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15 questions on estimates, SOR, tenders & contracts, each with the answer and where it comes from. Try each one before you tap Show answer.
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Start the testQ1.Under GCC Clause 8, the successful tenderer must execute the contract agreement within ______ of notice that it is ready.
Answer: (D) 7 days
Clause 8: the agreement is executed within seven days of notice, and only after a valid Performance Guarantee is submitted.
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 289
Q2.When negotiations are held on a works tender, they are held with ______
Answer: (D) The L1 tenderer only
Negotiations are held only with L1, the valid, eligible, technically acceptable tenderer with the lowest value.
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 269
Q3.In a six-digit IRUSSOR item number, what do the first two digits (from the left) indicate?
Answer: (D) Chapter number
The first two digits give the chapter (01–21), then one digit sub-group, two digits main item and the last digit the sub-item.
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 204
Q4.From 26.11.2019, which schedule of rates applies to railway building, road and horticulture works?
Answer: (C) CPWD Delhi Schedule of Rates (DSR)
The Railway Board adopted the CPWD DSR for building, road and horticulture works; IRUSSOR-2019 covers formation, bridge and P.Way works.
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 196
Q5.Who is the authority to ban the execution of a particular IRUSSOR item on a Zonal Railway?
Answer: (A) PCE
The PCE may ban unsuitable items by letter, with a copy to EDCE(G), Railway Board.
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 207
Q6.As per Engineering Code para 1219, works and supplies on contract should preferably be executed according to ______
Answer: (C) Standard specifications and drawings
Para 1219: execution should follow standard specifications and drawings wherever possible, rather than samples.
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 215
Q7.If L1 withdraws before the work order is placed, what should be done?
Answer: (B) Re-tender
As per CVC instructions, if L1 withdraws before the work order or execution, the work should be re-tendered.
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 273
Q8.In the Analysis of Rates under IRUSSOR-2019, contractor's profit and overheads are taken at ______
Answer: (B) 15%
AOR components include contractor's profit and overheads at 15% (water charges 1%, cess 1%).
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 212
Q9.The comparative statement of tenders (para 1252) is prepared by ______
Answer: (C) The Executive Branch and verified by Accounts
Para 1252: the Executive Branch prepares it, Accounts verifies it, and all tenders are tabulated without screening.
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 243
Q10.Zonal Railways must update the 'Basic Rates' sheet of IRUSSOR-2019 at least once in ______
Answer: (A) two years
Basic rates are updated with Associate Finance concurrence at least once in two years, so each zone has an updated USSOR every two years.
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 199
Q11.Under IRUSSOR-2019, design mix concrete from M-15 to M-40 is paid ______
Answer: (C) At the same rate irrespective of grade
All design mix grades M-15 to M-40 are paid at the same rate; the grade is for guidance and the site grade is stated in the BOQ.
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 202
Q12.If there are multiple L1 tenderers, the tender may be awarded to the one with ______
Answer: (A) Higher bid capacity
Higher bid capacity decides; if that is also equal, the one that did more similar work in the last three financial years and the current year is chosen.
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 274
Q13.Under GCC Clause 22(5), within how many days can a contractor appeal to the Chief Engineer against the Engineer's decision on the meaning of specifications or drawings?
Answer: (D) 7 days
The appeal lies to the CE within 7 days of the decision being intimated; the CE's decision is final (an excepted matter).
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 225
Q14.If a tenderer is found to have submitted wrong credential information, the agency is barred from business on the entire Indian Railways for ______
Answer: (A) 5 years
The contract is terminated, EMD/PG/SD are forfeited and the agency is barred for 5 years.
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 278
Q15.How many chapters does IRUSSOR-2019 contain for formation, bridge and P.Way works?
Answer: (D) 21
IRUSSOR-2019 consists of 21 chapters covering formation, bridge and P.Way works.
Source: RailPro e-book Vol 3, page 198
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