MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
With reference to literary works during the Sultanate period, consider the following.
Author : Book
(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 written by Hasan Nizami (not Firoz Shah).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
Which district in Mizoram ranked highest in NITI Aayog second edition of the North Eastern Region District SDG Index 2023-24?
A)
Champhai
B)
Serchhip
C)
Hnahthial
D)
Aizawl
In NITI Aayog's second edition of the North Eastern Region District SDG Index 2023-24, Hnahthial district in Mizoram achieved the highest composite score (81.43) across the entire North Eastern Region.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
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 AI research company, not Japanese.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
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
Let's analyze each statement individually:
(i) Jet streams are formed by temperature differences between air masses: This is correct. Jet streams are narrow bands of strong wind in the upper levels of the atmosphere. They are primarily driven by the temperature gradient between cold polar air and warm tropical air. The greater the temperature difference, the stronger the pressure gradient, and thus the faster the wind speed.
(ii) In the Northern hemisphere, currents are deflected to the right due to Coriolis force: This is correct. The Coriolis effect is an inertial force caused by the Earth's rotation. In the Northern Hemisphere, any moving object (including air currents and ocean currents) is deflected to the right of its path of motion. In the Southern Hemisphere, the deflection is to the left.
(iii) Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the polar and mountainous regions are called blizzards: This is correct. A blizzard is defined as a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds (typically over 35 mph) and low visibility, occurring in polar or high-altitude mountainous regions.
Since all three statements are scientifically accurate, the correct option is (d).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
Consider the following cities in Iran:
(i) Tehran
(ii) Bushehr
(iii) Natanz
(iv) Isfahan
The nuclear facilities of which of the above cities were bombed by the US in June 2025?
A)
(i) and (iii) only
B)
(ii) and (iv) only
C)
(iii) and (iv) only
D)
(ii), (iii) and (iv) only
The key Iranian nuclear installations targeted in the strategic strikes were the uranium enrichment facilities located at Natanz (iii) and the nuclear technology center / conversion plant at Isfahan (iv).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
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 the Mizoram Universal HealthCare Scheme (MUHCS): Statement (i) is incorrect because the annual coverage limit is ₹5,00,000 (not ₹8,00,000). Statement (ii) is correct because beneficiaries enrolled under AB PM-JAY do not pay premium contributions. Statement (iii) is incorrect because the prescribed monthly contribution for provisional employees is ₹200 (not ₹100). Thus, only (ii) is correct.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
Which is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia?
A)
Thailand
B)
Laos
C)
Malaysia
D)
Vietnam
Laos is completely enclosed by neighboring land borders without direct access to the sea, making it the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
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.
Statement (a) is incorrect because Virat Kohli was born in Delhi on November 5, 1988 (not Mumbai in 1982). Statements (b), (c), and (d) are all factually correct.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
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 is one of the most significant iron ore mining regions in India, spanning across Chhattisgarh (Durg and Bastar districts) and Maharashtra (Chandrapur district). This region is predominantly known for its high-grade Hematite iron ore deposits. Hematite is the most important industrial iron ore due to its high iron content and relative ease of extraction.
Breakdown of options:
- Hematite (Correct): The primary ore found in the Bastar and Durg regions of Chhattisgarh, characterized by its reddish color.
- Magnetite: While found in India (especially in Karnataka and Rajasthan), it is not the dominant ore of the Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt.
- Limonite and Siderite: These are lower-grade iron ores (hydrated iron oxide and iron carbonate, respectively) and are not the primary commercial products of this specific geological belt.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
Which metal was not known to the people of Indus Valley Civilization?
A)
Copper
B)
Bronze
C)
Iron
D)
Gold
The Indus Valley Civilization belonged to the Bronze Age. Iron was not known to the Harappans and was introduced in India during the later Vedic period (Iron Age).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
Who among the following took measures against the practice of ‘Sati’?
A)
Lord William Bentinck
B)
Willian Marshall
C)
John Shore
D)
Henry Derozio
Governor-General Lord William Bentinck promulgated the Bengal Sati Regulation, 1829, which made the practice of Sati illegal and punishable by criminal courts.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
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. Statement (ii) is incorrect because the total length of the broad-gauge Bairabi–Sairang railway line is 51.38 km (not 101 km).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
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)
Let's evaluate each statement regarding NHIDCL:
(i) **Correct**: NHIDCL stands for National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited. It was incorporated in 2013 to expedite the development of highways in challenging terrains and strategic areas.
(ii) **Correct**: It is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) of the Government of India, specifically registered as a company under the Companies Act.
(iii) **Correct**: It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India.
(iv) **Correct**: NHIDCL has a mandate for international projects as well. It is actively involved in providing consultancy and implementation services for highway and bridge construction in neighboring countries, including Nepal (e.g., projects under the Lines of Credit provided by the Government of India).
Since all four statements are correct, the correct option is (d).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
Who among the following wrote “Tarikh-i-Shershahi”?
A)
Abbas Khan Sherwani
B)
Mulla Daud
C)
Ziauddin Barni
D)
Nizamuddin Ahmed
Tarikh-i-Shershahi (also known as Tuhfat-i-Akbar Shahi) was written by Abbas Khan Sarwani (Sherwani) by order of Mughal Emperor Akbar to chronicle the life and administration of Sher Shah Suri.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
What are the correct statements with reference to the Swadeshi Movement?
(i) The famous Boycott Resolution was passed even before the formal proclamation of the Swadeshi Movement.
(ii) Students, women and a large section of the urban and rural population participated.
(iii) Indian National Congress supported the Boycott movement.
Select the answer using the code given below.
A)
(i) and (ii) only
B)
(i) and (iii) only
C)
(ii) and (iii) only
D)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
The Boycott Resolution was Indeed passed before the formal proclamation. The movement saw broad participation, and the INC officially supported it.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
Which of the following best describes Operation Black Forest carried out in 2025?
A)
A high-intensity counterinsurgency mission targeting Maoist strongholds in forested hilly terrains of Chhattisgarh and Telangana.
B)
A long distance bombing of nuclear sites in Iran by the US using stealth bombers.
C)
A clandestine bombing mission by Ukraine using M-52 dones, targeting various Russian military airports and aircrafts.
D)
A night-time operation carried out by the Principal Chief Controller of Forests, Assam where poachers of one horned rhinoceros in the Garbhanga Forest Reserve were traced, tracked and arrested using infra-red cameras.
Operation Black Forest was a joint counter-insurgency operation launched in April–May 2025 by Indian security forces (CRPF, CoBRA, and state police) targeting Maoist strongholds in the dense Karreguttalu forested hills along the Chhattisgarh–Telangana border.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
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
Tidal Hypothesis was proposed by James Jeans and Harold Jeffreys (ii is correct); Planetesimal Hypothesis was proposed by Chamberlin and Moulton (iv is correct). Nebular Hypothesis was originated by Kant and Laplace (not Hoyle), and Gaseous Hypothesis was given by Kant (Davis gave the cycle of erosion).
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
Consider the following pairs:
River : Source
(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)
Pair (i) is incorrect because River Sutlej originates from Rakshastal near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet, not Gangotri Glacier (which is the source of the Bhagirathi). Pairs (ii), (iii), and (iv) are all correctly matched.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
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 announced by Viceroy Linlithgow proposed: (i) Dominion status as the ultimate goal for India, and (iii) immediate expansion of the Governor-General's Executive Council with more Indian representatives. It did not propose linguistic provinces or joint electorates.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
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 laws [20(1)], Double Jeopardy [20(2)], and Self-Incrimination [20(3)]. Prohibition against torture is read into the right to life under Article 21, not Article 20.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
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 Government of Mizoram budget 2025-26, the projected state's own non-tax revenue is 1115.7 Crore.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
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 two Round Table Conferences (1st and 3rd) (i is true). Mahatma Gandhi did not attend the First RTC (ii is false). Sarojini Naidu participated in the Second RTC (iii is true). Therefore, (i) and (iii) only are correct.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
Consider the following government schemes in India:
(i) UNNATI
(ii) PM-DevINE
(iii) NESIDS
(iv) PMEGP
Which of the above schemes specifically target the North-East?
A)
(i) and (ii) only
B)
(ii) and (iii) only
C)
(i), (ii) and (iii) only
D)
(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
UNNATI (Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme), PM-DevINE (Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North-East Region), and NESIDS (North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme) are targeted specifically at the North-Eastern Region. PMEGP is an all-India national scheme.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
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 are found in warm and humid areas (Western Ghats, Northeast India) with high rainfall, mean annual temperatures around 22°C, and characteristic species including mahogany, bamboo, canes, ironwood, ebony, and rubber.
MCSCCE • 2025 • Paper-I (Series A)
What is the regional name for the section of the Eastern Coastal Plains between the Mahanadi and Krishna rivers?
A)
Malabar Coast
B)
Konkan Coast
C)
Carnatic
D)
Northern Circars
The Eastern Coastal Plains of India are divided into two main regional sections: the Northern Circars and the Coromandel Coast.
1. **Northern Circars**: This is the northern part of the Eastern Coastal Plains, stretching between the Mahanadi river in the north and the Krishna river in the south. It covers parts of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
2. **Coromandel Coast**: This is the southern part, extending from the Krishna river southwards to Kanyakumari.
Evaluating the other options:
- **Malabar Coast**: This is located on the Western Coastal Plains (primarily Kerala).
- **Konkan Coast**: This is located on the Western Coastal Plains (primarily Maharashtra and Goa).
- **Carnatic**: This is a historical region in southern India, not the specific geographical name for the coastal strip between the Mahanadi and Krishna rivers.
