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Regarding ‘White Goods’, which sectors are covered under the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme to boost domestic manufacturing?
A)
Air Conditioners and LED Lights.
B)
Automobiles and Auto Components.
C)
Solar PV Modules.
D)
Textiles and Apparel.
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods specifically targets the domestic manufacturing of Air Conditioners (ACs) and LED Lights to boost domestic manufacturing and attract investments in these sectors. Other options like Automobiles and Auto Components (Option b), Solar PV Modules (Option c), and Textiles and Apparel (Option d) are covered under separate, dedicated PLI schemes of the Government of India and do not fall under the 'White Goods' category.
India’s first satellite Aryabhata was launched primarily to:
A)
Enable communication services
B)
Monitor weather patterns
C)
Demonstrate indigenous satellite technology
D)
Conduct military reconnaissance
Aryabhata, launched on April 19, 1975, was India's first satellite. Its primary objective was to design, fabricate, and operate an indigenous satellite system, thereby demonstrating India's capability in satellite technology. It also carried scientific instruments for experiments in X-ray astronomy, aeronomy, and solar physics. Other options are incorrect because: (a) India's first experimental communication satellite was APPLE (1981); (b) Weather monitoring capabilities were established later with the INSAT series; (d) Aryabhata was purely a scientific and technological demonstration satellite, with no military or reconnaissance payload.
Which institution played a key role in India’s Green Revolution through scientific research?
A)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
B)
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
C)
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
D)
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is the apex national body responsible for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture in India. It played a pivotal role in the Green Revolution during the 1960s by developing, testing, and introducing High-Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds of wheat and rice in collaboration with international agencies.
- Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) (b) focuses on industrial and general scientific research rather than agricultural research.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) (c) is a premier institute that contributed significantly, but it functions under the umbrella of ICAR, which is the apex governing body.
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) (d) is a financial institution established in 1982 to provide credit for rural development, not a scientific research body.
What was the Mizo name given to Thomas Herbert Lewin (1839-1916)?
A)
Thangliana
B)
Zochhumi Pa
C)
Hmuihmula
D)
Dari Pa
Thomas Herbert Lewin (1839–1916) was a prominent British administrator in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and Lushai Hills. He was highly respected and loved by the Mizo people, who affectionately named him 'Thangliana', which means 'man of great fame' or 'greatly renowned'. The other options, such as 'Zochhumi Pa', 'Hmuihmula', and 'Dari Pa', are incorrect as they do not represent the Mizo name given to Lewin, although Lewin had close associations with a Mizo chief's daughter named Dari.
On April 17, 1975, _________ led by Brig. T.Sailo became a political entity named ‘People’s Conference’.
A)
Human Rights Committee
B)
Mizo Union
C)
Human Resources Committee
D)
Mizo Democratic Front
On April 17, 1975, the Human Rights Committee, led by Brigadier Thenphunga Sailo, was converted into a political party named the 'People's Conference' (later known as the Mizoram People's Conference). Brig. T. Sailo had initially formed the Human Rights Committee in 1974 to protest against human rights violations and military excesses in Mizoram.
- Option 'b' (Mizo Union) is incorrect because it was Mizoram's first political party, founded in 1946, which merged with the Indian National Congress in 1974.
- Option 'c' (Human Resources Committee) is a distractor and has no historical relevance to this event.
- Option 'd' (Mizo Democratic Front) is incorrect as it was a separate political entity formed much later.
A long railing of bamboo or saplings and creepers fixed up supporting billets of firewood exposed to dry for cooking meat for public feast was known as:
A)
Sathingzar
B)
Thinghawngthlun
C)
Thingman
D)
Bahzar
In traditional Mizo culture, 'Sathingzar' refers to a long railing made of bamboo, saplings, and creepers constructed to support billets of firewood laid out to dry, specifically intended for cooking meat during public feasts.
- **Thinghawngthlun** (Option b) refers to a pile or stack of firewood bound together in a specific manner.
- **Thingman** (Option c) literally translates to the price or value of wood/firewood.
- **Bahzar** (Option d) refers to a different type of shelf or platform structure, not specifically the firewood railing used for public feasts.
Whose descendant attacked the British forces garrisoned at Changsil fort and Aizawl fort during September to early October 1890?
A)
Chief Manga
B)
Chief Lianlula
C)
Chief Rolura
D)
Chief Vuttaia
In September 1890, the descendants of Chief Vuttaia (a prominent and powerful Lushai chief) launched a major armed rebellion against the British forces. They attacked the British garrisons stationed at Changsil fort and Aizawl fort, which led to intense fighting during September and early October 1890. This uprising was triggered by British high-handedness, demands for forced labor, and the imposition of taxes. Chief Manga (a), Chief Lianlula (b), and Chief Rolura (c) are incorrect because, although they were notable historical Mizo chiefs, their descendants were not the primary leaders of this specific 1890 attack on the Changsil and Aizawl garrisons.
In a sequence of shapes, if a square becomes a triangle, and a pentagon becomes a square, what would a circle most likely become in a logic of decreasing side counts?
A)
A straight line
B)
A dot
C)
An oval
D)
A Semi-circle
1. **Pattern Identification**: The sequence demonstrates a pattern of decreasing the number of sides of a geometric shape by 1 at each step (Pentagon with 5 sides becomes a Square with 4 sides; a Square with 4 sides becomes a Triangle with 3 sides).
2. **Applying the Pattern**: A circle is geometrically considered to have 1 continuous curved side (or boundary). Following the logic of decreasing the side count by 1, a shape with 1 side (circle) would become a shape with 0 sides, which is represented by a dot (or a point).
3. **Why other options are incorrect**:
- **A straight line** (Option a) represents a 1-dimensional figure with 1 side, which does not reduce the side count from a circle (1 side).
- **An oval** (Option c) is topologically equivalent to a circle and still has 1 boundary, representing no decrease.
- **A Semi-circle** (Option d) consists of two boundaries (one curved and one straight line), which actually increases the complexity/side count compared to a circle.
Find the odd one out
A)
1
B)
2
C)
3
D)
4
Among the given numbers, '1' (option a) is the odd one out because it is neither a prime number nor a composite number. In contrast, the other numbers can be classified under these categories: 2 and 3 are prime numbers, while 4 is a composite number. Additionally, 1 has only one factor (itself), whereas all other options have two or more factors.
The curved surface area of a cylinder is thrice the area of its base. If r is the radius of the base and h is its height, then r : h is equal to
A)
2 : 5
B)
3 : 5
C)
3 : 2
D)
2 : 3
To find the ratio $r : h$, we use the formulas for the curved surface area (CSA) and the base area of a cylinder:
1. Curved Surface Area (CSA) = $2\pi rh$
2. Base Area = $\pi r^2$
According to the problem, the CSA is thrice the base area:
$2\pi rh = 3\pi r^2$
Dividing both sides by $\pi r$ (since $r \neq 0$):
$2h = 3r$
Rearranging the terms to find the ratio $r : h$ (or $\frac{r}{h}$):
$\frac{r}{h} = \frac{2}{3}$
Thus, $r : h = 2 : 3$.
- **Option d** is correct because it correctly represents the ratio $r : h = 2 : 3$.
- **Option c (3 : 2)** is incorrect as it represents the ratio of height to radius ($h : r$) instead of radius to height ($r : h$).
- **Options a (2 : 5) and b (3 : 5)** are incorrect because they do not satisfy the relation $2h = 3r$ derived from the given geometric conditions.
Which material is used for protection from nuclear radiation?
A)
Gold
B)
Titanium
C)
Lead
D)
Platinum
Lead (c) is the standard material used for protection against nuclear radiation. Due to its high density and high atomic number (Z=82), lead is extremely effective at absorbing and scattering harmful ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays and X-rays. While Gold (a) and Platinum (d) are also dense, they are far too expensive and rare to be used for radiation shielding. Titanium (b) is strong and lightweight but has a much lower density and atomic number, making it ineffective for radiation protection compared to lead.
Find the wrong number in the given series: 10, 41, 94, 1624, 2516, 3625
A)
94
B)
2516
C)
10
D)
1624
The terms in the series are formed by concatenating the square of the term's position ($n^2$) with the square of the preceding integer ($(n-1)^2$).
- **1st term ($n=1$):** $1^2$ and $0^2$ = 10
- **2nd term ($n=2$):** $2^2$ and $1^2$ = 41
- **3rd term ($n=3$):** $3^2$ and $2^2$ = 94
- **4th term ($n=4$):** $4^2$ and $3^2$ = 169 (but given as 1624)
- **5th term ($n=5$):** $5^2$ and $4^2$ = 2516
- **6th term ($n=6$):** $6^2$ and $5^2$ = 3625
Thus, **1624** is the wrong number in the series and should be replaced by **169**. Other options (10, 94, 2516) perfectly follow this established pattern.
Lalvunga Zai belongs to which category?
A)
Chai hla
B)
Chawngchen zai
C)
Salu lam hla
D)
Hlado
Lalvunga Zai is a traditional Mizo folk song category that belongs to 'Chawngchen zai', which are songs sung during the Chawng festival celebrations. Other options are incorrect because: 'Chai hla' (Option a) refers to songs sung during the Chapchar Kut festival for the Chai dance; 'Salu lam hla' (Option c) refers to songs sung during the celebration of a successful hunt of a wild animal; and 'Hlado' (Option d) refers to chants or cries of victory uttered by hunters after a successful hunt.
Which letter is exactly midway between the seventh letter from the left and the fifteenth letter from the left?
A)
J
B)
K
C)
L
D)
I
To find the letter exactly midway between the seventh and fifteenth letters of the English alphabet, we can calculate the average of their positions:
1. The 7th letter from the left is G.
2. The 15th letter from the left is O.
3. The midway position is calculated as (7 + 15) / 2 = 22 / 2 = 11.
4. The 11th letter of the English alphabet is K, which corresponds to option 'b'.
Other options are incorrect because:
- 'J' (option a) is the 10th letter.
- 'L' (option c) is the 12th letter.
- 'I' (option d) is the 9th letter.
LIDAR is an acronym for _________ .
A)
Light Imaging and Distance Analysis for Robotics.
B)
Laser Imaging and Detection for Automatic Ranging.
C)
Light Detection and Ranging.
D)
Light Imaging and Distance Analysis for Robotics.
LIDAR is a popular remote sensing technology used to measure distance by illuminating the target with laser light and measuring the reflection with a sensor. The acronym officially stands for 'Light Detection and Ranging'. Options a, b, and d are incorrect because they use incorrect terms such as 'Distance Analysis', 'Robotics', or 'Automatic Ranging', which do not represent the standard scientific definition of the acronym.
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are generally more energy-efficient compared to incandescent bulbs due to which of the following reasons?
A)
They produce less heat and convert electricity to light more effectively.
B)
They absorb more heat.
C)
They are made of metallic materials.
D)
They use alternating current (AC).
Option 'a' is correct because LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) work on the principle of electroluminescence, converting electrical energy directly into light with minimal heat loss. In contrast, incandescent bulbs rely on heating a filament, wasting about 90% of their energy as heat. Option 'b' is incorrect because absorbing heat does not improve lighting efficiency. Option 'c' is incorrect because LEDs are made of semiconductor materials (like gallium arsenide), not metals. Option 'd' is incorrect because LEDs natively operate on Direct Current (DC), not Alternating Current (AC), requiring a driver to convert household AC to DC.
Which number will come next in the given series? 2, 8, 18, 32, 50, …
A)
78
B)
68
C)
72
D)
70
The given series is 2, 8, 18, 32, 50, ...
There are two simple ways to find the pattern:
**Method 1: Using the formula $2n^2$**
- 1st term: $2 \times 1^2 = 2$
- 2nd term: $2 \times 2^2 = 8$
- 3rd term: $2 \times 3^2 = 18$
- 4th term: $2 \times 4^2 = 32$
- 5th term: $2 \times 5^2 = 50$
- 6th term (next term): $2 \times 6^2 = 2 \times 36 = 72$
**Method 2: Difference between consecutive terms**
- $8 - 2 = 6$
- $18 - 8 = 10$
- $32 - 18 = 14$
- $50 - 32 = 18$
The differences are 6, 10, 14, 18, which increase by 4 each time. The next difference must be $18 + 4 = 22$.
Therefore, the next term is $50 + 22 = 72$.
Options a (78), b (68), and d (70) are incorrect because they do not follow this mathematical progression.
Name the composer of the song ‘He lei hi chatuan ram a tling lo’.
A)
Patea
B)
Saihnuna
C)
Damhauhva
D)
R.L. Kamlala
The song 'He lei hi chatuan ram a tling lo' was composed by Damhauhva, who is one of the most prominent and respected composers in Mizo gospel music history. The other options are incorrect because: Patea (Option a) is famous for songs like 'Ka va ngai em'; Saihnuna (Option b) is known for classics like 'Khawvel hi thlaler a lo ni'; and R.L. Kamlala (Option d) is renowned for hymns such as 'Ka hmun nuam bik'.
Who was awarded the ‘Kaisar-i-Hind’ medal by the British government among Mizo Chiefs?
A)
Chief Rothangpuia
B)
Chief Lalluauva
C)
Chief Khamliana
D)
Chief Darmaka
Chief Khamliana of Lungleng was a prominent Mizo chief who was awarded the 'Kaisar-i-Hind' medal by the British government in recognition of his outstanding services, cooperation with the British administration, and his role in promoting education (he was among the first Mizos to learn to write using the Roman script). The other options—Chief Rothangpuia, Chief Lalluauva, and Chief Darmaka—were also notable Mizo chiefs of their time, but none of them were decorated with the Kaisar-i-Hind medal.
Who is the pioneer of ‘The Salvation Army’ in Mizoram?
A)
Chalchhuna
B)
Kawlkhuma
C)
Maj. Connor Richards
D)
Chhuahkhama
The correct option is 'b' (Kawlkhuma). Kawlkhuma is widely recognized as the pioneer of 'The Salvation Army' in Mizoram. He became the first Mizo to join the Salvation Army and officially introduced the movement to Mizoram in 1917.
- 'a' (Chalchhuna) is incorrect as he is not associated with pioneering the Salvation Army in Mizoram.
- 'c' (Maj. Connor Richards) is incorrect as he was not the pioneer who established the movement in the region.
- 'd' (Chhuahkhama) is incorrect because Rev. Chhuahkhama was the first ordained Mizo pastor, associated with the Presbyterian Church, not the Salvation Army.
Who was the officer in charge of forming ‘The Lushai Scout’ on February, 1944?
A)
Major Mac donald
B)
W.W. Daly
C)
General Sir William Slim
D)
Colonel Vincent Tregear
The correct option is 'a' (Major Mac donald).
1. **Why 'a' is correct**: In February 1944, during World War II, 'The Lushai Scouts' was formed as an irregular force to defend the Lushai Hills (present-day Mizoram) and conduct guerrilla warfare against the advancing Japanese forces. Major A. Macdonald was the British officer placed in charge of raising and commanding this unit.
2. **Why other options are incorrect**:
- **b (W.W. Daly)**: He was a police officer associated with the early British expeditions and administration in the Lushai Hills during the late 19th century (1890s).
- **c (General Sir William Slim)**: He was the Commander of the Allied Fourteenth Army during the Burma Campaign, overseeing the entire theater of operations rather than directly forming this local scout unit.
- **d (Colonel Vincent Tregear)**: He was the commander of the Chittagong Column during the Lushai Expedition of 1889–1890, long before World War II.
In 1986, she was crowned as the first ‘Miss Mizo’:
A)
Brigitte Zohmingi
B)
Lalbiakzuali
C)
Zohlupuii
D)
Luzy Zorinpuii
Lalbiakzuali was crowned as the first 'Miss Mizo' in the inaugural Miss Mizo beauty pageant held in 1986. The other options (Brigitte Zohmingi, Zohlupuii, and Luzy Zorinpuii) are incorrect because they did not win the title in the debut year of 1986.
Who introduced the practice of burying a deceased person at thlanmual?
A)
Zosaphluia
B)
Zosapthara
C)
Pu Buanga
D)
C.G.G. Helm
The practice of burying the deceased in a common village cemetery (thlanmual), rather than the traditional custom of burying them within the house courtyard or under the floor, was introduced in Mizoram by the Welsh Christian missionary Rev. D.E. Jones, popularly known to the Mizos as Zosaphluia. He arrived in Mizoram in 1897 and initiated several social and religious reforms. Among the other options: Zosapthara (Edwin Rowlands) is primarily remembered for his contributions to education and music; Pu Buanga (J.H. Lorrain) is famous for creating the Mizo script and dictionary; and C.G.G. Helm was a British administrator, not the missionary responsible for this reform.
Mizo Academy of Letters Book of the Year, 2000 was awarded to:
A)
Lalsangzuali Sailo-Tlawm Ve Lo Lalnu Ropuiliani
B)
Rev. Zairema- Kan Bible Hi
C)
Dr. Laltluangliana Khiangte- Pasaltha Khuangchera
D)
R. Rozika- Chawngmawii leh Hrangchhuana
The Mizo Academy of Letters (MAL) Book of the Year for 2000 was awarded to 'Pasaltha Khuangchera' written by Dr. Laltluangliana Khiangte.
- Option 'a' (Lalsangzuali Sailo - Tlawm Ve Lo Lalnu Ropuiliani) won the award in 1999.
- Option 'b' (Rev. Zairema - Kan Bible Hi) won the award in 1998.
- Option 'd' (R. Rozika - Chawngmawii leh Hrangchhuana) won the award in 2001.
The Mizo chief who vehemently attacked the British force led by Captain John Shakespear at Chhipphir in 1892 was:
A)
Vansanga
B)
Dokhuma
C)
Lalburha
D)
Liankhama
In March 1892, during the Eastern Lushai rising, the Mizo chief Vansanga of Chhipphir vehemently attacked the British force led by Captain John Shakespear (the Superintendent of the South Lushai Hills) at Chhipphir. The other options (Dokhuma, Lalburha, and Liankhama) were also prominent Mizo chiefs who resisted British rule during different encounters in the Lushai Hills, but they were not the leaders of this specific attack at Chhipphir.