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 refers to the significant growth and modern enhancement in egg and poultry production. Grey Revolution relates to fertilizers, Pink to meat/prawns/onion, and Golden to horticulture/honey.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
World Environment Day was first observed on-
A)
5th June, 1971
B)
5th June, 1972
C)
5th June, 1973
D)
5th June, 1974
Following its establishment at the 1972 Stockholm Conference by the UN General Assembly, World Environment Day was first officially observed on 5th June, 1973.
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
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : According to the Constitution of India, the same person cannot function as the Governor of two or more States at the same time.
Reason (R) : Article 153 of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Governor for each State.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
A)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
B)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
C)
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
D)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
Step-by-step analysis:
1. **Analysis of Assertion (A):** The assertion states that the same person cannot function as the Governor of two or more states at the same time. This is **incorrect**. While the original framework of the Constitution implied one Governor per state, the **7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956** amended Article 153 to allow the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states. Therefore, Assertion (A) is false.
2. **Analysis of Reason (R):** The reason states that Article 153 of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Governor for each State. This is **correct**. Article 153 explicitly provides that 'There shall be a Governor for each State,' although it is subject to the proviso added by the 7th Amendment allowing for a common Governor for multiple states.
3. **Conclusion:** Since Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true, the correct option is (b).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements regarding NHIDCL.
(i) It stands for National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited.
(ii) It is a Public Sector Undertaking.
(iii) It is under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
(iv) NHIDCL also provides consultancy services for highway and bridge construction in Nepal.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A)
(i) and (iii) only
B)
(i), (ii) and (iii) only
C)
(i), (iii) and (iv) only
D)
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
All four statements are correct: NHIDCL stands for National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, operates as a central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and provides project management consultancy for cross-border connectivity projects, including highways and bridges in Nepal.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which among the following laid the founding step for democratic decentralization and local self-governing institutions in India?
A)
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
B)
Mayo’s Resolution
C)
Ripon’s resolution
D)
Montfort Reforms
Lord Ripon's Resolution of 1882 is considered the 'Magna Carta' of local self-government in India and laid the cornerstone for democratic decentralization and urban/rural local governing bodies.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following potential effects on economic development when the central bank decides to lower the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) in a developing economy:
(i) It is likely to inject additional liquidity into the banking system, potentially increasing banks’ capacity for credit creation.
(ii) It could lead to a reduction in market interest rates, making borrowing cheaper for businesses and consumers.
(iii) It might stimulate aggregate demand, potentially leading to increased investment and consumption.
(iv) It invariably guarantees a rapid acceleration of real economic growth by ensuring optimal allocation of credit to productive sectors.
Which of the statements given above are conceptually sound effects of lowering CRR, but not necessarily a guaranteed outcome in all economic contexts?
A)
(i), (ii) and (iii) only
B)
(ii), (iii) and (iv) only
C)
(i), (ii) and (iv) only
D)
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Lowering CRR increases liquidity (i), can lower interest rates (ii), and stimulate demand (iii). (iv) is incorrect as it is not a guaranteed outcome.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Amphibians of the plant kingdom are-
A)
Algae
B)
Bryophytes
C)
Pteridophytes
D)
Gymnosperms
Bryophytes (which include mosses, liverworts, and hornworts) are referred to as the 'amphibians of the plant kingdom' because of their dual dependence on land and water. While they live on land, they require a moist environment and a film of water for sexual reproduction, as their male gametes (sperm) are flagellated and must swim through water to reach the female egg.
Why other options are incorrect:
- a. Algae: These are primarily aquatic organisms, not land-dwelling plants that transition to water for reproduction.
- c. Pteridophytes: While they also require water for fertilization, they possess vascular tissues (xylem and phloem), making them more advanced than bryophytes.
- d. Gymnosperms: These are advanced seed-bearing plants that do not require water for fertilization (they use pollen tubes), thus they are fully adapted to terrestrial life.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The umbrella scheme ‘Mission Shakti’ represents an integrated approach to women’s empowerment. Which of the following best analyzes the logic behind its two sub-schemes , ‘Sambal’ and ‘Samarthya’?
A)
‘Sambal’ focuses on providing economic empowerment to women through skill development and financial inclusion, while ‘Samarthya’ focuses on ensuring their safety and legal rights.
B)
‘Sambal’ is a protection-oriented component aimed at the safety and security of women, while ‘Samarthya’ is an empowerment-oriented component focused on enabling women’s self-reliance.
C)
‘Sambal’ deals with the health and nutrition of women and children, while ‘Samarthya’ provides them with educational opportunities.
D)
Both ‘Sambal’ and ‘Samarthya’ are primarily focused on providing shelter and rehabilitation to women in distress, but ‘Sambal’ is for rural areas and ‘Samarthya’ is for urban areas.
Under the Ministry of Women and Child Development's 'Mission Shakti' scheme, 'Sambal' serves as the safety and security (protection) sub-scheme, while 'Samarthya' serves as the empowerment and socio-economic self-reliance sub-scheme.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
In which of the medium do sound waves travel the fastest?
A)
Gaseous medium
B)
Liquid
C)
Solid
D)
Vacuum
Sound waves travel fastest through solids because the molecules in a solid are packed more tightly than in liquids or gases.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia?
A)
Thailand
B)
Laos
C)
Malaysia
D)
Vietnam
Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
An ecological succession which begins on a place rich in inorganic contents but poor in organic contents is called-
A)
Autotrophic succession
B)
Heterotrophic succession
C)
Allogenic succession
D)
Secondary succession
Autotrophic succession is characterized by early and continuous dominance of autotrophic organisms (green plants), beginning in an environment predominantly rich in inorganic nutrients but poor in organic content.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following pairs:
(i) Sutlej - Gangotri Glacier
(ii) Jhelum - Verinag
(iii) Beas - Near Rohtang Pass
(iv) Chenab - Bara Lacha Pass
Which of the above pairs is/ are incorrectly matched?
A)
Only (i)
B)
Only (ii)
C)
(ii) and (iii) only
D)
Only (i) and (iv)
Sutlej originates from Rakshastal near Lake Manasarovar in Tibet, not Gangotri Glacier. The other pairs are correctly matched.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following pairs:
(i) Mundas - Arunachal Pradesh
(ii) Bhils - Rajasthan
(iii) Khas - Uttarakhand
(iv) Irula - Bihar
Which of the above is/ are correctly matched?
A)
(ii) and (iii) only
B)
(i) and (iv) only
C)
(ii), (iii) and (iv) only
D)
All of the above
Bhils are indigenous to Rajasthan and central India (ii is correct), and Khas are native to Uttarakhand/Himalayan belt (iii is correct). Mundas are from Jharkhand/Odisha (not Arunachal Pradesh), and Irulas inhabit Tamil Nadu/Kerala (not Bihar).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur Belt is a major region for the production of which type of Iron Ore?
A)
Siderite
B)
Limonite
C)
Hematite
D)
Magnetite
The Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt spanning Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra is famous for producing very high-grade hematite iron ore, notably from the Bailadila range.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is designed to measure poverty based on:
A)
Multiple deprivations in health, education, and living standards.
B)
Income, consumption expenditure and employment status.
C)
Income and consumption expenditure only.
D)
Food and shelter availability.
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) measures acute poverty by assessing acute deprivations simultaneously across three dimensions: health, education, and living standards.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Virat Kohli has recently announced his retirement from test cricket. Which of the following statements regarding him is not correct?
A)
He was born in Mumbai in 1982.
B)
He was named Cricketer of the Decade for 2011 to 2020 by ICC.
C)
He was awarded with the Khel Ratna Award in 2018.
D)
He is married to Anushka Sharma.
Virat Kohli was born in New Delhi on November 5, 1988 (not in Mumbai in 1982). Statements b, c, and d are accurate.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
As per the Government of Mizoram budget of 2025-26, the projected state’s own non-tax revenue is
A)
1257.8 Crore
B)
1115.7 Crore
C)
1475.8 Crore
D)
1138.07 Crore
According to the Budget Estimates for the financial year 2025-26 presented by the Government of Mizoram, the projected State's Own Non-Tax Revenue is estimated at ₹1,138.07 Crore. This figure represents the revenue generated by the state government from sources other than taxes (such as fees, fines, and interest receipts). Options a, b, and c are incorrect as they do not align with the specific budgetary projections for non-tax revenue for the 2025-26 fiscal period.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements with reference to CIBIL Score:
(i) It is a banker’s assessment which tells the client’s financial health.
(ii) It stand for Credit Index Bureau India Limited.
(iii) It is a 3-digit numeric summary of client’s credit history.
(iv) The closer the client’s score is to 900, the higher are the chances of his/her getting loan/credit card.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A)
(i), (ii) & (iii) only
B)
(i), (iii) & (iv) only
C)
(ii), (iii) & (iv) only
D)
(i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)
All the statements regarding the CIBIL score (assessment of health, meaning, 3-digit summary, and 900 point scale) are correct.
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
Which of the following is not helpful in maintaining ecological stability?
A)
Ecosystem diversity
B)
Homeostatic mechanism
C)
Ecosystem complexity
D)
Ecosystem uniformity
Ecological stability is sustained by species diversity, complex food chains, and homeostatic self-regulation. Ecosystem uniformity (monoculture) reduces resilience and impairs stability.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Considering the financial allocations presented in the ‘Rupee Goes To’ section of the Budget 2025-2026, which of the following inferences about the government’s spending priorities can be logically drawn?
(i) The largest share of government expenditure is directed towards meeting its mandatory financial commitments rather than direct developmental or welfare schemes.
(ii) Defence spending, while substantial, is less than half of the allocation for the ‘Central Sector Scheme’ (excluding capital outlay on Defence and Subsidy).
(iii) Transfers to States and Union Territories (including their share of taxes and duties, Finance Commission transfers, and Centrally Sponsored Schemes) collectively represent a larger portion of expenditure than all direct central government schemes and other operational expenses combined.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A)
(i) only
B)
(i) and (ii) only
C)
(ii) and (iii) only
D)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
In the Union Budget 'Rupee Goes To' breakdown, Interest payments constitute the single largest individual outgoing item (mandatory commitment), Defence expenditure is ~8% while Central Sector Schemes are ~16%, and aggregate State transfers exceed direct departmental operational overheads. Hence (i), (ii) and (iii) (option d).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following points with reference to August Offer, 1940.
(i) Dominion status to India.
(ii) Establishment of linguistic provinces.
(iii) Expansion of the Viceroy’s Executive Council.
(iv) Institution of joint electorates with reserved seats for minorities.
Which of the above features are correct?
A)
(i) and (ii) only
B)
(i) and (iii) only
C)
(i) and (iv) only
D)
(ii) and (iv) only
The August Offer of 1940 proposed Dominion status as India's objective (i) and the expansion of the Viceroy's Executive Council (iii). Linguistic provinces and joint electorates were not included. Thus, (i) and (iii) only is correct.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Labour Force’?
A)
Only people who are currently employed.
B)
Only unemployed people looking for work.
C)
Both people who are working and those who are looking for work.
D)
People in formal jobs only.
The labour force encompasses all economically active individuals, which includes both the employed and the unemployed who are actively seeking work.
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
The First Lushai Expedition (1871-1872) was launched by the British to punish the Lushai chiefs for raids on tea gardens in Cachar. During this expedition, T.H. Lewin, a British officer known for his deep understanding of the Mizo people and language, negotiated a peace treaty. The agreement was reached between T.H. Lewin and the influential chief Lalburha on 27th February 1872. This agreement marked a significant moment in the early diplomatic interactions between the British administration and the Mizo chiefs before the full-scale annexation of the region.
