SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
The force that keeps an object moving in a circular path is -
A)
Centripetal force
B)
Frictional force
C)
Gravitational force
D)
Magnetic force
Option A is correct: Centripetal force.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
With reference to the passage about technological progress and leisure, which of these assumptions is/are valid? 1. People always see the leisure time as a gift and use it for acquiring more material possession. 2. Use of leisure by some people produce new and original things has been the chief source of human progress.
A)
1 only
B)
2 only
C)
Both 1 and 2
D)
Neither 1 nor 2
Option B is correct: 2 only.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Find The least number of 6-digits which is a perfect square.
A)
100489
B)
100089
C)
100480
D)
100049
Option A is correct: 100489.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
When was the first session of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly held?
A)
1970
B)
1972
C)
1974
D)
1977
The Mizoram Legislative Assembly was established following the transition of the region from a district of Assam to a Union Territory. Under the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, the first elections to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly were held in 1972. The first session of the Assembly was subsequently convened in 1972, marking the beginning of representative legislative governance in the Union Territory of Mizoram before it eventually achieved full statehood in 1987.
- Option (a) 1970 is incorrect as the legislative framework was not yet in place.
- Option (c) 1974 is incorrect as the assembly had already begun its first term.
- Option (d) 1977 is incorrect as it post-dates the initial establishment of the assembly.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
What does the Gini Coefficient measure?
A)
Income inequality
B)
Population growth rate
C)
Poverty rate
D)
Unemployment rate
Option A is correct: Income inequality.
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.
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
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
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
Who was the Missionary responsible for bringing Christianity to the Mara people?
A)
J.H. Lorrain
B)
R.A. Lorrain
C)
John Cope
D)
W. Savidge
The introduction of Christianity to the different tribes of Mizoram happened in phases.
1. **John Cope**: He was the pioneer missionary who brought Christianity to the Mara people. He arrived in the Mara region (then known as the Lakher Hills) in 1907, marking the beginning of the Christian mission among the Maras.
2. **J.H. Lorrain and R.A. Lorrain**: These two brothers (James and Robert Lorrain) are credited with bringing Christianity to the Lushai (Mizo) people. They arrived at Aizawl in 1894 and are famous for creating the Mizo alphabet using the Roman script.
3. **W. Savidge**: William Savidge worked alongside the Lorrain brothers in the early mission to the Lushai people and contributed significantly to the early translation of the Bible and linguistic studies of the Mizo language.
Therefore, while the Lorrains and Savidge are central to the history of the Mizo people, John Cope is the specific figure responsible for the mission to the Mara people.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
The Superintendent of Lushai Hills, who wrote about the early life and history of Mizos in his book ‘Lushai Chrysalis’ was
A)
A.G McCall
B)
A.R.H. McDonald
C)
LtCol Tregear
D)
N.E.Perry
The book 'Lushai Chrysalis' was written by A.R.H. McDonald, who served as the Superintendent of the Lushai Hills. The work provides significant insights into the early life, social structures, and history of the Mizo people during the colonial administration.
Analysis of other options:
- A.G. McCall: Known for his contributions to Mizo linguistics and early administration, but not the author of this specific work.
- LtCol Tregear: Known for his military and administrative roles during the Lushai expeditions and early governance, but not the author of 'Lushai Chrysalis'.
- N.E. Perry: A prominent administrator (Chief Commissioner) who wrote extensively on the administration of the Northeast, but his works are generally broader in scope than the specific focus of 'Lushai Chrysalis'.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Choose the odd one from the given options.
A)
CE7
B)
AZ27
C)
C317
D)
LP 28
Option C is correct: C317.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Under which article can the Supreme Court of India issue writs to enforce Fundamental Rights?
A)
Article 32
B)
Article 45
C)
Article 116
D)
Article 360
Option A is correct: Article 32.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which country is the largest producer of wheat in the world?
A)
India
B)
China
C)
United States
D)
Russia
Option B is correct: China.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
The Kalkothy—Walayar Corridor is located between which two Indian states?
A)
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
B)
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
C)
Kerala and Tamil Nadu
D)
Maharashtra and Gujarat
Option C is correct: Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
