MCQ of the Day - 09.06.2025 - Plan Heads

 

MCQ of the Day - 09.06.2025

ACM 70% Selection Exam 2025 - 1st Batch - Financial Rules portion

 

Question: The works related to construction of a Railway Health unit is part of which Plan Head? 

A.             Staff welfare

B.             Traffic Facilities

C.             Passenger Amenities 

D.             Customer Amenities

 

Right Answer : Staff welfare

 

Explanation: 

• Staff Welfare - Plan Head 51-  Plan Head Coordinator - PCE

 

The construction of a Railway Health Unit falls under staff welfare, not operational purposes. Therefore, it is correctly classified under Plan Head 51 - Staff Welfare (with PCE as the Plan Head Coordinator). Previously, Plan Head 51 - Staff Quarters and Plan Head 52 - Staff Amenities existed separately but have recently been merged into the current Plan Head 51 - Staff Welfare. 

 

• Traffic Facilities - Plan Head 16 - Plan Head Coordinator - PCOM

 

The following Traffic facilities are comes under Plan Head 16 - Traffic Facilities:  (i) Development & Upgradation of Freight terminals: Will include works like providing of full rake length capacity spurs, direct entry/ dispatch of rakes, circulating area for movement of road vehicles, approach roads, illumination for night working, parking space for trucks, platforms, covering of platforms, infrastructure for handling of crane consignments/ loose commodities, drainage in godown area, storage facilities/ warehousing, office and waiting halls, facilities for labour. (ii) Traffic Facilities-Other Works: Will include all other traffic facility works not covered in item (i) above

 

PCOM is the Plan Head Coordinator for Plan Heads 11- New Lines,14 - Gauge Conversion,15 - Doubling,16 - Traffic Facilities,35 - Railway Electrification & 81- MTP (Metropolitan Transport Project) 

 

• Passenger Amenities:  (No longer nomenclature)

 

Plan Head 53, formerly 'Passenger Amenities and Other Railway Users Amenities,' has been renamed 'Customer Amenities.' This new nomenclature encompasses both passengers and other railway users (those utilizing goods sheds and parcel offices). 

• Customer Amenities: Plan Head 53 - Plan Head Coordinator - PCCM 

 

See the explanation under “Passenger Amenities”

 

Conclusion: Mastering the 27 Plan Heads (Minor Heads under Major Head 5002/5003 - Capital Outlay) in Indian Railways will significantly boost your exam performance. Be prepared for frequent questions covering Plan Head numbers, descriptions, Zonal Railway Coordinators, and illustrative examples of works.

 

MCQ of the Day - 09.06.2025

ACM 70% Selection Exam 2025 - 1st Batch - Financial Rules portion

 

Question: The works related to construction of a Railway Health unit is part of which Plan Head? रलव स्वास्थ्य इकाई क िनमाण स सबिधत काय िकस योजना मद का भाग ह? 

A.             Staff welfare कमचारी कल्याण

B.             Traffic Facilities टिफक फ़िकिलित 

C.             Passenger Amenities पसजर एमिनटीज 

D.             Customer Amenities ग ् राहक सिवधाए 

 

Right Answer : Staff welfare कमचारी कल्याण

 

स्पष्टीकरण:

कर्मचारी कल्याण - योजना शीर्ष 51- योजना शीर्ष समन्वयक - पी.सी.ई.

 

रेलवे स्वास्थ्य इकाई का निर्माण कर्मचारी कल्याण के अंतर्गत आता है, परिचालन उद्देश्यों के अंतर्गत नहीं। इसलिए, इसे योजना शीर्ष 51 - कर्मचारी कल्याण (योजना शीर्ष समन्वयक के रूप में पी.सी.ई. के साथ) के अंतर्गत सही ढंग से वर्गीकृत किया गया है। पहले, योजना शीर्ष 51 - कर्मचारी क्वार्टर और योजना शीर्ष 52 - कर्मचारी सुविधाएं अलग-अलग थीं, लेकिन हाल ही में उन्हें वर्तमान योजना शीर्ष 51 - कर्मचारी कल्याण में मिला दिया गया है।

 

यातायात सुविधाएं - योजना शीर्ष 16 - योजना प्रमुख समन्वयक - पीसीओएम

 

योजना शीर्ष 16 - यातायात सुविधाओं के अंतर्गत निम्नलिखित यातायात सुविधाएं आती हैं: (i) माल टर्मिनलों का विकास और उन्नयन: इसमें पूर्ण रेक लंबाई क्षमता वाले स्पर्स, रेक का सीधा प्रवेश/प्रेषण, सड़क वाहनों की आवाजाही के लिए परिसंचारी क्षेत्र, पहुंच मार्ग, रात्रि कार्य के लिए रोशनी, ट्रकों के लिए पार्किंग स्थान, प्लेटफॉर्म, प्लेटफॉर्म को ढंकना, क्रेन खेप/खुले माल की हैंडलिंग के लिए बुनियादी ढांचा, गोदाम क्षेत्र में जल निकासी, भंडारण सुविधाएं/गोदाम, कार्यालय और प्रतीक्षालय, श्रमिकों के लिए सुविधाएं जैसे कार्य शामिल होंगे। (ii) यातायात सुविधाएं-अन्य कार्य: इसमें उपरोक्त मद (i) में शामिल न किए गए सभी अन्य यातायात सुविधा कार्य शामिल होंगे

 

PCOM योजना शीर्ष 11- नई लाइनें, 14 - गेज परिवर्तन, 15 - दोहरीकरण, 16 - यातायात सुविधाएं, 35 - रेलवे विद्युतीकरण और 81- एमटीपी (महानगरीय परिवहन परियोजना) के लिए योजना प्रमुख समन्वयक है

 

यात्री सुविधाएं: (अब नामकरण नहीं)

 

योजना शीर्ष 53, जिसे पहले 'यात्री सुविधाएं और अन्य रेलवे उपयोगकर्ता सुविधाएं' कहा जाता था, का नाम बदलकर 'ग्राहक सुविधाएं' कर दिया गया है। इस नए नामकरण में यात्री और अन्य रेलवे उपयोगकर्ता (माल शेड और पार्सल कार्यालयों का उपयोग करने वाले) दोनों शामिल हैं।

 

ग्राहक सुविधाएँ: योजना प्रमुख 53 - योजना प्रमुख समन्वयक - पीसीसीएम

 

“यात्री सुविधाएँ” के अंतर्गत स्पष्टीकरण देखें

 

निष्कर्ष: भारतीय रेलवे में 27 योजना प्रमुखों (प्रमुख शीर्ष 5002/5003 - पूंजीगत व्यय के अंतर्गत लघु शीर्ष) में महारत हासिल करने से आपके परीक्षा प्रदर्शन में उल्लेखनीय वृद्धि होगी। योजना प्रमुख संख्या, विवरण, क्षेत्रीय रेलवे समन्वयक और कार्यों के उदाहरणात्मक उदाहरणों को कवर करने वाले लगातार प्रश्नों के लिए तैयार रहें।

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First Train - General Knowledge

 

First Train - GK 

	Year	From	To	Distance
World	1825 (27th September)	Stockton  (England)	Darlington Railway (England)	42 KMs
India	1853 (16th April)	Bori Bunder (Bombay)	Thane	34 KMs
Eastern India	1854 (15th August)	Howrah (Calcutta)	Hoogly	39 KMs
Southern India	1856 (1st July)	Madras	Arcot	97 KMs
Northern India	1859 (3rd March)	Allahabad	Kanpur	196 KMs

FIDIC conditions of contract

 

FIDIC

MCQ in AFA 2025 70% Exam

What is an integral part of FIDIC conditions ?

 

A. Risk Allocation 

B. Dispute Resolution 

C. Rights and obligations of parties 

D. all of these

The correct answer is: D. all of these*

Explanation:

Each of the listed elements is an integral part of FIDIC Conditions of Contract:

* Risk Allocation – FIDIC contracts are known for their clear and balanced allocation of risks between the Employer and the Contractor, tailored according to the contract type (Red Book, Yellow Book, etc.).

* Dispute Resolution – A structured mechanism for resolving disputes (including Dispute Adjudication Boards and arbitration) is embedded in all FIDIC contracts to maintain project continuity.

* Rights and Obligations of Parties – FIDIC clearly defines the roles, responsibilities, rights, and duties of the Employer, Contractor, and Engineer (if applicable) to avoid ambiguities.

Hence, *all of these elements* form the foundation of FIDIC Conditions.

FIDIC Conditions of Contract

• What is FIDIC?

FIDIC stands for the Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils (International Federation of Consulting Engineers). It is a globally recognized organization known for publishing standard forms of contract widely used in the construction and engineering industry, especially in international projects.

• Purpose of FIDIC Contracts:

FIDIC Conditions of Contract are designed to provide a balanced and fair framework for contract administration and dispute resolution. They define the roles, responsibilities, and liabilities of parties involved in construction and engineering projects.

• Popular FIDIC Books:  FIDIC contracts are color-coded for different types of projects:
  
  

• Red Book – For Building and Engineering Works (Employer-Design)
  
  

• Yellow Book – For Plant and Design-Build (Contractor-Design)
  
  

• Silver Book – For EPC/Turnkey Projects
  
  

• Green Book – For Short Form Contracts
  
  

• Gold Book – For Design-Build-Operate projects
  
  

• Key Parties in FIDIC Contracts:  Typically, FIDIC contracts involve three main parties:
  
  

• The Employer (client/owner)
  
  

• The Contractor (executing the work)
  
  

• The Engineer (acts as the contract supervisor on behalf of the employer) 

• Role of the Engineer:

Under the Red and Yellow Books, the Engineer plays a central role in overseeing the project, certifying payments, resolving claims, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. However, in the Silver Book, the Engineer’s role is significantly reduced or eliminated.

• Risk Allocation:

FIDIC contracts are structured to fairly distribute risks between the Employer and the Contractor, depending on the type of contract used. For example, the Red Book places design risk on the Employer, whereas the Yellow and Silver Books shift this risk to the Contractor.

• Payment Terms:

FIDIC contracts include detailed provisions regarding interim payments, advance payments, final payments, and the procedure for payment certification by the Engineer or Employer’s Representative.

• Time for Completion & Extensions:

These contracts define a specific time for project completion, including provisions for Extensions of Time (EOT) if delays occur due to reasons not attributable to the Contractor (e.g., force majeure, late instructions by the Employer, etc.).

• Claims and Dispute Resolution:

FIDIC contracts lay out a formal procedure for submitting claims and resolving disputes. This includes the use of a Dispute Adjudication/Avoidance Board (DAB/DAB), followed by arbitration under international rules if necessary.

• Variations and Changes:

The contracts allow for changes in the work (variations), which may affect time and cost. The Engineer or Employer has the authority to initiate variations and adjust the contract price accordingly.

• Governing Law and Language: 

FIDIC contracts allow for the selection of governing law and official contract language to ensure enforceability in different jurisdictions.

• Suitability for International Projects:

Due to their neutrality, adaptability, and clarity, FIDIC contracts are often the preferred choice for international projects funded by multilateral banks such as the World Bank, ADB, and others.

• Recent Updates:

FIDIC released a new edition in 2017 for the Red, Yellow, and Silver Books, aiming to improve clarity, dispute avoidance, and contract management practices.

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