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Past Questions — 2023
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.
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.
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.
______ 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.
Which company launched India’s First drone air traffic management system?
A)
Garuda-Drone
B)
Drona
C)
Skye Air
D)
Pixxel
Option C is correct: Skye Air.
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.
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.
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.
What does an odometer in a vehicle measure?
A)
Instantaneous speed
B)
Distance
C)
RPM
D)
Petrol/Diesel level
Option B is correct: Distance.
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.
______ 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.
How many digits are there in a standard Aadhaar number?
A)
8
B)
10
C)
12
D)
14
Option C is correct: 12.
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.