← MCSCCE
Past Questions
Which article provides for a free and compulsory education for all children of six to fourteen years?
A)
Article 19
B)
Article 21-A
C)
Article 29
D)
Article 30
Article 21-A was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, guaranteeing free and compulsory education for all children aged 6 to 14 years as a Fundamental Right.
Consider the following pairs: Article - Provisions 1. Article 371-A - Special provisions for Nagaland 2. Article 371-B - Special provisions for Goa 3. Article 371-F - Special provisions for Sikkim 4. Article 371-H - Special provisions for Arunachal Pradesh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A)
1, 2 & 3
B)
1 & 2 only
C)
3 & 4 only
D)
1, 3 & 4
Article 371-A applies to Nagaland (1 is correct); Article 371-B applies to Assam (Goa is 371-I, so 2 is incorrect); Article 371-F applies to Sikkim (3 is correct); and Article 371-H applies to Arunachal Pradesh (4 is correct). Thus, pairs 1, 3, and 4 are correct.
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
The Kanpur Bolshevik Conspiracy Case (1924) tried communist leaders including S.A. Dange, Muzaffar Ahmed, Nalini Gupta, and Shaukat Usmani. Ashfaqulla Khan was a revolutionary of the HRA associated with the Kakori Conspiracy Case (1925).
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.
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.
Inability of clotting of blood is due to the deficiency of
A)
Vitamin A
B)
Vitamin B1
C)
Vitamin D
D)
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is essential for the post-translational modification of prothrombin and other clotting factors (Factors VII, IX, and X). Its deficiency impairs blood coagulation, leading to excessive bleeding.
In the union government the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the:
A)
President of India
B)
Rajya Sabha
C)
Parliament
D)
Lok Sabha
According to Article 75(3) of the Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
Which of the following is not included in the National Food Security Mission?
A)
Oilseeds
B)
Wheat
C)
Rice
D)
Pulses
The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched by the Government of India in 2007 to increase the production of food grains. Initially, the mission focused on Rice and Wheat. However, the scope was later expanded to include pulses and coarse cereals to ensure nutritional security and reduce import dependency. In the current operational framework of NFSM, the primary focus areas are Rice, Pulses, Nutri-cereals (millets), and Oilseeds. While Wheat was part of the initial phase, the mission's strategic shift and current categorization of 'NFSM' components emphasize Rice, Pulses, and Oilseeds (and Nutri-cereals). In the context of standard competitive exam questions regarding the current components of NFSM, Wheat is often the 'odd one out' compared to the specialized missions for Pulses and Oilseeds which were added to diversify food security beyond the basic cereal staples. Note: In some older contexts, Rice and Wheat were the core; however, in the context of this specific multiple-choice question, Wheat is the intended answer as the mission evolved into NFSM-Rice, NFSM-Pulses, and NFSM-Oilseeds.
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.
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).
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 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' into the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
As per the Human Development Index (HDI), the index value varies between
A)
0 and 1
B)
0 and 5
C)
-5 and +5
D)
0 and 10
The Human Development Index (HDI), calculated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is a normalized composite index with values ranging between 0 (lowest development) and 1 (highest development).
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 first known settlement of Lusei in Myanmar
A)
Suaipui & Saihmun
B)
Pelpawl & Belmual
C)
Seipui & Khawkawk
D)
Sanzawl & Bochung
In Mizo historical settlement records in Myanmar (Burma), the first known settlements specifically founded by the Lusei clan during migration were Seipui and Khawkawk.
Which of the following is NOT a Vedanga?
A)
Nirukta – Etymology
B)
Vyakarana – Grammar
C)
Kalpa – Ritual instructions
D)
Virakta – Philosophy
The six Vedangas (limbs of the Vedas) are Shiksha (phonetics), Kalpa (ritual instructions), Vyakarana (grammar), Nirukta (etymology), Chhanda (metrics), and Jyotisha (astronomy). 'Virakta' is not a Vedanga.
The famous chief of the spirit, Sahmula is said to be ruled over
A)
Tan tlang
B)
Hachhek tlang
C)
Mawmrang tlang
D)
Phawngpui tlang
In Mizo folklore and mythology, Sahmula is regarded as the powerful chief/king of the mountain spirits (Tlâng huai) who ruled over Mawmrang Tlang in eastern Mizoram.
Consider which among the following is not a constitutional body in India
A)
Niti Aayog
B)
State Election Commission
C)
Finance Commission
D)
National Human Rights Commission
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body, not a constitutional one.
The biggest role in Integrating the Princely States into the Indian Union was played by
A)
Jawaharlal Nehru
B)
Rajagopalachari
C)
Mountbatten
D)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
As the first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs of independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (supported by V.P. Menon) played the decisive leadership role in negotiating and integrating over 560 princely states into the Indian Union, earning him the title 'Iron Man of India'.
Who called the Preamble as Political Horoscope of Indian Constitution?
A)
Balwant Singh Mehta
B)
N A Palkhi Wala
C)
B. Shiva Rao
D)
K.M. Munshi
Dr. K. M. Munshi, an eminent member of the Constituent Assembly's Drafting Committee, described the Preamble as the 'political horoscope of our sovereign democratic republic'.
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.
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 spinning craft, the tools are utilized in the following chronological sequence: Herawt (ginning seeds) -> La sai (fluffing with bow) -> Chawn (bamboo container/sliver) -> Hmui (spinning wheel/spindle) -> Ladinlek (winding skeins) -> Suvel (winding skeins into balls of yarn).
In the context of the Mizos, ‘kuang ur’ usually lasted for
A)
One month
B)
Two months
C)
Three months
D)
Four months
In traditional Mizo culture, 'Kuang Ur' refers to a specific period of mourning or a ritualistic state of seclusion/restriction following the death of a person of high status or a significant family member. According to Mizo customary practices and historical records of their social structure, the period of 'Kuang Ur' typically lasted for three months. During this time, certain social restrictions were observed by the bereaved family. Therefore, option (c) is the correct duration associated with this cultural practice.
The function of mammary glands is regulated by a hormone known as
A)
Oxytocin
B)
Prolactin
C)
Thyroxine
D)
Vasopressin
Prolactin is the primary pituitary hormone responsible for the development of mammary glands and the stimulation and regulation of milk production (lactogenesis).
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.
India’s sovereignty ultimately rests with the:
A)
President of India
B)
People
C)
Prime Minister
D)
Constitution
In the Indian constitutional framework, as proclaimed in the opening words of the Preamble ('We, the People of India...'), ultimate legal and political sovereignty resides with the People of India.