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A man who took refuge in the chief’s house due to poverty was known as
A)
Chemsen Bawi
B)
Tukluh Bawi
C)
Inpui chhung Bawi
D)
Inhrang Bawi
In traditional Mizo society, the 'Bawi' system was a form of custom-bound servitude. The correct option is 'Inpui chhung Bawi' (Option c) because it refers to people who, driven by extreme poverty, hunger, or destitution, voluntarily took refuge in the chief's main house ('Inpui') for sustenance and shelter. In contrast, 'Chemsen Bawi' (Option a) refers to criminals or murderers who sought refuge in the chief's house to escape revenge or punishment. 'Tukluh Bawi' (Option b) refers to enemies who surrendered to the chief during war to save their lives. 'Inhrang Bawi' (Option d) refers to those Bawi who were allowed to set up a separate household ('Inhrang') after marriage but still owed allegiance to the chief.
A sacrifice performed after three days of the birth of a child was called:
A)
Bawrhkeu
B)
Khal
C)
Hnuaipui
D)
Arte hring ban
In traditional Mizo culture, 'Bawrhkeu' is a sacrifice performed three days after the birth of a child, where a small chick is offered to ensure the child's health and protection. Among the other options: 'Arte hring ban' is a sacrifice performed on the actual day of the child's birth; 'Khal' refers to a class of sacrifices performed to cure illnesses or ward off evil spirits; and 'Hnuaipui' is a major sacrifice performed for the general well-being of the family or to cure specific ailments.
The Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) scheme is aimed at
A)
promoting economically backward Indian researchers for carrying outresearch in the field of science & technology domains
B)
attracting the talent pool of the country to doctoral (PhD) Programsin top Indian institutes(such as IITs/IISERs/IISc/) for carrying out research in Cutting Edge Science & Technology domains
C)
promoting Indian women researchers for carrying out research in the field of science and technology
D)
promoting eligible Indian researchers for carrying out research abroad(outside India)in the field of science and technology
The Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) scheme was launched to improve the quality of research in various higher educational institutions in India. It specifically aims to attract the best talent pool of the country into doctoral (PhD) programs at premier Indian institutes like IISc, IITs, IISERs, NITs, and select Central Universities to carry out research in cutting-edge science and technology domains with attractive fellowship amounts.
- Option 'a' is incorrect because the scheme is merit-based and not specifically targeted at economically backward researchers.
- Option 'c' is incorrect because PMRF is open to all eligible candidates and is not a women-exclusive research scheme.
- Option 'd' is incorrect because the fellowship is designed for carrying out research within top Indian institutions, not abroad.
The Chandrayaan-2 was launched on
A)
June 15, 2019
B)
July 1, 2019
C)
July 22, 2019
D)
Augus 15, 2019
Chandrayaan-2, India's second lunar exploration mission developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was successfully launched on July 22, 2019, at 2:43 PM IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, using the GSLV Mk III-M1 launch vehicle. The other options (June 15, 2019, July 1, 2019, and August 15, 2019) are incorrect as they do not represent the actual launch date of the mission. Note that the launch was originally scheduled for July 15, 2019, but was delayed to July 22 due to a technical snag.
Khuangur was a method of decomposing the dead body of:
A)
Pasaltha
B)
Thangchhuah
C)
Chief/Lal
D)
Bawlpu
Based on established principles in Mizoram-specific, the correct and most appropriate choice is 'Chief/Lal' (Option C).
What is oncology?
A)
Study of cancer
B)
Study of ecosystem
C)
Study of Colon anatomy
D)
Study of reproductivity
Oncology is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. The other options are incorrect because: 'Study of ecosystem' refers to Ecology; 'Study of Colon anatomy' is a part of Gastroenterology or Coloproctology; and 'Study of reproductivity' is known as Reproductive Biology or Reproductive Medicine.
The National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) is an initiative of the Government of India
A)
to make all government services available to the citizens of India via electronic media.
B)
to provide cheap and fast Internet facilities to all Indian citizens
C)
to upgrade the infrastructures of Internet facilities in India
D)
none of these
The National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), formulated by the Government of India in 2006, has a well-defined vision: 'Make all Government services accessible to the common man in his locality, through common service delivery outlets and ensure efficiency, transparency & reliability of such services at affordable costs.' Therefore, option (a) is correct. Options (b) and (c) are incorrect because, while internet infrastructure and connectivity are crucial enablers for e-governance, they are not the primary objective of NeGP itself; instead, they are addressed by other specific initiatives like BharatNet and the Digital India program.
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is India’s premier nuclear research facility, headquartered in
A)
Trombay
B)
Pokhran
C)
Jaipur
D)
Dholpur
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is headquartered in Trombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was founded by Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha in 1954 as the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET) and was later renamed in his honor in 1967. Pokhran (option b) is famous as the test site for India's nuclear detonations (1974 and 1998) but is not the headquarters. Jaipur (option c) and Dholpur (option d) are cities in Rajasthan with no association to the headquarters of BARC.
The following is used as a lubricant in heavy machines?
A)
Phosphorus
B)
Bauxite
C)
Graphite
D)
Phosphorus
Graphite is widely used as a solid lubricant in heavy machines. It has a layered structure with weak van der Waals forces holding the layers together, allowing them to easily slide over one another. This gives graphite its slippery texture and excellent lubricating properties, even under high temperatures and pressures. In contrast, Bauxite is an ore of aluminium, and Phosphorus is a highly reactive non-metal used in fertilizers and safety matches; neither of these can be used as a lubricant.
What is the name of the India’s first satellite launched in 1975
A)
Chandrayan 1
B)
Bhaskara-II
C)
Aryabhata
D)
1-SATIND
Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched on April 19, 1975, from Kapustin Yar, a Soviet rocket launch and development site, using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle. It was named after the famous 5th-century Indian astronomer and mathematician. Chandrayaan-1 (Option a) was India's first lunar probe, launched much later in 2008. Bhaskara-II (Option b) was an Earth observation satellite launched in 1981. 1-SATIND (Option d) is not a real satellite.
Thasiama Seno neihna is located in:
A)
Chhawrtui
B)
Vaphai
C)
Chawngtui East
D)
Champhai
Thasiama Seno Neihna is a famous historical and tourism site in Mizoram, associated with the legend of a Mithun (Seno) giving birth on a steep, sheer cliff. It is located in Vaphai village, which is about 86 km from Champhai town. While Champhai (option d) is the district in which it lies, Vaphai (option b) is the precise village location and therefore the correct answer. Chhawrtui (option a) and Chawngtui East (option c) are other villages in Mizoram and are incorrect.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana is a national mission
A)
to promote scientific research on different electronic waste management system
B)
to promote the awareness on global warming and related issues
C)
to improve farm productivity and ensure better utilization of the resources in the country.
D)
none of these
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) was launched in 2015 with the primary objective of improving on-farm water use efficiency, expanding cultivable area under assured irrigation (Har Khet Ko Pani), and promoting sustainable water conservation practices (More Crop Per Drop). This directly aims to improve farm productivity and ensure better utilization of water resources in the country. Options 'a' and 'b' are incorrect because PMKSY is focused on agricultural irrigation and water management, not electronic waste or global warming awareness.
Who is known as Father of Indian Space Program?
A)
CV Raman
B)
Vikram Sarabhai
C)
APJ Kalam
D)
Satish Dhawan
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is widely regarded as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program'. He was instrumental in establishing the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) in 1962, which later became the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 1969.
- CV Raman (Option a) was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist famous for discovering the 'Raman Effect'.
- APJ Abdul Kalam (Option c) is known as the 'Missile Man of India' for his pioneering work on ballistic missiles and launch vehicle technology.
- Satish Dhawan (Option d) was a key architect of the Indian space program who succeeded Sarabhai as the Chairman of ISRO, known for his contributions to experimental fluid dynamics.
Who is the Google’s first India-born CEO?
A)
A. Premji
B)
Larry Page
C)
Rajeev Motwani
D)
Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai is the correct answer. Born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, he was appointed as the CEO of Google on August 10, 2015, making him the company's first India-born CEO. He later became the CEO of Alphabet Inc. (Google's parent company) in December 2019.
- Larry Page (b) is a co-founder of Google and served as its CEO, but he is American.
- Rajeev Motwani (c) was an Indian-American Stanford professor and an early mentor/advisor to Google's founders, but he was never its CEO.
- Azim Premji (a) is a prominent Indian business tycoon and philanthropist who served as the chairman of Wipro, not Google.
Name of the India’s first manned spacecraft
A)
Gaganyaan
B)
Chandrayan 1
D)
INSAT-1A
Gaganyaan is India's first planned manned spacecraft mission, designed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to send a crew of three astronauts into a low Earth orbit. Chandrayaan-1 (Option b) was India's first unmanned lunar probe launched in 2008. INSAT-1A (Option d) was a communications satellite launched in 1982 and was not a manned spacecraft.
Khawnglung Run occurred during
A)
Chhim leh Hmar Indo
B)
Chhak leh Tlang Indo
C)
Thlanrawn rawt
D)
Vailen vawikhatna
Khawnglung Run is a significant historical event associated with the 'Chhim leh Hmar Indo' (the conflict between the South and North). It refers to a specific period of tribal warfare and migration patterns in Mizo history.
- Option (a) is correct as Khawnglung Run is historically linked to the Chhim leh Hmar Indo.
- Option (b) 'Chhak leh Tlang Indo' refers to conflicts between the East and the Highlands, which is a different historical context.
- Option (c) 'Thlanrawn rawt' is not a recognized historical conflict period associated with this event.
- Option (d) 'Vailen vawikhatna' refers to the first Vailen conflict, which is a separate event in the tribal history of the region.
Department of Science & Technology (DST) was established in
A)
1965
B)
1971
C)
1975
D)
1980
The Department of Science & Technology (DST) was established in May 1971. It was set up with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology and to act as a nodal department for organizing, coordinating, and promoting S&T activities in India. The other options (1965, 1975, and 1980) are incorrect as they do not correspond to the founding year of the DST.
Rev. William Williams arrived Mizoram on:
A)
15th March 1891
B)
11th January 1894
C)
20th March 1891
D)
20th January 1894
Rev. William Williams, a Welsh Presbyterian missionary stationed in the Khasi Hills, arrived in Mizoram (specifically Aizawl) on 20th March 1891. This visit is historically recognized as the first Christian missionary contact with the Mizo people. Option (b), 11th January 1894, is incorrect as it marks the arrival of the pioneer missionaries James Herbert Lorrain and Frederick William Savidge in Mizoram. Options (a) and (d) are incorrect dates with no historical relevance to his arrival.
The assigned code name of India’s first successful nuclear bomb test was
A)
IndNuc
B)
GiantWeapon
C)
Smiling Buddha
D)
Smiling Krishna
The correct option is 'c' (Smiling Buddha). India's first successful nuclear bomb test was conducted on May 18, 1974, at the Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan, and was officially code-named 'Smiling Buddha' (Pokhran-I) because the test took place on the auspicious day of Buddha Purnima. The other options—'IndNuc' (a), 'GiantWeapon' (b), and 'Smiling Krishna' (d)—are incorrect as they are fictitious names and were never associated with India's nuclear testing program.
‘Easiness’ is related to ‘Difficulty’ in the same way as ‘Comfort’ is related to
A)
Hardship
B)
Rest
C)
Poverty
D)
Difficulty
The relationship in the first pair is antonymous: 'Easiness' is the direct opposite of 'Difficulty'. To maintain the same relationship, we need the antonym of 'Comfort'. The antonym of 'Comfort' is 'Hardship'. Therefore, option 'a' is correct. Option 'b' (Rest) is a synonym or related concept to comfort. Option 'c' (Poverty) is the antonym of wealth, not comfort. Option 'd' (Difficulty) is the antonym of easiness, which is already part of the first pair.
Who among the following was known as Tarmita?
A)
T. H Lewin
B)
Mc Cabe
C)
J. Shakespear
D)
N.E Parry
John Shakespear (J. Shakespear), who served as the Superintendent of the Lushai Hills, was affectionately known to the Mizo people as 'Tarmita' (meaning 'the spectacled one') because he wore spectacles ('tarmit' in the Mizo language). Among the other options: T.H. Lewin (Option a) was famously known as 'Thangliana' (meaning 'man of great fame'); R.B. McCabe (Option b) and N.E. Parry (Option d) were other prominent British administrators in the region but were not referred to as 'Tarmita'.
Which was considered the “greatest and most powerful” revival in Mizoram?
A)
The First Wave
B)
The Second Wave
C)
The Third Wave
D)
The Fourth Wave
The Third Wave of Christian Revival, which began in 1919 at Kelkang village, is widely considered the 'greatest and most powerful' revival in Mizoram. It swept across the entire region, leading to mass conversions, the integration of traditional Mizo musical instruments (like the drum) into church worship, and the near-complete Christianization of the Mizo society. In contrast, the First Wave (1906) and Second Wave (1913) were foundational but more localized, while the Fourth Wave (1935) did not match the overwhelming spiritual and cultural impact of the Third Wave.
The first national state-of-the-art cGMP facility for production of herbal preparations was established in
A)
IIT-Kanpur
B)
IISc Bangalore
C)
IIT-Roorkela
D)
CSIR-IIIM
The first national state-of-the-art cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) facility for the production of herbal preparations and phytopharmaceuticals was established at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) in Jammu. This facility was set up to manufacture high-quality, standardized herbal formulations meeting global standards. Other premier institutions like IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Rourkela, and IISc Bangalore are leading research and technology centers but did not host this specific pioneering cGMP facility for herbal preparations.
What is the name of a science award in India given annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for notable and outstanding research in Science and Technology.
A)
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology
B)
The Indian Science Award
C)
The Exellency Award for Science and Technology
D)
Sahitya Akademi Award for Science and Technology
1. **Why Option 'a' is correct:** The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) Prize for Science and Technology is India's most prestigious multidisciplinary science award. It is presented annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to Indian scientists under the age of 45 for outstanding and notable research. It is named after the founder-director of CSIR, Dr. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar.
2. **Why other options are incorrect:**
- **Option 'b' and 'c':** 'The Indian Science Award' and 'The Excellency Award for Science and Technology' are not official awards given by the CSIR.
- **Option 'd':** The Sahitya Akademi Award is a prestigious literary honor in India awarded for outstanding works in literature, not science and technology.
What is the name of the India’s first mobile brand?
A)
Celkon
B)
Intex Technologies
C)
Karbonn Mobiles
D)
VK Munoth
The correct option is 'd' (VK Munoth). In 2003, Munoth Communication Limited, in collaboration with South Korea's VK Corporation, launched India's first indigenous mobile phone brand under the name 'VK Munoth'.
- **Celkon** (Option a) was established much later, in 2009.
- **Intex Technologies** (Option b) was founded in 1996 as an IT hardware company and entered the mobile phone market only in 2007.
- **Karbonn Mobiles** (Option c) was founded in 2009 as a joint venture.