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 A is correct: 330.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Statement: The company 'X' has decided to give 10% increase in salary to its employees from next month. Courses of Action: I. The accounts department will have to prepare new salary statement for all employees before due date. II. Employees association should ask for more rise in the salary considering the market conditions.
A)
Only I follows
B)
Only II follows
C)
Either I or II follows
D)
Neither I nor II follows
Option A is correct: Only I follows.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Where will the 17th BRICS Summit be hosted in 2025?
A)
Rio de Janeiro
B)
Beijing
C)
New Delhi
D)
Moscow
Option A is correct: Rio de Janeiro.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Ocean: Pacific and Island: ?
A)
Greenland
B)
Ireland
C)
Netherland
D)
Borneo
Option A is correct: Greenland.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Cube root of -64 is —
A)
-8
B)
4
C)
-4
D)
3
Option C is correct: -4.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
The powerhouse of the cell is-
A)
Cell Wall
B)
Mitochondria
C)
Nucleus
D)
Ribosome
Option B is correct: Mitochondria.
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.
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)
Lt Col 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 historical insights into the early life, customs, and social evolution 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 'Lushai Chrysalis'.
- Lt Col Tregear: A military officer involved in the Lushai expeditions and administration, but not the author of this specific book.
- N.E. Perry: While he wrote extensively on the history and culture of the region (notably 'The Mizo People'), he is not the author of 'Lushai Chrysalis'.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which festival is associated with the Mara tribe?
A)
Chapchar Kut
B)
Mim Kut
C)
Lyuva Khutla
D)
Pawl 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 cultural practices and festivals.
2. Evaluating Option (c): 'Lyuva Khutla' is the traditional festival of the Mara people. It is a significant cultural event involving traditional dances and celebrations specific to the Mara community.
3. Evaluating Options (a), (b), and (d): Chapchar Kut, Mim Kut, and Pawl Kut are the three primary 'Kut' festivals celebrated by the Lushai/Mizo people.
- Chapchar Kut: Celebrated in March after the clearing of forests for Jhum cultivation.
- Mim Kut: Celebrated in August/September.
- Pawl Kut: The harvest festival celebrated in October.
Since options a, b, and d are Mizo festivals, the only correct answer associated with the Mara tribe is Lyuva Khutla.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following ecosystems has the highest biodiversity?
A)
Deserts
B)
Grasslands
C)
Tropical rainforests
D)
Tundra
Option C is correct: Tropical rainforests.
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
Which river originates in Burma (Chin state), passes through the southern tip of Mizoram and then flows back to Burma again?
A)
Chhimtuipui / Kaladan
B)
Tlawng
C)
Tuichang
D)
Serlui
The Chhimtuipui River, known as the Kaladan in Myanmar (Burma), is the largest river in Mizoram. It originates in the Chin State of Myanmar, enters Mizoram through the southern region (passing through the Lawngtlai and Saiha districts), and then flows back into Myanmar before eventually emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Analysis of other options:
- b. Tlawng: This is the longest river flowing entirely within Mizoram, originating in the state and flowing towards the plains of Bangladesh.
- c. Tuichang: This river flows generally eastward into Myanmar but does not follow the specific 'Burma-Mizoram-Burma' loop described.
- d. Serlui: This river flows eastward into Myanmar but does not originate in Burma to enter and then re-exit the state in the manner of the Kaladan.
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
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 various tribes of Mizoram happened in stages.
1. **John Cope**: He was the missionary responsible for bringing Christianity to the Mara people. He arrived in the Mara area (specifically at Serkawr) in 1907, marking the beginning of the Christian mission among the Mara tribe.
2. **J.H. Lorrain and R.A. Lorrain**: These two brothers (James Herbert Lorrain and Robert Alderson 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 and translating the Bible.
3. **W. Savidge**: William Savidge worked alongside the Lorrain brothers in the early mission to the Lushai people, focusing on linguistics and the establishment of the church in the central Mizo hills.
Therefore, while the Lorrains and Savidge are central to the history of the Mizo people, John Cope is the specific figure associated with the Mara people.
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)
Ujjwala Yojana
D)
All of the above
Option D is correct: All of the above.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which ministry organized the event “Bharat Parv 2025” at Red Fort?
A)
Ministry of Tourism
B)
Ministry of Culture
C)
Ministry of Finance
D)
Ministry of Home Affairs
Option A is correct: Ministry of Tourism.
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
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
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. Analysis of the question: The question asks for the Mizo festival celebrated specifically after the clearing of forests for Jhum (shifting) cultivation.
2. Evaluating Chapchar Kut: 'Chapchar' is derived from 'Chap' (to clear) and 'Char' (forest). This festival is celebrated in March after the completion of the arduous task of clearing the jungle for the new cropping season. It is the most important of the 'Kut' festivals and is characterized by the famous Cheraw (Bamboo Dance).
3. Evaluating other options:
- Mim Kut: Celebrated in August/September to pray for a good harvest and to ward off evil spirits.
- Pawl Kut: Celebrated in October/November as a harvest festival to thank God for the bounty of the fields.
- Thalfavang Kut: Celebrated in December, often associated with the end of the year and the completion of all agricultural activities.
4. Conclusion: Based on the etymology and the agricultural cycle of the Mizo people, Chapchar Kut is the correct answer.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Which of the following is the unit of measurement of the Ecological Footprints?
A)
Gallon per capita
B)
Global hectares
C)
Kilograms of waste
D)
Liters of water
Option B is correct: Global hectares.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
Who introduced Land Settlement in Lushai Hills?
A)
AH Scott
B)
GH Loch
C)
J. Shakespear
D)
T.H. Lewin
A.H. Scott (Alexander Hunter Scott) served as the Superintendent of the Lushai Hills from 1915 to 1920. He is credited with introducing the formal Land Settlement system in the Lushai Hills to define land ownership and boundaries, moving away from the purely customary tenure of the chiefs.
Analysis of other options:
- GH Loch: He was instrumental in the early administration and the 1889-90 expeditions, but not the land settlement.
- J. Shakespear: He was a key figure in the early British administration and wrote 'The Lushei Kuki Clans', focusing more on ethnography and early governance.
- T.H. Lewin: He was one of the earliest British officers to interact with the Mizos and played a role in the initial diplomatic and military contacts, long before the formal land settlement period.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
There are 30 boys and 60 girls in a class. If the average age of boys is 12 years and average age of girls is 10 years, then what is the average age of the whole class?
A)
10 years
B)
10.66 years
C)
11.5 years
D)
11.66 years
Option B is correct: 10.66 years.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
The area of a rectangle is 1.8 times the area of a square. The length of the rectangle is 5 times the breadth. The side of the square is 20 cm. What is the perimeter of the rectangle?
A)
145 cm
B)
135 cm
C)
133 cm
D)
144 cm
Option D is correct: 144 cm.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
A ladder is placed against a wall such that its foot is at the distance of 6 m from the wall and its top reaches a window 8 m above the ground. The length of the ladder is -
A)
10m
B)
11m
C)
12m
D)
13m
Option A is correct: 10m.
SI (Excise) • 2025 • Paper-II
The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 13 and 1989, respectively. If one of the numbers is 117, then the other number is -
A)
222
B)
223
C)
221
D)
225
Option C is correct: 221.
