MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Atoms of different elements having the same mass number but different atomic numbers are called-
A)
Isotopes
B)
Isotones
C)
Isobars
D)
Isotherms
Atoms of different chemical elements that have the same mass number (total number of protons and neutrons) but different atomic numbers are called isobars.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The price for a wife, paid to the bride’s nearest male relative on the father’s side is-
A)
Manpui
B)
Pusum
C)
Palal
D)
Niman
In traditional Mizo culture, 'Manpui' is the primary bride price paid to the bride's kin.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements:
(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)
Let's analyze each statement based on Mizo historical records:
(i) Pasal Khuangchera is celebrated in Mizo history not just as a warrior of immense physical strength and bravery, but as a man of integrity and righteousness, which earned him widespread respect among the people. This statement is correct.
(ii) During the British expeditions to the Lushai Hills (specifically the Chin-Lushai Expedition), Pasal Khuangchera fought valiantly against the British forces. He was killed in action around 1890 during the resistance against the advancing British troops, which was a pivotal moment leading to the consolidation of British control. This statement is correct.
(iii) In the chronology of Mizo resistance, Lalnu Ropuiliani is often cited as one of the earliest to resist, and Pasal Khuangchera is recognized as one of the first prominent freedom fighters to sacrifice his life in the struggle against British imperialism. This statement is correct.
(iv) While the military expeditions occurred in the late 1880s and early 1890s, the formal administrative incorporation and the establishment of the Lushai Hills District under British rule were finalized by 1895. This statement is correct.
Since all four statements are historically accurate, the correct option is (d).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following with regard to the writ of Certiorari-
(i) Writ of certiorari is issued both during the pendency of proceedings and after the order or decision has been announced.
(ii) It is issued only during the pendency of proceedings.
(iii) It is issued against legal bodies.
(iv) It is issued only after the order or decision has been announced.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A)
(i) and (iii)
B)
(ii) and (iii)
C)
(iii) and (iv)
D)
(i) only
The writ of Certiorari is a curative remedy issued against legal and judicial/quasi-judicial bodies to quash an order or decision that has already been announced, unlike Prohibition which operates during pendency. Thus, statements (iii) and (iv) are correct.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
With reference to literary works during the Sultanate period, consider the following.
(i) Al Biruni : Kitab-ul-Hind
(ii) Firoz Shah : Taj-ul-Maathir
(iii) Ibn Battuta : Kitab-ul-Rehla
Which of the above pairs are correct?
A)
(i) and (ii) only
B)
(ii) and (iii) only
C)
(i) and (iii) only
D)
(i), (ii) and and (iii)
Al Biruni wrote Kitab-ul-Hind, and Ibn Battuta wrote Kitab-ul-Rehla. Taj-ul-Maathir was authored by Hasan Nizami, not Firoz Shah.
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
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 of the Indian Constitution encompasses: (1) protection against ex-post facto laws, (2) protection against double jeopardy, and (3) protection against self-incrimination. Prohibition against torture is recognized under Article 21, not Article 20.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The Western Ghats are also known as:
A)
Shiwaliks
B)
Sahyadri
C)
Vindhyas
D)
Karakoram
The Western Ghats, a major mountain range traversing the western coast of peninsular India, are also traditionally known as the Sahyadri mountains.
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 of the following statements is/ are correct?
(i) The magnitude of earthquakes is measured on Richter scale.
(ii) The longest mountain range in the world is Himalayas.
(iii) The Himalayas are formed due to folding of a geo-syncline called Tethys.
A)
(i) and (ii) are correct
B)
(i) and (iii) are correct
C)
(ii) and (iii) are correct
D)
All are correct
(i) Richter scale is for earthquake magnitude. (iii) Himalayas are formed by folding of Tethys. (ii) The Andes are the longest mountain range, not the Himalayas.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which one of the following describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?
A)
Ecotone
B)
Home Range
C)
Habitat
D)
Ecological niche
An ecological niche encompasses both the physical habitat that a species occupies and its functional role, behaviors, and ecological interactions within the biological community.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which one of the following fruits is parthenocarpic?
A)
Banana
B)
Jackfruit
C)
Apple
D)
Brinjal
Parthenocarpy is the process of fruit development without the fertilization of ovules, resulting in seedless fruits.
1. **Banana (Option a):** Commercial bananas are classic examples of parthenocarpic fruits. They develop from the ovary without fertilization, which is why they do not contain viable seeds.
2. **Jackfruit (Option b):** These are multiple fruits developed from an entire inflorescence and typically contain seeds.
3. **Apple (Option c):** Apples are 'false fruits' (pomes) where the edible part is derived from the thalamus, but they are not parthenocarpic as they contain seeds resulting from fertilization.
4. **Brinjal (Option d):** Brinjals (eggplants) are true berries that develop after fertilization and contain numerous seeds.
Therefore, the banana is the correct answer as it is a seedless fruit produced via parthenocarpy.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Which of the following is/are not true in connection with the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development?
(i) It was held in Stockholm, Sweden.
(ii) It was held in the year 1992.
(iii) The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was established.
(iv) It paved the way for similar conventions such as the Kyoto Protocol.
A)
(i) only
B)
(i) and (ii) only
C)
(i) and (iii) only
D)
(i) and (iv) only
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Earth Summit, was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1992 (not Stockholm, Sweden, which hosted UNCHE in 1972). Thus, statement (i) is the only statement that is not true.
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 are correct in respect of the three Round Table Conferences held during 1930-1932?
(i) Indian National Congress boycotted two of the three Round Table Conferences.
(ii) Mahatma Gandhi attended the First Round Table Conference.
(iii) Sarojini Naidu participated in the Second Round Table Conference.
Select the answer using the code given below.
A)
(i) and (ii) only
B)
(ii) and (iii) only
C)
(i) and (iii) only
D)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
INC boycotted the First and Third RTCs (i is true). Mahatma Gandhi did not attend the First RTC (ii is false). Sarojini Naidu participated in the Second RTC as a representative of Indian women (iii is true). Thus, (i) and (iii) only are correct.
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
Which of the following statements is/are true of ‘Earth Hour’?
(i) It is an initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme.
(ii) Participants switch off the lights for one hour on a certain day every year.
(iii) The aim is to raise awareness on climate change and need for energy convention.
(iv) It is observed only in India
A)
(i) only
B)
(i) and (ii) only
C)
(ii) and (iii) only
D)
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Earth Hour is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), not UNEP (making statement i false), and is celebrated globally in over 190 countries, not just India (making statement iv false). Statements (ii) and (iii) correctly describe the light turn-off event and its environmental awareness objectives.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The Indian monsoon is fundamentally characterized by:
A)
Constant easterly winds
B)
Seasonal reversal of winds
C)
Permanent high-pressure systems
D)
Continuous rainfall throughout the year
The defining meteorological characteristic of the Indian monsoon system is the complete seasonal reversal of prevailing wind patterns between summer (South-West) and winter (North-East).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
The word Lushai was altered to Mizo with effect from 1.9.1954 by an Act of Parliament No ______ of 1954.
A)
15
B)
16
C)
17
D)
18
The Lushai Hills District (Change of Name) Act, 1954 is Act No. 18 of 1954.
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.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following statements regarding the Mizoram Universal HealthCare Scheme (MUHCS):
(i) For Contributory Beneficiaries under the Standard Plan, a Premium of Rs. 5000 per family per year allows family to get benefit of 8,00,000/- per family per year in Semi-Private (shared) Ward.
(ii) No contribution from AB PM-JAY beneficiaries is required.
(iii) Provisional Employees under the Government of Mizoram will have to pay monthly contribution of Rs. 100 for General Ward.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A)
Only (ii)
B)
Only (iii)
C)
Only (i) and (ii)
D)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
Under MUHCS, the standard plan coverage benefit is Rs 5,00,000 (not Rs 8,00,000, making statement (i) false), AB PM-JAY beneficiaries require zero contribution (statement (ii) is true), and provisional employees pay a monthly contribution of Rs 200 (not Rs 100, making statement (iii) false). Thus, only (ii) is correct.
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 of the following is not a feature of ‘carbon credits’?
A)
The system was ratified in conjunction with Kyoto Protocol.
B)
They are traded at a fixed price under the UNEP.
C)
They are awarded to countries that have reduced their greenhouse gas below their emission quota.
D)
The goal is to limit the increase of carbon emission quota.
Carbon credits are not traded at a fixed price by the UNEP; they operate on a market-based system where prices fluctuate based on demand and supply.
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 • General Studies-V
Discuss folk dances of Mizoram and highlight their cultural significance. What relevance do they hold today?
