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MCS 2019, MCS 2023, & MPS 2013 PYQs Ancient History 1. Sallekhana, also known as Santhara, is a religious practice associated with: (A) Buddhism(B) Jainism(C) Zoroastrianism(D) Sikhism 2. Which among the following places is famous for its painting “Bodhisattva Padmapani”? (A) Ajanta(B) Ellora(C) Bagh(D) Bhimbetka 3. UNESCO World Heritage Site monuments in Mahabalipuram were built … Read more
MCS 2029, MCS 2023 & MPS 2023 PYQS 1. Holography has applications in which of the following? i) Data storageii) Prevention of counterfeitingiii) Destruction of cancerous cellsiv) Detection of kidney stones Options:(A) (i) and (ii) only(B) (ii) and (iv) only(C) (i), (ii), and (iii) only(D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) Answer: (C) (i), (ii), and … Read more
MCS2019, MCS2023, & MPS2023 a) Equator b) Tropic of Cancer c) Tropic of Capricorn d) Poles 2. The phenomenon of trade winds takes place due to: a) Conduction of heat b) Convection of heat c) Radiation d) None of the above 3. The vertical movement of air is termed as: a) Wind b) Air Current … Read more
For Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS), Meghalaya GK, & other competitive examinations Why in News? On 14 August 2026, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for Eri Silk Weaving at Ri Sai, Integrated Textile Tourism Complex (ITTC), Nongpoh, Ri-Bhoi district, during the culmination of the 12th National Handloom Week and observance … Read more
1. Infectious Diseases & Transmission Vectors 1. Which of the following is a set of diseases caused or transmitted by mosquitoes? (A) Cholera, Dengue, Malaria (B) Chikungunya, Dengue, Malaria (C) Chikungunya, Cholera, Typhoid (D) Cholera, Malaria, Typhoid Answer: (B) Chikungunya, Dengue, Malaria 2. Which of the following is NOT a mosquito-borne disease? (A) Dengue fever … Read more
1. Indian Space Exploration & ISRO Missions 1. Who is considered the ‘Father of the Indian Space Programme’? (A) Dr. Satish Dhawan (B) Dr. Homi J. Bhabha (C) Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (D) Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan Answer: (C) Dr. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai 2. Who was appointed as the ISRO Chief in 2022? (A) K. Sivan … Read more
1. Ecology & Ecosystems 1. The term “Ecology” was coined by: (A) Ernst Haeckel (B) Charles Darwin (C) Arthur Tansley (D) E. P. Odum Answer: (A) Ernst Haeckel 2. The word “biodiversity” was coined by: (A) Thomas Lovejoy (B) E. O. Wilson (C) Terborgh (D) W. G. Rosen Answer: (D) W. G. Rosen 3. The … Read more
Scientific Instruments & Measurement Devices 1. The instrument used for measuring blood pressure is called: (A) Barometer (B) Sphygmomanometer (C) Tonometer (D) Glucometer Answer: (B) Sphygmomanometer 2. Which instrument is used to measure the depth of water/ocean depth? (A) Fathometer (B) Galvanometer (C) Altimeter (D) Tube tester Answer: (A) Fathometer 3. You use a hydrometer … Read more
1. Aboveboard means (A) ready to go (B) to work enthusiastically (C) to stand out (D) being fair and honest Answer: (D) being fair and honest Aboveboard: Without concealment, fraud, or trickery; completely open and honest. 2. Have an axe to grind means (A) to have unfinished business (B) to solve a difficult problem (C) … Read more
1. Short speech or poem at the end of a play or book (A) Epilogue (B) Prologue (C) Monologue (D) Anecdote Answer: (A) Epilogue Epilogue: A short speech, poem, or section at the end of a play or book that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened. (A) Epilogue: The … Read more