FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
______ 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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
What does an odometer in a vehicle measure?
A)
Instantaneous speed
B)
Distance
C)
RPM
D)
Petrol/Diesel level
Option B is correct: Distance.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
To enable digital delivery of services to citizens, ‘Digital India’ programme was launched on
A)
1st July, 2012
B)
1st July, 2015
C)
1st July, 2017
D)
15th July, 2020
Option B is correct: 1st July, 2015.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
FCS&CA • 2023 • General Studies-III
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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 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.
