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Past Questions — 2026
Assertion (A) : Mangroves are efficient carbon sinks. Reason (R) : They store large carbon in biomass and sediments.
A)
Both false
B)
Both true
C)
A true, R false
D)
A false, R true
Correct answer: B — Both true
Which of the following statement describe the provision of Article 21A?
A)
It provides free education up to higher secondary level
B)
It guarantees the right to a school of choice
C)
It provides free education up to higher education
D)
Compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years
Correct answer: D — Compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years
Who founded the East India Association in 1866 in London?
A)
Dadabhai Naoroji
B)
Sisir Kumar Gosh
C)
Devendranath Tagore
D)
Anandamohan Bose
Correct answer: A — Dadabhai Naoroji
Which pedagogical structure is recommended under the New Education Policy 2020?
A)
(5+3+2+4)
B)
(5+3+3+4)
C)
(5+2+3+5)
D)
(4+3+4+4)
Correct answer: B — (5+3+3+4)
REDD+ mechanism primarily incentivizes:
A)
Afforestation only
B)
Reduced deforestation and forest degradation
C)
Desert farming
D)
Urban forestry only
Correct answer: B — Reduced deforestation and forest degradation
Concurrent List allows:
A)
Both Centre and States to legislate
B)
Only Centre
C)
Only States
D)
Local bodies
Correct answer: A — Both Centre and States to legislate
Cabinet Mission Plan proposed:
A)
Strong unitary state
B)
Federal structure with grouped provinces
C)
Separate electorates expansion
D)
Immediate partition
Correct answer: B — Federal structure with grouped provinces
Narrow, high-speed winds that meander in the mid-latitudes near the tropopause and circle the Earth are known as:
A)
Jet Stream
B)
Westerlies
C)
Trade wind
D)
Polar wind
Correct answer: A — Jet Stream
Based on relief features, what is the correct sequence of the Northern Plains’ divisions from north to south?
A)
Bhabar – Bhanghar – Terai – Khadar
B)
Terai – Bhabar – Khadar – Bhanghar
C)
Bhabar – Terai – Bhanghar – Khadar
D)
Bhanghar – Terai – Bhabar – Khadar
Correct answer: C — Bhabar – Terai – Bhanghar – Khadar
Women tied cotton ornaments to the hair of warriors to mark and honour their success and bravery and is called:
A)
Darzai
B)
Chhawn
C)
Arkeziak
D)
Zawngchal
In traditional Mizo culture, particularly during the era of inter-village warfare and headhunting, bravery in battle was highly esteemed. To honor and mark the success of warriors who returned victorious, women would tie cotton ornaments or tassels to the warrior's hair. This specific practice and the ornament itself is known as 'Chhawn'.
Analysis of other options:
- Darzai: Refers to a traditional weaver or a specific type of weaving/clothing context, not a warrior's hair ornament.
- Arkeziak: This refers to a specific traditional practice or item unrelated to the honoring of warriors' hair.
- Zawngchal: This term is not associated with the tradition of marking bravery through hair ornaments.
Which of the following is classified as a Capital Receipt in the government budget?
A)
Fees and fines collected by the government
B)
Government borrowings from the public
C)
Interest received on loans given by the government
D)
Dividends and profits from public sector units
Correct answer: B — Government borrowings from the public
Which of the following is the oldest fold mountain range in India?
A)
Nirgiri Range
B)
Aravalli Range
C)
Vindhya Range
D)
Zaskar Range
Correct answer: B — Aravalli Range
Which of the following best describes the purpose of India’s Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) framework?
A)
To eliminate revenue deficit every year
B)
To cap only capital expenditure
C)
To institutionalise fiscal discipline through deficit targets
D)
To mandate zero public debt
Correct answer: C — To institutionalise fiscal discipline through deficit targets
PM e-Vidya initiative is primarily related to:
A)
Digital payments
B)
Multi-platform digital education delivery
C)
Telemedicine
D)
E-governance procurement
Correct answer: B — Multi-platform digital education delivery
Select the correct statement about rocks from the options given below:
A)
Clastic sedimentary rocks are classified based on organic content
B)
Igneous rocks are formed due to heat and pressure
C)
Sedimentary rocks are the original parent rocks
D)
The rate of cooling affects crystal size in igneous rocks
Correct answer: D — The rate of cooling affects crystal size in igneous rocks
Superconductors are characterized by:
A)
High resistance
B)
Zero electrical resistance below critical temperature
C)
High magnetism only
D)
Zero heat
Correct answer: B — Zero electrical resistance below critical temperature
Which of the following ceremonial rituals did not involve the whole community?
A)
Khuangchawi
B)
Sakung phun
C)
Chawngchen
D)
Sechhun
In traditional Mizo society, ceremonial rituals were often categorized by their scale and the level of community participation.
1. **Khuangchawi**: This was one of the most elaborate feasts of merit, involving the entire village. It required the host to provide food and drink for the whole community, and the beating of the drum (Khuang) signaled a village-wide celebration.
2. **Sakung phun**: This was a ritual feast associated with the slaughter of a specific animal (like a pig) to mark an achievement or status, which typically involved the community in the feast.
3. **Chawngchen**: This was a grand feast of merit, the highest level of social prestige, where the host fed the entire village and surrounding areas, making it a massive community event.
4. **Sechhun**: Unlike the feasts of merit mentioned above, Sechhun was a more private or limited ritual, often associated with specific family milestones or smaller-scale offerings that did not necessitate the participation or feeding of the entire community. Therefore, it is the ritual among the options that did not involve the whole community.
Enzymes function by:
A)
Increasing activation energy
B)
Lowering activation energy
C)
Consuming substrate permanently
D)
Changing equilibrium
Correct answer: B — Lowering activation energy
In which year did Mizoram had its first graveyard (thlanmual)?
A)
1900
B)
1905
C)
1910
D)
1915
Historically, the Mizo people practiced various burial customs before the widespread adoption of Christianity. With the arrival of Christian missionaries (specifically the Welsh Presbyterian Mission), the concept of a designated community graveyard (thlanmual) was introduced to replace traditional burial practices. The first official graveyard (thlanmual) in Mizoram was established in 1905. This marked a significant shift in the socio-cultural and religious landscape of the Mizo hills, aligning burial practices with Christian traditions. Options a, c, and d are incorrect as they do not align with the documented historical timeline of the establishment of the first community cemetery in the region.
Plants eliminate excess water through which of the following processes?
A)
Evapotranspiration
B)
Photosynthesis
C)
Respiration
D)
Transpiration
Correct answer: D — Transpiration
Laterite soil formation is most closely linked with:
A)
Glaciation
B)
Intense leaching under high rainfall
C)
Volcanism
D)
River deposition
Correct answer: B — Intense leaching under high rainfall
Which factor most weakened early nationalist unity?
A)
Language diversity
B)
Divergent visions of constitutional structure
C)
Lack of newspapers
D)
Railways
Correct answer: B — Divergent visions of constitutional structure
Who established Biate Sipai (Lushai Scout)?
A)
G. Bourchier
B)
A. Playfair
C)
William Slim
D)
TH. Lewin
The 'Lushai Scouts' (initially involving the Biate people, who were known for their loyalty and skill as trackers) were established under the guidance and initiative of Thomas Hunter Lewin (T.H. Lewin). T.H. Lewin was a British officer who had a deep understanding of the Mizo hills and the various tribes. He advocated for a policy of diplomacy and the use of local levies to maintain order and conduct expeditions in the Lushai Hills during the late 19th century.
- Option (a) G. Bourchier: While involved in administrative roles, he was not the founder of the Scouts.
- Option (b) A. Playfair: Known for administrative and political roles in the region, but not the founder of this specific military unit.
- Option (c) William Slim: Field Marshal Slim was prominent during World War II (Burma Campaign), which is a much later period than the establishment of the early Lushai Scouts.
Which of the following represents energy transfer rather than nutrient cycling?
A)
Decomposition
B)
Nitrogen fixation
C)
Food web
D)
Nitrogen cycle
Correct answer: C — Food web
Assertion (A) : Progressive taxation reduces post-tax inequality. Reason (R) : Progressive taxes impose higher rates on higher income slabs.
A)
Both false
B)
Both true
C)
A true, R false
D)
A false, R true
Correct answer: B — Both true