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Mizo chief who captured and brought Mary Winchester into the Lushai Hills
A)
Vuttaia
B)
Bengkhuaia
C)
Lalsavunga
D)
Sibuta
Chief Bengkhuaia of Sailam led the 1871 raid on Alexandrapur tea estate in Cachar and brought Mary Winchester (Zoluti) to the Lushai Hills.
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
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, as India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs, played the decisive role in the political integration of over 560 princely states into the Indian Union.
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
In standard demography and health statistics, Maternal Mortality Ratio/Rate is defined as the annual number of female deaths per 100,000 live births resulting from pregnancy- or childbirth-related causes.
Harshacharita was authored by:
A)
Harshavardhana
B)
Kalidasa
C)
Bana Bhatta
D)
Harishena
Harshacharita was authored by the court poet Bana Bhatta.
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 centers of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is located in Hyderabad.
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)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world's most dominant and technologically advanced dedicated semiconductor foundry.
Which among the following correctly defines Global 200?
A)
An annual list of top ranking 200 companies released by Forbes Magazine
B)
List of 200 World Heritage Sites released by UNESCO
C)
List of 200 Cities which are of strategic importance by UNO
D)
List of 200 Ecoregions identified by the WWF for conservation
The Global 200 is WWF's blueprint of 200 ecoregions prioritized for global biodiversity conservation.
The mahajanapadas were;
A)
Ten Kingdoms
B)
Twelve Kingdoms
C)
Fifteen Kingdoms
D)
Sixteen Kingdoms
The Mahajanapadas (from Sanskrit 'maha' meaning great and 'janapada' meaning foothold of a tribe/realm) were sixteen great kingdoms/oligarchic republics that existed in ancient India during the 6th to 4th centuries BCE.
Which Governor General abolished sati?
A)
Wellesley
B)
Curzon
C)
William Bentinck
D)
Dalhousie
Lord William Bentinck enacted the Bengal Sati Regulation in December 1829, declaring the practice of Sati illegal and punishable by criminal courts.
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 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 correct sequence is 5 4 1 2 3.
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 synthetic fluoropolymer known for its extremely low friction and high heat resistance, widely used as a non-stick coating on cookware.
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 to ensure national food security. The primary focus of the NFSM is on crops that are critical for food security.
1. Rice (Option c) and Wheat (Option b) were the initial and primary focus crops of the NFSM to ensure the availability of staple cereals.
2. Pulses (Option d) were later integrated into the mission (NFSM-Pulses) to address the protein deficiency and reduce import dependency.
3. Oilseeds (Option a) are managed under a separate specialized mission called the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) or previously under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) and other specific oilseed schemes, but they are not part of the core 'National Food Security Mission' (NFSM) framework, which specifically targets food grains and pulses. Therefore, Oilseeds is the correct answer as it is not included in the NFSM.
The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted in
A)
1952
B)
1972
C)
1986
D)
1991
The Environment (Protection) Act was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1986. It was passed under Article 253 of the Indian Constitution to implement the decisions taken at the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm in 1972. The act was specifically designed as an 'umbrella' legislation to provide a framework for the coordination of various central and state authorities established under previous laws, such as the Water Act and the Air Act, and was heavily influenced by the tragedy of the Bhopal Gas Leak (1984).
Analysis of other options:
- Option (a) 1952: This is not associated with a major national environmental act in India.
- Option (b) 1972: This is the year the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted.
- Option (d) 1991: This year is associated with economic reforms in India, not the enactment of the Environment (Protection) Act.
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 burial monument or a funerary pillar. It was a practice where wealthy or influential individuals (often chiefs or nobles) erected a large, carved wooden pillar over their grave to commemorate the deceased and signify their social status. The term 'Thihthiap ven' refers to the act of marking or fencing a grave/burial site, which aligns with the purpose of the Thingthiah.
Analysis of other options:
- 'Mitthirawp lam' refers to a specific type of traditional dance performed during funerals.
- 'Sakei lu lam' is a traditional dance associated with the celebration of a successful hunt or feast of merit.
- 'Khuangchawi' is a traditional feast of merit involving the beating of drums, used to gain social prestige, but it is not the term for the burial monument itself.
‘Dawhthleng’ is connected with
A)
Bahzar
B)
Luhka
C)
Pûm
D)
Tapchhak
In traditional Mizo domestic architecture, 'Dawhthleng' is a low wooden sitting bench or platform built adjacent to the hearth/fireplace ('Tapchhak') where family members and visitors sit around the fire.
‘Moho Discontinuity in the interior layers of the earth is in between:
A)
Crust and Mantle
B)
Outer and Inner crust
C)
Mantle and Core
D)
Outer and Inner core
The Mohorovičić (Moho) discontinuity marks the boundary between the Earth's crust and the underlying mantle.
The most abundant gas in the Earth’s atmosphere is
A)
Oxygen
B)
Carbon Dioxide
C)
Nitrogen
D)
Green House gas
Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, accounting for approximately 78.08% of atmospheric air by volume.
Which of the following company is the newest in the aviation sector in India?
A)
Vistara
B)
Spice Jet
C)
Akasa Air
D)
Go First
To determine the newest company in the aviation sector, we look at the operational start dates of the listed airlines:
1. SpiceJet: Established in 2005 and began operations shortly after.
2. Go First (formerly GoAir): Established in 2003 and began operations in 2005.
3. Vistara: A joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, it commenced operations in January 2015.
4. Akasa Air: This airline commenced its commercial flight operations in August 2022.
Comparing these dates, Akasa Air is the most recent entrant among the given options.
Who was popularly known as the Indian Napoleon?
A)
Chandragupta Maurya
B)
Shivaji
C)
Prithviraj Chauhan
D)
Samudragupta
Historian Vincent Smith called the Gupta Emperor Samudragupta the 'Indian Napoleon' on account of his undefeated military campaigns and vast empire.
Which of the following is a bad demon?
A)
Khuavang
B)
Lasi
C)
Chawm
D)
Pheichham
In Mizo mythology and folklore, 'Chawm' (Chawmnu) is a malignant, terrifying demon/evil spirit (ramhuai), whereas Khuavang, Lasi, and Pheichham are benevolent spirits or mythical fairies.
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
In NITI Aayog's inaugural National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report published in November 2021, Bihar recorded the highest poverty ratio in the country with 51.91% of its population classified as multidimensionally poor.
As per the National Education Policy-2020, mother tongue/ regional language is to be the medium of teaching up to
A)
at least Grade/Class -V
B)
at least Grade/Class -VI
C)
at least Grade/Class -VII
D)
at least Grade/Class -VIII
Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the medium of instruction is to be the home language/mother tongue/regional language until at least Grade 5.
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 radiation because they lack sufficient energy to ionize atoms or molecules, unlike UV, Beta, and Gamma rays which are ionizing.
The most environment-friendly refrigerants are
A)
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
B)
Hydrocarbons (HC)
C)
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
D)
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
To determine the most environment-friendly refrigerant, we must evaluate the impact of each option on the Ozone Layer (Ozone Depletion Potential - ODP) and the Climate (Global Warming Potential - GWP).
1. **Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs):** These contain chlorine and bromine, which catalyze the destruction of the ozone layer. They also have very high GWP. They are banned under the Montreal Protocol.
2. **Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs):** These were introduced as transitional substitutes for CFCs. While they have lower ODP than CFCs, they still contain chlorine and contribute to ozone depletion and global warming.
3. **Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs):** These were developed to have zero ODP (no chlorine). However, they are potent greenhouse gases with very high GWP, contributing significantly to global warming. They are being phased down under the Kigali Amendment.
4. **Hydrocarbons (HC):** Natural refrigerants like propane (R290) and isobutane (R600a) have zero ODP and extremely low GWP compared to the other options. Because they do not deplete the ozone layer and have a negligible impact on the greenhouse effect, they are considered the most environment-friendly.
Therefore, Hydrocarbons (HC) are the most sustainable choice among the given options.
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) is a composite statistical measure developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to measure average achievement in key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, knowledge, and a decent standard of living.
1. **Calculation Method**: The HDI is calculated as the geometric mean of normalized indices for each of the three dimensions (Life Expectancy Index, Education Index, and Income Index).
2. **Normalization**: Each dimension is normalized using a formula: (Actual Value - Minimum Value) / (Maximum Value - Minimum Value). This process ensures that the resulting index for each dimension falls between 0 and 1.
3. **Final Value**: Since the final HDI is the geometric mean of these three normalized indices, the resulting value must also fall within the range of 0 to 1.
- Option (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect because the HDI is specifically designed as a ratio/percentage-based index where 0 represents the lowest possible development and 1 represents the highest possible development.