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Winner of the Mizoram Pachak ber Competition 2019 was
A)
Lalhriatrenga
B)
Ngurthanzauva
C)
Abraham Lalthakima
D)
P. Lalchamliana
The 'Pachak Ber' is a prestigious competition in Mizoram focused on the art of traditional Mizo poetry and songwriting. In the 2019 edition of the Pachak Ber competition, Abraham Lalthakima emerged as the winner. This competition is highly regarded in the state as it preserves the linguistic heritage and lyrical traditions of the Mizo people.
Which Ministry has constituted a Committee to implement the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) recently?
A)
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B)
Ministry of Agriculture
C)
Ministry of Health
D)
Ministry of Finance
The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) is a long-term, national strategy to tackle the air pollution problem across the country. Since the program focuses on reducing particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) concentrations and improving air quality, it falls directly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The MoEFCC is the nodal ministry responsible for formulating policies, constituting committees, and monitoring the implementation of air quality standards and pollution control measures in India.
Why other options are incorrect:
- Ministry of Agriculture: Focuses on farming, food security, and rural development, not national air quality policy.
- Ministry of Health: While air pollution affects public health, the regulatory and implementation framework for cleaning the air is managed by the environment ministry.
- Ministry of Finance: Manages the economy and budget allocation but does not constitute technical implementation committees for environmental programs.
Winner of the Men’s single French Open 2019 in Tennis is:
A)
Novak Djokovich
B)
Rafael Nadal
C)
Roger Federer
D)
Dominic Thiem
The 2019 French Open (Roland Garros) Men's Singles final took place on June 9, 2019. Rafael Nadal defeated Dominic Thiem in the final with a score of 2–6, 6–3, 6–1, 6–4. This victory marked Nadal's 12th French Open title, further cementing his reputation as the 'King of Clay'.
Analysis of options:
- a. Novak Djokovic: He won the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2019, but not the French Open.
- b. Rafael Nadal: Correct. He won the 2019 French Open.
- c. Roger Federer: He reached the semi-finals in 2019 but did not win the title.
- d. Dominic Thiem: He was the runner-up in the 2019 final, losing to Rafael Nadal.
A shopkeeper allows a discount of 10 % on a dozen pairs of shoes marked at Rs 8000. How many pairs of shoes can be bought with Rs 2400?
A)
3
B)
6
C)
4
D)
5
Step-by-step calculation:
1. **Find the Marked Price (MP) of a dozen pairs**: The MP for 12 pairs (1 dozen) is Rs 8000.
2. **Calculate the Discount**: The shopkeeper allows a 10% discount.
Discount = 10% of 8000 = (10/100) * 8000 = Rs 800.
3. **Calculate the Selling Price (SP) for a dozen**:
SP = Marked Price - Discount = 8000 - 800 = Rs 7200.
4. **Calculate the Selling Price of a single pair**:
Since 12 pairs cost Rs 7200, the price of 1 pair = 7200 / 12 = Rs 600.
5. **Determine how many pairs can be bought with Rs 2400**:
Number of pairs = Total Amount / Price per pair = 2400 / 600 = 4 pairs.
Therefore, 4 pairs of shoes can be bought with Rs 2400. Option (c) is correct.
How many seats did the MNF win in the 2018 MLA Election in Mizoram?
A)
26
B)
25
C)
24
D)
23
In the 2018 Mizoram Legislative Assembly elections, the Mizo National Front (MNF) emerged as the single largest party. Out of the 40 total seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly, the MNF won 24 seats, which gave them a clear majority to form the government. The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) won 8 seats, and the Indian National Congress (INC) won 8 seats. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Cotton Gin was invented by
A)
Marie Currie
B)
Archimedes
C)
Eli Whitney
D)
Rosa Parks
The cotton gin (short for 'cotton engine') was invented by Eli Whitney in 1793. This machine revolutionized the cotton industry by automating the process of separating cotton fibers from their seeds, which was previously a slow, manual task.
Analysis of other options:
- Marie Curie: A physicist and chemist famous for her pioneering research on radioactivity.
- Archimedes: An ancient Greek mathematician and inventor known for the Archimedes' principle and various mechanical devices.
- Rosa Parks: A civil rights activist known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott.
The present Home Minister of Mizoram is
A)
Dr. R. Lalthangliana
B)
Lalrinliana
C)
Lalchamliana
D)
Lalchhandama
In the current administration of Mizoram (following the 2023 Assembly elections), Dr. R. Lalthangliana serves as the Minister for Home Affairs. He is a prominent member of the ZPM (Zoram People's Movement) government. The other options listed (Lalrinliana, Lalchamliana, and Lalchhandama) do not hold the portfolio of Home Minister in the current cabinet. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
Who is the new Defence Minister of India?
A)
Rajnath Singh
B)
Amit Shah
C)
Smriti Irani
D)
Nirmala Sitharaman
Step-by-step reasoning:
1. Identify the current holder of the portfolio of the Minister of Defence of India.
2. Rajnath Singh has been serving as the Defence Minister of India since the formation of the second Narendra Modi government in 2019 and continues to hold this position in the third term (2024).
3. Evaluating other options:
- Amit Shah is the Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation.
- Smriti Irani is a former minister (formerly held portfolios like Women and Child Development).
- Nirmala Sitharaman is the current Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs (though she previously served as the Defence Minister from 2017 to 2019).
4. Therefore, Rajnath Singh is the correct answer.
Who was appointed as the CEO of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Mutual Fund recently?
A)
Mukul Tripari
B)
Acharya Dev
C)
Dinesh Pangtey
D)
Shital Mukesh
Dinesh Pangtey was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LIC Mutual Fund. He brings extensive experience in the financial services and asset management industry to the role. The other options listed (Mukul Tripari, Acharya Dev, and Shital Mukesh) are not the individuals appointed to this specific leadership position at LIC Mutual Fund.
The author of Devdas is:
A)
Saratchandra Chattopadhyay
B)
Kalidasa
C)
Mukunda Das
D)
Aurobindo Ghosh
Step-by-step reasoning: 1. Identify the work: 'Devdas' is one of the most famous novels in Bengali literature, depicting a tragic love story. 2. Identify the author: The novel was written by Saratchandra Chattopadhyay, a renowned Bengali novelist and short story writer known for his focus on social issues and human emotions. 3. Evaluate other options: (b) Kalidasa was an ancient Sanskrit poet and dramatist (author of Shakuntala). (c) Mukunda Das was a poet/saint. (d) Aurobindo Ghosh was a philosopher, yogi, and nationalist. Therefore, option (a) is the only correct answer.
Mac Operating System is developed by which company?
A)
Apple
B)
Dell
C)
Micromax
D)
Samsung
The Mac Operating System (macOS) is a proprietary Unix-based operating system developed and marketed exclusively by Apple Inc. for its Macintosh line of computers.
Analysis of options:
- a. Apple: Correct. Apple Inc. designs, develops, and maintains macOS.
- b. Dell: Incorrect. Dell is a hardware manufacturer that primarily uses Microsoft Windows on its computers.
- c. Micromax: Incorrect. Micromax is an Indian electronics company primarily known for mobile phones, not desktop operating systems.
- d. Samsung: Incorrect. Samsung is a hardware manufacturer that primarily uses Android for its mobile devices and Windows for its laptops.
Medical Institute of Medical & Research (MIMER) was recently renamed as
A)
Zoram Medical Center
B)
Zoram Medical College
C)
Zoram Medical University
D)
Zoram Medical Institute
The Medical Institute of Medical & Research (MIMER), which was the first medical college in Mizoram, was renamed as Zoram Medical College (ZMC) by the Government of Mizoram. This change was part of a broader effort to standardize the institution's nomenclature and align it with the state's identity. Options a, c, and d are incorrect as they do not reflect the official name change adopted by the state government.
Which country is set to host the 45th G7 Summit in August 2019?
A)
China
B)
USA
C)
France
D)
Japan
Option C is correct: France.
Which two nations reaffirmed a joint commitment to fight against terrorism on June 12, 2019?
A)
USA and India
B)
UAE and Germany
C)
Japan and South Korea
D)
India and Pakistan
On June 12, 2019, during a high-level meeting between Indian and US officials (specifically involving the US Secretary of State and Indian leadership), both nations reaffirmed their joint commitment to fight against terrorism. This occurred during a period of intensified strategic cooperation between the two countries, focusing on regional security in the Indo-Pacific and counter-terrorism efforts.
- Option b (UAE and Germany) and Option c (Japan and South Korea) did not have a specific, globally reported joint commitment on terrorism on this exact date.
- Option d (India and Pakistan) is incorrect as bilateral relations were severely strained in June 2019 following the Pulwama attack and subsequent airstrikes, making a 'joint commitment' highly unlikely at that time.
The marked price of an item is Rs 2500 and a rebate of 10 % is given on it. After the rebate, sales tax is charged at 4 %. The net price of the item is –
A)
Rs 2640
B)
Rs 2400
C)
Rs 2340
D)
Rs 2250
Step-by-step calculation:
1. **Calculate the Rebate (Discount):** The marked price is Rs 2500 and the rebate is 10%.
Rebate amount = 10% of 2500 = (10/100) * 2500 = Rs 250.
2. **Calculate the Price after Rebate:**
Price after rebate = Marked Price - Rebate amount
Price after rebate = 2500 - 250 = Rs 2250.
3. **Calculate the Sales Tax:** Sales tax is charged at 4% on the price after the rebate.
Sales tax = 4% of 2250 = (4/100) * 2250 = 0.04 * 2250 = Rs 90.
4. **Calculate the Net Price:** The net price is the sum of the discounted price and the sales tax.
Net Price = 2250 + 90 = Rs 2340.
Comparing this result to the options:
- Option (a) Rs 2640 is incorrect.
- Option (b) Rs 2400 is incorrect.
- Option (c) Rs 2340 matches our calculation.
- Option (d) Rs 2250 is only the price before tax.
Ante meridiem (AM) means
A)
Before midday
B)
Before midnight
C)
At midday
D)
At midnight
The term 'Ante meridiem' is derived from Latin. 'Ante' means 'before' and 'meridiem' means 'midday' or 'noon'. Therefore, AM refers to the time period from midnight until 11:59 AM. Conversely, 'Post meridiem' (PM) means 'after midday', referring to the time from noon until 11:59 PM.
Analysis of options:
- Option (a) 'Before midday' is the literal and correct translation.
- Option (b) 'Before midnight' is incorrect; the period before midnight is still part of the PM cycle (afternoon/evening).
- Option (c) 'At midday' refers to 12:00 PM (noon).
- Option (d) 'At midnight' refers to 12:00 AM.
Convert 90 km/h into m/s
A)
5 m/s
B)
15 m/s
C)
35 m/s
D)
25 m/s
Option D is correct: 25 m/s.
The frequently used abbreviation LOL means
A)
Love out of love
B)
Love ok laugh
C)
Laugh out of love
D)
Laugh out loud
The abbreviation 'LOL' is a widely used piece of internet slang and shorthand in digital communication (texting, social media, emails). It stands for 'Laugh Out Loud,' used to indicate that something is funny or that the sender is laughing.
Analysis of options:
- Option (a) 'Love out of love' is not a recognized phrase or abbreviation.
- Option (b) 'Love ok laugh' is nonsensical and not a standard abbreviation.
- Option (c) 'Laugh out of love' is an incorrect combination of words.
- Option (d) 'Laugh out loud' is the globally accepted and standard meaning of the acronym LOL.
If a bicycle wheel makes 5000 revolutions in moving 11 km, then diameter of the wheel is
A)
70 cm
B)
75 cm
C)
80 cm
D)
90 cm
Step-by-step solution:
1. **Identify the given values**:
- Total distance covered = 11 km
- Total number of revolutions = 5000
2. **Convert distance to centimeters** (since options are in cm):
- 1 km = 1000 meters
- 1 meter = 100 cm
- Total distance = 11 × 1000 × 100 = 1,100,000 cm
3. **Calculate the distance covered in one revolution** (Circumference):
- Distance for one revolution = Total distance / Number of revolutions
- Circumference = 1,100,000 / 5000
- Circumference = 1100 / 5 = 220 cm
4. **Find the diameter using the circumference formula**:
- Circumference = π × diameter (d)
- 220 = (22/7) × d
- d = (220 × 7) / 22
- d = 10 × 7 = 70 cm
Conclusion: The diameter of the wheel is 70 cm. Option (a) is correct. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect as they do not satisfy the mathematical relationship between the given distance and revolutions.
Who, among the following, was not a candidate in the recent General Election to the Lok Sabha 2019?
A)
Lalhriatrenga Chhangte
B)
Lalnghinglova Hmar
C)
TBC Lalvenchhunga
D)
Zothantluanga
The question refers to the 2019 General Election for the Lok Sabha seat in Mizoram.
1. Lalhriatrenga Chhangte contested the election as a candidate for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
2. Lalnghinglova Hmar contested the election as a candidate for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) / Independent (depending on the specific filing, but he was a prominent candidate).
3. Zothantluanga contested the election as a candidate for the Indian National Congress (INC).
4. TBC Lalvenchhunga was not a candidate in the 2019 Lok Sabha General Election for the Mizoram constituency.
Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer as he was not among the candidates for that specific election.
Steam engine was invented by:
A)
James Watt
B)
Galileo
C)
Thomas Edison
D)
Isaac Newton
Step-by-step reasoning: 1. The question asks for the inventor of the steam engine. 2. While Thomas Newcomen created the first practical atmospheric steam engine in 1712, James Watt is credited with inventing the modern steam engine by introducing a separate condenser in 1765, which vastly improved efficiency and powered the Industrial Revolution. In the context of general competitive exams, James Watt is the standard accepted answer. 3. Evaluating other options: (b) Galileo was an astronomer and physicist known for the telescope and laws of motion; (c) Thomas Edison invented the light bulb and phonograph; (d) Isaac Newton formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation. Therefore, option (a) is the only correct choice.
The longer side of a rectangular hall is 24 m and the length of its diagonal is 26 m. The area of the hall is –
A)
624 m2
B)
576 m2
C)
240 m2
D)
220 m2
Step-by-step solution:
1. **Identify the given values**:
- Length of the longer side (Length, L) = 24 m
- Length of the diagonal (D) = 26 m
2. **Understand the geometry**: A rectangular hall forms a right-angled triangle between its length, width, and diagonal. According to the Pythagorean theorem:
Length² + Width² = Diagonal²
3. **Calculate the width (W)**:
- 24² + W² = 26²
- 576 + W² = 676
- W² = 676 - 576
- W² = 100
- W = √100 = 10 m
4. **Calculate the Area**:
- Area of a rectangle = Length × Width
- Area = 24 m × 10 m = 240 m²
Comparing this result to the options:
- Option (a) 624 m² is incorrect (likely result of 24 * 26).
- Option (b) 576 m² is incorrect (this is 24²).
- Option (c) 240 m² is correct.
- Option (d) 220 m² is incorrect.
First computer virus is known as:
A)
Creeper virus
B)
Rabbies virus
C)
Datalog virus
D)
Elk cloner
The Creeper program, created in 1971 by Bob Thomas at BBN Technologies, is widely recognized as the first computer virus (or more accurately, the first worm). It was designed as an experiment to see if a program could move itself from one computer to another. It traveled across the ARPANET (the precursor to the modern Internet) and displayed the message: 'I'M THE CREEPER : CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!'.
Analysis of other options:
- b. Rabbies virus: This is not a recognized historical first computer virus.
- c. Datalog virus: This is not a recognized historical first computer virus.
- d. Elk cloner: Created in 1982 by Rich Skrenta, Elk cloner is recognized as the first virus to spread 'in the wild' (outside of a controlled lab environment) via floppy disks on Apple II systems, but it came after Creeper.
Which one is the first web browsers invented in 1990?
A)
Nexus
B)
Mosaic
C)
Internet Explorer
D)
Mozilla Firefox
The first web browser ever created was called 'WorldWideWeb' (later renamed 'Nexus' to avoid confusion with the global web), developed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1990 at CERN.
Analysis of options:
- a. Nexus: Correct. This was the original browser created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1990.
- b. Mosaic: Incorrect. Mosaic was released in 1993 and was the first browser to display images inline with text, popularizing the web, but it was not the first.
- c. Internet Explorer: Incorrect. Released by Microsoft in 1995.
- d. Mozilla Firefox: Incorrect. Released in 2004 as a fork of the Mozilla project.
In computer world, Trojan refers to
A)
Worm
B)
Virus
C)
Malware
D)
Default
Step-by-step reasoning:
1. Definition of Trojan: A Trojan Horse (or Trojan) is a type of malicious software that misleads users of its true intent by disguising itself as a legitimate program.
2. Definition of Malware: 'Malware' is a portmanteau of 'malicious software'. It is an umbrella term that encompasses all types of intrusive software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
3. Categorization: Since a Trojan is a specific type of malicious software, it falls under the broad category of Malware.
4. Evaluating other options:
- (a) Worm: A worm is a standalone malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers. While both are malware, a Trojan is not a worm because Trojans do not self-replicate.
- (b) Virus: A virus is malware that attaches itself to a legitimate program and requires human action to spread. While both are malware, a Trojan is distinct from a virus because it relies on deception rather than infection of other files.
- (d) Default: This is a general computing term referring to a pre-selected option and has no relation to malicious software.
Therefore, 'Malware' is the most accurate general classification for a Trojan.