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Which sugar is present in DNA?
A)
Hexone
B)
Heptose
C)
Pentose
D)
Tetrose
The sugar component of DNA is 2-deoxyribose, which is a five-carbon monosaccharide (pentose sugar).
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution which proclaimed the 30th March 2023 as
A)
International Day of Education
B)
International Day of Zero Waste
C)
World Mental Health Day
D)
International Day of Persons with Disability
The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 77/161 proclaiming March 30 as the International Day of Zero Waste, which was observed globally for the first time on March 30, 2023.
Harshacharita was authored by:
A)
Harshavardhana
B)
Kalidasa
C)
Bana Bhatta
D)
Harishena
The Harshacharita (biography of Emperor Harshavardhana) was authored in Sanskrit by his court poet, Banabhatta (Bana).
Which one of the following is not ionizing in nature?
A)
Microwave
B)
UV rays
C)
Beta rays
D)
Gamma rays
Microwaves are non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation because their photons lack sufficient quantum energy to ionize atoms or break chemical bonds. UV rays, Beta rays, and Gamma rays possess sufficient energy to be ionizing.
The number of Biosphere Reserved in India is amounting to
A)
15
B)
21
C)
18
D)
14
India has 18 designated Biosphere Reserves.
A polymer which is coated as a thin layer on the inner side of non-sticking pans is
A)
Bakelite
B)
Teflon
C)
PVC
D)
Polypropylenes
Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE) is a fluoropolymer with exceptional thermal stability and a very low coefficient of friction, making it the standard coating used on non-stick cookware.
Mizo chief who captured and brought Mary Winchester into the Lushai Hills
A)
Vuttaia
B)
Bengkhuaia
C)
Lalsavunga
D)
Sibuta
Mizo Chief Bengkhuaia of Sailam led the 1871 raid on Alexandrapur tea estate and captured the British child Mary Winchester (Zoluti).
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.
What is the name of the NASA spacecraft launched on April 14, 2023?
A)
Ganymede
B)
Callisto
C)
Juice
D)
Europa
JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer), launched on April 14, 2023 by ESA with NASA payload collaboration, is designed to study Jupiter and its ocean-bearing icy moons Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa.
Which of the following is formed due to the filling of lakes?
A)
Lacustrine plain
B)
Peninsula
C)
Alluvium deposit
D)
Piedmont plateau
Step-by-step reasoning:
1. Definition of Lacustrine: The term 'lacustrine' is derived from the Latin word 'lacus', meaning lake. In geomorphology, lacustrine deposits are sediments that accumulate in a lake environment.
2. Process of Formation: Over time, lakes can be filled with sediments (silt, clay, and organic matter) brought in by rivers or through the weathering of the lake bed. Once the lake is completely filled or dries up, the resulting flat land surface is known as a lacustrine plain.
3. Evaluating other options:
- Peninsula: A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water; it is a coastal landform, not formed by the filling of a lake.
- Alluvium deposit: While alluvium (silt/sand) is the material that often fills a lake, 'alluvium deposit' is a general term for any sediment deposited by flowing water (rivers), not specifically the resulting landform of a filled lake.
- Piedmont plateau: A plateau located at the foot of a mountain range (the 'piedmont' area), typically formed by tectonic activity or the accumulation of debris at the base of mountains, not by the filling of lakes.
The world’s highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge provides a link between
A)
Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai Railway Link (HAMRL)
B)
Srinagar-Baramullah-Budgam Railway Link (SBBRL)
C)
Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramullah Railway Link (USBRL)
D)
Udhampur-Srinagar-Allahabad Railway Link (USARL)
The Chenab Bridge is part of the USBRL project, connecting Udhampur, Srinagar, and Baramullah.
Maternal Mortality rate is-
A)
Female deaths that occurred before the 9th month of pregnancy
B)
The annual number of female deaths per 100,000 live births due to pregnancy
C)
The annual number of female deaths per 10,000 live births due to pregnancy
D)
The death of females that occurred within 3 months of child delivery
Maternal Mortality Ratio/Rate (MMR) is standardly defined by WHO and demographers as the annual number of female maternal deaths per 100,000 live births from any cause related to or aggravated by pregnancy or its management.
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 one of the pairs given below is/are correctly matched? 1. Chilka Lake - Odisha 2. Lake Pulicat - Tamil Nadu 3. Lake Sambhar - Gujarat 4. Wular Lake - Jammu and Kashmir
A)
1, 2 and 3
B)
2, 3 and 4
C)
1, 2 and 4
D)
1, 3 and 4
Chilka Lake is in Odisha (1 is correct), Lake Pulicat is located on the border of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh (2 is correct), Sambhar Lake is in Rajasthan, not Gujarat (3 is incorrect), and Wular Lake is in Jammu and Kashmir (4 is correct). Thus, 1, 2, and 4 are correctly matched.
Which Country has forecasted in 2023 that its population will be doubled in the next 26 years mostly due to migration?
A)
England
B)
Canada
C)
Italy
D)
France
In 2023, reports and forecasts indicated that Canada's population was projected to double in the next 26 years, driven largely by high levels of immigration aimed at addressing labor shortages.
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 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%.
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).
According to which article of the Indian Constitution, the Union Budget of a year is referred to as the Annual Financial Statement?
A)
Article 108
B)
Article 115
C)
Article 113
D)
Article 112
Under Article 112 of the Indian Constitution, the Union Budget is officially designated as the 'Annual Financial Statement', which estimates receipts and expenditure for each financial year.
Who proposed the 10% law of energy flow in ecosystems?
A)
Lindeman
B)
Carl Mobius
C)
Tansley
D)
Darwin
Raymond Lindeman formulated the 10% law of energy transfer in 1942, stating that only about 10% of the energy available at any trophic level is transferred to the next trophic level.
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 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 astronomy, the constellation Taurus (including the Pleiades cluster) is culturally referred to as 'Khiangte zawng zim'.
‘Dawhthleng’ is connected with
A)
Bahzar
B)
Luhka
C)
Pûm
D)
Tapchhak
In Mizo culture, 'Dawhthleng' is a traditional wooden board/shelf often associated with the 'Tapchhak' (hearth/fireplace area).
The function of mammary glands is regulated by a hormone known as
A)
Oxytocin
B)
Prolactin
C)
Thyroxine
D)
Vasopressin
Prolactin is a peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates mammary gland development and regulates milk production.
Which one is not a Local Self Government?
A)
Panchayati Raj Institution
B)
Municipal Council
C)
Municipal Corporation
D)
Autonomous District Council
Local Self Government (LSG) in India refers to the management of local affairs by elected representatives of the local people. It is broadly divided into two categories: Rural Local Government (Panchayati Raj Institutions) and Urban Local Government (Municipalities).
1. Panchayati Raj Institutions (Option a) are the constitutional bodies for rural local self-government (Part IX of the Constitution).
2. Municipal Councils (Option b) and Municipal Corporations (Option c) are the constitutional bodies for urban local self-government (Part IXA of the Constitution).
In contrast, Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) are established under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution to provide autonomy to tribal areas in certain North-Eastern states (Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram). While they perform some local administrative functions, they are specialized constitutional bodies designed for ethnic/tribal autonomy and legislative powers within a district, rather than being standard 'Local Self Government' units like the Panchayats or Municipalities which apply across the general administrative framework of the country.