Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
LPG is a mixture of-
A)
Methane and butane
B)
Butane and propane
C)
Methane and propane
D)
Ethane and propane
Option B is correct: Butane and propane.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
Name the first men or man who reached the South Pole?
A)
Robert Peary
B)
Amundsen
C)
Byrd
D)
John Cabot
Option B is correct: Amundsen.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
What is the hardest substance on earth?
A)
Silver
B)
Iron
C)
Gold
D)
Diamond
Option D is correct: Diamond.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
How many members are nominated by the President in the Upper House?
A)
Five
B)
Twelve
C)
Seven
D)
Ten
Option B is correct: Twelve.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
The first War of Indian Independence was fought in-
A)
1947AD
B)
1857AD
C)
1600 AD
D)
1887AD
Option B is correct: 1857AD.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
What is rightfully known as the “Lungs of the Earth’?
A)
Amazon rainforest
B)
The Mississippi River
C)
The Sahara
D)
Mount Everest
Option A is correct: Amazon rainforest.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
Hindi stenography has been developed by-
A)
Gopal Datt Bisht
B)
Gopal Dass Bisht
C)
Goyal Datt Bisht
D)
Goyal Dass Bisht
Option A is correct: Gopal Datt Bisht.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
What is the main purpose of white blood corpuscles?
A)
To carry nutrients
B)
To give strength
C)
To combat infection
D)
To carry oxygen
Option C is correct: To combat infection.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
On this year’s Republic Day, to whom did the Governor of Mizoram present the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service?
A)
Pu Zoramsanga Ralte, MPS
B)
Pu Kaste Romalsawma, MPS
C)
Pu Vanlalhluna, Inspector
D)
Pu F. Vanlalrochana, MPS
On Republic Day 2024 (celebrated as part of the current cycle for 2025 examinations), the Governor of Mizoram presented the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service to Pu Zoramsanga Ralte, MPS. The President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service is awarded to police personnel for a special distinguished record of service, characterized by exceptional ability and devotion to duty. The other options listed (Pu Kaste Romalsawma, Pu Vanlalhluna, and Pu F. Vanlalrochana) may have received other categories of awards (such as the Medal for Meritorious Service) or were not the recipients of the 'Distinguished Service' medal in this specific instance.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
Mount Ibu, an active stratovoleano which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
A)
Philippines
B)
Vietnam
C)
Malaysia
D)
Indonesia
Option D is correct: Indonesia.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
A poisonous gas given out of vehicles exhaust is-
A)
Carbon Monoxide
B)
Ethane
C)
Methane
D)
Carbon dioxide
Option A is correct: Carbon Monoxide.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
The difference between Indian Standard Time and Greenwich Mean Time is-
A)
5 1/2hrs
B)
4 1/2 hrs
C)
5 hrs
D)
6hrs
Option C is correct: 5 hrs.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
The Head Quarters of World Bank is in-
A)
Washington
B)
New York
C)
Montreal
D)
Geneva
Option A is correct: Washington.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
What is known as ‘the brain of the computer’?
A)
Central Processing Unit
B)
Input Unit
C)
Control Unit
D)
Arithmetic Unit
Option A is correct: Central Processing Unit.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
What do Koalas usually eat?
A)
Bamboo
B)
Eucalyptus
C)
Aloe Vera
D)
Banana
Option B is correct: Eucalyptus.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
How many seats in the Lok Sabha are reserved for scheduled Tribes?
A)
47
B)
29
C)
34
D)
50
Option A is correct: 47.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
Which one of the following is credited for developing blood grouping method?
A)
Karl Landsteiner
B)
Robert Kotch
C)
William Harvey
D)
Louis Pasteur
Option A is correct: Karl Landsteiner.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in which part of the Constitution?
A)
Part I
B)
Part II
C)
Part III
D)
Part IV
Option D is correct: Part IV.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
The currency of Thailand is-
A)
Dollar
B)
Baht
C)
Takka
D)
Pound
Option B is correct: Baht.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
What is the number of members of the UN Security Council?
A)
12
B)
13
C)
14
D)
15
Option D is correct: 15.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
Choose the correct combination-
A)
February-Tau thla
B)
November-Sahmulphah thla
C)
April-Mimkut thla
D)
January- Ram tuk thla
In the traditional Mizo calendar, months are named based on agricultural activities, nature, or seasonal events.
1. **November (Sahmulphah thla):** This is the correct combination. 'Sahmulphah' refers to the period when the jungle is cleared or prepared for the next cycle of cultivation.
2. **January (Ram tuk thla):** This is incorrect. January is typically 'Thla khatna' or associated with other seasonal terms; 'Ram tuk thla' (the month of clearing the forest) usually refers to the period leading up to the Jhum cultivation cycle (typically around February/March).
3. **February (Tau thla):** This is incorrect. February is generally associated with 'Ram tuk thla' (clearing the forest).
4. **April (Mimkut thla):** This is incorrect. While Mim Kut is a festival, the months are not named 'Mimkut thla'. April is generally 'Thla lekhat' or associated with the onset of the rainy season preparations.
Therefore, the only accurate pairing provided in the options is November and Sahmulphah thla.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
Which country has been placed under a state of emergency due to an “Earthquake Swarm” in February 2025?
A)
Japan
B)
Greece
C)
Nepal
D)
India
Option B is correct: Greece.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
What kind of disease is “Vitiligo” that was recently seen in news?
A)
A disease causing loss of skin color in patches
B)
A vitamin deficiency disorder
C)
Neurological disorder
D)
Mental illness
Option A is correct: A disease causing loss of skin color in patches.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
A)
Forest
B)
Water
C)
Wind
D)
Coal
Option D is correct: Coal.
Steno Gr-III • 2025 • General Knowledge
Books and authors are given below. Choose the correct combination-
A)
Ka Lungkham-Lalrammawia Ngente
B)
Anita- James Dokhuma
C)
Thinglubul-Lalpekkima
D)
Rintei Zunleng-C. Laizawna
Step-by-step analysis of the options based on Mizo literary records:
1. Option (a): 'Ka Lungkham' is a well-known work written by Lalrammawia Ngente. This combination is correct.
2. Option (b): 'Anita' is not authored by James Dokhuma. James Dokhuma is known for other literary contributions, but this pairing is incorrect.
3. Option (c): 'Thinglubul' is not authored by Lalpekkima. This is an incorrect pairing.
4. Option (d): 'Rintei Zunleng' is not authored by C. Laizawna. This is an incorrect pairing.
Therefore, the only accurate combination of book and author among the given choices is 'Ka Lungkham' by Lalrammawia Ngente.
