1.

Sacrificial rites performed for good crops is

(a) Hnuaipui (b) Hnuaite (c) Chung (d) Fano Dawi
2. Who introduced the land settlement in the Lushai Hills?
(a) J.Shakespeare (b) G.H.Loch (c) Mac Donald (d) A.H.Scott
3. One of the earliest books on Mizo customs and ceremonies, ‘A Monograph on Lushai Customs
and Ceremonies’ was written by
(a) J.Shakespear (b) T.H.Lewin (c) N.E.Parry (d) Rev. Liangkhaia
4. A pig reared specially for religious sacrifice is called
(a) Vawkpa sut nghak (b) Hnuaite (c) Zeltluang (d) Vawkpui
5. Which of the following is not a Mizo musical instrument?
(a) Darbak (b) Lem lawi (c) Tumphit (d) Rawchhem
6. The Mizos believed that when a person dies, his/her spirit exits through the
(a) Mouth (b) Tip of the head (c) Nose (d) Ear
7. ‘Thingfar Zan’ is related to
(a) Dawino chhui (b) Chawngchen (c) Lawithat zan (d) Mitthi lumen zan
8. ‘Tungchaw’ literally means
(a) Traditional Mizo food item (b) A Plant (c) Traditional Mizo bedpost (d) Cereal
9. The first Mizo who was able to read and write (literate) was
(a) Thangphunga (b) Khamliana (c) M. Suaka (d) Lalchhinga
10. 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
11. Ropuliani died at
(a) Demagiri Jail (b) Chittagong Jail (c) Hazarbagh Jail (d) Sylhet Jail
12. Salam is equivalent to
(a) Vawkpui (b) Rs.40/- (c) Sial (d) Vawkpa
13. Ramhual was abolished in 1951 during the time of __________ Superintendent of the Mizo Hills
(a) A.G. McCall (b) A.R.H. McDonald (c) S.N. Barkataki (d) L.L. Peters
14. The custom of ‘Mitthirawp lam’ belongs to
(a) Ralte and Lusei clan (b) Ralte, Lusei, Paite and Hmar clans
(c) All the Mizo sub-clans (d) Lusei only
15. ‘Awkpaka’ in Mizo traditional society relates with
(a) Thlam (b) Pum (c) Lal In (d) Zawlbuk
16. The Chin-Lushai Conference, 1892 was held at Calcutta during
(a) January 25-29 (b) June 16-18 (c) February 2-4 (d) January 10-14
17. The name of Lushai district was changed into Mizo district in
(a) 1947 (b) 1950 (c) 1954 (d) 1962
18. 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
19. 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) Lt. Col. Tregear (c) N.E. Parry (d) A.R.H. McDonald
20. A queen of fairy, who is regarded as the guardian and maker of wild animals
(a) Sanui (b) Chawngtinleri (c) Hmuichukchuriduninu (d) Lasi
21. A kind of insect used as mandrake to predict the character of future partner
(a) Diktawn (b) Changchi (c) Kumleng (d) Laksang
22. The guardian of the Mizo bride on her way to the bridegroom’s house is
(a) Palal (b) Lawichal (c) |hian (d) Khawnbawl Upa
23. Who was the first Lusei Chief and from whom sprang the Six Lusei ruling Clans?
(a) Zahmuaka (b) Lallula (c) Suakpuilala (d) Vanpuilala
24. 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
25. Who was the Mizo Chieftainess who fought for freedom against the British rule?
(a) Ropuiliani (b) Laltheri (c) Rothangpuii (d) Saikuti
26. Which of the following is the longest river of Mizoram?
(a) Tlawng (b) Chhimtuipui (c) Tiau (d) Khawthlangtuipui
27. Who among the Mizo was known for laziness and idleness?
(a) Hauruanga (b) Samdala (c) Pawngvina (d) Vanapa
28. Lianchhiari Lunglen tlang is situated at
(a) Dungtlang (b) Denlung (c) Vangchhia (d) Tan tlang
29. 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
30. In which year was the Young Lushai Association formed?
(a) 1925 (b) 1927 (c) 1930 (d) 1935
31. The first known mautam occurred in
(a) 1862 (b) 1860 (c) 1865 (d) 1869
32. Which is not a correct pair?
(a) Sailo – chief (b) Tlai sial – a young mithun
(c) Sarthi – natural death (d) Fatlum – the youngest son
33. It was customary on the part of the bride to bring along with her
(a) Chemte (b) Fian (c) Thul (d) Hmui
34. A man who took refuge to the chiefs for safety against his guilt became
(a) Chemsen bawi (b) Tukluh bawi (c) Sal (d) Inchhungpui bawi
35. The children by the real wife are legitimate among the Mizo society and are known as
(a) Hmeifa (b) Chhungpuifa (c) Sawn (d) Falak
36. Puithiam, a village priest in the early Mizo society was remunerated in
(a) Paddy (b) Flesh of meat (c) Selection of Jhum (d) Both A and B
37. A fine imposed on a guilty on judicial proceedings, given to the Chief for acting as the Judicial
Officer of the village was known as
(a) Fathang (b) Sachhiah (c) Salam (d) None of the above
38. Sacrificial ceremony Daibawl in the early Mizo society referred to?
(a) Stomachache (b) Headache (c) Fever (d) Horse
39. The Mizo indigenous society never counts their wealth in terms of money, which among the
following was not the traditional Mizo wealth?
(a) Sial (b) Dar (c) Phurh hlan (d) Silai
40. Who among the Mizo Chief was able to organized confederation of the Eastern Lushai Chiefs
and nearly defeat McCabe during the Eastern Lushai promenade of 1892 at Sesawng village?
(a) Kalkhama (b) Lalburha (c) Vansanga (d) Lal\huama
41. The final phase of clearance of the weeds in the Mizo jhuming cultivation is called
(a) Hnuhpui lak (b) Hnuhhram lak (c) Pawhchhiat (d) None of the above
42. Which among the following is not included among the mizo customary marriage prize
(a) Nuta man (b) Palal (c) Pusum (d) Nau puak puan
43. A big log horizontally fastened at the main entry in the early Mizo Zawlbuk is called
(a) Bawhbel (b) Dawvan (c) Awkpaka (d) Awlrawt
44. A famous mizo chief Sibuta’s memorial stone was erected at
(a) Falkawn (b) Phulpui (c) Sumsuih (a) Tachhip
45. A Mizo chief who claimed to have imprinted his image in the coin was
(a) Suakpuilala (b) Lallula (c) Rothangpuia (d) Lalburha
46. A Mizo ceremony in order to yield productive jhuming cultivation is called
(a) Fanodawi (b) Kawngpui siam (c) Chungbawl (d) Lo-hman
47. A Mizo Chieftainess who help the British expeditionary force to find out the village of Hausata
during the Lushai Expedition of 1889 and later became an ally of the British
(a) Darbilhi (b) Neihpuithangi
(c) Vanhnuaithangi (d) Ropuiliani
48. The first election of the Village Council in Mizoram was held in
(a) July-August 1954 (b) February- May 1956
(c) June-August 1958 (d) September-November 1954
49. 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
50. Chalfilh Tourist Resort is located adjacent to
(a) Chalfilh village (b) Hmuifang village (c) East Phaileng village (d) Cheural village
51. Who among the Wales Missionary was given court case for his persistent effort toward
emancipation of slaves
(a) D.E.Jones (b) Edwin Rowlands (c) Dr. Peter Frazer (d) Edith Chapman
52. Which among the following Mizo Kut is not associated with Chhawnghnawh
(a) Pawl Kut (b) Chapchar Kut (c) Mim Kut (d) None of the above
53. 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
54. In which premise men are given first priority during the early Mizo culture?
(a) at the village drinking water well (b) choosing of the jhuming field
(c) at the blacksmith’s (pum) (d) none of the above
55. The famous “fall of star”, which became an important remarkable date among the Mizo
traditional counting of years was happened in
(a) August 1884 (b) August 1885 (c) August 1886 (d) August 1887
56. Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) is located at
(a) New Secretariat Complex (b) Treasury square (c) McDonald Hill (d) Tuikhuahtlang
57. 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 (c) 1918 (d) 1919
58. ‘Paranpa’ referred to during the Thlanrawn pawi rawt actually was the
(a) Flint lock musket (b) Spear (c) Shield (d) Sword
59. The first political party established in Mizoram was
(a) Indian National Congress (b) Eastern India Tribal Union
(c) Mizo Union (d) People’s Conference
60. 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
61. The famous ‘Kawtchhuah Ropui’ is located at
(a) Aizawl District (b) Kolasib District (c) Lunglei District (d) Champhai District
62. The Human Rights Committee led by Brig. T.Sailo transformed into political party, called
People Conference in the year
(a) 1970 (b) 1972 (c) 1974 (d) 1975
63. 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
64. Who among the following was the last Lieutenant Governor of Mizoram?
(a) S.N.Kohli (b) H.S.Dubey (c) Hiteshwar Saikia (d) N.P. Mathur
65. Who was the first Chief Secretary of Mizoram State?
(a) P. Rohmingthanga (b) Lalkhama (c) M.Lalmanzuala (d) F.Pahnuna
66. In which Lok Sabha term did Pu Vanlalzawma first became the member of Parliament?
(a) 13th Lok Sabha (b) 14th Lok Sabha (c) 15th Lok Sabha (d) 16th Lok Sabha
67. Who among the following natives was appointed for the first time as School teacher?
(a) Khuma (b) Khara (c) Chawnga (d) Thanga
68. Dampa Tiger Reserve is situated at
(a) Serchhip District (b) Lunglei District (c) Mamit District (d) Kolasib District
69. The first Welsh Mission High School in Mizoram was established in
(a) 1939 (b) 1940 (c) 1942 (d) 1944
70. Who was the last Superintendent of the South Lushai Hills?
(a) J.Shakespear (b) N.E.Perry (c) A.G.McCall (d) McDonald
71. British Field Marshal Lord Robert of Kandahar nicknamed his horse with the name of one Mizo
chief at the celebration function of Queen Victoria’s reign diamond jubilee. Who was that chief?
(a) Zakapa (b) Lalburha (c) Vanhnuailiana (d) Bengkhuaia
72. In counting the amount of unhusk rice among the Mizo family, Mautlawn zawn referred to
(a) Phur 30 or 90 tin (b) Phur 50 or 150 tin
(c) Phur 70 or 210 tin (d) Phur 400 and above
73. Pick the odd from the following groups.
(a) Pusum, Niar, Naupuakpuan (b) Siruk, Simeikhu, Sikeisen
(c) Vau thla, Tau thla, Thlanthla (d) Pawl Kut, Chapchar Kut, Mim Kut
74. The Mizo Union party in its initial stage aimed at
(a) Attainment of independence (b) Abolition of Chieftainship
(c) Collision with the Burma union (d) Expulsion of the British
75. The Mizoram religious revival occurred in 1937 was known as
(a) Champhai hmunhmeltha harhna (b) Khawlek harhna
(c) Khandaih harhna (d) Kelkang harhna
76. Y.M.A. was established on
(a) 15th June, 1934 (b) 15th June, 1935
(c) 15th June, 1930 (d) 15th June, 1939
77. 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
78. ‘Chanchintha Dak’ The Gospel parcel was sent off from Mission Veng Church on
(a) 20th July 1946 (b) 20th July 1947
(c) 20th July 1948 (d) 20th July 1949
79. Who was the first Midwife among the Mizo lady?
(a) Pi Zopari (b) Pi Zaii (c) Pi Pawngi (d) Pi Puii
80. Among the Mizo Missionary who first dedicated to go outside Mizoram was
(a) H.K.Dohnuna (b) Saptawni (c) Kawlkhuma (d) Darphawka
81. While sowing of rice the Mizo used to carry the seeds with
(a) Em (b) Paikawng (b) Tlam (d) Paiper
82. In Mizo society, men carry loads by using
(a) Hnam (b) Nghawngkawl (c) Darbak (d) Both A and B
83. “Mizo Zirtir Bu” the first book written in Mizo language was published in
(a) 1895 (b) 1896 (c) 1897 (d) 1898
84. The first printing press was introduced in Mizoram in the year
(a) 1909 (b) 1910 (c) 1911 (d) 1912
85. Mizoram was declared as a disturb area in the year
(a) March 6, 1966 (b) March 6, 1967 (c) March 6, 1968 (d) March 6, 1969
86. High School leaving Certificate Exam centre was started in (a) 1945 (b) 1946 (c) 1947 (d) 1948
87. Mizoram became union Territory in (a) 15 February 1972 (b) 20 February 1972 (c) 21
February 1972 (d) 26 February 1972
88. In measuring the length “Kel daidan” referred to (a) the size of a garden (b) the size of jhum
(c) the height of a fence (d) a village very near from other village
89. 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
90. 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
91. The first Mizoram Union Territory Legislative Assembly member consist of (a) 26 (b) 30 (c)
36 (d) 40
92. The first Mizo Pastor ordained in October 1913 was (a) Pastor Chuautera (b) Pastor
Liangkhaia (c) Pastor Chhuahkhama (d) Pastor Saiaithanga
93. In Mizo society “Ranpui” reffered to the following group (a) Bawng, Sial, Sakawr, Lawi (b)
Bawng, Sial, Sakawr, Sai (c) Bawng , Lawi, Kel, Ui (d) Lawi, Sial, Vawk, ar
94. Who among the following was the first Mizoram U.T. Assembly Speaker? (a) K.Sangchhum (b)
Dr. H.Thansanga (c) Vaivenga (d) Rokamlova
95. The first Mizo women appointed as Assembly member in the Union Territory Assembly was
(a) Saptawni (b) Thanmawii (c) K.Thansiami (d) Lalhlimpuii
96. Mizoram is the _______ State of India. (a) 22nd (b) 23rd (c) 24th (d) 26th
97. 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
98. The place where people settle temporarily for the purpose of cultivation away from the village
is known as (a) Thlawhbawk (b) Khawper (c) Khawthar kai (d) Pem
99. What percentage does the international boundary comprised the total length of the boundary
of Mizoram? (a) 50% of the total length (b) 60% of the total length (c) 75% of the total length
(d) 85% of the total length
100.A ritual performed by the Mizos for successful hunting of both wild animal and enemy was
known as (a) Kawngpui siam (b) Fanodawi (c) Sahrang awmni (d) Kanghrilh
101.If a woman gets married not from her relatives house, the owner of the house is entitled to get
a fee of Rs.5/-. It is known as (a) Chhuatkil Kaiman (b) Khualkai (c) Dawn puan phah (d) Sehrui
satchat
102.The earliest famine known by the Mizo in 1862 was due to the swarm of (a) Grasshopper (b)
Rat (c) Specific bird (d) none of the above
103.The main aim of sending General Pen Simon from Burma to Lushai Hills during the Chin-Lushai
expedition of 1889-1890 was (a) To construct road connecting Burma to Chittagong (b) To
help General W.W.Treagear (c) To subdue the Pawis (d) All of the above
104.Mary Winchester (Zoluti) was officially handed over to Colonel Tylter at Demagiri (Tlabung)
on (a) 30th December 1871 (b) 23rd January 1872 (c) 30th January 1872 (d) 15th February
1872
105.Which among the following was not the traditional Mizo trade commodity? (a) Ivory (b)
Readymade garment (c) Indian rubber (d) Tobacco
106.Aizawl to Lunglei Jeep road was opened in 1953 by (a) Jawaharlal Nehru (b) Akber Hyder Ali
(c) Indira Gandhi (d) None of the above
107.Who among the following was the first Mizo post graduate (Master of Art) (a) Hrawva (b)
Lianhnuna (c) Tlanglawma (d) Khawtinkhuma
108.Which among the following is not an apparatus for traditional Mizo Weaving? (a) Suvel (b)
Themtang (c) Hnahchawi (d) Khuhhriang
109.Which Mizo folktale is associated with Phawthira? (a) Kungawrhi (b) Mauruangi (c)
Chhawnlaihawihi (d) Nuchhimi
110.Buizova zaina sunhlu kung is situated at (a) West Phaileng (b) East Phaileng (c) North
Vanlaiphai (d) East Lungdar
111.In early Mizo society, after death the soul had to pass through different stages of journey (a)
Hringlang tlang, Hawilopar, Rih dil, Lunglohtui (b) Rihdil, Hringlang tlang, Lunglohtui
Hawilopar, (c) Rihdil, Lunglohtui Hringlang tlang, Hawilopar, (d) Rih dil, Hringlang tlang,
Hawilopar, Lunglohtui
112.What was the ceremony performed after 3 months from the death of family member to bid
farewell to them? (a) Thlai chhiah (b) Lunglo (c) Thitin (d) Khaukhurh
113.Who wrote “The Lushei Kuki Clans”? (a) T.H Lewin (b) F.J Sandy (c) McCall (d) J. Shakespeare
114.The largest lake in Mizoram is? (a) Tam Dil (b) Palak Dil (c) Rih Dil (d) Rung Dil
115.The Mizo alphabet‘A, Aw, B’was first introduced by the Missionaries on? (a) 1st April, 1894 (b)
21st April, 1894 (c) 1st April, 1893 (d) 12th April, 1893
116.The first Newspaper published in Mizo language was? (a) Mizo Chanchin (b) Mizo Chanchin
Laisuih (c) Mizo leh Vai Chanchin (d) Kristian Tlangau
117.The first Mizo woman awarded with Padma Shri in Literature was? (a) Lalsangzuali Sailo (b)
Buangi Sailo (c) Khawlkungi (d) Nuchhungi
118.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
119.Who among the following chief wrote a letter to the British Queen in the year 1897? (a)
Lianphunga (b) Khamliana (c) Kamliana (d) Suakliana
120.According to the Mizo, a tree or pole on which an enemy’s head is fixed was called (a) Sahlam
(b) Seluphan (c) Thuingul (d) Sathingzar
121.A Monograph on Lushai Customs and Ceremonies was written by (a) J.Shakespeare (b)
T.H.Lewin (c) N.E.Parry (d) Rev. Liangkhaia
122.The early Mizo believed that when a person dies, his/her spirit first visit (a) Hringlang tlang
(b) Rih dil (c) Mitthi khua (d) Pialral
123.Hnamchawm in the early Mizo society refers to (a) Slaves or Bawis (b) Hunters (c) Common
people (d) Chief’s elders
124.Before abolition of chief in Mizo society, a person who become a slave for being a murderer
was called (a) Chemsen Bawi (b) Tukluh Bawi (c) Chhungpui Bawi (d) Bawi suak
125.The common Mizo phrase Sa-ui tan means (a) making agreement/pact (b) killing a dog (c)
cruelty to animals (d) walking lazily
126.In which year the six Mizo resident of Kulikawn submitted a memorandum to N.E.Parry,
Superintendent of Lushai Hills protesting the chief’s administration? (a) 1927 (b) 1926 (c)
1946 (d) 1947
127.The first phase of grouping of villages in Mizoram during MNF independent movement was (a)
Extended Loop Area (ELA) (b) Progressive and Protective Villages (PPV) (c) New Grouping
Centre (NGC) (d) Voluntery Grouping Centre
128.In which year North and South Lushai Hills was amalgamated into one district? (a) 1890 (b)
1889 (c) 1897 (d) 1898
129.The Mizo historical novel having as its backdrop the first Lushai Expedition undertaken by the
British is (a) CC Coy No. 27 - Zikpuii Pa (b) Hawilopari - Biakliana (c) Sialton Official -
C.Thuamluaia (d) Chhingpuii - Kaphleia
130.Governor General in Council notified ‘inner line’ under which regulation? (a) Bengal Eastern
Frontier Regulation 1873 (b) Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1874 (c) Bengal Eastern
Frontier Regulation 1875 (d) Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation 1871
131.Which committee recommended the formation of autonomous district council in tribal areas
of Assam, including Mizo District Council? (a) Bordoloi Committee (b) W.A.Sangma Committee
(c) JJM Nicholas Roy Committee (d) A.V.Thakur Committee
132.Who wrote the novel ‘Chhingpuii’ ? (a) Kaphleia (b) Biakliana (c) Dr. Laltluangliana Khiangte
(d) Lalnunchanga
133.Sarlamkai dance was performed to celebrate the occasion of - (a) harvest (b) war (c) famine
(d) new born child
134.In Mizo folktales, who lives the longest ? (a) Sichangneii (b) Thasiama (c) Chhura (d) Lalruanga
135.Which one is the first political party in Mizoram (a) Congress (b) Mizo National Front (c) Mizo
Union (d) People’s Conference
136.The first Lushai hills district council election was held in - (a) 14th January 1952 (b) 24th
January 1952 (c) 12th February 1952 (d) 4th January 1952
137.Who were the first Mizos to be baptised ? (a) Khuma and Khara (b) Khama and Khara (c) Kunga
and Kima (d) Kunga and Khama
138.Mizoram become Union Territory on - (a) 24th January 1972 (b) 14th February 1972 (c) 24th
March 1972 (d) 14th April 1972
139.Mary Winchester was captured by the Chief - (a) Lalsavunga (b) Thawmpawnga (c)
Bengkhuaia (d) Khamliana
140.In which story do we see Mizo more clever than other Indians - (a) Mauruangi thawnthu (b)
Tualvungi leh Zawlpala thawnthu (c) Chhura thawnthu (d) Chepahakhata thawnthu
141.Who was the writer of the first Mizo novel ‘Hawilopari’ (a) Kaphleia (b) Thuamluaia (c)
L.Biakliana (d) James Dokhuma
142.Who was the first Chief Executive Member in the Lushai Hills District Council - (a)
Ch.Saprawnga (b) Lalsawia (c) Lalbuaia (d) R.Thanhlira
143.Who became the wife of non-Mizo king ‘Vai-lalpa’ (a) Rimenhawihi (b) Mauruangi (c)
Thailungi (d) Tualvungi
144.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
145.A tree or a pole on which an enemy’s head is hung was called (a) Seluphan (b) Sathingzar (c)
Sahlam (d) Khanchhuk
146.In which year was North and South Lushai hills amalmagated into one district ? (a) 1890 (b)
1897 (c) 1899 (d) 1898
147.Sibuta lung is located in : (a) Tachhip dai (b) Sailam dai (c) Ruallung dai (d) Farkawn dai
148.Mary Winchester (Zoluti) was captured in : (a) 21st July 1871 (b) 15th May 1870 (c) 23rd
January 1871 (d) 3rd September 1872
149.Which of the following year that the whole content of Holy Bible was completely translated
into Mizo? (a) 1953 (b) 1958 (c) 1957 (d) 1959
150.Who was the first ordained Pastor among the Mizo : (a) Pastor Chuautera (b) Pastor
Chhuahkhama (c) Pastor Vanchhunga (d) Pastor Hauchhunga
151.Who wrote the first Mizo novel ‘Hawilopari’? (a) Kaphleia (b) L.Biakliana (c) Zikpuii Pa (d)
James Dokhuma
152.Which one of the following is not the war weapon of early Mizo? (a) Thal (b) Kawlhnam (c)
Dar phaw (d) Dar lukhum
153.Who was the first editor of Krista/Kristian Tlangau? (a) Zosaphluia (b) PD Sena (c) Upa R. Dala
(d) Rev. Saiaithanga
154.The second highest mountain in Mizoram is? (a) Lurhtlang (b) Sur Tlang (c) Lengteng (d) Tan
Tlang
155.Zawlbuk was ended in the year of: (a) 1938 (b) 1937 (c) 1940 (d) 1936
156.Which among the following NGO was established in the year of 1947? (a) YMA (Young Mizo
Association) (b) MHIP (Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl) (c) MUP (Mizoram Upa Pawl) (d)
MZP (Mizo Zirlai Pawl)
157.Who was the first president of Indian National Congress (Mizoram)? (a) A. Thanglura (b) Lal
Thanhawla (c) Ch. Saprawnga (d) A. Sawihlira
158.Which of the following Mizo myth associated with dancing of the dung (vawk ek) and the worm
(changpat)? (a) Thim zin (b) Thlanrawkpa Khuangchawi (c) Sabereka Khuangkaih (d) Ngaitei
159.Who wrote the first published Mizo drama ‘Sangi Inleng’? (a) H. Lalsiama (b) Laltluangliana
Khiangte (c) Lalthangfala Sailo (d) K. Saibela
160.The state flower of Mizoram is : (a) Chhawkhlei (b) Senhri (c) Ainawn (d) Zamzo
161.Which of the following name is the real name of Mizo poet, Awithangpa? (a) Hmarlutvunga (b)
Hrangchina (c) Diriallova (d) Hrangphunga
162.The first Newspaper published in Mizo language was? (a) Mizo Chanchin (b) Mizo Chanchin
Laisuih (c) Mizo leh Vai Chanchin (d) Kristian Tlangau
163. ‘Book of the Year’ award was initiated by the Mizo Academy of Letters (MAL) from the year?
(a) 1987 (b) 1988 (c) 1989 (d) 1990
164.Mary Winchester (Zoluti) was taken into captive by Bengkhuaia and his companion in the year
………? (a) 1870 (b) 1874 (c) 1872 (d) 1871
165.Sibuta Lung is situated at? (a) Tachhip (b) Sateek (c) Lungleng (d) Tualcheng
166.The first Mizo to compose a Christian hymn in Mizo language was? (a) Patea (b) Thanga (c) C.Z
Huala (d) R.L Kamlala
167.When a person took refuge in the Chief’s house owing to poverty, they are called? (a) Chemsen
Bawi (b) Tukluh Bawi (c) Chung Bawi (d) Inpuichhung Bawi
168.Which of the following is not an ornament of the Mizo? (a) Saingho (b) Thimkual (c) Dawhkilh
(d) Thilthek
169.Who among the following Chief wrote a letter to the British Queen in the year 1897? (a)
Lianphunga (b) Khamliana (c) Ralliana (d) Suakliana
170.The name given by the Mizo to the last seasonal gale of a year is? (a) Tel phawk thli (b) Siruk
la (c) To thli (d) Chhim thlipui
171.Who among the following translated ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ in Mizo language? (a) Liangkhaia
(b) Chuautera (c) Challiana (d) M.Suaka
172.A priest who performs a sacrificial rite to cure the sick was? (a) Sadawt (b) Tlahpawih (c)
Bawlpu (d) Vansen
173.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
174.The chant of the brave warriors to celebrate their victory over the enemy was? (a) Hlado (b)
Bawh hla (c) Thanhawl hla (d) Thiam hla
175.Who among the following Chief was associated with ‘Thlanrawn rawt’ (Massacre)? (a) Vuttaia
(b) Lallula (c) Lalsavunga (d) Mangphawrha
176.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
177.A Mizo ceremony in order to yield productive jhuming cultivation is called (a) Fano dawi (b)
Kawngpui siam (c) Khaw kheng thawi (d) Vawkte khal
178.A person who defeated in a battle or who individually surrendered himself to his enemy is
called (a) Chemsen bawi (b) Inpui chhung bawi (c) Tukluh bawi (d) Lal sutpui vuan
179......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
180.The Mizo ancestors were moved westward to the Kabaw Valley which is called as (a) Khampat
(b) Chindwin (c) Chin Hills (d) Kawlphai
181.The period of ‘Selesih sangsarih’ to be around (a) 1740 - 1750 AD (b) 1840 - 1850 AD (c) 1850
- 1860 AD (d) 1730 - 1750 AD
182..... 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
183.The first recorded raid on the British territory by the Lushais occured in (a) September, 1826
(b) November, 1827 (c) April, 1844 (d) January, 1871
184.A Mizo chief who claimed to have imprinted his image in the coin was (a) Suakpuilala (b)
Lallula (c) Rothangpuia (d) Lalburha
185.During the Chin Lushai Expedition, the Chittagong Column advanced base called ‘Fort Tregear’
is located at (a) Darzo (b) Lunglei (c) Haka (d) Demagiri
186.The Lushai Scout Corps recruited in 1944 was also known as (a) Biate Sipai (b) Regular Army
(c) Burma Army (d) Lushai Army
187.The first Mizo converts to recieve baptism Khuma and Khara, who were baptised on (a) 25
September 1899 (b) 25 August 1899 (c) 25 June 1899 (d) 25 July 1899
188.How many ‘Lushai Labour Corps’ (also known as 27 Labour Vorps) went to France in 1917 (a)
2000 (b) 2100 (c) 2029 (d) 2900
189.The fighting force of the MNF was known as (a) Mizo National Volunteer (MNV) (b) Mizo Army
Volunteer (MAV) (c) Mizo National Brigade (MNB) (d) Mizo National Army (MNA)
190.A big log horizontally fastened at the main entry in the early Mizo Zawlbuk is called (a)
Bawhbel (b) Dawvan (c) Awkpaka (d) Awlrawt
191.A famous Mizo chief Kairuma’s memorial stone was erected at (a) Falkawn (b) Tualte (c) Biate
(d) Tachhip
192.The first phase of ‘Gouping of Villages’ (Khawkhawm) during Mizoram insurgency period is
called (a) New Grouping Centre (b) Protected and Progressive Villages (c) Extended Loop Area
(d) Voluntery Grouping Centre
193.Who was the first Mizoram Governor after Statehood (a) Gen. KV Krishna Rao (b) P.R. Kyndiah
(c) Anandam Padmanaban (d) Hiteshwar Saikia
194.Who was the present Minister for Labour, Employment, Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship Department (a) K. Lalrinliana (b) Dr. K. Beichhua (c) Lalchhandama Ralte
(d) Lalruatkima
195.In which Lok Sabha term did an independent candidate, Dr. H.Lallungmuana became the
member of Parliament? (a) 13th Lok Sabha (b) 12th Lok Sabha (c) 15th Lok Sabha (d) 16th
Lok Sabha
196.Which one is not a Mizo musical instrument (a) Bengbung (b) Rawchhem (c) Lemlawi (d)
Fenthlir
197. ‘The Hill Tracks of Chittagong and the Dwellers Therein : With Comparative Vocabulary of the
Hill Dialects’ published in 1869 was written by (a) Lt. Col. T.H.Lewin (b) G.A.Gierson (c) C.A.
Soppit (d) Capt. J.Shakespeare
198.According to Mizo customs, a person dies without any ailment is called (a) Hlamzuih (b)
Raicheh (c) Za chham lak (d) Sarthi
199.Pick out the odd one of the following couples in Mizo folktales (a) Chawngvungi and
Sawngkhara (b) Duhmanga and Tlingi (c) Raldawna and Tumchhingi (d) Chhawrtuineihlala
and Tuanpuii
200.The Mizo poetical word (simile) ‘Lawi ang thang’ literally means (a) Tlang hriat (b)
Hmingchhia (c) Thang lian (d) Puang zar
201.A place where hundreds of mehirs have stood in Mizoram and Archeological Survey of India
declared site of ‘National Importance’ is (a) Hla kungpui mual - Khawbung (b) Kawtchhuah
ropui - Vangchhia (c) Chhura farep - Zotlang, Champhai (d) Lungvando - Biate
202.The connectivity between Aizawl to Lunglei World Bank funded road completed a cost of Rs.
538.401 crores was inaugurated by Mizoram Chief Minister, Lal Thanhawla on (a) 11 May,
2010 (b) 11 May, 2012 (c) 11 May, 2011 (d) 11 May, 2009
203.Who is the Author of the book ‘God’s Miracles in Mizoram’? (a) Rev. Chuauthuama (b) Rev. Z.
T. Sangkhuma (c) Rev. Dr. Zairema (d) Rev. Liangkhaia
204.According to the Mizoram Economic Survey 2016-2017, State Per Capita income of Mizoram
in 2015-2016 is (a) Rs. 95317 (b) Rs. 85659 (c) Rs. 93293 (d) Rs. 85317
205.The first Mizo newspaper published in 1898 was (a) Mizo Chanchin Laisuih (b) Mizo leh Vai
Chanchin Lehkhabu (c) Krista Tlangau (d) Kohhran Beng
206.The actual height of the highest mountain peak of Mizoram ‘Phawngpui’ (Blue Mountain) is (a)
2141 metres (b) 2256 metres (c) 2157 metres (d) 2156 metres
207.The present Vice Chancellor of Mizoram University is (a) Prof. A.N Rai (b) Prof. R.P. Tiwari (c)
Prof. A.K. Sharma (d) Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao
208.Which among the following Mizo Kut is associated with ‘Chai Dance’ (a) Pawl Kut (b) Chapchar
Kut (c) Mim Kut (d) Thal Favang Kut
209.The famous ‘Thli chhe tleh kum’, which became an important remarkable date among the Mizo
traditional counting of years was happened in (a) 1886 (b) 1877 (c) 1876 (d) 1896
210.The three Mizo folktales published by T.H. Lewin in his book ‘Colloquial Exercise in the Lushai
Dialect’ were? (a) Chemtatrawta, Chhura & Kungawrhi (b) Kungawrhi, Lalruanga & Chhura (c)
Lalruanga, Kungawrhi & Chemtatrawta (d) Chemtatrawta, Lalruanga & Chhura
211.Who among the Wales Missionary was given court case for his persistent effort toward
emancipation of slaves (a) D.E.Jones (b) Edwin Rowlands (c) Dr. Peter Frazer (d) Edith
Chapman
212.In the Mizo marriage ceremony, a man appointed to protect a bride on her way to her
husband’s house was (a) Sadawt (b) Puar-ak (c) Palai (d) Lawichal
213.The Mizo believed that when a person dies, his/her spirit exits through the (a) Mouth (b) Tip
of the head (c) Nose (d) Ears
214.Sacrificial ceremony Daibawl in the early Mizo society referred to? (a) Stomachache (b)
Headache (c) Fever (d) Horse
215.The final phase of clearance of the weeds in the Mizo jhuming cultivation is called (a) Hnuhpui
lak (b) Hnuhhram lak (c) Pawhchhiat (d) A thual
216.The children by the real wife are legitimate among the Mizo society and are known as (a)
Hmeifa (b) Chhungpuifa (c) Sawn (d) Falak
217.Pick the odd from the following groups. (a) Pusum, Niar, Naupuakpuan (b) Fasuar, Favah, Sisep
(c) Vau thla, Tau thla, Thlanthla (d) Bawbel, Awkpaka, Thing nawi
218.In Mizo society, men carry loads by using (a) Hnam (b) Nghawngkawl (c) Darbak (d)
Hruihnang
219.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
220.Which is not a correct pair? (a) Zaudawh – a small house (b) Tlai sial – a young mithun (c)
Sarthi – natural death (d) Fatlum – the youngest son
221.The Mizo indigenous society never counts their wealth in terms of money, which among the
following was not the traditional Mizo wealth? (a) Sial (b) Dar (c) Phurh hlan (d) Silai
222.In Mizo mythology, a tall tree standing at the centre of the earth is called (a) Thingvando (b)
Thingvandawt (c) Thingvantawng (d) Thingvandek
223.A Mizo ceremony in order to yield productive jhuming cultivation is called (a) Fanodawi (b)
Kawngpui siam (c) Chungbawl (d) Lo-hman
224.The Mizo name given to the month of January is (a) Pawltlak thla (b) Khuangchawi thla (c)
Pawlkut thla (d) Sahmulphah thla
225.A ‘Pasaltha’ carrying gun powder with (a) Tumphit (b) Chhawndawl (c) Arkeziak (d) Fungki
226. ‘Thaichhawninu’ was associated in Mizo folktales with (a) Kelchawngi (b) Mauruangi (c)
Chawngtinleri (c) Thailungi
227.Who have levelled the surface of the earth in Mizo Mythology (a) Chulteinu (b) Khuazingnu (c)
Vanchung nula (d) Khuavang
228.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 (c) 1918 (d) 1919
229.Among the Mizos a chief’s private priest was called: (a) Tlahpawi (b) Upa (c) Puithiam (d)
Sadawt
230.A big log of wood inside the Zawlbuk is known as: (a) Bawhbel (b) Awkpaka (c) Bahzar (d)
Laizawl
231.A due payable to man’s father-in-law or brother in law when Khuangchawi ceremony is
performed: (a) Makpa nihman (b) Khumpui kaiman (c) Chhut kil kaiman (d) Thingman
232.The first Post office in Mizoram was located at: (a) Sairang (b) Tlabung (c) Aizawl (d) Sialsuk
233.The first Mizos converts to receive baptism were: (a) Khuma and Khama (b) Khara and Phunga
(c) Khama and Siama (d) Khuma and Khara
234.Bawi system officially came to an end in the year 1927. This was possible with the undying
effort of: (a) Dr. Peter Fraser (b) Chapman and Clark (c) Dr. William (d) R.B. McCabe
235.The first Christian Revival Movement in Mizoram began in the year (a) 1906 (b) 1905 (c) 1904
(d) 1903
236.The Mizos who are reluctant to participate in the First World War were wooed by the
government by promising them: (a) Their family member will be given government Job (b)
They will be paid a sum of Rs. 50 per month (c) They will be honour with highest civil honour
(d) Their family will be exempted from Kuli
237.The name “Young Lushai Association” (YLA) was coined by: (a) Rev. FW Savidge (b) Rev. David
Edward (c) Rev. Dawkson (d) Rev. Lewis Evans
238.The great darkness that caused the earth in one Mizo legend was called (a) Khawzing (b)
Thimzing (c) Thlazing (d) Khawthim
239.The paddy tax payable to the chief by all the villagers was known as: (a) Sachhiah (b)
Khuaichhiah (c) Fathang (d) Silaichhiah
240.In the division of languages, Mizo language was categorized as: (a) The Tai language (b) The
Karen dialect (c) The Lolo Burmese (d) The Tibeto Burman language
241.Land settlement was introduced in the Lushai Hills by: (a) CS Murray (b) Capt. HR Brown (c)
Major J. Shakespeare (d) David Edward
242.The foundation of Christianity in Mara land was laid by: (a) RA Lorrain (b) JH Lorrain (c) AW
Davies (d) William Williams
243.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) Chhuatkil kaiman (b) Sehrui Satchat (c) Khualkai man (d) Numan
244.Which one is not a Mizo musical instrument (a) Bengbung (b) Rawchhem (c) Lemlawi (d)
Fenthlir
245. ‘The Hill Tracks of Chittagong and the Dwellers Therein : With Comparative Vocabulary of the
Hill Dialects’ published in 1869 was written by (a) Lt. Col. T.H.Lewin (b) G.A.Gierson (c) C.A.
Soppit (d) Capt. J.Shakespeare
246.According to Mizo customs, a person dies without any ailment is called (a) Hlamzuih (b)
Raicheh (c) Za chham lak (d) Sarthi
247.Pick out the odd one of the following couples in Mizo folktales (a) Chawngvungi and
Sawngkhara (b) Duhmanga and Tlingi (c) Raldawna and Tumchhingi (d) Chhawrtuineihlala
and Tuanpuii
248.The Mizo poetical word (simile) ‘Lawi ang thang’ literally means (a) Tlang hriat (b)
Hmingchhia (c) Thang lian (d) Puang zar
249.A place where hundreds of mehirs have stood in Mizoram and Archeological Survey of India
declared site of ‘National Importance’ is (a) Hla kungpui mual - Khawbung (b) Kawtchhuah
ropui - Vangchhia (c) Chhura farep - Zotlang, Champhai (d) Lungvando - Biate
250.The connectivity between Aizawl to Lunglei World Bank funded road completed a cost of Rs.
538.401 crores was inaugurated by Mizoram Chief Minister, Lal Thanhawla on (a) 11 May,
2010 (b) 11 May, 2012 (c) 11 May, 2011 (d) 11 May, 2009
251.Who is the Author of the book ‘God’s Miracles in Mizoram’? (a) Rev. Chuauthuama (b) Rev. Z.
T. Sangkhuma (c) Rev. Dr. Zairema (d) Rev. Liangkhaia
252.According to the Mizoram Economic Survey 2016-2017, State Per Capita income of Mizoram
in 2015-2016 is (a) Rs. 95317 (b) Rs. 85659 (c) Rs. 93293 (d) Rs. 85317
253.The first Mizo newspaper published in 1898 was (a) Mizo Chanchin Laisuih (b) Mizo leh Vai
Chanchin Lehkhabu (c) Krista Tlangau (d) Kohhran Beng
254.The actual height of the highest mountain peak of Mizoram ‘Phawngpui’ (Blue Mountain) is (a)
2141 metres (b) 2256 metres (c) 2157 metres (d) 2156 metres
255.The present Vice Chancellor of Mizoram University is (a) Prof. A.N Rai (b) Prof. R.P. Tiwari (c)
Prof. A.K. Sharma (d) Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao
256.Which among the following Mizo Kut is associated with ‘Chai Dance’ (a) Pawl Kut (b) Chapchar
Kut (c) Mim Kut (d) Thal Favang Kut
257.The famous ‘Thli chhe tleh kum’, which became an important remarkable date among the Mizo
traditional counting of years was happened in (a) 1886 (b) 1877 (c) 1876 (d) 1896
258.The three Mizo folktales published by T.H. Lewin in his book ‘Colloquial Exercise in the Lushai
Dialect’ were? (a) Chemtatrawta, Chhura & Kungawrhi (b) Kungawrhi, Lalruanga & Chhura (c)
Lalruanga, Kungawrhi & Chemtatrawta (d) Chemtatrawta, Lalruanga & Chhura
259.Who among the Wales Missionary was given court case for his persistent effort toward
emancipation of slaves (a) D.E.Jones (b) Edwin Rowlands (c) Dr. Peter Frazer (d) Edith
Chapman
260.In the Mizo marriage ceremony, a man appointed to protect a bride on her way to her
husband’s house was (a) Sadawt (b) Puar-ak (c) Palai (d) Lawichal
261.The Mizo believed that when a person dies, his/her spirit exits through the (a) Mouth (b) Tip
of the head (c) Nose (d) Ears
262.The part of the traditional Mizo village where the chief resided was called: (a) Lalveng (b)
Venghlun (c) Mualveng (d) Vengpui
263.Criminal, who took refuge in the chief’s house to escape punishment became: (a) Tukluh Bawi
(b) Chemsen Bawi (c) Inpuichhung Bawi (d) Sal
264.Of the marriage prices “Naupuakpuan” is given to: (a) The bride’s elder sister (b) The bride’s
mother’s sister (c) The groom’s younger sister (d) the bride’s grandmother
265.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
266.Which of the following was considered as the Children’s festival? (a) Chapchar Kut (b) Mim
Kut (c) Pawl Kut (d) Thalfavang Kut
267.Which of the following did not have priests of any sort, and every man was his own priest? (a)
Pawi (Lai) (b) Lusei (c) Lakher (Mara) (d) Chin
268.In pre-colonial Mizoram, the land belonged to: (a) The people (b) The cultivator (c) The jhum
expert (d) The chief
269.The first British military expedition against the Lushais (Blackwood’s Expedition) took place
in: (a) 1835 (b) 1844 (c) 1871 (d) 1890
270. “Fort Tregear” was located at: (a) North Vanlaiphai (b) Lunglei (Lungleh) (c) Biate (d) Darzo
271.Who among the following issued “Ramri Lehkha”? (a) John Shakespear (b) T.H. Lewin (c) C.S.
Murray (d) Herbert Brown
272.Which books of the Bible were first translated into Mizo language? (a) Matthew, Mark and Luke
(b) Luke, John and Acts (c) Mark, Luke and John (d) Genesis, Exodus and Leviticus
273.The first medical missionary to Mizoram was: (a) Dr. Peter Fraser (b) Dr. John Williams (c) Dr.
G.P. Roberts (d) Dr. C.C Chesterton
274.How many Mizo young men were enrolled in the ‘Labour Corps’ during the First World War?
(a) 1000 (b) 2000 (c) 2100 (d) Only 30
275.United Mizo Freedom Organization (UMFO) was also known as: (a) A Dumpawl (b) Pawllo
Pawl (c) Hnamchawm Pawl (d) Zalen Pawl
276.Villages were grouped together in Mizoram for the Indian military conveniences during the
MNF movement in Mizoram. The grouping of village scheme was known as: (a) The Detention
Camp (b) Progressive and Protective Villages (c) Khaw Khawm (d) The Vietcong Model