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Past Questions — 2023
Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool
A)
Imbecility
B)
Dotage
C)
Senility
D)
Superannuation
Option B is correct: Dotage.
Which of the following dance was related to hunting
A)
chai
B)
cheraw
C)
chheihlam
D)
solakia
The correct answer is Solakia. In Mizo traditional culture, Solakia is a dance specifically associated with hunting. It was traditionally performed by hunters to celebrate a successful hunt or to invoke success and protection during hunting expeditions.
Analysis of other options:
- a. Chai: This is a traditional dance usually performed during festivals (like Chapchar Kut) and social gatherings, characterized by rhythmic movements and singing.
- b. Cheraw: This is the famous 'Bamboo Dance' of Mizoram, performed by dancers stepping in and out of bamboo poles. It is a celebratory dance and not specifically related to hunting.
- c. Chheihlam: This is a traditional dance often associated with the celebration of the harvest or specific community rituals, involving rhythmic movements and singing, but it is not a hunting dance.
Which of one of the following is not indigenous musical instrument of Mizo?
A)
rawchhem
B)
lemlawi
C)
bengbung
D)
chawilung
To identify the non-indigenous instrument, we examine the traditional Mizo musical instruments listed:
1. Rawchhem: A traditional Mizo wind instrument (a type of flute/horn) made from a horn or bamboo.
2. Bengbung: A traditional Mizo drum, typically used in folk music and rituals.
3. Chawilung: A traditional Mizo bamboo flute, widely used in folk melodies.
4. Lemlawi: This term does not correspond to any recognized indigenous Mizo musical instrument. In Mizo, 'Lem' usually refers to an idol or statue, and 'lawi' is not associated with a musical instrument category. Therefore, 'lemlawi' is the odd one out and is not an indigenous musical instrument of the Mizo people.
In the traditional Mizo society, the minimum fine inflicted upon the losing party was called
A)
ram
B)
sachhiah
C)
salam
D)
fathang
In traditional Mizo customary law, disputes were settled by the village chief (Lal) or a council of elders. When a case was decided, the losing party was required to pay a fine to the winning party or the chief. 'Salam' refers to the minimum or basic fine imposed upon the losing party as a token of submission or acknowledgment of the judgment.
Analysis of other options:
- 'Ram' generally refers to land or country.
- 'Sachhiah' refers to a specific type of fine or penalty involving livestock/meat, often associated with specific customary breaches.
- 'Fathang' refers to a specific customary payment or fine related to family or inheritance disputes, but it is not the general term for the minimum fine.
When a man died, the family members had to mourn for a certain period. The second day was called
A)
thlaichhiahni
B)
thlannghahni
C)
thawhlehni
D)
lawichawpekni
In traditional Mizo culture, specific mourning rituals were observed following the death of a family member. The mourning period was structured into specific days with distinct names and rituals:
1. The first day was generally the day of death and immediate grief.
2. The second day is known as 'Thlannghahni' (the day of staying/waiting by the grave/dead body), where family members and close relatives spent time in deep mourning and vigil.
3. 'Thlaichhiahni' refers to the day of separation or the final parting.
4. 'Thawhlehni' refers to the day of 'rising again' or returning to normal activities after the mourning period.
5. 'Lawichawpekni' is not a standard term for the second day of mourning.
Therefore, based on Mizo traditional customs regarding death and mourning, the second day is correctly identified as Thlannghahni.
Which Indian mathematician is renowned for his role in formulating rules pertaining to negative numbers?
A)
Brahmagupta
B)
Aryabhatta
C)
Bhaskara-II
D)
C.V. Raman
Option A is correct: Brahmagupta.
______ is an instant mobile payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), based on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
A)
Gpay
B)
Phonepe
C)
Bharatpay
D)
BHIM
Option D is correct: BHIM.
When did Zawlbuk come to an end in Mizoram?
A)
1925
B)
1926
C)
1927
D)
1938
The Zawlbuk was the traditional bachelor's dormitory of the Mizo people, serving as a center for social education, military training, and community service. Its decline and eventual end were primarily driven by the influence of Christian missionaries and the British colonial administration. The missionaries viewed the Zawlbuk as a place of 'heathen' practices and a hindrance to the formal education they were introducing. Consequently, the institution began to fade away in the early 20th century. Historical records of Mizo society indicate that the Zawlbuk system effectively came to an end by 1927, as the youth shifted their focus toward church-based activities and formal schooling.
The first Lushai expedition was launched in the year
A)
1865 — 1869
B)
1869-1870
C)
1871-1872
D)
1873 — 1875
The first Lushai Expedition was launched by the British in 1871-1872. This military operation was initiated in response to raids conducted by the Lushai tribes on British tea plantations in Cachar (Assam). The expedition was led by Brigadier-General Brown and aimed to punish the raiding chiefs and establish British authority in the region.
Analysis of other options:
- Option (a) 1865-1869: This period precedes the organized military expeditions into the Lushai hills.
- Option (b) 1869-1870: While there were tensions and smaller skirmishes, the formal 'First Lushai Expedition' is historically dated to 1871-72.
- Option (d) 1873-1875: This period follows the first expedition; the second major expedition occurred later in 1889-1890.
What is C.V. Raman best known for?
A)
Inventing the telephone
B)
Proposing the periodic table
C)
Developing the theory of relativity
D)
Discovering the Raman Effect
Option D is correct: Discovering the Raman Effect.
The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
A)
Equatorial Climate
B)
Mediterranean Climate
C)
Monsoon Climate
D)
Savanna Climate
Option C is correct: Monsoon Climate.
Mizo National Famine Front was converted into a political called Mizo National Front in
A)
2nd October 1961
B)
2nd June 1962
C)
4 May 1963
D)
8th March 1965
The Mizo National Front (MNF) originated from a social welfare organization called the Mizo National Famine Front (MNFF), which was formed in 1958 to provide relief to the people of the Lushai Hills following the devastating famine of 1959 (known as Mautam). Due to the perceived inadequacy of the Indian government's relief efforts, the MNFF evolved into a political organization seeking autonomy and independence for the Mizo people. On 2nd October 1961, the Mizo National Famine Front was officially converted into a political party and renamed the Mizo National Front (MNF). This transition marked the shift from a humanitarian relief organization to a political movement led by Laldenga.
Those who took refuge in the chief’s house due to poverty were called
A)
inpuichhung bawi
B)
tukluh bawi
C)
chemsen bawi
D)
inhrang bawi
In traditional Mizo society, the social structure was heavily centered around the Chief (Lal). Due to the socio-economic conditions of the time, individuals or families who suffered extreme poverty or lost their means of subsistence would seek refuge and protection in the Chief's house. These dependents were known as 'tukluh bawi'. They lived under the patronage of the Chief, providing labor and service in exchange for food and shelter.
Analysis of other options:
- 'inpuichhung bawi' refers to dependents within a specific household head's care.
- 'chemsen bawi' and 'inhrang bawi' are not standard historical terms used to describe the specific class of poverty-stricken refugees residing in the Chief's house in Mizo cultural history.
The second ceremony performed within seven days of the birth of the child was called
A)
bawrh keu
B)
hlamzuih
C)
chhim
D)
arte hring ban
In traditional Mizo culture, specific ceremonies were performed following the birth of a child to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the infant.
1. **Bawrh Keu**: This is the second ceremony performed within the first seven days of a child's birth. It involves a ritual where the child is formally recognized and blessed, often involving the shaving of the head or specific traditional offerings to ward off evil spirits and ensure the child's growth.
2. **Hlamzuih**: This refers to a different ritual, often associated with the mother's recovery or specific postnatal care, but it is not the primary 'second ceremony' within the seven-day window.
3. **Chhim**: This generally refers to a state of being 'lost' or 'ruined' in Mizo, or in some contexts, a specific type of loss, and is not a birth ceremony.
4. **Arte hring ban**: This is not a recognized birth ceremony in traditional Mizo customs.
Therefore, 'bawrh keu' is the correct term for the second ceremony performed within the first week of birth.
Mizo tawng belongs to
A)
Tibeto- Burman
B)
Aryan- Indo group
C)
Anglo Burman
D)
Indo Tibetan
The Mizo language is a member of the Kuki-Chin branch of the Tibeto-Burman language family. This family encompasses a vast group of languages spoken across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of South Asia (including the Northeast region of India).
- Option (a) is correct because Mizo shares a common linguistic ancestor with other Tibeto-Burman languages spoken in Tibet, Myanmar, and Northeast India.
- Option (b) is incorrect as the Aryan-Indo (Indo-Aryan) group includes languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Sanskrit, which belong to the Indo-European family.
- Option (c) is incorrect as 'Anglo Burman' refers to a mixed ethnic/cultural identity rather than a recognized linguistic family classification.
- Option (d) is incorrect because 'Indo Tibetan' is not the standard academic classification for this language family; the correct terminology is Tibeto-Burman.
______ is the first Indian satellite built exclusively to serve the educational sector.
A)
EDUSAT
B)
REMOTE-Edu
C)
E-SAT-1
D)
Bhaskara-1
Option A is correct: EDUSAT.
In an examination, 950 boys and 250 girls appeared. 90% of the boys and 60% of the girls passed the examination. The percentage of candidates that failed is
A)
16.25
B)
16.50
C)
16.75
D)
16.95
Option A is correct: 16.25.
Mizo tawng is
A)
Dual syllabic language
B)
Disyllabic language
C)
Monosyllabic language
D)
Hex syllabic language
Mizo is a Tibeto-Burman language. A defining linguistic characteristic of the Mizo language is that it is predominantly monosyllabic, meaning that most of its root words consist of a single syllable. While compound words exist (where two or more roots are combined), the fundamental structure of the language is based on single-syllable morphemes.
- Option (a) 'Dual syllabic' is not a standard linguistic term for this classification.
- Option (b) 'Disyllabic' refers to words with two syllables, which does not describe the primary nature of Mizo root words.
- Option (d) 'Hex syllabic' refers to six syllables, which is incorrect.
An offering made to Lasi is called
A)
Vanchhung khal
B)
Hnuaite
C)
Sakung
D)
Hnuaipui
In traditional Mizo belief systems (pre-Christianity), 'Lasi' refers to the spirits of the forest or nature. To appease these spirits or seek their favor, specific offerings were made. 'Hnuaite' is the specific term used for an offering made to the Lasi.
Analysis of other options:
- 'Vanchhung khal' refers to a specific type of ritual or sacrifice related to the household/family spirits.
- 'Sakung' generally refers to a place of sacrifice or a specific ritualistic act of sacrificing animals.
- 'Hnuaipui' is not the standard term for an offering to Lasi; the suffix '-te' in 'Hnuaite' specifically denotes the nature of the offering for these spirits.
People with blood type AB are often referred to as the universal:
A)
Donors
B)
Recipients
C)
Transfusers
D)
Plasma providers
Option B is correct: Recipients.
1 MB is equal to
A)
1024GB
B)
1024TB
C)
1024KB
D)
1024 Bytes
Option C is correct: 1024KB.
In Mizo society natural death was called
A)
hlamzuih
B)
awmlai
C)
Sarthi
D)
thihthiap
In traditional Mizo society, different terms were used to describe the nature of death. 'Hlamzuih' refers to a natural death, typically occurring due to old age or natural causes (literally meaning to follow the path/trail of those who went before).
Analysis of other options:
- 'Awmlai' refers to a person who dies during their prime or youth, not the act of natural death itself.
- 'Sarthi' is not a standard Mizo term for death; it appears to be an unrelated term.
- 'Thihthiap' refers to the practice of Sati or ritual suicide where a spouse or relative dies/kills themselves to accompany the deceased to the afterlife (Mithikhuang/Micahnu), which is the opposite of a natural death.
The first supercomputer in India, PARAM 8000, was developed by
A)
ISRO
B)
DRDO
C)
NASA
D)
C-DAC
Option D is correct: C-DAC.
In which field did Venkatraman Ramakrishnan receive the Nobel Prize in 2009?
A)
Physics
B)
Chemistry
C)
Medicine
D)
Biology
Option B is correct: Chemistry.
Which of the following is true in regards to Mizo traditional method of trapping fish?
A)
ngawidawh
B)
sangha bomb
C)
hawlhrawk
D)
lensuah
In Mizo traditional culture, 'Ngawi' refers to fish and 'Dawh' refers to a trap or a fence-like structure. 'Ngawidawh' is a traditional method of trapping fish using a bamboo fence or weir constructed across a stream to divert and trap fish.
Analysis of other options:
- 'Sangha bomb' is not a traditional Mizo fishing method; it sounds like a modern or non-indigenous term.
- 'Hawlhrawk' refers to a traditional Mizo method of trapping wild animals (specifically wild boar/pigs) using a pitfall or a specific snare system, not fish.
- 'Lensuah' is not a recognized term for traditional fish trapping in Mizo culture.