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Past Questions
The first Chairman of the newly-constituted Lokayukta in Mizoram is:
A)
Lalnunmawia Chuaungo
B)
Prof. Jagdish Mukhi
C)
Rev. Zosangliana Colney
D)
C. Lalsawta
C. Lalsawta, a retired IAS officer of the 1981 batch, was sworn in as the first Chairman of the newly-constituted Lokayukta in Mizoram on March 11, 2019. The oath of office was administered by the then Governor of Mizoram, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi. Lalnunmawia Chuaungo (Option a) served as the Chief Secretary of Mizoram and was later appointed as the State Chief Information Commissioner. Prof. Jagdish Mukhi (Option b) was the Governor of Mizoram who administered the oath. Rev. Zosangliana Colney (Option c) is a prominent church leader in Mizoram.
The first Indian company to offer communication services to the maritime sector in Indian waters is
A)
Nelco
B)
HCIL
C)
Reliance
D)
BSNL
Nelco, a Tata Group company, became the first Indian company to offer maritime communication services in Indian waters in September 2019. This service enables high-speed broadband connectivity for maritime vessels, including merchant ships, cruise liners, and offshore rigs operating in Indian waters. Other options like HCIL (Hughes Communications India Ltd), Reliance, and BSNL, while major players in the telecommunications and satellite sectors, were not the first to launch these specific maritime communication services under the new licensing framework.
The first revival movement among the Christians in Mizoram took place in the year:
A)
1894
B)
1903
C)
1906
D)
1909
The first Christian revival movement in Mizoram took place in April 1906. It broke out during a Presbytery meeting in Aizawl, heavily influenced by the Welsh Revival of 1904–1905 and the subsequent revival in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya.
- Option a (1894) is incorrect because this was the year Christian missionaries (J.H. Lorrain and F.W. Savidge) first arrived in Mizoram (January 11, 1894), marking the start of the Christian mission rather than a revival.
- Option b (1903) is incorrect as it predates the first revival movement.
- Option d (1909) is incorrect as the first wave of the revival had already occurred and subsided by this time.
The first two Mizo students taught by J.H. Lorrain and F.W. Savidge were:
A)
Khuma and Khara
B)
Suaka and Thangphunga
C)
Thangi and Zamani
D)
Suakpuilala and Kalkhama
The correct option is 'b' (Suaka and Thangphunga). Christian missionaries J.H. Lorrain (Pu Buanga) and F.W. Savidge (Sap Upa) arrived in Mizoram in January 1894. They created the Mizo script using the Roman alphabet and established the first school in Aizawl on April 2, 1894. The first two Mizo students to be taught by them were Suaka (who later became a prominent chief) and Thangphunga. The other options are incorrect because they refer to other historical Mizo figures, chiefs (like Suakpuilala), or later converts/students, rather than the very first two pupils of Lorrain and Savidge.
Mr. C. Lalremsanga, the first Olympiad from Mizoram was recently awarded:
A)
Padma Shree
B)
Padma Vibhusan
C)
Dhyan Chand Award
D)
India’s Jewel Award
Mr. C. Lalremsanga, the first Olympian from Mizoram who represented India in Archery at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, was conferred with the prestigious Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports and Games in 2019.
- **Why Option C is correct:** He received the Dhyan Chand Award in 2019 in recognition of his lifetime contribution to sports and archery in India.
- **Why other options are incorrect:** He has not been awarded the Padma Shree (Option a) or Padma Vibhusan (Option b) (though another sportsperson from Mizoram, hockey player Lalremsiami, received the Padma Shri in 2021). 'India's Jewel Award' (Option d) is not the official national sports award conferred upon him.
Two groups of society among the Mara who did not have their own chief clan were:
A)
Tlongsai and Hawthai
B)
Zeuthang and Sabeu
C)
Liailai and Heima
D)
Sabeu and Hawthai
Among the Mara (traditionally known as Lakher) society of Mizoram, the population is divided into six distinct groups: Tlongsai, Zeuhnang (Zeuthang), Sabeu, Hawthai, Heima, and Liailai. Among these groups, the Sabeu and Hawthai did not have their own independent chief clans (ruling clans) and were historically ruled by chiefs belonging to other dominant groups, such as the Tlongsai or Zeuhnang. Therefore, option D is correct. Other options are incorrect because they include groups like the Tlongsai and Zeuthang, which possessed well-established, distinct chief clans of their own (for example, the Hlychho clan among the Tlongsai).
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana is
A)
one of the flagship programmes of the Power Ministry designed to provide continuous power supply to the entire rural India
B)
is the Digital India initiative plans to enable citizens and merchants to undertake real time digital transactions
C)
is a scheme that aims to keep farmers abreast with the crop prices and discourage them to carry-out distress sale
D)
is a campaign aims at ensuring girls are born, nurtured and educated without discrimination
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Power, Government of India, launched to facilitate 24x7 power supply to rural households and adequate power to agricultural consumers by separating agriculture and non-agriculture feeders.
- Option 'b' refers to digital payment initiatives like BHIM or UPI under the Digital India campaign.
- Option 'c' refers to agricultural marketing platforms like e-NAM (Electronic National Agriculture Market) which aim to prevent distress sales by farmers.
- Option 'd' refers to the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign, which focuses on the education and survival of the girl child.
Arrange the words given below in a meaningful sequence. 1. Police 2. Punishment 3. Crime 4. Judge 5. Judgement
A)
3, 1, 2, 4, 5
B)
3, 1, 4, 5, 2
C)
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
D)
1, 2, 4, 3, 5
The correct logical sequence of events in a criminal justice process is: 1. Crime (3) occurs first. 2. Police (1) investigate the crime and arrest the suspect. 3. The case is presented before a Judge (4). 4. The judge delivers a Judgement (5). 5. Finally, the Punishment (2) is handed down based on the judgement. This gives the sequence 3, 1, 4, 5, 2. Other options are incorrect because they place events out of order, such as placing punishment before the judge or judgement.
Favang falls within the months of:
A)
November – December
B)
January – February
C)
August – September
D)
September – October
In Mizoram, the year is traditionally divided into four main seasons based on climatic conditions. 'Favang' refers to the Autumn season, which falls within the months of September and October. During this time, the rainy season (Fur) ends, and the weather becomes pleasant and clear. The other options represent different periods: 'November – December' (Option a) falls under the winter season (Pawltlak), 'January – February' (Option b) is the transition from winter to spring (Thal), and 'August – September' (Option c) marks the transition from the rainy season to autumn.
The “Mizo Accord” that ended Rambuai in Mizoram was signed on:
A)
2nd February, 1987
B)
25th June, 1987
C)
25th June, 1986
D)
16th August, 1986
The Mizo Accord (Mizoram Peace Accord), which officially ended the two-decade-long period of insurgency and civil unrest known as 'Rambuai' in Mizoram, was signed on **30th June 1986** between the Government of India and the Mizo National Front (MNF). Among the given options, **Option C (25th June, 1986)** is the correct choice as it correctly identifies the month and year (June 1986) of this historic agreement, notwithstanding the minor date discrepancy in the question.
* **Why other options are incorrect:**
* **Options A and B (1987):** These are incorrect because the accord was signed in 1986. Following the accord, Mizoram was formally granted full statehood on 20th February 1987.
* **Option D (16th August, 1986):** This is incorrect as the peace accord had already been signed in June 1986, paving the way for the formation of an interim coalition government in August 1986.
Mobile Metallic Ramp (MMR), which DRDO handed over to Indian Army on 20th August, 2019 was designed and developed at
A)
Centre for Air Borne System, Bangalore
B)
Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification, Bangalore
C)
Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety, Delhi
D)
Combat Vehicles Research & Development Estt., Chennai
The Mobile Metallic Ramp (MMR) was designed and developed by the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Chennai, a premier laboratory of DRDO. It was handed over to the Indian Army on August 20, 2019, to provide strategic mobility for armored vehicles with a load-bearing capacity of up to 70 metric tons. The other options are incorrect because: Option 'a' (CABS, Bangalore) focuses on airborne surveillance systems; Option 'b' (CEMILAC, Bangalore) deals with airworthiness certification of military aircraft; and Option 'c' (CFEES, Delhi) specializes in fire, explosive, and environmental safety technologies.
For reproducing sound, a compact disc audio player uses a
A)
quartz crystal
B)
titanium crystal
C)
laser beam
D)
barium titanate ceramic
A compact disc (CD) audio player uses a semiconductor laser beam to read the digital data stored as microscopic pits and lands on the reflective surface of the disc. The reflected laser light is captured by a photoelectric sensor and converted into an electrical signal to reproduce sound. Quartz crystals (option a) are used for frequency control in oscillators and clocks; titanium crystals (option b) are not used in optical reading; and barium titanate ceramic (option d) is a piezoelectric material used in capacitors and transducers, not for optical data retrieval.
During the colonial period, who was responsible for the preparation of vital statistics of the village?
A)
The Chief
B)
The Chaprasi
C)
The Circle Interpreter
D)
Khawnbawl Upa
During the British colonial administration in the Lushai Hills (present-day Mizoram), the region was divided into administrative circles. A Circle Interpreter (CI) was appointed for each circle to act as a liaison between the colonial authorities and the village chiefs. One of the key administrative duties of the Circle Interpreter was the preparation and maintenance of vital statistics (such as births and deaths) of the villages within their circle.
- **Why other options are incorrect:**
- **The Chief (a):** While the Chief (Lal) held traditional administrative and judicial authority over the village, the formal compilation of vital statistics for the colonial government was the duty of the Circle Interpreter.
- **The Chaprasi (b):** Chaprasis served as messengers or peons and did not hold administrative responsibilities like record-keeping.
- **Khawnbawl Upa (d):** Khawnbawl Upas were the village elders who advised the Chief on traditional and customary matters, rather than official colonial statistical work.
The Lushai Scouts, a guerilla unit, established during World War-II in February, 1944 was also called:
A)
Hnam Sipai
B)
Lucknow Sipai
C)
Biate Sipai
D)
Sipai Lem
The Lushai Scouts, a guerrilla unit raised in February 1944 during World War II to defend the Lushai Hills (present-day Mizoram) against the Japanese invasion, were locally and popularly known as 'Sipai Lem' (which translates to 'mock soldiers' or 'imitation soldiers' due to their irregular guerrilla nature and lack of standard military uniforms). 'Hnam Sipai' refers to 'national soldiers' and is associated with later Mizo nationalist movements, while 'Biate Sipai' and 'Lucknow Sipai' are incorrect and historically unrelated to this unit.
Who among the following was an Assistant to Sadawt?
A)
Bawlpu
B)
Puithiam
C)
Tlahpawi
D)
Rahsi
In traditional Mizo society, religious ceremonies and sacrifices were conducted by different types of priests. The 'Sadawt' was the chief's personal or clan priest who performed public sacrifices. The 'Tlahpawi' served as the assistant to the Sadawt during these rituals. Among the other options: 'Bawlpu' was a priest or exorcist who performed sacrifices to cure illnesses; 'Puithiam' is a general term for a priest or high priest; and 'Rahsi' was a village messenger or administrative assistant to the chief, not a priestly assistant.
Consider the following statements: (i) India launched its first full-fledged Meteorological Satellite (METSAT) in September, 2002. (ii) For the first time, the space vehicle PSLV C-4 carried a payload of more than 1000 kg into a gyosynchronous orbit Which of the statement (s) given above is/ are correct?
A)
Only (i)
B)
Only (ii)
C)
Both (i) and (ii)
D)
Neither (i) nor (ii)
Both statements (i) and (ii) are correct:
1. **Statement (i) is correct**: India successfully launched its first exclusive, full-fledged meteorological satellite, METSAT (later renamed Kalpana-1 in memory of astronaut Kalpana Chawla), on September 12, 2002.
2. **Statement (ii) is correct**: The launch vehicle used was PSLV-C4. This mission marked the first time that the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) was used to inject a payload of over 1000 kg (METSAT weighed about 1060 kg) into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
Since both statements are factually accurate, option (c) is the correct choice.
The main focus of recently launched Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research includes
A)
Development of next-generation solar photovoltaic cell only
B)
Both solar photovoltaic cell and bio-fuels
C)
Novel energy storage technologies only
D)
Next-generation solar photovoltaic cell, novel energy storage technologies and bio-fuels
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research (ICER), established at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, is a major initiative focused on conducting cutting-edge research in the field of energy. Its main research thrust areas include the development of next-generation solar photovoltaic cells, novel energy storage technologies, bio-fuels, clean coal technologies, and concentrated solar power. Therefore, Option D is correct as it comprehensively covers these key focus areas. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they are too restrictive (often using the word 'only') and fail to encompass the full, multi-disciplinary scope of the centre's research mandate.
The first chairperson of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) was
A)
Satish Dhawan
B)
U. R. Rao
C)
Jawaharlal Nehru
D)
Vikram Sarabhai
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai was the first chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), serving from its inception in 1969 until 1971. He is widely regarded as the 'Father of the Indian Space Programme'.
- **Option a (Satish Dhawan):** He was the third chairperson of ISRO, serving from 1972 to 1984, and led the organization during key developments like the launch of Aryabhata and Rohini.
- **Option b (U. R. Rao):** He was the fourth chairperson of ISRO, serving from 1984 to 1994, and played a pivotal role in the development of rocket technology like ASLV and PSLV.
- **Option c (Jawaharlal Nehru):** He was the first Prime Minister of India. While he instrumentalized the establishment of the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) in 1962, he was never the chairperson of ISRO.
Consider the following statements regarding Global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Research: (i) Launched in May 2018 on the sidelines of 71st session of World Health Assembly (ii) India is yet to become a member Which of the statement (s) given above is/ are correct?
A)
Only (i)
B)
Only (ii)
C)
Both (i) and (ii)
D)
Neither (i) nor (ii)
Statement (i) is correct: The Global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) R&D Hub was officially launched in May 2018 on the sidelines of the 71st session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. Statement (ii) is incorrect: India is already a member of the Global AMR R&D Hub, having joined in September 2019. Therefore, only statement (i) is correct.
TIFR recently found that monoamine neurotransmitter known as Serotonin may help treat neurological decline. The chemical name of the compound is
A)
5-hydroxytryptamine
B)
Epinephrine
C)
Triiodothyronine
D)
Polymerase
Serotonin is a monoamine neurotransmitter chemically known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT). It is synthesized from the essential amino acid L-tryptophan and plays a crucial role in regulating mood, sleep, and cognitive functions.
- Option 'b' (Epinephrine), also known as adrenaline, is a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.
- Option 'c' (Triiodothyronine), also known as T3, is a thyroid hormone that regulates metabolism.
- Option 'd' (Polymerase) is an enzyme that synthesizes long chains of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) and is not a neurotransmitter.
Who among the Mizo chiefs last surrendered himself to the British?
A)
Vanphunga
B)
Kalkhama
C)
Kairuma
D)
Bengkhuaia
Chief Kairuma was the last major independent Mizo chief to surrender to the British. To subdue him, the British launched the Kairuma Expedition in 1895–1896. His submission in 1896 marked the complete pacification and annexation of the Lushai Hills (Mizoram) by the British. Among the other options: Kalkhama (b) surrendered earlier in the 1890s and died in Hazaribagh jail; Bengkhuaia (d) was prominent during the 1871–72 expedition and died much earlier; and Vanphunga (a) was subdued during the Chin-Lushai Expedition of 1889–1890.
The standard House Tax introduced by the British in Mizoram was:
A)
Rupees Two per house
B)
Rupees Four per house
C)
Rupees Six per house
D)
Rupee One per house
The correct option is 'a' (Rupees Two per house). Following the annexation of the Lushai Hills (present-day Mizoram) in the late 19th century, the British administration established a formal administrative setup and introduced a standard House Tax of Rupees Two per house per annum. This tax served both as a source of revenue and as a symbol of submission to British authority. The other options (Rupee One, Rupees Four, and Rupees Six) are incorrect as they do not represent the historical standard rate of the house tax introduced during the British colonial administration in Mizoram.
The first known organization formed by the Mizos was:
A)
Young Lushai Association
B)
Lungleh Association
C)
The Lushai Students’ Association
D)
Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl
The Young Lushai Association (YLA), established on June 15, 1935, is recognized as the first known voluntary organization formed by the Mizos. It was initiated with the help of Christian missionaries to promote social service and community development, and was later renamed the Young Mizo Association (YMA) in 1947. Other options are incorrect because: 'The Lushai Students’ Association' and 'Lungleh Association' were formed later, and the 'Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl' (MHIP), a prominent women's organization, was established much later in 1974.
Consider the following statements: (i) In November 2006, DRDO successfully conducted the interception test using Prithvi-II missile. (ii) Prithvi-II missile is a surface to air missile and can be deployed to guard the metros against air attacks. Which of the statement (s) given above is/ are correct?
A)
Only (i)
B)
Only (ii)
C)
Both (i) and (ii)
D)
Neither (i) nor (ii)
1. **Statement (i) is correct**: On November 27, 2006, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted its first anti-ballistic missile interception test. In this test, a modified Prithvi-II missile was utilized as the target missile (simulating an incoming enemy ballistic missile) and was successfully intercepted at an altitude of 50 km by the Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) missile.
2. **Statement (ii) is incorrect**: Prithvi-II is a single-stage, liquid-fueled tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), not a surface-to-air missile. Air defence systems (like Akash or PAD/AAD) are used to guard metros against air attacks, not surface-to-surface missiles like Prithvi-II.
Therefore, only statement (i) is correct, making option 'a' the correct choice.
MERA India is a program with an aim of eliminating
A)
Measles
B)
Malaria
C)
HIV
D)
Tuberculosis
MERA India stands for 'Malaria Elimination Research Alliance India'. It is an initiative launched by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) with the goal of prioritizing, planning, and scaling up research to eliminate malaria from India by 2030. The other options are incorrect because diseases like Tuberculosis, HIV, and Measles are addressed under different national health programs (such as the National TB Elimination Program and the National AIDS Control Programme) and are not the focus of the MERA India initiative.