MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-I
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
Article 112 of the Constitution of India provides that the President shall lay before Parliament an 'Annual Financial Statement' containing the estimated receipts and expenditures of the Union government for the financial year (commonly known as the Union Budget).
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-I
The isotope of carbon used in radiocarbon dating is
A)
C-12
B)
C-13
C)
C-14
D)
C-15
Carbon-14 (C-14) is the unstable radioactive isotope of carbon used in radiocarbon dating to determine the age of organic carbon-bearing materials up to roughly 50,000 years.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-I
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 traditional beliefs regarding the spirit world, Sahmula is recognized as a powerful and famous chief of the spirits. According to traditional oral narratives and Mizo mythology, Sahmula is said to rule over 'Hachhek tlang'. The other options (Tan tlang, Mawmrang tlang, and Phawngpui tlang) refer to other geographical locations or peaks, with Phawngpui being the highest peak in Mizoram (the Blue Mountain), but they are not the seat of Sahmula's rule in folklore.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-I
Which is the smallest constituent of matter?
A)
Atom
B)
Quark
C)
Electron
D)
Proton
To determine the smallest constituent of matter, we must look at the hierarchy of subatomic particles:
1. **Atom (Option a):** For a long time, atoms were considered the smallest unit of matter. However, we now know they are composed of a nucleus (protons and neutrons) and electrons.
2. **Proton (Option d):** Protons are found in the nucleus. While smaller than an atom, they are composite particles made of smaller entities called quarks.
3. **Electron (Option c):** Electrons are leptons. According to the Standard Model of particle physics, leptons (like electrons) are elementary particles, meaning they have no known internal structure. However, in the context of this specific multiple-choice question, we must compare them to quarks.
4. **Quark (Option b):** Quarks are the fundamental constituents of hadrons (such as protons and neutrons). Like electrons, quarks are elementary particles. In the context of general science exams, when 'Quark' is listed alongside 'Atom', 'Proton', and 'Electron', it is the intended answer because it represents the most fundamental level of matter that builds the nucleus. While electrons are also elementary, quarks are the building blocks of the nucleons that form the bulk of the atom's mass. In the hierarchy of 'constituents', quarks are the most basic building blocks of the hadronic matter that makes up the nucleus.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-I
Consider the following pairs:
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, Article 371-F applies to Sikkim, and Article 371-H applies to Arunachal Pradesh. Article 371-B applies to Assam (Goa is under Article 371-I). Hence, pairs 1, 3, and 4 are correctly matched.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-I
In what language was the Indian National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) originally composed?
A)
Bengali
B)
Punjabi
C)
Hindi
D)
Marathi
The Indian National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana', was originally composed in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore, titled 'Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata'.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-I
Which of the following organelles is the site of protein synthesis in a cell?
A)
Peroxysome
B)
Ribosome
C)
Mitochondria
D)
Nucleus
Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-I
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.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-I
The number of Biosphere Reserved in India is amounting to
A)
15
B)
21
C)
18
D)
14
India currently has 18 designated Biosphere Reserves established under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) framework and national policy.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-I
‘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.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Give an account of the process and hormonal regulation of spermatogenesis in mammals with suitable diagram.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-I
Elaborate with diagrams on the different modes of locomotion in Protozoa with respect to different locomotor organelles and cite suitable examples.
MCSCCE • 2023
Give a detail account of the locomotion in Protozoa with suitable diagram.
MCSCCE • 2023
Explain the conditions for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
MCSCCE • 2023
Give an account of the process of rearing honey bee. Add a note on the economic importance of honey bee.
MCSCCE • 2023
Write a detailed notes on the pituitary hormones and its functions.
MCSCCE • 2023
Write in detail the structure and function of power house of the cell with well labelled diagram.
MCSCCE • 2023
What is glycolysis? Write down the sequential steps of Krebs cycle.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Discuss the recent trends of Ethnic movements in India.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Highlight the issues and problems of religious minorities in India.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Discuss the Indological perspective with reference to GS Ghurye in understanding Indian society.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
State the important features of Caste system in India. Trace the caste-class continuum in Indian society.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
“Illiteracy stands as a challenge to India’s growth”. What measures should be taken to eradicate this problem?
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-II
Assess the definitional problems of tribal communities in India and discuss the issues and challenges faced by the Tribal Communities in India.
MCSCCE • 2023 • Paper-I
Critically examine the roles of political parties, pressure groups, civil society, bureaucrats and religion in democratic society.
