Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
In old Mizo folktales, ‘Tlubing’ was a type of:
A)
Tiger
B)
Bison
C)
Snake
D)
Bird
In Mizo folklore and traditional mythology, 'Tlubing' refers to a mythical or legendary giant snake. Mizo folktales are rich with stories of supernatural creatures, and the Tlubing is specifically categorized as a serpent/snake entity.
- Option (a) Tiger: Tigers are referred to as 'Sâvu' or 'Sâ' in Mizo culture and are common in tales, but not as Tlubing.
- Option (b) Bison: The Gaur/Bison is 'Sailh', a respected animal in Mizo culture, but not the Tlubing.
- Option (d) Bird: While there are many mythical birds in Mizo lore, Tlubing does not belong to this category.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Which gas has highest global warming potential per unit mass (long term)?
A)
CO‚
B)
Methane
C)
Nitrous oxide
D)
Oxygen
Correct answer: C — Nitrous oxide
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Assertion (A) : Outcome budgeting links expenditure to measurable results.
Reason (R) : It eliminates the need for financial audits.
A)
Both true, R explains A
B)
Both true, R is not explanation
C)
A true, R false
D)
A false, R true
Correct answer: C — A true, R false
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
CRISPR technology relates to:
A)
Vaccination
B)
Gene editing
C)
Cloning only
D)
DNA fingerprinting only
Correct answer: B — Gene editing
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
What was the term ‘tuthlawh zawn’ equivalent to in relation to harvested rice?
A)
Around phur 100
B)
Around phur 150
C)
Phur 200-300
D)
Phur 350-400
In traditional Mizo society, 'tuthlawh zawn' refers to a specific quantity of harvested rice (paddy) used as a form of payment, fine, or tribute. According to Mizo customary laws and historical social structures, the standard measurement for 'tuthlawh zawn' was typically equivalent to 200 to 300 'phur' (a traditional Mizo unit of measurement for grain, usually a basketful). This amount was often associated with settling disputes or fulfilling traditional obligations to the village chief or other parties. Options a, b, and d do not align with the established customary measurements for this specific term.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
What was the name given to the stretcher on which the sick were transported between villages?
A)
Zawn khum
B)
Zawn mau
C)
Dap khum
D)
Hlang
In traditional Mizo culture, the 'Zawn mau' was a specific type of stretcher used to transport sick or injured persons between villages or from the village to a resting place. It was typically constructed using bamboo and sturdy vines/ropes to ensure the patient remained stable during transport across the rugged terrain of the Mizo hills.
Analysis of other options:
- 'Zawn khum' is not the standard term for a medical stretcher.
- 'Dap khum' refers to different traditional items or structures (often related to covering or specific weaving/storage).
- 'Hlang' generally refers to a bridge or a crossing, not a transport device for the sick.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Select the correct pair that denotes the foundational pillars of the Indi- AI Impact Summit 2026.
A)
People - Artificial Intelligence – Governance
B)
Growth – Governance – Progress
C)
People - Artificial Intelligence – Growth
D)
People – Planet – Progress
India AI Impact Summit 2026 was anchored on the three foundational Sutras: People, Planet and Progress.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Consider the following statements regarding cooperative federalism in India:
1. It requires constitutionally equal tax powers
2. It encourages centre–state policy coordination
3. GST Council is an example
Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A)
1 only
B)
1 and 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
Assertion (A) : Vaccines may not always prevent infection.
Reason (R) : Some vaccines mainly reduce severity, not entry.
A)
Both false
B)
Both true
C)
A true, R false
D)
A false, R true
Correct answer: B — Both true
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Anti-defection law exception applies when:
A)
1/3 members defect
B)
2/3 members merge
C)
Party splits
D)
Speaker resigns
Correct answer: B — 2/3 members merge
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Bioremediation uses:
A)
Machines
B)
Microorganisms to clean pollutants
C)
Chemicals
D)
Fire
Correct answer: B — Microorganisms to clean pollutants
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
The primary objective of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is to:
A)
increase subsidy size
B)
reduce leakages in welfare delivery
C)
replace taxation
D)
promote exports
Correct answer: B — reduce leakages in welfare delivery
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Permanent Settlement differed from Ryotwari because it:
A)
fixed crop prices
B)
recognised zamindars as revenue intermediaries
C)
eliminated land records
D)
applied only to South India
Correct answer: B — recognised zamindars as revenue intermediaries
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Which of the following indicates the achievement of the Home Rule Movement?
A)
Separation of Moderates and Extremists
B)
Gained significant support from educated Indians
C)
Effective organization within the Home Rule Movement
D)
Self-government within the British Empire
Correct answer: B — Gained significant support from educated Indians
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Repo rate transmission directly affects:
A)
Corporate tax rates
B)
Bank lending interest rates
C)
Exchange rate regime
D)
Fiscal deficit
Correct answer: B — Bank lending interest rates
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
In traditional Mizo society, the most diligent youth and the best hunter in the Zawlbuk were given a special cup of Zu, called ______.
A)
Mual Zu
B)
Zulawm
C)
Hranden Zu
D)
Huai Zu
In traditional Mizo society, the Zawlbuk (bachelors' dormitory) served as a center for social education, discipline, and training for young men. To encourage bravery, diligence, and skill in hunting, the village elders or the Chief would reward the most outstanding youth—specifically the most diligent worker or the most successful hunter—with a special cup of Zu (traditional rice beer) known as 'Hranden Zu'. This act served as a public recognition of the youth's merit and contribution to the community's survival and prestige. The other options provided (Mual Zu, Zulawm, Huai Zu) are not recognized terms for this specific honorary reward in Mizo cultural history.
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Ocean upwelling zones are usually:
A)
Low productivity
B)
High nutrient and fish zones
C)
Cyclone free
D)
Warm pools
Correct answer: B — High nutrient and fish zones
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Which is NOT a feature of parliamentary system?
A)
Collective responsibility
B)
Real executive in cabinet
C)
Fixed executive tenure
D)
Fusion of powers
Correct answer: C — Fixed executive tenure
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
When did the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act come into force?
A)
1st June 2010
B)
10th April 2010
C)
1st April 2010
D)
21st March 2009
Correct answer: C — 1st April 2010
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Rain-shadow effect occurs when:
A)
Warm air sinks
B)
Moist air loses rain on windward slope
C)
Cyclones weaken
D)
Deserts expand
Correct answer: B — Moist air loses rain on windward slope
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Constitutional amendment needs ratification by states when it affects:
A)
Federal provisions
B)
Fundamental Rights only
C)
Directive Principles of State Policy only
D)
Preamble only
Correct answer: A — Federal provisions
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Which law explains why satellites remain in orbit?
A)
Ohm’s law
B)
Universal gravitation + centripetal force balance
C)
Boyle’s law
D)
Hooke’s law
Correct answer: B — Universal gravitation + centripetal force balance
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with relation between the union and the states?
A)
Part IXA
B)
Part X
C)
Part XI
D)
Part III
Correct answer: C — Part XI
Assistant Professor / Lecturer • 2026 • General Studies
With reference to biodiversity hotspots, consider the following characteristics:
1. High endemism
2. High habitat loss
3. High population density mandatory
Which characteristics 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
Which of the following statements is correct regarding Akbar’s policy towards the Rajputs?
A)
He followed a policy of religious discrimination against the Rajputs
B)
He reimposed the pilgrimage tax
C)
Akbar had more Rajput officials than any other Mughal ruler
D)
He established matrimonial alliances with Rajput royal families
Correct answer: D — He established matrimonial alliances with Rajput royal families
