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Past Questions — 2023
According to the latest economic survey of Mizoram 2022-23, the per capita income of Mizoram during 2021-22 is
A)
1,64,708
B)
1,75,896
C)
1,79,5031
D)
86,133
According to the Economic Survey of Mizoram 2022-23, the per capita income of Mizoram during 2021-22 was estimated at ₹1,75,896.
The world’s best and unique semiconductor and chip manufacturing industry is
A)
Intel Corp. (INTC)
B)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSM)
C)
Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM)
D)
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
The question asks for the 'best and unique' semiconductor and chip manufacturing industry. The key to this answer lies in the distinction between 'fabless' companies and 'foundries'.
1. **Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC)** is a pure-play foundry. This means they do not design their own chips; instead, they manufacture chips for other companies (like Apple, Nvidia, and AMD). They are 'unique' because they hold a near-monopoly on the most advanced process nodes (e.g., 3nm and 5nm), making them the most critical link in the global electronics supply chain.
2. **Intel Corp. (INTC)** is an Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM), meaning they design and manufacture their own chips. While powerful, they have historically struggled to keep pace with TSMC's manufacturing precision.
3. **Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM)** and **Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)** are 'fabless' companies. They design the architecture of the chips but do not own the factories (fabs) to manufacture them; they outsource the actual production to foundries like TSMC.
Therefore, TSMC is the correct answer as it is the world's leading and most unique dedicated manufacturing entity in the semiconductor industry.
Which of the following acts as photosensitizer during photosynthesis?
A)
Haemin
B)
Pyruvic acid
C)
Chlorogen
D)
Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll acts as a photosensitizer by absorbing sunlight photons and driving the photochemical reactions of photosynthesis.
Basel Convention is related to-
A)
Ozone Layer Depletion
B)
Earth Summit
C)
Sustainable Development
D)
Trans Boundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes
The Basel Convention (1989) is an international environmental treaty designed to reduce and regulate the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal.
Arrange the following traditional Mizo weaving craft in the correct order
A)
Herawt, la sai, chawn, hmui, ladinlek, suvel
B)
Herawt, chawn, la sai, ladinlek, hmui, suvel
C)
Herawt, la sai, chawn, ladinlek, hmui, suvel
D)
Herawt, chawn, la sai, hmui, ladinlek, suvel
In traditional Mizo cotton processing and weaving, the chronological order of stages is: Herawt (ginning), La sai (bowing/fluffing), Chawn (carding/rolling), Hmui (spindle spinning), Ladinlek (swift winding), and Suvel (reeling/balling).
Which of the following organelles is the site of protein synthesis in a cell?
A)
Peroxysome
B)
Ribosome
C)
Mitochondria
D)
Nucleus
Ribosomes are the cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis, translating genetic instructions from mRNA into polypeptide chains.
The most abundant gas in the Earth’s atmosphere is
A)
Oxygen
B)
Carbon Dioxide
C)
Nitrogen
D)
Green House gas
Nitrogen (N₂) is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, constituting approximately 78.08% of the total volume of dry air, followed by Oxygen at ~20.95%.
Which Governor General abolished sati?
A)
Wellesley
B)
Curzon
C)
William Bentinck
D)
Dalhousie
Governor-General Lord William Bentinck enacted the Bengal Sati Regulation of 1829, which banned the practice of Sati throughout British India.
Grants to the Autonomous Tribal Areas are provided by the:
A)
Article 272
B)
Article 274
C)
Article 275 (1)
D)
Article 280
Article 275 of the Constitution provides for grants-in-aid to states, including specific provisions for the development of tribal areas.
Which Seaport is located in the eastern side of the Gulf of Kutch?
A)
Mumbai
B)
Goa
C)
Kandla
D)
Dwarka
Kandla Port (Deendayal Port) is a major seaport located on the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat.
Which of the following is not associated with the Kanpur conspiracy case?
A)
S.A. Dange
B)
Muzaffar Ahmed
C)
Nalini Gupta
D)
Ashfaqulla Khan
Ashfaqulla Khan was a prominent revolutionary associated with the Kakori Train Action (1925) of the HRA, not the Kanpur Bolshevik Conspiracy Case (1924), which targeted communist leaders like S.A. Dange, Muzaffar Ahmed, and Nalini Gupta.
The name Zawlthlia in Mizo folktales is seen in
A)
Sazaltepa leh Bakvawmtepu
B)
Runginu leh Thialtea
C)
Lasiri leh Lalsara
D)
Rimenhawihi
In traditional Mizo folklore, Zawlthlia is the devoted husband of the exceptionally beautiful heroine Rimenhawihi, whom he searches for and rescues after her abduction by the chief's men.
The understanding made between the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress in 1916 was the
A)
Khilafat Pact
B)
Lucknow Pact
C)
Lahore Pact
D)
Madras Pact
The agreement concluded between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League in their joint 1916 Lucknow session is known as the Lucknow Pact.
Who was popularly known as the Indian Napoleon?
A)
Chandragupta Maurya
B)
Shivaji
C)
Prithviraj Chauhan
D)
Samudragupta
Samudragupta (reigned c. 335–375 CE) of the Gupta Empire is popularly known as the 'Indian Napoleon'. This title was given to him by historian V.A. Smith due to his extensive military conquests and the fact that he remained undefeated in his campaigns, mirroring the early military genius of Napoleon Bonaparte. His achievements are detailed in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription (Prayag Prashasti), which describes his victories over various kings of Aryavarta (North India) and Dakshinapatha (South India).
Why other options are incorrect:
- Chandragupta Maurya: The founder of the Maurya Empire who unified most of India, but is not referred to as the Indian Napoleon.
- Shivaji: The founder of the Maratha Empire known for his guerrilla warfare tactics in the 17th century.
- Prithviraj Chauhan: A Rajput king known for his bravery and the Battles of Tarain, but not for the scale of empire-building associated with the 'Napoleon' moniker.
What is the validity of job card in MGNREGS?
A)
2 years
B)
3 years
C)
5 years
D)
8 years
Under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), a Job Card is issued to every rural household that applies for it. According to the operational guidelines of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, the Job Card is valid for a period of 5 years. After this period, the card must be updated or renewed to ensure that the household details (such as family members eligible for work) are current.
- Option (a) 2 years: Incorrect. This is too short for the administrative cycle of the scheme.
- Option (b) 3 years: Incorrect. Not the prescribed validity period.
- Option (d) 8 years: Incorrect. This exceeds the standard renewal cycle defined in the MGNREGS guidelines.
In what language was the Indian National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) originally composed?
A)
Bengali
B)
Punjabi
C)
Hindi
D)
Marathi
The Indian National Anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was originally composed in sadhu (literary) Bengali by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
Minamata incident was caused by
A)
Mercury pollution
B)
Ozone depletion
C)
Acid rain
D)
Nuclear accident
Minamata disease was caused by severe industrial discharge of methylmercury into Minamata Bay, Japan, which bioaccumulated in marine life and poisoned local consumers.
The consequences of World War I for India and the Indian national movement included: 1. Huge increase in defence expenditure funded by war loans and rising taxes. 2. Customs duties were lowered to zero to import cheap British products in India 3. The Rowlatt Act was repealed. 4. The Indian industries were rejuvenated as demand for industrial goods during the WW-I increased. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)
1 and 4 only
B)
2, 3 and 4 only
C)
1 and 3 only
D)
1, 2 and 4 only
During World War I, defense spending escalated leading to war loans and increased taxes (statement 1). British imports declined and Indian industries expanded to supply wartime demand (statement 4). Customs duties were raised (not lowered to zero), making statement 2 false, and the Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919 (not repealed), making statement 3 false.
Which among the following is the oldest Veda?
A)
Sama Veda
B)
Yajur Veda
C)
Rig Veda
D)
Atharva Veda
The Rig Veda is the oldest of the four Vedas, containing hymns to the deities.
The word ‘Socialist’ was inserted into the Preamble of the Constitution by:
A)
The Constitution (Thirty-Eight Amendment) Act, 1975
B)
The Constitution (Thirty-Nine Amendment) Act, 1975
C)
The Constitution (Forty-Second Amendment) Act, 1976
D)
The Constitution (Forty-Fourth Amendment) Act, 1978
The Preamble to the Constitution of India has been amended only once in its history. This occurred through the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, enacted during the Emergency period under the government of Indira Gandhi. This amendment added three new words to the Preamble: 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity'.
Breakdown of other options:
- Option (a) 38th Amendment (1975): Primarily dealt with making the declaration of Emergency by the President non-justiciable.
- Option (b) 39th Amendment (1975): Aimed at placing the election of the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, and Speaker of the Lok Sabha beyond the jurisdiction of the courts.
- Option (d) 44th Amendment (1978): Enacted by the Janata Government to undo several changes made by the 42nd Amendment and to safeguard civil liberties (e.g., removing the Right to Property as a Fundamental Right).
Atacama desert in Chile is famous for
A)
Corundum
B)
Copper
C)
Aluminium
D)
Diamond
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile contains some of the world's largest porphyry copper deposits, including world-famous open-pit mines like Chuquicamata and Escondida.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed on
A)
30th April
B)
25th November
C)
10th December
D)
8th March
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed annually on November 25th. This date was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the assassination of two sisters, Mirabal, who fought against the Trujillo regime in the Dominican Republic.
Analysis of other options:
- 30th April: Not a globally recognized major international day related to this topic.
- 10th December: This is Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN General Assembly in 1948.
- 8th March: This is International Women's Day, which celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, though it also advocates for gender equality.
The G20 members represent over
A)
87% of global GDP
B)
75% of global GDP
C)
85% of global GDP
D)
65% of global GDP
G20 member nations represent approximately 85% of the global GDP.
The mahajanapadas were;
A)
Ten Kingdoms
B)
Twelve Kingdoms
C)
Fifteen Kingdoms
D)
Sixteen Kingdoms
In ancient Indian history (c. 6th century BCE), the 16 major kingdoms and republics mentioned in Buddhist and Jain texts were known as the Mahajanapadas ('Sixteen Kingdoms').
Maximum reservoir of carbon dioxide is found in
A)
Atmosphere
B)
Landmass
C)
Oceans
D)
Forest
In the global carbon cycle, the Earth's oceans represent the largest active carbon reservoir, storing around 38,000 to 40,000 gigatons of carbon.