Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
Who is the only recipient of the Padma Bhushan Award from Mizoram?
A)
Rev. Zairema
B)
Rev. Chuauthuama
C)
Prof. Darchhawna
D)
Capt. L.Z.Sailo
Capt. L.Z. Sailo (Lalsavunga Sailo) is the only personality from Mizoram to have been honored with the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards. He was recognized for his immense contribution to the social and political development of Mizoram, particularly his leadership in the Mizo People's Conference and his role in the transition of the state.
Analysis of other options:
- Rev. Zairema and Rev. Chuauthuama were prominent religious and social leaders but did not receive the Padma Bhushan.
- Prof. Darchhawna is a renowned academic and intellectual from Mizoram, but he is not a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
The Right to Freedom of religion is guaranteed in the Indian Constitution in Articles:
A)
23 and 24
B)
25 to 28
C)
9 to 22
D)
1to 10
Option B is correct: 25 to 28.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
The largest gland in the body is:
A)
Liver
B)
Lymph Glands
C)
Pancreas
D)
Thyroid Gland
Option A is correct: Liver.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
Lord Canning was the:
A)
First Governor- General of India
B)
Last Governor- General of India
C)
First Viceroy of India
D)
Last Viceroy of India
Option C is correct: First Viceroy of India.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
Who has been awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2024?
A)
Vikram Seth
B)
Neelam Saxena
C)
Vikram Singh
D)
Arundhati Roy
Option D is correct: Arundhati Roy.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
The imaginary lines running from North to South are called :
A)
Latitudes
B)
Longitudes
C)
Parallels
D)
Altitudes
Option B is correct: Longitudes.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
Which city is called ‘the Pink City’?
A)
Jaipur
B)
Kolkata
C)
Bengaluru
D)
Bhopal
Option A is correct: Jaipur.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
What is the name of cyclone that hit North East India and caused a huge amount of rainfall in Mizoram during May 2024?
A)
Cyclone Fani
B)
Cyclone Remal
C)
Cyclone Hikka
D)
Cyclone Maha
Step-by-step reasoning: 1. The question asks for the cyclone that affected North East India and Mizoram in May 2024. 2. Cyclone Remal formed in the Bay of Bengal and made landfall on May 26, 2024, primarily affecting West Bengal and Bangladesh. 3. While the center of the storm hit the coast, its outer bands and the associated moisture caused widespread heavy rainfall and flooding across the North Eastern states, including Mizoram, during the last week of May 2024. 4. Analysis of other options: (a) Cyclone Fani occurred in 2019; (c) Cyclone Hikka is not a recorded major storm for this period; (d) Cyclone Maha occurred in 2019. Therefore, Cyclone Remal is the only correct option corresponding to the May 2024 timeline.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
The first Mizo woman awarded with Padma Shri in literature was:
A)
Nuchhungi
B)
Lalsangzuali Sailo
C)
Buangi Sailo
D)
Khawlkungi
Lalsangzuali Sailo is a renowned Mizo writer and poet who was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her significant contributions to literature. She is recognized as the first Mizo woman to receive this honor in the field of literature. Her works have played a pivotal role in documenting Mizo culture and advancing Mizo literary arts. The other options listed (Nuchhungi, Buangi Sailo, and Khawlkungi) are not recorded as the first Mizo women to receive the Padma Shri for literature.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
Out of the following, which is not the official language of UNO?
A)
English
B)
French
C)
Arabic
D)
Italian
Option D is correct: Italian.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
Which country is the new Miss. Universe 2024 from?
A)
Nigeria
B)
Thailand
C)
Mexico
D)
Denmark
Option C is correct: Mexico.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
When was the first Atom bomb exploded?
A)
1945
B)
1946
C)
1748
D)
1949
Option A is correct: 1945.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
Which atmospheric layer is most important for human beings?
A)
Troposphere
B)
Thermosphere
C)
Stratosphere
D)
Atmosphere
Option A is correct: Troposphere.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
The currency of Thailand is:
A)
Dollar
B)
Baht
C)
Takka
D)
Pound
Option B is correct: Baht.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
Which country is not in Europe?
A)
Holland
B)
Belgium
C)
Lebanon
D)
Sweden
Option C is correct: Lebanon.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
What is the full form of ‘SIM’?
A)
Subscriber Identity Module
B)
Send Important Mails
C)
Subscriber Information Method
D)
System Information Management
Option A is correct: Subscriber Identity Module.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
The Jawaharlal Nehru University is situated in:
A)
Agra
B)
Pune
C)
Dehradun
D)
New Delhi
Option D is correct: New Delhi.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
‘Land of Morning Calm’ is :
A)
Japan
B)
Hongkong
C)
Korea
D)
Turkey
Option C is correct: Korea.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
Which is the purest form of water?
A)
Surface water
B)
Rain water
C)
Well water
D)
Spring water
Option B is correct: Rain water.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
Which 3 districts of Mizoram became operational after June 2019?
A)
Hnahthial, Lawngtlai, Saitual
B)
Khawzawl, Hnahthial, Saitual
C)
Hnahthial, Saitual, Mamit
D)
Serchhip, Khawzawl, Hnahthial
In 2019, the Government of Mizoram created three new districts to improve administrative efficiency and bring governance closer to the people. These districts were carved out of existing districts: 1. Khawzawl (carved out of Champhai), 2. Hnahthial (carved out of Lunglei), and 3. Saitual (carved out of Aizawl). These districts became operational in June 2019.
Analysis of other options:
- Option (a) is incorrect because Lawngtlai is an old district.
- Option (c) is incorrect because Mamit is an old district.
- Option (d) is incorrect because Serchhip is an old district.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
Which part of the constitution deals with the Fundamental Rights?
A)
I
B)
IV
C)
V
D)
VI
Option A is correct: I.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
Mr. Lalbiakzama, the current Speaker of the 9 Mizoram Legislative Assembly was elected from which constituency?
A)
Lengteng
B)
Chalfilh
C)
Hrangturzo
D)
Tuikum
Mr. Lalbiakzama is the Speaker of the 9th Mizoram Legislative Assembly. He was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Hrangturzo constituency. He represents the ZPM (Zoram People's Movement) party.
- Option (a) Lengteng: This is a different constituency and not represented by the current Speaker.
- Option (b) Chalfilh: This is a different constituency.
- Option (d) Tuikum: This is a different constituency.
Therefore, the correct constituency associated with Speaker Lalbiakzama is Hrangturzo.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
How much time earth takes to revolve round the sun?
A)
5’4hrs
B)
4% hrs
C)
Shrs
D)
6 hrs
Option C is correct: Shrs.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
The number of permanent members of the UN Security Council is:
A)
4
B)
5
C)
6
D)
3
Option B is correct: 5.
Steno Gr-III • 2024 • General Knowledge
RMSA stands for:
A)
Recurring Modest Secured Account
B)
Rashtriya Middle School Association
C)
Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksa Abiyan
D)
River Management and Safety Authority
Option C is correct: Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksa Abiyan.
