Register (MAR-X) is maintained for recording Advance
) 03'
.o) 06
c) 09
d) 1b
qZz. H dt-i t + J{retr* q{ a-€ arfa qFet;rry +f a-q$ f,IRuil*ay Board sanctions New
line project based on
a) dG?I5/Lucknow
-,.
;r{ fue,Arcrat secu nderaba d
c) as'l-fl1 /vadodara
a1 :vt-+-a d t 61*;r€t1 t"loneof theabove
7
to
430. fr(r$A fi €(3t d SAC F{tI & wr'at is sAC in reference GST?'
a) 11
b) 12
13
to which
q32. .TFI fuErr ,-d' fu-€ qT?rE-6 ssr$ (fi"e/ children Education Allowance is booked
a) 01
b) 03
1 25
18
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Q3
for lling bnline tenders?
,
b) 3{r$ fr \r(r€ /lPAs
4'
I te * f ft ('s/ rnEPs
from
Q34 ffafq 6rd ,t Errq 6-d t fu-ql srdl & ln Deposit works' Expenditure is done
b) 1*/ ca pita I
8
Q36. (rT 3{R (rfr (rS Sr TT $ftfiq fi i ruil form of HRMS is
a) {t6 T{!-{gfq [Link]/ Highway Road Maintenance System
fr14{ 9dtf4 Svn-fr /Human Resource Management System
TfgE.]-f,
c) aFIq €Irnre goro qoll&Human Resource Mentoring system
d) 3T$+a C't 6tt aff/ ruoneoftheabove
Q37,
"ffS fr t 3rf,*qrq $ I ccc stands for
a) F{6T ft +G'a-r €frfr/ Government cabinet committee
b) ,rtag 68fr-fr €Bfr/Gotd council committee
ft6 fft grqrrr ?Ifr/ General conditions of contract
d) 3T$-+a d t 6fS il€i/ r'rone of the above
a) 03'
b) 07
Q40.
I 06
12.
t-fri fr ryram crps*' [Link] t jf"d-dr{d GrqT araT tt crpsan Ea?T tpayments in
Railways is made online through CIPS. CtpS stands for
a) #fr"+-a +ffi {Ifr g+ar Currfi /Centralised payrolt Information System .
b) ryEtI SE-frI }it{ {rafa gnrfdy Contract tnforrnation and [Link] System
,fftilra L (r6rqtd s]-4drd qulrdl/ centralised tntegrared payment system
/, C J
d) ir{t-rd d t 6t$ ;r&/ ruone of the above
a41. Bfrls an{ to t il6-d E-drdtE-31{idQO *rnd"l. Demand No 16, planHead-31 is related to
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SOUTII rr',ESTF-Ri.i !t ir,i l_'vYAy
a42, Bs{rdrq cfirt ffI qU fi SrE-d * urq ftft-d fl Power of remission of Departmental
a) [Link]/sr DFM
b) ffi (rfr(rqlPqM M
c) ritc/o nN4
fr rtsi crul
Q43. t+taffi+Erq't*a-fi':+ra'f,rwr'ictrofthesedoesnotcomeunderthe
tew o f GST?
{) f+d /Petrol
c) i;{ Gn{I-ilt-d'rd ufrs / cau Rental service
d) 5qt+a gefr /att of the above
a44 t{R fs'rr rr 3lewa- %d-ffid 6} + €'}ff nds-a e+rer * R('qrar ildr t
part of
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expe nditu re obtained from PHOD.
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dept for
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दक्षिण पूर्व मध्य रेलवे
Appendix II A (IREM) Examination 2023
General Expenditure
रेलवे स्कूलों में शिक्षकों का वेतन डिमांड [उप प्रमुख शीर्ष] संख्या के तहत दर्ज किया जाएगा -
(a) 12K
★ b) 3A
C) 13L
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Q.(ii) Two packet system of tendering in service contracts is followed for tenders whose value is more
than Rs.
सेवा अनुबंधों में निविदा की दो पैकेट प्रणाली उन निविदाओं के लिए अपनाई जाती है जिनका मूल्य रु.
अधिक है ।
a) Rs. 45 lakhs
b) Rs. 1 Crore
st Rs. 50 lakhs
d) Rs. 2 crores
Q.(iv) Salary of Principal Director of Audit is booked under Demand najor head ] no.
ऑडिट के प्रधान निदेशक का वेतन डिमांड [उप प्रमुख शीर्ष] संख्या के तहत दर्ज किया गया है।
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Q. (vi) Which of the following is Plan Head for Track renewal works.
निम्नलिखित में से क्या योजना शीर्ष ट्रैक नवीनीकरण के लिए है।
a) 11
b) 31
c) 14
d) 51
Q. (vii) In Works tenders, no standard eligibility criteria will be required for tender value...
कार्य निविदाओं में, नीचे दी गई निविदा मूल्य के लिए किसी मानक पात्रता मानदंड की आवश्यकता नहीं है
a) Rs. 60 lakhs
(b) Rs.25 lakhs
c) Rs.1 crore.
d) Rs.75 lakhs
et 18%
d) None of the above (उपरोक्त में से कोई नहीं)
Q. (x) Part "C" of MSOP 2018 pertains to -
शक्तियों की अनुसूची 2018 का भाग 'ग' संबंधित है
Miscellaneous matters (विविध मामले)
b) Establishment matters (स्थापना मामले)
c) Stores matters (सामग्री मामले)
d) Works matters (काम के मामले)
Q. (xiii) Maintenance cost of Electric Locomotives comes under demand [sub major head] no.
इलेक्ट्रिक लोकोमोटिव की रखरखाव लागत को मांग [उप प्रमुख शीर्ष] संख्या में दर्ज किया गया है |
a) 6D
b) 7E
c) 9G
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Q (xiv) Item no. 9 of MSOP (Works] is related to..
MSOP के आइटम नंबर 9 [वर्क्स] से संबंधित है
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Q.(xix) Which of following suspense deals with Earnest money deposited with Railway
निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा उचंति खाता रेलवे के पास जमा की गई बयाना राशि से संबंधित है
a) Cheques & Bills (चेक्स एवं बिल)
b) Remittance into banks (बैंको को धन प्रेमन)
cy Deposit Expenditure (जमा निक्षेप)
d) Misc. Advance Revenue (विविध अग्रिम राजस्व)
माल यातायात से होने वाली आय को सार "एक्स" के अंतर्गत बुक किया जाता है।
T
जीएमयू का मतलब गति शक्ति यूनिट है।
i) Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is related to cleanliness in station.
F
अमृत भारत स्टेशन योजना स्टेशन में साफ-सफाई से संबंधित है।
Question no.3 Fill in the blanks | रिक्त स्थान भरें (10 x 2 = 20 marks )
उत्पादकता सेसे जुड़ा वोनस प्राथमिक इकाई 03 के अंतर्गत बुक किया जाता है।
d)) When work is executed through item no.5 [F] of MSOP [Works] matters. It is called
work.
3 ceutation
जब शक्तियों की अनुसूची 2018 [वर्क्स] के आइटम नंबर 5 [एफ) के माध्यम से कार्य निष्पादित किया जाता है तो इसे
कार्य कहते हैं |
e)) Demand no. used for booking of expenditure for Railway Board is
मांग संख्या रेलवे बोर्ड के लिए व्यय की बुकिंग के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है।
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j) NS items in contracts are operated vide item no. of MSOP (Worksj matters.
९.७८ के तहत मंचालित
अनुबंधों में NS आइटम शक्तियों की अनुसूची 2018 (वर्स] मामलों के आइटम नंबर
[10x2 = 20 marks]
Question no. 4. Answer any two of the following questions
किन्ही दो का उत्तर दे।
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For urgent restoration and maintenance works, Indian Railways employs strategies such as issuing Urgency Certificates, which expedite tender processes and allow for quicker mobilization of resources. Emergency procurement procedures enable immediate access to necessary materials and services. The use of limited tenders allows for rapid engagement with contractors with proven track records in similar works. Additionally, strategic partnerships with local authorities and emergency services ensure efficient coordination and response. These strategies collectively ensure that disruptions caused by natural disasters are minimized, and railway operations can resume swiftly .
The Centralized Payment System (CIPS) offers several benefits, including streamlined payment processing, reduced transaction delays, and enhanced financial control through centralized oversight. It minimizes manual intervention, reducing errors and potential corruption. Furthermore, it facilitates more efficient tracking of financial transactions across departments, improving transparency and efficiency. However, challenges include the significant initial investment in IT infrastructure and possible resistance from personnel accustomed to traditional systems. Additionally, a centralized system's success heavily depends on robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive financial data against breaches .
A detailed estimate is crucial in railway projects as it provides a comprehensive analysis of all expenses needed for the project. This estimate is prepared when the administrative approval has been obtained, signifying that the competent authority has authorized the expenditure outlined in the project. The detailed estimate is essential for budgetary control and financial planning, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and the project stays within the approved budget. It serves as a basis for the execution and monitoring of project costs .
The two-packet system in tendering, involving separate submission of technical and financial bids, offers several implications. Firstly, it enhances the quality of bidding by ensuring that technical compliance is evaluated independently of cost considerations, allowing for a more objective assessment of a bidder's technical capabilities. This separation reduces the risk of selecting a contractor based solely on price, which could compromise quality. However, it can also elongate the tender evaluation process and increase administrative overhead. Additionally, the system might favor larger firms with more resources to prepare detailed technical submissions, potentially excluding smaller bidders. This could constrain competition and innovation in bid proposals .
The Zonal Accounts Department plays a critical role in financial oversight within Indian Railways by meticulously managing and auditing financial transactions and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Each zone's accounts department is responsible for maintaining detailed revenue and expenditure records, which are essential for transparency and accountability. The demand structure, which categorizes financial activities under various demand numbers such as salaries and maintenance, allows for detailed tracking of specific types of expenditures. This structure enables more precise budgetary control and resource allocation, thereby improving the overall financial health and efficiency of the railway system. Without such a structured approach, oversight would be less effective, potentially leading to financial discrepancies .
A Rate Contract benefits Indian Railways by allowing them to procure materials on demand at fixed unit prices for a specified period, thereby providing cost predictability and procurement efficiency. This contract type reduces administrative efforts since repetitive negotiations are unnecessary, and it provides a safeguard against price fluctuations. However, its limitations include potential inflexibility as changes in market prices during the contract period could lead to financial loss if market prices fall. Additionally, it may limit the ability to negotiate better deals or adapt to innovation in the market if locked into long-term fixed rates .
The PVC (Price Variation Clause) plays a crucial role in managing large contracts, especially those exceeding Rs 25 lakh, by allowing adjustments in contract prices based on the fluctuation of input costs such as labor, materials, and fuel during the contract period. This clause helps protect contractors against volatility in market prices, ensuring that the projects remain financially viable for them. For the Railways, it ensures that projects proceed without delays associated with renegotiations or contract re-tendering due to price changes. However, constant adjustments also necessitate rigorous monitoring to prevent undue accusations of intentional delays or subpar performance linked to price volatility .
Demand No. 27 is a specific budgetary allocation for the expenditures of the Railway Staff College, and its administration significantly impacts how resources are managed. Proper administration ensures that expenses related to staff training and development are adequately funded, fostering skill improvement and productivity. Oversight mechanisms include detailed record-keeping and regular audits by the Zonal Accounts Department, which help track expenditures and prevent misuse of funds. Regular reviews and performance evaluations ensure that allocations are effectively utilized, supporting the Railway's mission to enhance staff competencies and operational efficiency .
Performance Guarantees in service tenders are designed to ensure that vendors are committed to fulfilling their contractual obligations comprehensively and within the agreed timelines. They serve as financial security for the client, encouraging vendors to maintain high-quality work standards and meet project deadlines. This measure significantly improves vendor reliability and mitigates the risk of project delays or substandard service. However, while performance guarantees enhance accountability, they might also increase project costs as vendors might factor in the cost of securing such guarantees into their bid prices. Moreover, overly stringent requirements could deter potential bidders, reducing competition and innovation .
Internal audits conducted by the Railway Accounts office are fundamental to maintaining operational efficiency and financial integrity. These audits rigorously examine financial records and procedural compliance to uncover discrepancies, inefficiencies, and potential fraud. By identifying issues early, internal audits enable corrective actions to be implemented promptly, thus preventing financial losses and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This promotes transparency and accountability, fostering trust among stakeholders. Furthermore, audits often result in recommendations that improve operational processes and financial management practices, leading to enhanced efficiency in project delivery and resource utilization .