Tenders and Contracts MCQ with answer and solution

Concept

Tender Acceptance Power of Executive Engineer

Formula

No

Step-by-step solution

- Recall financial delegation powers under CPWD rules - Note that an Executive Engineer in an upgraded division can accept tenders up to Rs. 15,00,000 - Select option d

Explanation

In CPWD, an Executive Engineer in an upgraded division has the financial delegation to accept tenders for works valued up to Rs. 15,00,000. Option D correctly state this delegated financial power limit.

Shortcut

Associate Upgraded EE with 15 Lakhs: remember EE = 15, or Upgraded Division = 15 Lakhs limit.

Common mistake

A common mistake is confusing the tender acceptance power of a regular division Executive Engineer with that of an upgraded division Executive Engineer, leading students to incorrectly choose Rs. 10,00,000 (Option C) or other lower general limits instead of the specific limit of Rs. 15,00,000 (Option D).