MPSC MIZO 1

Welcome to your MPSC MIZO 1

1. Land settlement was introduced in the Lushai Hills by:

(a) CS Murray
(b) Capt. HR Brown
(c) J. Shakespear
(d) David Edward

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

2. Consider the following points regarding the famous raid ‘Chhak leh thlang indo.’

1.It happened in the year during 1877-1880

2.The animosity between Vuta and Lalpuithanga led to this outcome

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)1 and 2

(b)1 only

(c)2 only

(d)None of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

3. The first Mautam tam occurred in the year

(a) 1862

(b) 1923

(d) 1966

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

4. A religious ceremony performed for the villager’s prosperity on animals and enemies was known as?

(a) Khal
(b) Sakung
(c) Khua leh Chawm
(d) Kawngpui Siam

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

5. Consider the following
(i) Nuta man
(ii) Palal
(iii) Pusum
(iv) Nau puak puan
Which of the above is not included among the mizo customary marriage prize

a) (I) and (II)
b) (I) only
c) I, III and IV
d) IV only

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

6. A sacrifice performed after three days of the birth of a child was called:

(a) Bawrhkeu
(b) Khal
(c) Hnuaipui
(d) Arte hring ban

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

7. Sarlamkai dance was performed to celebrate the occasion of –

(a) harvest
(b) war
(c) famine
(d) new born child

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

8. Consider the following
i) Chawm ii) Khawmu iii) Khuavang iv) Phung
Which of the above is a good demon?

a)I and III
b)III only
c)IV only
d)I, II and III

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

9. What are the animals that must be killed as part of the Ram lama thangchhuah?

a) Sakhi, Sazuk, Savawm, Sanghal, Sai
b) Sakhi, Sazuk, Savawm, Sanghal, Sele
c) Sakhi, Sakei, Savawm, Sanghal, Sele
d) Sakhi, Sazuk, Savawm, Rulngan, Sai

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

10. The object that is considered unwanted among the dowry of women on occasion of traditional Mizo marriage is

a)Tuthlawh
b)Chem
c)Thul
d)Hrei

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

11. An engagement testimony between men and a women in love with the approval of the women mother before marriage in Mizo custom is called

a)Khawn\hiang khawn
b)Zawlpuan phah
c)Sakei ngho seh
d)Lamthlang rapthla

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

12. Tha famous Kawtchhuah Ropui is located at

(a)Lunglei
(b)East Phaileng
(c)Sazep
(d)Vangchhia

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

13. According to Mizo customs, a person dies without any ailment is called

(a) Hlamzuih
(b) Raicheh
(c) Za chham lak
(d) Sarthi

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

14. Consider the following points regarding the Zawlbuk.’
1) Val upa was incharge of Zawlbuk
2) The widows often paid a visit
3) Bahzar was located at the centre of Zawlbuk
4) It has no window
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)1 and 2 are correct
(b)1 and 3 are correct
(c)1, 2 and 3 are correct but 4 is incorrect
(d)1 and 4 are correct

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

15. The early Mizo believed that when a person dies, his or her spirit first visit

(a) Mitthi Khua
(b) Pialral
(c) Rih dil
(d) Hringlang tlang

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

16. Sarlamkai dance was performed to celebrate the occasion of –

(a) harvest
(b) war
(c) famine
(d) new born child

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

17. ……is a large female demon having big breasts that was seen walking along the river downwards in the lonely jungle.

(a) Phung
(b) Chawm
(c) Khawmu
(d) Tulum

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

18. Consider the following points regarding the famous Mizo folk dance, Khuallam.
i) Khuallam is also known as thingdim lam
ii) It evokes actions of a hero who has won the war
iii) It is performed at the time of ceremony called Khuangchawi
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a)I and II
b)II and III
c)1 & III
d)I, II and III

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

19. Consider the following
i) Chawm ii) Khawmu iii) Khuavang iv) Phung
Which of the above is a good demon?

a)I and III
b)III only
c)IV only
d)I, II and II

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

20. What is the demon that is believed to be the creator of Khawhring?

a) khaunu
b) Khuavang
c) Lasi
d) Chawm

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

21. ‘Awkpaka’ in Mizo traditional society relates with

(a) Thlam
(b) Pum
(c) Lal In
(d) Zawlbuk

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

22. A big log horizontally fastened at the main entry in the early Mizo Zawlbuk is called

(a) Bawhbel
(b) Dawvan
(c) Awkpaka
(d) Awlrawt

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

23. Which one is not a Mizo musical instrument?

(a) Bengbung
(b) Rawchhem
(c) Lemlawi
(d) Fenthlir

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

24. Zawlbuk was ended in the year of:

(a) 1938
(b) 1937
(c) 1940
(d) 1936

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

25. Consider the following.
(I) Darbak (II) Hnah tum (III) Darphit (IV) Tuium dar
Which of the above is a Mizo musical instrument?

a)I and II
b)II and IV
c)1, II and IV
d)II only

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

26. The Mizo phrase “Kel bang liak ang’ means

(a) Tawng ring sawina
(b)Tawng rang sawina
(c) Tawng thei lo sawina
(d) Rang taka che vel sawina

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

27. If the mother of a girl who is getting married, has separated from the girl’s father, she is entitled to a price known as:

(a) Chhuat kil/kai man

(b) Sehrui Satchat

(c) Khual kai man

(d) Nu man

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

28. The marriage prices “Naupuakpuan” is given to:

(a) The bride’s sister
(b) The bride’s mother’s sister
(c) The groom’s younger sister
(d) the bride’s grandmother

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

29. Which among the following is not included among the mizo customary marriage prize

(a) Nuta man
(b) Palal
(c) Pusum
(d) Nau puak puan

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

30. ‘Sumfang’ is also known as

(a) Manpui
(b) Sum hmahruai
(c) Pusum
(d) Pawisa tam ta

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

31. A religious ceremony performed for the villager’s prosperity on animals and enemies was known as?

(a) Khal
(b) Sakung
(c) Khua leh Chawm
(d) Kawngpui Siam

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

32. . In the Mizo marriage ceremony, if a Puandum is included in a woman’s possession it is known as

(a) Puanrin
(b) Mangpuan
(c) Puanhlap
(d) Zawlpuan

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

33. A couple divorced when both of them insist on and the marriage prize paid by the man is divided but the woman’s property is taken back, it is known as

(a) Sumlaitan

(b) Peksachang

(c) Kawngka sula mak

(d) Sumchhuah

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

34. Pick the odd from the following

(a) Sumlaitan
(b) Makpa hnamhrual chat
(c) Pek sa chang
(d) Zawlpuan

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

35. The object that is considered unwanted among the dowry of women on occasion of traditional Mizo marriage is

(a) Tuthlawh
(b) Chem
(c) Thul
(d) Hrei

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

36. An engagement testimony between men and a women in love with the approval of the women mother before marriage in Mizo custom is called

(a) Khawn\hiang khawn

(b) Zawlpuan phah

(c) Sakei ngho seh

(d) Lamthlang rapthla

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

37. Mizoram was put under President’s Rule for the first time during the tenure of

a) Ch. Saprawnga
(b) Ch. Chhunga
(c) Laldenga
(d) Brig. T.Sailo

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

38. The Human Rights Committee led by Brig. T.Sailo transformed into political party, called People Conference in the year

a)14th April, 1970

(b) 20th May, 1972

(c) 18th April, 1974

(d) 17th April,1975

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

39. The name of Lushai district was changed into Mizo district in

(a) 1947

(b) 1950

(d) 1962

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

40. Who wrote the first published Mizo drama ‘Sangi Inleng’?

(a) H. Lalsiama
(b) Laltluangliana Khiangte
(c) Lalthangfala Sailo
(d) K. Saibela

(a0

(b)

(c)

(d)

41. The United Mizo Freedom Organisation (UMFO) was founded on

(a) April 6, 1946
(b) April 10, 1946
(c) July 5, 1947
(d) July 10, 1947

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

42. Who among the following chief wrote a letter to the British Queen in the year 1897?

(a) Lianphunga
(b) Khamliana
(c) Thangphunga
(d) Suakliana

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

43. The first Mizoram Union Territory Legislative Assembly member consist of

(a) 26
(b) 30
(c) 36
(d) 40

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

44. Who was the writer of the third Mizo novel ‘Chhingpuii?

(a) Kaphleia
(b) Thuamluaia
(c) L.Biakliana
(d) James Dokhuma

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

45. Which among the following political party launched Civil Disobedience Movement in December 1948 against the privileges of the chiefs in general and the Superintendent of the District in particular?

(a) UMFO

(b) Mizo Union

(c) EITU

(d) Congress

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

46. Who among the following translated ‘The Story of The Bible’ in Mizo language?

(a) Liangkhaia
(b) Challiana & Sap Upa
(c) Challiana & Pu Buanga
(d) M.Suaka & Thangphunga

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

47. The Lushai Scout Corps recruited in 1944 was also known as

a)Biate Sipai
(b) Regular Army
(c) Burma Army
(d) None of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

48. In which year Mizo contingent went to Europe for British Transporter popularly known by the Mizo as ‘France ram kal’ or ‘German ral run’?

a)1916

(b) 1917

(d) 1919

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

49. The first political party established in Mizoram was

a)Indian National Congress
(b) Eastern India Tribal Union
c) Mizo Union
(d) People’s Conference

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

50. The first Mizo District Council election was held under rule 133 of the Assam Autonomous District rule in

a)8 November 1951
(b) 4 January 1952
(c) 4 April 1952
(d) 8 September 1952

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

51. Who was the first Chief Secretary of Mizoram State?

a) P. Rohmingthanga
(b) Lalkhama
(c) M.Lalmanzuala
(d) F.Pahnuna

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

52. Which among the following Mizo political party is also known as “Zalen pawl”?

a)Indian National Congress
(b) Mizo Common People’s Union
c) United Mizo Freedom Organisation
(d) Eastern India Tribal Union

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

53. Mizoram became union Territory in

(a) 1970
(b) 1971
(c) 1972
(d) 1973

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

54. Who was the first Assembly Speaker of Mizoram?

a)Laldenga
(b) Thangridema
(c) M.Lalmanzuala
(d) H.Thansanga

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

55 .‘Thingthiah’ is related to

(a) Sakung
(b) Chawngchen
(c) Khuangchawi
(d) Zaudawh

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

56. A pig reared specially for religious sacrifice is called

(a) Vawkpa sut nghak
(b) Hnuaite
(c) Zeltluang
(d) Vawkpui

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

57. The formal heir to the father’s property in traditional Mizo society was:

(a) The eldest son
(b) The youngest son
(c) Wife
(d) The eldest brother

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

58. Which of the following festivals is associated with the life and story of a Mizo couple, Ngama and Tlingi?

(a) Mim Kut

(b) Pawl Kut

(c) Chapchar Kut

(d) Thalfavang Kut

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

59. The lowest fine imposed by the chief to the guilty in Mizo society was known as

(a) Sukchin
(b) Salam
(c) Sial
(d) None of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

60. Mimkut is also known as

(a) Naupang pual
(b) Tah kut
(c) Hlim kut
(d) None of the abov

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

61 Which one of the following statement is not the objective of Thangchhuah?

(a) To avoid the pellets of Pawla
(b) To earn respect in life time
(c) To achieve the eternal bliss of Pialral
(d) To avoid sachhiah from the chief

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

62. ‘Tungchaw’ literally means

(a) Traditional Mizo food item
(b) A Plant
(c) Traditional Mizo bedpost
(d) Cerea

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

63. ‘Awkpaka’ in Mizo traditional society relates with

(a) Thlam
(b) Pum
(c) Lal In
(d) Zawlbuk

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

64. A big log horizontally fastened at the main entry in the early Mizo Zawlbuk is called

(a) Bawhbel
(b) Dawvan
(c) Awkpaka
(d) Awlrawt

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

65. Salam is equivalent to

(a) Vawkpui
(b) Rs.40/-
(c) Sial
(d) Vawkpa

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

66. The custom of ‘Mitthi rawp lam’ belongs to

(a) Ralte and Lusei clan
(b) Ralte, Lusei, Paite and Hmar clans
(c) All the Mizo sub-clans
(d) Lusei only

67. A pole on which the sacrificial mithun’s head is fixed –

(a) Thingsia
(b) Seluphan
(c) Sahlam
(d) Siahthing

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

68. Which of the following is correct in regard to Zawlbuk?

(a) Size of Zawlbuk did not vary to lal in
(b) The widows often paid a visit
(c) It was situated at the centre of the village
(d) It has no window

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

69. Which of the following is the name of tax paid by the villagers to the Chief?

(a) Chawng
(b) Fathang
(c) Tlahpawl
(d) Ngawn Chawm

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

70. With which Mizo religious activity does ‘In chhe siam ni’ related to?

(a) Sakung phun
(b) Khuangchawi
(c) Chawng
(d) Dawino chhui

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

71. Which is not a correct pair?

(a) Sailo – chief
(b) Tlai sial – a young mithun
(c) Sarthi – natural death
(d) Fatlum – the youngest son

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

72. Zawlbuk was ended in the year of:

(a) 1938
(b) 1937
(c) 1940
(d) 1936

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

73. Consider these different kind of taxes
1.Sa chhiah 2. Khuai chhiah 3. Chi chhiah
The Mizo chief was entitled to impose

(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

74. Siapsuap was the dress worn by:

(a) Men
(b) Women
(c) Children
(d) Men and women

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

75. The first known settlement of Lusei in Myanmar

a) Suaipui & Saihmun
b) Pelpawl & Belmual
c) Seipui & Khawkawk
d) Sanzawl & Bochung

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

76. The lowest fine imposed by the chief to the guilty in Mizo society was known as

(a) Sukchin
(b) Salam
(c) Sial
(d) None of the above

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

77. A priest who performs a sacrificial rite to cure the sick was?

(a) Sadawt
(b) Tlahpawih
(c) Bawlpu
(d) Vansen

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

78. The British Parliament finally passed the abolition of bawi in the Lushai Hills in

(a) 1910
(b) 1919
(c) 1927
(d) 1929

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

79. Tukluh bawi refers to

(a)Slave as a result of war prisoner
(b)Slave as a result of committed crime
(c)Slave as a result of economic hardship
(d)Slave as a result of indebtness

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

80. The most senior among the Mizo elders, the legal adviser to the chief was called as

(a) Mualkil Upa
(b) Lal Upa
(c) Khawnbawl Upa
(d) Upa Min

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

81. In Mizo mythology, a tall tree standing at the centre of the earth is called

(a) Thingvando
(b) Thingvandawt
(c) Thingvantawng
(d) Thingvandek

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

82. Which one of the following has been correctly listed, who were all under the direct control of the chief?

(a) tlangau, thirdeng, val upa, ramhual, puithiam and khawchhiar

(b) tlangau, thirdeng, ramhual, puithiam, zalen and khawchhiar

(c) tlangau, ramhual, puithiam, valupa, tlangval, and thirdeng

(d) puithiam,ramhual, zalen, khawchhiar, pasaltha and tlangau

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

83. The Lushais believe that once the awk swallowed the sun so effectually that general darkness prevailed. This awful time is called

a) Hautla

b) Thimzing

c) Khal

d) Daibawl

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

84. Persons captured during war or feuds are called

(a) Bawi suak
(b) Tukluh bawi
(c) Sal
(d) Chemsen baw

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

85. …. is a chief’s kin, who can choose land for jhumming purpose after Ramhual had done.

(a) Tlangau
(b) Khawnbawl Upa
(c) Zalen
(d) Thirdeng

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

86. Who was the first Lusei Chief and from whom sprang the Six Lusei ruling Clans?

(a) Zahmuaka
(b) Lallula
(c) Suakpuilala
(d) Vanpuilala

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

87. The children by the real wife are legitimate among the Mizo society and are known as

(a) Hmeifa
(b) Chhungpuifa
(c) Sawn
(d) Falak

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

88. Hnamchawm in the early Mizo society refers to

(a) Slaves or Bawis
(b) Hunters
(c) Common people
(d) Chief’s elders

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

89. A person who become a slave for being a murderer was called

(a) Chemsen Bawi
(b) Tukluh Bawi
(c) Chhungpui Bawi
(d) Bawi suak

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

90. The Mizo ancestors lived in Khampat area during the period around

(a) 800 A.D – 1200 A.D
(b) 700 A.D – 900 A.D
(c) 900 A.D – 1300 A.D
(d) 950 A.D – 1250 A.D

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

91. The most remarkable contribution made by Welsh Missionary, Dr. Peter Fraser towards the Mizo society was

(a) Establishment of Durtlang Hospital

(b) Welfare of orphans

(c) Education of Children

(d) Abolition of Slavery/Bawi

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

92. The period of ‘Dungtlang Sangthum’ to be around

(a) 1740 – 1750 AD
(b) 1670 – 1680 AD
(c) 1850 – 1860 AD
(d) 1730 – 1750 AD

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

93. The formal heir to the father’s property in traditional Mizo society was:

(a) The eldest son
(b) The youngest son
(c) Wife
(d) The eldest brother

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

94. Who have levelled the surface of the earth in Mizo Mythology

(a) Chulteinu
(b) Khuazingnu
(c) Vanchung nula
(d) Khuavang

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

95. Which Mizo chief was the first to emancipate a slave?

(a)Khamliana
(b)Zahmuaka
(c)Khawvelthanga
(d)Ropuilian

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

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