FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
What is India’s first microwave remote-sensing satellite?
A)
RSAT-1
B)
RISAT-1
C)
MSAT-1
D)
GSAT-1
Option B is correct: RISAT-1.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
Chipko movement was launched for the protection of .
A)
Grassland
B)
Forest
C)
Wetlands
D)
Livestock
Option B is correct: Forest.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
Mura Puk is situated at
A)
Zote Village
B)
Zopui village
C)
Ruantlang Village
D)
Rulchawm Village
Mura Puk is a well-known limestone cave located in Mizoram. It is situated at Ruantlang village in the Champhai district. The cave is noted for its geological formations and is a significant local tourist attraction. Options a (Zote), b (Zopui), and d (Rulchawm) are other villages in Mizoram but are not the location of the Mura Puk cave.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
“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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
______ is India’s first homegrown mobile operating system developed by IIT Madras
A)
BharOS
B)
TamilOS
C)
IndOS
D)
MadrasOS
Option A is correct: BharOS.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
The LCM of two numbers is 48. If the numbers are in ratio of 2:3, then find the sum of the numbers.
A)
28
B)
40
C)
32
D)
64
Option B is correct: 40.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
The biggest river in Mizoram is
A)
Tlawng
B)
Tuivai
C)
Khawthlangtuipui
D)
Chhimtuipui
The Chhimtuipui River (also known as the Kolodyne River) is the largest and most significant river in Mizoram. It flows along the eastern border of Mizoram, separating it from Myanmar, and eventually joins the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh.
Analysis of other options:
- Tlawng: While it is the longest river flowing entirely within the state of Mizoram and is very important for the central region, it is not the 'biggest' in terms of the overall basin and volume compared to the Chhimtuipui.
- Tuivai: A significant river in the southern part of the state, but much smaller than the Chhimtuipui.
- Khawthlangtuipui: A river flowing through the western part of the state, but not the largest.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
Mizoram was made as one of the Union Territory of Assam State in
A)
1965
B)
1972
C)
1975
D)
1976
The administrative evolution of Mizoram is a key part of Indian constitutional history. Originally, the region was part of the state of Assam. Following the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, the state of Assam was reorganized. On January 21, 1972, the Lushai Hills district of Assam was separated and elevated to the status of a Union Territory, renamed as Mizoram.
Breakdown of options:
- 1965: Not the year of UT status; this period was marked by increasing political unrest and the demand for separate statehood.
- 1972: Correct. Mizoram became a Union Territory on January 21, 1972.
- 1975: Not the year of UT status; this period was characterized by the height of the MNF insurgency.
- 1976: Not the year of UT status.
Note: Mizoram later achieved full statehood on February 20, 1987, via the 53rd Amendment to the Constitution of India.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
The product of two numbers is 48. The sum of their Squares is 100. The sum of the numbers is
A)
14
B)
18
C)
12
D)
24
Option A is correct: 14.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
Find the sum of all even numbers from 100 to 175,
A)
2218
B)
5206
C)
5216
D)
5200
Option B is correct: 5206.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word - EMBEZZLE
A)
Misappropriate
B)
Balance
C)
Remunerate
D)
Clear
Option A is correct: Misappropriate.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
Which is the first research station established by India in Antarctica?
A)
Bharati
B)
Himadri
C)
Dakshin Gangotri
D)
Tarun
Option C is correct: Dakshin Gangotri.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
In India, the Good and Services Tax (GST) came into effect on
A)
1 July, 2015
B)
1 July, 2016
C)
1 July, 2017
D)
1 July, 2018
Option C is correct: 1 July, 2017.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Under which case did the Supreme Court enunciate the ‘Basic Structure Doctrine’?
A)
Golak Nath case
B)
Kesavananda Bharati case
C)
Minerva Mills case
D)
SR Bommai case
Option B is correct: Kesavananda Bharati case.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
The Parliament of India consists of
A)
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
B)
Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council
C)
House of the Representatives and the Senate
D)
The President, the Council of States and the House of the People
Option D is correct: The President, the Council of States and the House of the People.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
When did India globally become the 7th largest vehicle manufacturer?
A)
2007
B)
2008
C)
2009
D)
2010
Option D is correct: 2010.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Which of the following Union Budget(s) was presented in a digital format for the first time to promote the Government of India’s (GoI) Digital India flagship programme.
A)
Union Budget 2019-20
B)
Union Budget 2020-21
C)
Union Budget 2021-22
D)
Union Budget 2022-23
Option C is correct: Union Budget 2021-22.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Consider the following statements:
(i) He published Poverty and Un-British Rule in India.
(ii) He propounded the Drain of Wealth Theory.
(iii) He was the founder of London Indian Society.
Who is the person these statements talk about?
A)
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B)
Mahatma Gandhi
C)
Dadabhai Naoroji
D)
Jawaharlal Nehru
Option C is correct: Dadabhai Naoroji.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Protection of life, which may include right to food and other basic necessities are provided under which Fundamental Right?
A)
Right to Equality
B)
Right to Freedom
C)
Right against Exploitation
D)
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Option B is correct: Right to Freedom.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Which of the following statements with regard to Raja Ram Mohan Roy is/are correct?
(i) He opposed western education in India
(ii) He advocated the abolition of Sati system
(iii) He advocated widow remarriage
A)
Both (i) & (ii)
B)
Both (ii) & (iii)
C)
Both (i) & (iii)
D)
All of these
Option B is correct: Both (ii) & (iii).
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
How many Fundamental Duties are there in the Indian Constitution?
A)
10
B)
11
C)
12
D)
13
Option B is correct: 11.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-II
Identify the correct sequence of components within the Balance of Payments (BoP) statement.
A. Current Account
B. Capital Account
C. Financial Account
D. Errors and Omissions
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A)
A-B-C-D
B)
B-C-D-A
C)
C-D-A-B
D)
D-C-B-A
Option A is correct: A-B-C-D.
