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
MCS2019, MCS2023 & MPS 2023 1. Consider the following statements about global warming: i. Earth’s temperature has risen by 0.08°C per decade.ii. Water vapour is a greenhouse gas.iii. The Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the rest of the world over the past four decades. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (A) … Read more
1. Which of the following is/are correct? i) Planning Commission was created in 1950 to formulate an integrated five-year plan for socio-economic development.ii) The period of Plan Holiday was 1966 to 1969.iii) NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission in 2015. a) (i) & (ii)b) (i), (ii) & (iii)c) (i), (iii) & (iv)d) (i), (ii), (iii) … Read more
1. In a simple economy, which of the following is not included in the circular flow of income? (A) Goods and services (B) Factor payments (C) Spending (D) Depreciation 2. Which of the following statements correctly defines Core Inflation? (A) An inflation measure excluding volatile and transitory price changes (B) An inflation measure of short-term … Read more
1. Which among the following is not considered an indicator used to calculate the Human Development Index (HDI)? (A) Life expectancy(B) Education(C) Per capita income(D) Gender inequality 2. The Uday Kotak Committee is associated with: (A) Digital payments(B) Corporate governance(C) Bank reforms(D) Data protection 3. Libra refers to: (A) Spacecraft(B) Cryptocurrency(C) Marine exploration(D) Satellite 4. … Read more
The Shillong Times – Meghalaya Mandi Key Points Practice MCQs 1. ‘Meghalaya Mandi’, recently launched in Meghalaya, is primarily aimed at:A. Providing agricultural loansB. Connecting farmers with markets and buyersC. Providing free agricultural machineryD. Promoting tourism Answer: B. Connecting farmers with markets and buyersExplanation: Meghalaya Mandi is a digital marketplace intended to improve market access … 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
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis jointly laid the foundation stone for a new Meghalaya House at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The new facility will strengthen Meghalaya’s institutional presence in Maharashtra and provide better accommodation and public facilities for people from Meghalaya visiting Mumbai, especially patients and attendants travelling for … Read more