Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Which policy most directly improves nutritional outcomes structurally?
A)
Fuel subsidy
B)
Loan waiver
C)
Public health + sanitation + income support mix
D)
Import tariff
Correct answer: C — Public health + sanitation + income support mix
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Western Ghats biodiversity is high mainly because of:
A)
Endemism and climatic stability
B)
Volcanic soil
C)
Sparse population
D)
Low rainfall variability
Correct answer: A — Endemism and climatic stability
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Antecedent drainage in the Himalayas indicates that the rivers:
A)
originated after the formation of mountains
B)
glow slopes of the mountain ranges
C)
existed before the uplift of the Himalayas
D)
All are perennial rivers
Correct answer: C — existed before the uplift of the Himalayas
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Which religious tradition did Chandragupta Maurya embrace when he abdicated the throne?
A)
Buddhism
B)
Jainism
C)
Hinduism
D)
Islam
Correct answer: B — Jainism
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Which ecosystem has highest per-unit-area productivity?
A)
Open ocean
B)
Desert
C)
Coral reefs
D)
Tundra
Correct answer: C — Coral reefs
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Which of the following is not a type of traditional bird trap?
A)
Kawlper
B)
Chipthang
C)
Sahdal
D)
Sihhung
In traditional Mizo culture, various ingenious traps were developed for hunting birds and animals.
1. Kawlper: This is a traditional bird trap, typically a funnel-shaped or basket-like trap used to capture birds.
2. Chipthang: This is a specific type of snare or sticky trap used for catching small birds.
3. Sihhung: This is another traditional method/device used for trapping birds.
4. Sahdal: The term 'Sah' in Mizo refers to a 'dog'. A 'Sahdal' is not a bird trap; rather, it refers to a dog-leash or a collar/tether used for dogs.
Therefore, Sahdal is the only option that is not a type of traditional bird trap.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Choose the option which is not associated with the characteristics of an unwritten constitution.
A)
Practices
B)
Codification
C)
Judicial decisions
D)
Statutes
Correct answer: B — Codification
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Consider the following statements about Human Capital Formation:
1. Includes health investment
2. Includes education and skills
3. Excludes on-the-job training
Which statements are correct?
A)
1 only
B)
1 and 2 only
C)
1, 2 and 3
D)
2 and 3 only
Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
The littoral environment is found in which of the following areas?
A)
Deep sea region
B)
Shallow coastal zone
C)
Desert area
D)
Polar ice caps
Correct answer: B — Shallow coastal zone
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
According to Mizo traditional beliefs, which of the following is considered as protector of village?
A)
Khuavang
B)
Khuanu
C)
Pu Vana
D)
Khaltu
In traditional Mizo belief systems (pre-Christianity), Khuavang is regarded as the protector or the guardian spirit of the village. He was believed to watch over the village boundaries and protect the inhabitants from evil spirits and external threats.
Analysis of other options:
- Khuanu: She is the goddess of fertility and the protector of women and children, specifically associated with childbirth.
- Pu Vana: While 'Van' refers to the sky/heaven, Pu Vana is not the specific designated protector of the village in traditional Mizo cosmology.
- Khaltu: This does not correspond to a primary protector deity in the traditional Mizo pantheon associated with village guardianship.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
With respect to traditional Mizo society, consider the following statements:
(i) Each sub-clan was associated with its own ‘Sa’
(ii) ‘Sakhua’ is another term used to refer to ‘Pathian’
(iii) Both ‘Sa’ and ‘Sakhua’ can be considered identical terms
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A)
i only
B)
ii only
C)
iii only
D)
i, ii and iii
Step-by-step analysis of the statements based on traditional Mizo socio-religious structures:
1. Statement (i) is CORRECT: In traditional Mizo society, the 'Sa' refers to the clan deity or the guardian spirit associated with a specific clan or sub-clan. Each clan had its own specific 'Sa' that they worshipped to ensure protection, prosperity, and health.
2. Statement (ii) is INCORRECT: 'Sakhua' and 'Pathian' are not the same. 'Pathian' refers to the Supreme Being or the Almighty God in Mizo belief. 'Sakhua', however, refers to the traditional religion or the collective system of ancestral beliefs and rituals practiced by the community (the 'religion of the village/people').
3. Statement (iii) is INCORRECT: 'Sa' and 'Sakhua' are not identical. 'Sa' is a specific clan deity (a particular spirit), whereas 'Sakhua' is the overarching term for the traditional religious system or the practice of the faith. One is a specific entity of worship, and the other is the system of belief.
Therefore, only statement (i) is accurate.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
With reference to food chains in an ecosystem, which of the following organisms is/are known as decomposers?
1. Fungi 2. Virus
3. Bacteria 4. Algae
A)
1 and 2 only
B)
1 and 3 only
C)
1, 2 and 3 only
D)
2, 3 and 4 Only
Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
pH scale is logarithmic because it measures:
A)
Hydrogen ion concentration powers
B)
Temperature
C)
Salinity
D)
Pressure
Correct answer: A — Hydrogen ion concentration powers
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Half-life refers to time for:
A)
Full decay
B)
Half nuclei to decay
C)
Temperature drop
D)
Mass loss by evaporation
Correct answer: B — Half nuclei to decay
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Assertion (A): Moderates emphasised constitutional methods.
Reason (R) : They rejected economic critique of colonialism.
A)
Both true
B)
Both false
C)
A true, R false
D)
A false, R true
Correct answer: C — A true, R false
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
In demographic transition, the dividend phase occurs when:
A)
Birth rate rises sharply
B)
Death rate rises
C)
Working-age share is highest
D)
Infant mortality rises
Correct answer: C — Working-age share is highest
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
What is the temporary shelter used for living before constructing the main house called?
A)
Sel in
B)
Rap in
C)
Buk te
D)
Bawk
In traditional Mizo culture and architecture, a 'Sel in' is a temporary shelter or a makeshift hut constructed to provide immediate housing for the family while the main permanent house (In) is being built. This was a common practice in the traditional Jhum cultivation cycle where houses were shifted.
Analysis of other options:
- 'Rap in' is not a standard term for temporary housing in Mizo architectural terminology.
- 'Buk te' generally refers to a small storehouse or a granary (Buk) used for storing grains/crops.
- 'Bawk' refers to a traditional Mizo altar or a place of worship used in the pre-Christian era for offering sacrifices to spirits.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Ain-i-Akbari provides detailed data on:
A)
Mauryan empire
B)
Mughal administration and economy
C)
Maratha warfare
D)
British trade
Correct answer: B — Mughal administration and economy
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
With reference to the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), consider the following statements:
1. It covers only central sector projects
2. It includes social as well as economic infrastructure
3. Majority share is expected from state governments and private sector
Which statements are correct?
A)
1 only
B)
2 only
C)
2 and 3 only
D)
1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: C — 2 and 3 only
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Which of the following is true about the greenhouse effect in relation to climate change?
A)
Greenhouse effect cools the Earth’s surface.
B)
Greenhouse effect warms the Earth by trapping heat.
C)
Greenhouse effect has no impact on the Earth’s climate.
D)
Greenhouse gases block incoming harmful solar radiation.
Correct answer: B — Greenhouse effect warms the Earth by trapping heat.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
What was the name given to the water that was drunk by the spirits of the dead on their way to ‘Pialral’?
A)
Tuifim
B)
Pialtui
C)
Lunglohtui
D)
Famtui
In traditional Mizo belief (pre-Christianity), 'Pialral' is the paradise or the abode of the blessed dead. According to Mizo mythology, the spirits of the deceased travel toward Pialral. On this journey, they encounter a celestial water known as 'Pialtui'. Drinking this water is a symbolic part of the transition to the afterlife, granting the spirit the purity and sustenance required to enter the blissful realm of Pialral.
Analysis of other options:
- Tuifim: Generally refers to clear water, but is not the specific mythological term for the water of the afterlife.
- Lunglohtui: Not a recognized term for the water of Pialral in Mizo folklore.
- Famtui: Not the correct term associated with the journey to the afterlife in this context.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Which institution classifies Indian government expenditure into revenue and capital categories?
A)
Finance Commission
B)
Union Budget framework under Ministry of Finance
C)
RBI Monetary Policy Committee
D)
NITI Aayog
Correct answer: B — Union Budget framework under Ministry of Finance
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Finance Commission recommends on:
1. Tax devolution
2. Grants-in-aid
3. Monetary policy
Which are correct?
A)
1 only
B)
1 and 2 only
C)
2 and 3 only
D)
1,2 and 3
Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
With reference to Sovereign Green Bonds, consider the following statements:
1. Proceeds must be used for environmentally sustainable projects
2. They are always issued in foreign currency
3. They are part of debt financing
Which statements are correct?
A)
1 only
B)
1 and 3 only
C)
2 and 3 only
D)
1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
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
