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Past Questions — 2023
Which Governor General abolished sati?
A)
Wellesley
B)
Curzon
C)
William Bentinck
D)
Dalhousie
Lord William Bentinck, the Governor-General of India, enacted Bengal Sati Regulation XVII in 1829, which legally banned and penalized the practice of Sati throughout British India.
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is located in
A)
Mumbai
B)
Dehradun
C)
Hyderabad
D)
Chennai
The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), one of the primary constituent centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Match the following and select the correct ones: Biosphere Reserve - State A. Nanda Devi - 1. Odisha B. Manas - 2. Sikkim C. Simlipal - 3. Tamil Nadu D. Kangchenjunga - 4. Assam E. Gulf of Mannar - 5. Uttaranchal
A)
3 4 1 2 5
B)
2 3 5 4 1
C)
5 4 1 2 3
D)
2 3 4 5 1
Matching the Biosphere Reserves with their respective States: A. Nanda Devi – 5. Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand); B. Manas – 4. Assam; C. Simlipal – 1. Odisha; D. Kangchenjunga – 2. Sikkim; E. Gulf of Mannar – 3. Tamil Nadu. The matching code is 5 4 1 2 3.
The tree on which Mizo warriors hung the decapitated heads of their enemies
A)
Sahlam
B)
Thinglu
C)
Seluphan
D)
Thingsia
In traditional Mizo culture, headhunting was practiced by warriors to prove their bravery and bring honor to their village. After a successful raid, the decapitated heads of the enemies were hung on a specific tree or a specially erected pole known as the 'Thingsia'. This served as a trophy and a symbol of victory.
Analysis of other options:
- Sahlam: This refers to a specific type of traditional Mizo attire or ornament, not a tree.
- Thinglu: This generally refers to a wooden drum or a specific type of wooden implement, not the trophy tree.
- Seluphan: This is not the term associated with the head-hanging tree in Mizo historical context.
Article 371G was inserted into the Constitution of India through the:
A)
Constitution Fifty-second Amendment Act, 1986
B)
Constitution Fifty-third Amendment Act, 1986
C)
Constitution Fifty-fourth Amendment Act, 1986
D)
Constitution Fifty-fifth Amendment Act, 1986
Article 371G of the Indian Constitution provides special provisions with respect to the State of Mizoram. It ensures that no Act of Parliament shall apply to Mizoram in respect of religious or social practices, customary law, procedure for the disposal of cases in the courts of villages or towns, or ownership and transfer of land, unless the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram so decides. This specific article was inserted into the Constitution by the Constitution (Fifty-third Amendment) Act, 1986, following the Mizoram Peace Accord of 1986.
Analysis of other options:
- Option (a): The 52nd Amendment Act (1985) is primarily known for introducing the 'Anti-Defection Law' (10th Schedule).
- Option (c): The 54th Amendment Act (1986) dealt with the appointment of the Governor of Assam.
- Option (d): The 55th Amendment Act (1986) dealt with the appointment of the Governor of Nagaland.
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(1) of the Indian Constitution provides for statutory grants-in-aid to States from the Consolidated Fund of India, including specific provisos for schemes of development and administration of Scheduled Tribes and Autonomous Tribal Areas.
What is the validity of job card in MGNREGS?
A)
2 years
B)
3 years
C)
5 years
D)
8 years
Under MGNREGS guidelines, a Job Card issued to a rural household is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of issue.
A tropical cyclone occurring around the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico is called?
A)
Typhoon
B)
Willy-Willy
C)
Hurricane
D)
Tornado
Tropical cyclones occurring in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico are officially designated as Hurricanes.
The current international poverty line according to World Bank using 2017 PPP is
A)
$2.15 a day
B)
$1.85 a day
C)
$1.75 a day
D)
$1.25 a day
The World Bank’s extreme international poverty threshold is set at $2.15 per day per person based on 2017 PPP.
In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found?
A)
Nilgiri Hills
B)
Spiti Valley
C)
Lakshadweep Islands
D)
Nicobar Islands
The Shompen people are an indigenous, isolated Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) inhabiting the interior tropical forests of Great Nicobar Island.
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 on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal (1989) is an international treaty designed to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations, particularly from developed to less developed countries.
According to Niti Aayog’s First Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report released in November 2021, the State with the highest poverty ratio in India is
A)
Orrisa
B)
Bihar
C)
Jharkhand
D)
Uttar Pradesh
According to NITI Aayog's First National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report released in November 2021, Bihar had the highest proportion of multidimensionally poor population in India at 51.91%, followed by Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Which one is not a Local Self Government?
A)
Panchayati Raj Institution
B)
Municipal Council
C)
Municipal Corporation
D)
Autonomous District Council
Panchayati Raj Institutions, Municipal Councils, and Municipal Corporations are traditional local self-government bodies (73rd and 74th Amendments), whereas Autonomous District Councils are Sixth Schedule constitutional administrative bodies.
2023 QS World Universities Rankings have included how many Academic Programmes from India within Global Top 100?
A)
22
B)
33
C)
44
D)
12
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, a total of 44 programmes offered by Indian higher education institutions secured positions in the global top 100.
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 (PCI) of the state for the year 2021-22 was recorded as ₹1,75,896. Per capita income is calculated by dividing the total State Domestic Product (SDP) by the total population of the state. This figure represents the average income earned per person in a given year. Option (a) 1,64,708 refers to data from a previous period, option (c) contains a typographical error (too many digits), and option (d) is significantly lower than the actual economic indicators for the state during that period.
Which of the following organelles is the site of protein synthesis in a cell?
A)
Peroxysome
B)
Ribosome
C)
Mitochondria
D)
Nucleus
Step-by-step reasoning: 1. Protein synthesis is the process where amino acids are assembled into proteins based on genetic instructions. 2. Ribosomes are the cellular structures responsible for this process (translation), where they read messenger RNA (mRNA) and link amino acids together. 3. Analysis of other options: (a) Peroxisomes are involved in lipid metabolism and the detoxification of hydrogen peroxide. (c) Mitochondria are the 'powerhouses of the cell,' primarily responsible for ATP production via aerobic respiration. (d) The Nucleus houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and is the site of transcription (DNA to mRNA), but not the actual synthesis of proteins. Therefore, the ribosome is the correct site for protein synthesis.
Sishu, Kishor, and Tarun are the schemes of
A)
Regional Rural Banks
B)
Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd (MUDRA)
C)
Small Industries Development Banks of India
D)
Industrial Development Bank of India
Shishu (loans up to ₹50,000), Kishor (loans from ₹50,000 to ₹5 lakh), and Tarun (loans from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh) are the three loan categories under the Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd (MUDRA) / Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana.
The term ‘Thingthiah’ in traditional Mizo society relates with
A)
Thihthiap ven
B)
Mitthirawp lam
C)
Sakei lu lam
D)
Khuangchawi
In traditional Mizo society, 'Thingthiah' refers to a traditional burial monument or a grave marker made of wood. It was specifically associated with the practice of 'Thihthiap ven' (the act of marking or commemorating the dead). These monuments were often erected for individuals of high social status or those who had performed significant feats, serving as a memorial to the deceased.
- Option (b) 'Mitthirawp lam' refers to a specific type of traditional dance/ritual associated with mourning.
- Option (c) 'Sakei lu lam' refers to a dance performed during the feast of merit involving the head of a wild boar.
- Option (d) 'Khuangchawi' is a traditional feast of merit involving the beating of a drum to gain social prestige.
Therefore, 'Thingthiah' is directly related to the burial and commemoration process (Thihthiap ven).
Which of the following banks has recently launched India’s first pocket-sized swipe machine for accepting digital payments called “MicroPay”?
A)
Axis Bank
B)
State Bank of India
C)
HDFC
D)
United Bank of India
Axis Bank launched 'MicroPay', a pocket-sized point-of-sale device utilizing 'PIN on Mobile' technology to enable card payments on smartphones.
In what language was the Indian National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) originally composed?
A)
Bengali
B)
Punjabi
C)
Hindi
D)
Marathi
India's national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was originally composed in Sanskritized Bengali by the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in 1911.
Atacama desert in Chile is famous for
A)
Corundum
B)
Copper
C)
Aluminium
D)
Diamond
The Atacama Desert in Chile contains vast deposits of copper ore and is home to the world's premier copper mines, including Chuquicamata and Escondida.
Which Seaport is located in the eastern side of the Gulf of Kutch?
A)
Mumbai
B)
Goa
C)
Kandla
D)
Dwarka
Kandla Port (officially Deendayal Port) is situated in the Kutch District of Gujarat at the eastern head of the Gulf of Kutch.
Harshacharita was authored by:
A)
Harshavardhana
B)
Kalidasa
C)
Bana Bhatta
D)
Harishena
The *Harshacharita*, a Sanskrit biographical account of King Harshavardhana, was authored by his court poet Banabhatta in the 7th century CE.
The Mizo’s name for the group of stars known as ‘Taurus’ is
A)
Sichakai
B)
Khiangte zawng zim
C)
Sikawikap
D)
Thlasik kawng
In traditional Mizo ethnoastronomy and folklore, the constellation Taurus is known as 'Khiangte zawng zim'. In contrast, 'Thlasik kawng' refers to the Milky Way, 'Sikawikap' refers to Altair, and 'Sichakai' is associated with the Crab / Pleiades cluster.
Which of the following is a bad demon?
A)
Khuavang
B)
Lasi
C)
Chawm
D)
Pheichham
In Mizo folklore and mythology, 'Chawm' is a malevolent spirit or bad demon (ramhuai), whereas Khuavang, Lasi, and Pheichham are benevolent spirits or boon-granters.