MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which among the following is related to poultry farming?
A)
Silver Revolution
B)
Grey Revolution
C)
Pink Revolution
D)
Golden Revolution
The Silver Revolution in India pertains to the immense growth in egg and poultry production (led by Indira Gandhi's initiatives).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
According to Mizo mythology, who is the creator of the earth?
A)
Khuavang
B)
Khuazingnu
C)
Vanhrika
D)
Thlanrawkpa
In traditional Mizo mythology, Khuazingnu is revered as the creator and sustainer goddess of the earth, nature, and living things.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The peace agreement of The First Lushai Expedition was made between TH Lewin and Lalburha on-
A)
18th February, 1872
B)
20th March, 1872
C)
1st February, 1872
D)
27th February, 1872
During the First Lushai Expedition (1871-1872), peace negotiations and formal submission terms were finalized with eastern Lushai chiefs on 18th February, 1872.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements regarding Pasal\ha Khuangchera:
(i) Pasal\ha Khuangchera is not only known for his bravery but also his strength and righteousness that won over the hearts of the people.
(ii) He was killed while trying to resist the advancing British troops in 1890, which marked the British conquest of the Lushai Hills.
(iii) He is known as the first Mizo freedom fighter to have sacrificed his life, after Lalnu Ropuiliani, fighting British imperialism.
(iv) The region (New Mizoram) was formally incorporated into the British Empire in 1895.
Which of the following is/are correct?
A)
(i), (ii) & (iii) only
B)
(i), (ii) & (iv) only
C)
(i), (iii) & (iv) only
D)
(i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)
Pasaltha Khuangchera was the first Mizo freedom fighter to sacrifice his life resisting British troops in 1890 (before Lalnu Ropuiliani, making statement iii incorrect). Statements (i), (ii), and (iv) are historically accurate.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which of the following is not a part of Article 20 of the Constitution of India?
A)
Prohibition against Torture
B)
Prohibition against Self Incrimination
C)
Ex-post Facto Law
D)
Double Jeopardy Clause
Article 20 contains protections against Ex-post facto law (20(1)), Double jeopardy (20(2)), and Self-incrimination (20(3)). Prohibition against torture is covered under Article 21.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The earliest composition among the four Vedas is:
A)
Sama Veda
B)
Rig Veda
C)
Yajur Veda
D)
Atharva Veda
The Rig Veda is the oldest of the four Vedas, containing the earliest religious compositions and hymns in Vedic Sanskrit.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following descriptions:
(i) Annual rainfall is more than 100 cm.
(ii) Average temperate is about 22° C.
(iii) They are generally found in Western Ghats and Northeast India.
(iv) Mahagony, Bamboo, canes, ironwood, rubber are the major species.
What is this type of forest in India?
A)
Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
B)
Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
C)
Tropical Evergreen Forest
D)
Mountainous Forest
Tropical Evergreen Forests in India occur in warm, humid regions of the Western Ghats and Northeast India with high rainfall and an average temperature around 22°C, harboring species such as mahogany, bamboo, canes, ironwood, and rubber.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements regarding the new railway line in Mizoram:
(i) It connects Bairabi with Sairang.
(ii) The total length of the new railway line is 101 kms.
(iii) The project is divided into four sections – Bairabi-Hortoki, Hortoki-Kawnpui, Kawnpui-Mualkhang, and Mualkhang-Sairang.
(iv) The Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) has recently approved the opening of the railway line from Hortoki to Sairang in Mizoram.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A)
(i), (ii) and (iii) only
B)
(ii), (iii) and (iv) only
C)
(i), (iii) and (iv) only
D)
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Statements (i), (iii), and (iv) are correct. The Bairabi–Sairang broad-gauge railway spans 51.38 km (making statement ii incorrect) across four sections: Bairabi-Hortoki, Hortoki-Kawnpui, Kawnpui-Mualkhang, and Mualkhang-Sairang, with safety clearance granted by the CRS.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following pairs:
(i) Nebular Hypothesis - Hoyle and Laplace
(ii) Tidal Hypothesis - Jeans and Jeffreys
(iii) Gaseous Hypothesis - Davis
(iv) Planetesimal Hypothesis - Chamberlin and Moulton
Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched?
A)
Only (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
B)
Only (ii) and (iii) are correct
C)
Only (ii) and (iv) are correct
D)
Only (i) and (iv) are correct
(ii) Tidal Hypothesis by Jeans and Jeffreys and (iv) Planetesimal Hypothesis by Chamberlin and Moulton are correct. Nebular hypothesis is associated with Kant and Laplace.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements:
(i) Kawngpui Siam is performed to get luck in hunting.
(ii) Fano Dawi is performed to ensure good crops.
(iii) Mitthirawp Lam is a feast and dance in honour of the spirits of a man’s ancestors.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
(i) and (ii) only
B)
(ii) and (iii) only
C)
(i) and (iii) only
D)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
Let's analyze each statement based on traditional Mizo cultural practices and rituals:
(i) Kawngpui Siam: This is a traditional ritual performed by hunters. The term literally refers to 'making a big path' or clearing the way, and it is performed specifically to seek luck and success in hunting expeditions.
(ii) Fano Dawi: This is a traditional ritual associated with agriculture. It is performed to ensure a bountiful harvest and to protect the crops from pests or natural calamities, thereby ensuring food security for the village.
(iii) Mitthirawp Lam: This is a significant ritual dance and feast. It is performed in honor of the spirits of deceased ancestors (specifically the 'Mitthi' or the dead), intended to appease them and seek their blessings for the living descendants.
Since all three statements accurately describe traditional Mizo rituals and their purposes, the correct option is (d).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which Mizo Chiefs defeated the British force of Sylhet Column on the bank of Tut river near Kawkpui village in March 1869?
A)
Lalsuthlaha and Ngura
B)
Suakpuilala and Vanhnuaithangi
C)
Rothangpuia and Lalchheuva
D)
Lianphunga and Kalkhama
The event described refers to the 'Kawkpui Raid' or the battle near the Tut river in March 1869. During this period, the British attempted to penetrate the Mizo hills using columns from different directions. The Sylhet Column, led by Captain Brown, was intercepted and defeated by the combined forces of the Mizo chiefs Lalsuthlaha and Ngura. The Mizo warriors used the difficult terrain and guerrilla tactics to ambush the British force on the banks of the Tut river near Kawkpui village, resulting in a significant setback for the British expedition. Options b, c, and d list other Mizo figures or names that were not the primary leaders of this specific military victory against the Sylhet Column in 1869.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which of the following is a secondary air pollutant?
A)
Ozone
B)
Carbon monoxide
C)
Sulphur oxides
D)
Nitrogen oxides
Secondary pollutants are not emitted directly but formed in the atmosphere through chemical reactions between primary pollutants. Tropospheric (ground-level) ozone is formed when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds react in the presence of sunlight.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
(i) Jet streams are formed by temperature differences between air masses.
(ii) In the Northern hemisphere, currents are deflected to the right due to Coriolis force.
(iii) Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the polar and mountainous regions are called blizzards.
A)
Only (i) is correct
B)
Only (i) and (ii) are correct
C)
Only (ii) and (iii) are correct
D)
All are correct
Statement (i) is correct as jet streams form along horizontal temperature gradients between air masses; statement (ii) is correct due to the Coriolis effect deflecting currents right in the Northern Hemisphere; statement (iii) correctly defines blizzards as severe cold icy winds in polar and high mountainous zones.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements:
(i) Fathang is the due payable to a Chief by each household or family in kind or cash.
(ii) Sachhiah is the due payable to a Chief by anyone who shoots or traps a wild animal.
(iii) Ramhual are the people who advise a Chief where fish should be caught.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
(i) and (ii) only
B)
(ii) and (iii) only
C)
(i) and (iii) only
D)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
In traditional Mizo society, Fathang was the agricultural paddy tax paid to the chief and Sachhiah was the meat tribute from hunting. Ramhual were agricultural experts who advised the chief on jhum land selection, not fishing locations.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The phenomenon where a person is employed below their skill level is known as:
A)
Structural unemployment
B)
Frictional unemployment
C)
Cyclical unemployment
D)
Underemployment
Underemployment is an economic condition where individuals are employed in jobs that do not fully utilize their skills, qualifications, or experience, or work fewer hours than desired.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The Constitution (Eighty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 resulted in the insertion of:
A)
Article 21A
B)
Article 17
C)
Article 6
D)
Article 26B
The Constitution (Eighty-Sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21A, guaranteeing free and compulsory education for all children aged 6 to 14 as a Fundamental Right.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following channels:
(i) 8° channel passes between Maldives and Minicoy.
(ii) 9° channel separates Minicoy from Lakshadweep.
(iii) 10° channel separates Andaman from Nicobar Islands.
Which of the above statement(s) is/ are correct?
A)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B)
(i) and (ii) only
C)
(iii) only
D)
(ii) and (iii) only
All these channel descriptions are geographically correct regarding the borders of the island groups.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The Vedic people primarily worshipped:
A)
Idols
B)
Nature
C)
Buddha
D)
Mahavira
The Early Vedic religion was primarily based on the personification and worship of the forces of Nature (such as Indra, Agni, Varuna, and Surya).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The introduction of motion of “No confidence” requires the minimal support of:
A)
35 members of the Lok Sabha
B)
40 members of the Rajya Sabha
C)
50 members of the Lok Sabha
D)
60 members of both houses of the Parliament
Under Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, a motion of No Confidence requires the support of at least 50 members of the Lok Sabha to be admitted.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which article was presented by ladies to men who returned with enemies’ heads from their head hunting?
A)
Chhawndawl
B)
Arkeziak
C)
Hranghrual
D)
Lenchhawn
In traditional Mizo culture, 'Arkeziak' (a tassel/adornment made of spun white cotton) was made by village maidens and presented to honor brave warriors (pasaltha) returning with enemies' heads from headhunting expeditions.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Who among the following took measures against the practice of ‘Sati’?
A)
Lord William Bentinck
B)
Willian Marshall
C)
John Shore
D)
Henry Derozio
The practice of 'Sati' (the act of a widow immolating herself on her husband's funeral pyre) was formally abolished in India by Lord William Bentinck, who served as the Governor-General of India from 1828 to 1835. Influenced by the efforts of Indian social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Bentinck passed the Bengal Sati Regulation in 1829, which declared the practice illegal and punishable by criminal courts.
Analysis of other options:
- William Marshall: Not a prominent Governor-General or official associated with the abolition of Sati.
- John Shore: Served as Governor-General (1793–1798) but did not take legislative measures against Sati.
- Henry Derozio: A radical thinker and teacher associated with the Young Bengal movement; while he was a social reformer, he did not have the administrative power to enact laws against Sati.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements:
(i) Light can travel through vacuum while sound cannot do so.
(ii) The speed of light in vacuum is a constant.
(iii) Light year is a unit for measuring distance.
Which of the following statements is/are true?
A)
(i) and (ii) only
B)
(i) and (iii) only
C)
(ii) and (iii) only
D)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
All three statements are true: (i) Light is an electromagnetic wave and can travel through a vacuum, whereas sound is a mechanical wave requiring a material medium; (ii) The speed of light in a vacuum (c ≈ 3 × 10⁸ m/s) is a fundamental physical constant; (iii) A light year is defined as the distance light travels in one year in a vacuum (~9.46 × 10¹² km), making it a unit of distance.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which of the following statements regarding DeepSeek is not correct?
A)
It is a Japanese Artificial Intelligence start up that has rivalled global leaders like OpenAI, Google, and Meta.
B)
DeepSeek is a free AI-powered chatbot similar to ChatGPT, providing text-based assistance via web, mobile, and API.
C)
DeepSeek (AI firm) was founded by Liang Wenfeng in May 2023.
D)
Its cost of development is much lower than that of US models.
DeepSeek is a Chinese, not Japanese, AI company. The other statements are generally accepted facts about the firm.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Human trafficking is prohibited by the Indian Constitution through:
A)
Article 21
B)
Article 23
C)
Article 24
D)
Article 32
Step-by-step reasoning:
1. Analysis of Article 23: Article 23 of the Indian Constitution explicitly prohibits 'traffic in human beings and begar and other similar forms of forced labour'. It is a Fundamental Right under the category of 'Right against Exploitation'.
2. Analysis of Option (a) Article 21: This article guarantees the 'Protection of Life and Personal Liberty'. While human trafficking violates personal liberty, the specific prohibition of trafficking is codified in Article 23.
3. Analysis of Option (c) Article 24: This article prohibits the employment of children (below 14 years of age) in factories, mines, or hazardous occupations. While this is also a 'Right against Exploitation', it focuses specifically on child labor rather than general human trafficking.
4. Analysis of Option (d) Article 32: This is the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies', which allows citizens to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. It is a mechanism for enforcement, not the specific prohibition of trafficking.
Conclusion: Article 23 is the specific constitutional provision that prohibits human trafficking.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Who was assigned to cure sickness and procure medicine in a traditional village?
A)
Sadawt
B)
Bawlpu
C)
Khawnbawl
D)
Fathang
In traditional Mizo society, the Bawlpu (or Puithiam) was the village priest and healer responsible for curing illnesses, offering sacrifices (bawl) to spirits, and providing medicines.
