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Who is often referred to as the “Father of Indian Mathematics”?
A)
Aryabhatta
B)
C.V. Raman
C)
Brahmagupta
D)
Narendra Karmarka
Option C is correct: Brahmagupta.
Select the pair which has the same relationship LIGHT: BLIND
A)
speech:dumb
B)
language:deaf
C)
tongue:sound
D)
voice:vibration
Option A is correct: speech:dumb.
Which was the first “Solar State” in India?
A)
Uttar Pradesh
B)
Maharashtra
C)
Gujarat
D)
Rajasthan
Option D is correct: Rajasthan.
What is the name of the first missile developed in India?
A)
Prithvi
B)
Aryabhatta
C)
Trishul
D)
Agni
Option A is correct: Prithvi.
Which of the following is true in regards to the abolition of kuli in Mizoram?
A)
24 January 1952
B)
20 February 1952
C)
13 January 1953
D)
21 June 1952
The system of 'Kuli' (forced labor) was a traditional practice in Mizoram where commoners were required to provide free labor to the Chiefs. Following the formation of the Mizo Union and the subsequent political pressure for democratic reforms and the end of the oppressive chieftainship system, the administration moved to abolish this practice. The official abolition of Kuli in the Lushai Hills (now Mizoram) took place on 20 February 1952. This was a significant milestone in the socio-political transition of Mizoram toward a more egalitarian society and the eventual dismantling of the traditional chieftainship power structure.
“Shock-absorber’ is usually made of steel as it
A)
is not a brittle
B)
has lower elasticity
C)
has higher elasticity
D)
has no ductile property
Option C is correct: has higher elasticity.
The number of prime numbers between 0 and 50 is
A)
13
B)
15
C)
14
D)
16
Option B is correct: 15.
India’s first manned spacecraft is called
A)
LVM-3
B)
Gaganyaan
C)
Chanrayaan-1
D)
LUPEX
Option B is correct: Gaganyaan.
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word - CORPULENT
A)
Lean
B)
Gaunt
C)
Emaciated
D)
Obese
Option D is correct: Obese.
A man who performed khuangchawi ceremonies thrice in his life time was called
A)
ram lama thangchhuah
B)
inlama thangchhuah
C)
zaudawh
D)
khuangchawi nu leh pa
In traditional Mizo society, the 'Khuangchawi' was a feast of merit performed by wealthy individuals to gain social prestige and ensure a high status in the afterlife. The ceremony involved feeding the entire village. A person who performed this feast once was highly respected, but those who performed it multiple times attained higher titles. Specifically, a man who performed the Khuangchawi ceremony three times in his lifetime was bestowed with the title 'Zaudawh'.
Analysis of other options:
- 'ram lama thangchhuah' refers to someone who achieved fame or success through bravery and expeditions in the wild/foreign lands.
- 'inlama thangchhuah' refers to someone who achieved success or prominence within the domestic or village sphere.
- 'khuangchawi nu leh pa' is a general term for the couple (husband and wife) who hosted the feast of merit, regardless of how many times they performed it.
Thitin was associated with
A)
Chapchar kut
B)
Mim kut
C)
Pawl kut
D)
Chhawnghnawt
Thitin is a traditional Mizo ritual/practice specifically associated with Mim Kut. Mim Kut is celebrated in November to mark the end of the agricultural year and to welcome the coming winter. During this festival, 'Thitin' (the act of offering or a specific ritualistic gesture related to the harvest/spirits) is performed to ensure prosperity and to thank the spirits for a successful harvest.
- Chapchar Kut (Option a) is the spring festival celebrated in March after the clearing of the forests for Jhum cultivation.
- Pawl Kut (Option c) is the harvest festival celebrated in October.
- Chhawnghnawt (Option d) is a traditional Mizo feast/ritual, but it is not the primary association for Thitin in the context of the major Kuts.
What is the popular name of India’s Mars Orbiter Mission?
A)
Chandrayaan-1
B)
Aditya-L1
C)
Gaganyaan
D)
Mangalyaan
Option D is correct: Mangalyaan.
______ 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.
Zawlbuk was placed under the charge of a leader called
A)
lalupa
B)
thirdeng
C)
valupa
D)
khawnbawlupa
The Zawlbuk was the traditional bachelor's dormitory of the Mizo people, serving as a center for education, discipline, and military training for young men. The administration of the Zawlbuk was entrusted to the 'Valupa' (literally 'the eldest youth' or 'leader of the youths'), who was a senior bachelor chosen for his leadership qualities, experience, and knowledge of Mizo customs.
Analysis of other options:
- a. Lalupa: Refers to the Chief (Lal), who was the overall head of the village, not specifically the head of the Zawlbuk.
- b. Thirdeng: Not a recognized administrative title in the traditional Mizo village structure.
- d. Khawnbawlupa: The village administrator or the chief's representative who managed the general affairs of the village (the 'village headman' role), distinct from the specific leadership of the youth dormitory.
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.
______ receives the highest rainfall in India.
A)
Mawsynram, Meghalaya
B)
Agumbe, Karnataka
C)
Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
D)
Paighat, Arunachal Pradesh
Option A is correct: Mawsynram, Meghalaya.
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.
If 3/4 of the employees in a super market are not college graduates, then what is the ratio of the number of college graduates to those who are not college graduates?
A)
1:4
B)
1:3
C)
3:1
D)
3:4
Option B is correct: 1:3.
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 Mizo believed that on the death of a man, his soul left him from the top of his
A)
neck
B)
leg
C)
head
D)
mouth
In traditional Mizo belief systems (pre-Christianity), it was widely believed that the soul (thlarau) resided within the body and, upon the moment of death, exited the physical form through the crown of the head. This belief influenced various traditional customs and perceptions regarding the transition from the physical world to the afterlife (Mithikul). Options a (neck), b (leg), and d (mouth) are not consistent with the traditional Mizo anthropological accounts of the soul's departure.
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.
In which ocean has the Earth’s lowest geoid anomaly been located?
A)
Pacific Ocean
B)
Indian Ocean
C)
Arctic Ocean
D)
Antarctic Ocean
Option B is correct: Indian Ocean.
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.
How many digits are there in a standard Aadhaar number?
A)
8
B)
10
C)
12
D)
14
Option C is correct: 12.
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.