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Past Questions — 2025
Which entity has signed an MoU with Mizoram’s tourism department to boost tourism and connectivity?
A)
Indian Airlines
B)
Mizo Tourism Board
C)
Air India
D)
IRCTC
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tourism Department of the Government of Mizoram. The primary objective of this partnership is to promote tourism in the state by developing specialized tour packages, enhancing connectivity for tourists traveling to Mizoram, and leveraging IRCTC's vast network to market Mizoram as a premier destination for nature and culture enthusiasts.
- Option (a) Indian Airlines: This entity no longer exists as a separate entity (merged into Air India).
- Option (b) Mizo Tourism Board: This is an internal state body, not an external entity signing an MoU with the department for connectivity.
- Option (c) Air India: While Air India operates flights, the specific strategic MoU for integrated tourism packages and connectivity promotion in this context was signed with IRCTC.
Which of the following is a Fundamental Right?
A)
Right to Property
B)
Right to Vote
C)
Right to Education
D)
Right to Work
Option C is correct: Right to Education.
According to the latest UNDP & OPHI Global Multidimensional Poverty Index, what is India’s percentage of population living in multidimensional poverty (based on 2019-21 data)?
A)
10.5%
B)
22%
C)
16.4%
D)
35%
Option C is correct: 16.4%.
Which among the following was the recently announced new member of G20?
A)
African Union
B)
European Union
C)
Singapore
D)
New Zealand
Option A is correct: African Union.
RTI Act was passed in the year:
A)
2002
B)
2005
C)
2006
D)
2010
Option B is correct: 2005.
Which among the following regarding Zawlbuk is correct?
A)
Zawlbûk as an institution was formally ended in the year 1938
B)
Awkpa
The Zawlbûk was the traditional bachelor's dormitory of the Mizo people, serving as a center for social education, military training, and the cultivation of 'Tlawmngaihna' (the Mizo code of ethics). With the spread of Christianity and the introduction of formal Western education (schools), the traditional role of the Zawlbûk declined. Historically, the institution of the Zawlbûk formally came to an end around 1938, as the youth transitioned from the dormitory system to formal schooling and church-based activities. Option 'b' (Awkpa) refers to a specific role or term within the traditional social structure but does not constitute a correct statement regarding the institution of the Zawlbûk in the context of this multiple-choice question.
Who gave the motto – ‘One religion, one caste, one God’?
A)
Narayana Guru
B)
EV Ramaswamy Naicker
C)
Debendranath Tagore
D)
Dayanand Saraswati
Option A is correct: Narayana Guru.
Which of the following is an important aspect of Mizo heritage preservation?
A)
Documentation of folk tales and stories
B)
Preservation of traditional music and dance
C)
Promotion of handicrafts and textiles
D)
All of the above
Heritage preservation is a holistic process that encompasses both tangible and intangible cultural assets.
1. Documentation of folk tales and stories (Option a): Mizo culture was traditionally oral. Documenting folk tales, legends, and the 'ṭawng upa' (proverbs) is critical to preserving the ancestral wisdom and history of the Mizo people.
2. Preservation of traditional music and dance (Option b): Traditional dances like Cheraw (Bamboo dance), Chheihlam, and Khuallam, along with indigenous musical instruments, are core identifiers of Mizo identity and are actively preserved through festivals like Chapchar Kut.
3. Promotion of handicrafts and textiles (Option c): The weaving of traditional 'Puan' (attire) is a hallmark of Mizo craftsmanship. Each pattern often carries specific cultural meanings, and promoting these textiles ensures the survival of traditional weaving techniques.
Since all three components—oral traditions, performing arts, and material culture—are essential pillars of Mizo heritage, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.
Which ocean is the deepest?
A)
Atlantic
B)
Pacific
C)
Indian
D)
Arctic
Option B is correct: Pacific.
Which of the following is a Constitutional body?
A)
NITI Aayog
B)
Zonal Council
C)
National Commission for Minorities
D)
GST Council
Option D is correct: GST Council.
Which is the most densely populated country in the world?
A)
China
B)
Bangladesh
C)
India
D)
Monaco
Option D is correct: Monaco.
Which organization publishes the World Poverty Report?
A)
IMF
B)
World Bank
C)
WHO
D)
UNESCO
Option B is correct: World Bank.
Which state became the first in India to achieve 100% literacy as of May 2025?
A)
Kerala
B)
Sikkim
C)
Goa
D)
Mizoram
Option D is correct: Mizoram.
The Jan Dhan Yojana primarily aims at:
A)
Urban Development
B)
Financial Inclusion
C)
Skill Development
D)
Insurance for All
Option B is correct: Financial Inclusion.
Which energy source is considered non-renewable?
A)
Solar
B)
Wind
C)
Coal
D)
Biomass
Option C is correct: Coal.
Which human activity contributes most to increasing carbon dioxide levels?
A)
Deforestation
B)
Fossil fuel combustion
C)
Agriculture
D)
Waste disposal
Option B is correct: Fossil fuel combustion.
Which of the following is a major challenge to sustainable development?
A)
Over population
B)
Equal income distribution
C)
Abundant natural resources
D)
High literacy rates
Option A is correct: Over population.
Which of the statements below most accurately describes the Coriolis force?
A)
A real force caused by winds moving from high to low pressure
B)
An apparent force that deflects moving objects due to earth’s rotation
C)
A magnetic force created by earth’s tilted axis
D)
A gravitational pull that acts weakest at the equator
Option B is correct: An apparent force that deflects moving objects due to earth’s rotation.
The Mizo traditional war dance is:
A)
Chheihlam
B)
Cheraw
C)
Sarlamkai
D)
Solakia
Step-by-step reasoning:
1. Analysis of Sarlamkai: Sarlamkai is the traditional Mizo war dance. Historically, it was performed by warriors returning from a successful raid or battle to celebrate victory and showcase their bravery. The dance involves the use of shields and spears, mimicking combat movements.
2. Analysis of other options:
- Chheihlam: This is a traditional dance performed during the Chapchar Kut festival, characterized by rhythmic movements and singing, but it is not a war dance.
- Cheraw: This is the famous 'Bamboo Dance' of Mizoram, performed by dancers stepping in and out of bamboo poles. It is a celebratory dance, not a war dance.
- Solakia: This is not a recognized traditional Mizo dance form associated with warfare.
3. Conclusion: Based on Mizo cultural history and traditional performing arts, Sarlamkai is the only option that fits the description of a war dance.
Arrange the following countries in order of population size, from largest to smallest: (i) Bangladesh (ii) Canada (iii) Russia (iv) Indonesia
A)
i-iv-iii-ii
B)
ii-iv-i-iii
C)
iii-iv-i-ii
D)
iv-i-iii-ii
Option D is correct: iv-i-iii-ii.
The terms ‘Golden crescent’ and ‘Golden triangle’ are commonly associated with which one of the following?
A)
Pilgrimage routes
B)
Gold reserves
C)
Opium-producing regions
D)
Tourist hotspot
Option C is correct: Opium-producing regions.
‘Pialral’ in Mizo belief refers to:
A)
Paradise for the brave
B)
Holy book
C)
Royal throne
D)
Ancestral village
In traditional Mizo belief (pre-Christianity), 'Pialral' is the concept of a celestial paradise or a land of bliss. It was believed that only those who lived a virtuous life and, more importantly, those who died a 'brave' or 'honorable' death (such as warriors in battle or those who achieved great prestige) would enter Pialral. In contrast, those who died 'unnatural' deaths or lived dishonorable lives were believed to go to 'Mithirni' (a place of misery).
Analysis of other options:
- b. Holy book: Traditional Mizo culture was based on oral traditions, not a written holy book.
- c. Royal throne: This does not align with the spiritual meaning of Pialral.
- d. Ancestral village: While ancestors are revered, Pialral is a spiritual afterlife destination, not a physical ancestral village.
An invasive species is:
A)
A species introduced to a new habitat that causes harm
B)
A native species that adapts quickly
C)
A species that migrates seasonally
D)
A rare endangered species
Option A is correct: A species introduced to a new habitat that causes harm.
The Objectives Resolution is related to which of the following?
A)
Fundamental Rights
B)
Fundamental Duties
C)
Directive Principles of State Policy
D)
Preamble
Option D is correct: Preamble.
Which of the following choke points connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea?
A)
Strait of Hormuz
B)
Bab el-Mandeb strait
C)
Bosporus strait
D)
Strait of Malacca
Option B is correct: Bab el-Mandeb strait.