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Past Questions
Who among the following is considered the father of local self government in India?
A)
Lord Mayo
B)
Lord Ripon
C)
Lord Cornwallis
D)
Lord Wellesley
Option B is correct: Lord Ripon.
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power plant is located in which state?
A)
Kerala
B)
Karnataka
C)
Andhra Pradesh
D)
Tamil Nadu
Option D is correct: Tamil Nadu.
Which Vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
A)
Vitamin A
B)
Vitamin C
C)
Vitamin D
D)
Vitamin K
Option D is correct: Vitamin K.
Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A)
Pancreas
B)
Liver
C)
Thyroid
D)
Adrenal gland
Option B is correct: Liver.
Which chemical element has the highest melting point?
A)
Tungsten
B)
Carbon
C)
Osmium
D)
Titanium
Option A is correct: Tungsten.
Which committee recommended Panchayati Raj in India?
A)
Sarkaria Committee
B)
Balwantrai Mehta Committee
C)
Kothari Committee
D)
Punchhi Committee
Option B is correct: Balwantrai Mehta Committee.
The term ‘Drain of Wealth’ during colonial India was popularized by:
A)
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
B)
Dadabhai Naoroji
C)
R.C. Dutt
D)
Surendranath Banerjee
Option B is correct: Dadabhai Naoroji.
The Cheraw dance is believed to have originated as a:
A)
Celebration of harvest
B)
Farewell dance for the dead
C)
Welcome dance for guests
D)
Ritual to bless warriors
The Cheraw dance, commonly known as the 'Bamboo Dance', is one of the oldest and most iconic traditional dances of Mizoram. According to Mizo folklore and cultural history, the dance originated as a ritual to escort the spirits of the deceased to the afterlife (the land of the dead). The rhythmic movement of the bamboo poles was believed to create a path or a symbolic bridge for the soul's journey. While it is now performed as a celebratory cultural dance during festivals like Chapchar Kut to showcase Mizo heritage, its historical and ritualistic origin is rooted in mourning and farewell ceremonies for the dead. Option (a) is incorrect as harvest celebrations are typically associated with Kut festivals in general, but not the specific origin of Cheraw. Options (c) and (d) are not supported by Mizo cultural records regarding the origin of this specific dance.
Which sector contributed the highest share to India’s Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2023-24 according to the latest Economic Survey?
A)
Agricultural and allied sectors
B)
Manufacturing
C)
Services
D)
Trade & Commerce
Option C is correct: Services.
Which is the southernmost point of India?
A)
Kanyakumari
B)
Indira Point
C)
Nicobar Island
D)
Minicoy Island
Option B is correct: Indira Point.
The National Air Quality Index (NAQI) does not include which one of the following gases?
A)
Ozone
B)
Particulate Matter
C)
Nitrogen Dioxide
D)
Carbon Dioxide
Option D is correct: Carbon Dioxide.
Who is called the ‘First Law Officer’ of India?
A)
CJI
B)
Law Minister
C)
Attorney General
D)
Solicitor General
Option C is correct: Attorney General.
How many Biodiversity Reserves are notified in India?
A)
12
B)
16
C)
18
D)
23
Option C is correct: 18.
The concept of ‘Eight-fold Path’ is associated with:
A)
Jainism
B)
Ajivikas
C)
Buddhism
D)
Charvakas
Option C is correct: Buddhism.
The Battle of Talikota in 1565 led to the downfall of:
A)
Vijayanagara Empire
B)
Mughal Empire
C)
Bahmani Kingdom
D)
Maratha Empire
Option A is correct: Vijayanagara Empire.
Polymers are made from which of the following materials?
A)
Ethylene & Propylene
B)
Benzene & Toluene
C)
Ethanol & Propanol
D)
Methane & Butane
Option A is correct: Ethylene & Propylene.
The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) focuses on:
A)
Promoting urban jobs
B)
Enhancing rural livelihoods through self-help groups
C)
Export promotion
D)
Industrial development
Option B is correct: Enhancing rural livelihoods through self-help groups.
Which animal features in the legend of Chawngchilhi?
A)
Tiger
B)
Snake
C)
Bear
D)
Mithun
The legend of Chawngchilhi is one of the most poignant and well-known folk tales in Mizo culture. It tells the story of a beautiful woman, Chawngchilhi, and her tragic love story. In the narrative, a tiger (Sâvu) plays a pivotal role; the tiger is often depicted as the catalyst or the entity involved in the tragic events leading to the separation or death of the protagonists. In Mizo folklore, the tiger is frequently used as a symbol of danger, fate, or a supernatural force that disrupts human happiness. Options b (Snake), c (Bear), and d (Mithun) are not the central animal figures in this specific legend.
The term ‘Demographic Dividend’ means?
A)
Increase in the number of elderly people in the population
B)
Increase in the working-age population leading to economic growth
C)
Decline in the birth rate and death rate reducing resource consumption
D)
Increase in demographic diversity leading to increased progress
Option B is correct: Increase in the working-age population leading to economic growth.
What is bio-magnification?
A)
Increase of toxin concentration at higher trophic levels
B)
Increase of biomass in plants
C)
Process of nutrient recycling
D)
Growth of microorganisms
Option A is correct: Increase of toxin concentration at higher trophic levels.
Subhas Chandra Bose was elected President of the Indian National Congress in which session?
A)
Haripura Session, 1938
B)
Lahore Session, 1929
C)
Tripuri Session, 1939
D)
Karachi Session, 1931
Option C is correct: Tripuri Session, 1939.
Climate is best described as:
A)
Day-to-day weather changes
B)
Average weather patterns over a long period
C)
Sudden weather events
D)
Seasonal rainfall only
Option B is correct: Average weather patterns over a long period.
Which Mizo shawl is a sign of bravery?
A)
Tawlhlohpuan
B)
Hmaram
C)
Pawnpui
D)
Ngotekherh
In traditional Mizo culture, the 'Tawlhlohpuan' is a prestigious shawl specifically awarded to a warrior who has displayed exceptional bravery and courage in battle, particularly those who have successfully defended their village or performed heroic feats during raids. It serves as a symbol of valor and high social status.
Regarding the other options:
- Hmaram: This is a type of traditional wrap/attire but not specifically a badge of bravery.
- Pawnpui: This is the most common and prestigious traditional Mizo wrap worn by women, often associated with maturity and social standing, but not specifically a 'bravery shawl'.
- Ngotekherh: This refers to a specific pattern or type of cloth, but it does not carry the specific designation of a bravery award like the Tawlhlohpuan.
The Indus river flows through which of the following states and/or Union Territories? (i) Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (ii) Punjab (iii) Haryana (iv) Uttarakhand
A)
i only
B)
i and ii only
C)
i and iii only
D)
i and iv only
Option B is correct: i and ii only.
The Mizo script was created by:
A)
J.H. Lorrain & F.W. Savidge
B)
D.E. Jones & J.H. Lorrain
C)
R. Vanlawma & L. Biakliana
D)
Capt. T.H. Lewin & F.W. Savidge
The Mizo language was originally an oral language without a written script. In the late 19th century, two Christian missionaries from the Baptist Missionary Society, James Herbert Lorrain (known as Pu Sap) and Frederick William Savidge (known as Pu Savage), arrived in the Lushai Hills. They worked together to develop a writing system for the Mizo language using the Roman script, which allowed for the translation of the Bible and the formalization of Mizo literature.
Analysis of other options:
- Option b: D.E. Jones was a prominent missionary who contributed significantly to the church and education in Mizoram, but he was not the co-creator of the script.
- Option c: R. Vanlawma and L. Biakliana were influential Mizo leaders/figures, but they did not create the script.
- Option d: Capt. T.H. Lewin was a British officer known for his studies on the Mizo people and language (author of 'The Lushai Kuki Clans'), but the actual standardization of the Romanized script for general use was the work of Lorrain and Savidge.