SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
The Beating Ceremony, marking the end of the Republic Day celebrations in India is held every year on -
A)
27th January
B)
28th January
C)
29th January
D)
30th January
Option C is correct: 29th January.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which traditional Mizo dance is performed as a victory dance after a war?
A)
Chheith Lam
B)
Sarlamkai
C)
Cheraw
D)
Pawl Kut
Step-by-step reasoning:
1. Analysis of Sarlamkai: Sarlamkai is a traditional Mizo dance specifically performed as a victory dance. Historically, it was performed by warriors returning from a successful battle or raid to celebrate their triumph.
2. Analysis of Chheihlam (Option a): This is a social dance performed during festivals and celebrations, characterized by rhythmic movements and singing, but it is not specifically a victory dance.
3. Analysis of Cheraw (Option c): Cheraw is the famous 'Bamboo Dance' of Mizoram. While it is performed during various festivals (like Chapchar Kut), it is a dance of grace and skill, not a war victory dance.
4. Analysis of Pawl Kut (Option d): Pawl Kut is not a dance, but one of the major traditional festivals (Kuts) of the Mizo people, celebrated after the harvest.
Therefore, Sarlamkai is the only option that fits the description of a victory dance after a war.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which festival is associated with the Mara tribe?
A)
Chapchar Kut
B)
Mim Kut
C)
Lyuva Khutla
D)
Pawi Kut
Step-by-step reasoning:
1. Analysis of the Mara Tribe: The Mara people are one of the major ethnic groups in Mizoram, primarily residing in the Mara Autonomous District Council (ADC) area. They have their own distinct language, customs, and festivals.
2. Evaluating Option (c): Lyuva Khutla is the premier traditional festival of the Mara people. It is a celebration of youth, strength, and cultural identity, often involving traditional dances and songs.
3. Evaluating Option (a): Chapchar Kut is the most famous spring festival of the Lushai/Mizo people, celebrated after the clearing of forests for Jhum cultivation.
4. Evaluating Option (b): Mim Kut is another traditional festival celebrated by the Mizo people, typically associated with the harvest or specific seasonal transitions.
5. Evaluating Option (d): Pawi Kut is associated with the Lai (Pawi) people, another distinct ethnic group in Mizoram.
Therefore, Lyuva Khutla is the only festival listed that is specifically associated with the Mara tribe.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which government program is focused on empowering women by providing support and skills training?
A)
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
B)
Mahila E-Haat
C)
Ujpwala Yojana
D)
All of the above
Option D is correct: All of the above.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which mountain range separates the Indo-Gangetic Plain from the Deccan Plateau?
A)
Aravalli range
B)
Himalayas
C)
Vindhya Range
D)
Western Ghats
Option C is correct: Vindhya Range.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
What is the name of the scheme launched in 2024 by the central government to provide paid internships in top companies?
A)
Digital Internship Scheme
B)
PM Internship scheme
C)
Skill India Scheme
D)
Youth empowerment Initiative
Option B is correct: PM Internship scheme.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Eutrophication in the lake is due to the presence of-
A)
Carbon dioxide
B)
Nitrogen and phosphorus
C)
Oxygen
D)
Sulfur dioxide
Option B is correct: Nitrogen and phosphorus.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which gas is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth’s atmosphere?
A)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
B)
Methane (CH4)
C)
Water vapor (H2O)
D)
Nitrous oxide (N2O)
Option C is correct: Water vapor (H2O).
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
LCM of 24, 36 and 60 is -
A)
360
B)
450
C)
420
D)
320
Option A is correct: 360.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which ministry implements the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in India?
A)
Ministry of Education
B)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C)
Ministry of Women and Child Development
D)
Ministry of Rural Development
Option A is correct: Ministry of Education.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
What is the scientific name of the human voice box?
A)
Bronchi
B)
Esophagus
C)
Larynx
D)
Trachea
Option C is correct: Larynx.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
The “Kudremukh Iron ore Company” is located in -
A)
Chhattisgarh
B)
Karnataka
C)
Kerala
D)
West Bengal
Option B is correct: Karnataka.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following Union Territories of India has the highest mangrove cover?
A)
Daman and Diu
B)
Andaman and Nicobar
C)
Puducherry
D)
Lakshadweep
Option B is correct: Andaman and Nicobar.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
What is the primary objective of the “One Vehicle, One FASTag” initiative?
A)
To increase toll tax rates
B)
To prevent the misuse of FASTags and ensure faster, accurate and transparent method of toll payments.
C)
To promote multiple FASTags per vehicle
D)
To slow down traffic at toll plazas
Option B is correct: To prevent the misuse of FASTags and ensure faster, accurate and transparent method of toll payments..
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, ....?
A)
1/3
B)
1/8
C)
1/16
D)
2/3
Option B is correct: 1/8.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
The product of (-6) x (-5) x (-11) is -
A)
330
B)
-330
C)
+330
D)
None of these
Option B is correct: -330.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
The Round Table Conferences were held in London to discuss-
A)
Constitutional reforms in India
B)
Grant of full independence to India
C)
Measures to stop the Civil disobedience Movement
D)
Trade agreements between Britain and India
Option A is correct: Constitutional reforms in India.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following mountain ranges separates Europe and Asia?
A)
Alps
B)
Andes
C)
Ural Mountains
D)
Rocky Mountains
Option C is correct: Ural Mountains.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
The “August Offer” was announced by -
A)
Lord Canning
B)
Lord Cornwallis
C)
Lord Dalhousie
D)
Lord Linlithgow
Option D is correct: Lord Linlithgow.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which protocol aims to reduce the production of ozone-depleting substances?
A)
Kyoto Protocol
B)
Montreal Protocol
C)
Paris Agreement
D)
Basel Convention
Option B is correct: Montreal Protocol.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
What is the tenure of a judge of the Supreme Court of India?
A)
5 years
B)
6 years
C)
Till the age of 62
D)
Till the age of 65
Option D is correct: Till the age of 65.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
A)
Part III
B)
Part IV
C)
Part V
D)
Part VI
Option A is correct: Part III.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which Mizo festival is celebrated after clearing the forest for Jhum cultivation?
A)
Mim Kut
B)
Pawl Kut
C)
Chapchar Kut
D)
Thalfavang Kut
Step-by-step reasoning: 1. The Mizo people traditionally practice Jhum (shifting) cultivation. 2. The agricultural cycle involves clearing the forest (slashing and burning) before the onset of the monsoon. 3. Chapchar Kut is the most important spring festival, celebrated in March after the clearing of the forests for Jhum cultivation is completed. The word 'Chapchar' refers to the period of clearing the forest. 4. During this festival, the community celebrates with traditional dances like Cheraw (the bamboo dance) and songs.
Analysis of other options:
- Mim Kut: Celebrated in August/September to pray for a good harvest.
- Pawl Kut: A harvest festival celebrated after the gathering of crops.
- Thalfavang Kut: Celebrated in November/December as a post-harvest festival of thanksgiving.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which country has the world’s most powerful passport in 2025?
A)
Singapore
B)
South Korea
C)
Japan
D)
United Arab Emirates
Option A is correct: Singapore.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following is a vector quantity?
A)
Speed
B)
Distance
C)
Velocity
D)
Time
Option C is correct: Velocity.
