POLS/I/EC/01

2021

(CBCS)
(1stSemester)
POLITICAL SCIENCE

FIRST PAPER
[Government and Politics of Mizoram]

Full Marks: 75
Time: 2 hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
(Please read the instructions carefully before you start writing your
answers)
1. Questions should be attempted as per instructions.
2. Do not copy the Questions. Indicate the Section and Question
No. clearly while attempting the answer.
3. For Multiple choice answers, candidate should indicate the
Question No., Sub. No., (if any) and the correct answer. For
example :
1. Name the State capital of Mizoram.
(a) Lunglei
(b) Aizawl
(c) Champhai
Candidate should provide answer as—Q. No. 1 : (b) Aizawl
[Candidate should avoid writing only (b) ]
4. Section B - Answer to Short Answer should be limited to One Page
only.
5. The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
 POLS/I/EC/01

2021

(CBCS)
(1st
Semester)
POLITICAL SCIENCE

FIRST PAPER
[Government and Politics of Mizoram]

Full Marks: 75
Time: 2 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

SECTION : A – OBJECTIVE

( Marks: 30 )

Choose the correct answer from the following:

1x30=30

1. Mizoram became a full-fledged state under the Indian union on

(a) 20th February, 1985
(b) 20th February, 1987
(c) 14th February, 1988
(d) 20th February, 1984

2. At present, Mizoram has

(a) 8 districts
(b) 9 districts
(c) 9 districts
(d) 11 districts

3. The first Superintendent of the amalgamated Lushai Hills District was

(a) John Shakespeare
(b) AG MC Call
(c) LL Peters
(d) Rev. Nichols Roy

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4. Chieftainship in Mizoram was abolished in the year.
(a) 1947
(b) 1950.
(c) 1952.
(d) 1954.

5. Who among the following made an attempt to revive the institution of

Zawlbuk in 1926?
(a) AG Mc Call
(b) SN Barkataki
(c) ARH Macdonald
(d) NE Parry

6. The main objective of the Inner Line Regulation in Lushai Hills District
is/are
(a) To safeguard from economic exploitation
(b) To safeguard from Social and cultural assimilation from the
plainsmen
(c) To protect the rights, privileges, customs, tradition and way of life
of the tribesmen
(d) All of the options

7. Mizo National Front Insurgency lasted for the period from

(a) 1966 to 1972
(b) 1966 to 1986
(c) 1966 to 1985
(d) 1966 to 1990

8. One of the counter insurgency measures adopted by the Government

of India called ‘khawkhawm’ means
(a) Village groupings.
(b) Village mass service.
(c) Village gatherings.
(d) None of the above

9. As per the Mizo Peace Accord of 1986, the Inner line Regulation would
not be amended or repealed
(a) Without the consent of the Government of Mizoram.
(b) Without consulting the Government of Mizoram.
(c) Without the approval the Government of Mizoram.
(d) Without informing the Government of Mizoram.

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10.Government of Assam declared the Mizo District as Disturbed Area
under
(a) IPC Section 289
(b) IPC Section 144
(c) Maintenance of internal Security Act, 1971
(d) Armed Forces Special Power Act,1958

11. The Governor of a state submits his resignation to

(a) Chief Justice of High Court Judge
(b) Speaker
(c) Prime Minister
(d) President of India

12. MNF branded their operation as

(a) Operation Jericho
(b) Operation Jerusalem
(c) Operation Nationalism
(d) Operation Manna

13. The quorum for transaction of business in State Legislative Assembly

is
(a) one-third of the total membership.
(b) one fifth of the total membership.
(c) one-tenth of the total membership.
(d) Half of the total membership.

14. The Chief Minister is the channel of communication between

(a) the Council of Minister and the Governor
(b) the Council of Minister and the opposition party
(c) the Governor and High Court
(d) none of the above

15. The Mizo Union ceased to exist in 1974 after its merger with
(a) UMFO
(b) EITU
(c) MNF
(d) INC

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16. The Mizoram State Legislative Assembly members take part in the
election of
(a) Judges of the Supreme Court of India
(b) Chief Election Commissioner of India
(c) Prime Minister of India
(d) President of India.

17. The Leader of the House in the State Assembly is

(a) The Speaker
(b) The Chief Minister
(c) The Governor
(d) None of the above

18. The Presiding Officer of the State Assembly is

(a) The Speaker
(b) The Governor
(c) The Chief Minister
(d) The Chairman.

19. The original objective of United Mizo Freedom Organization (UMFO)

was to
(a) Join Burma.
(b) Fight for independence.
(c) Formation of separate State of Mizoram
(d) None of the above.

20. The Mizoram Municipalities Act, 2007 provides for

(a) No tier system of administration for urban local bodies.
(b) One tier system of administration for urban local bodies.
(c) Two tier system of administration for urban local bodies.
(d) Three tier system of administration for urban local bodies.

21. The Zoram Nationalist Party (ZNP) was established on

(a) 29th June, 2001
(b) 29th June, 2000
(c) 29th June, 2002
(d) 29th June, 2003

22. The founder President of Mizo National Front Party (MNF) was
(a) Malsawma Colney
(b) R.Vanlawma
(c) Laldenga
(d) Zoramthanga

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23. The first President of the People‘s Conference Party was
(a) Dr. Kenneth Chawngliana
(b) Lalhmingthanga
(c) Lalhmangaiha Sailo
(d) Brig Thenphunga Sailo

24. The president of a Village Council is

(a) Elected by the people
(b) Appointed by the Governor
(c) Selected by the government.
(d) Elected by the members of the Village Council.

25. The Aizawl Municipal Corporation consists of elected members from

(a) 19 wards
(b) 29 wards
(c) 39 wards
(d) 49 wards

26. Who elects the Chief Executive Member of Autonomous District

Council in Mizoram.
(a) The people.
(b) Members of District Councils.
(c) Executive members.
(d) All of the above.

27. To those who do not comply with the order of Hnatlang , the Village
Council can impose fines, not exceeding rupees
(a) 50
(b) 100
(c) 500
(d) 1000

28. The Lushai Hills District (Village Council) Act, 1953 was amended
recently in
(a) 2011
(b) 2014
(c) 2012
(d) 2013

29. Who won the Bye Election in Serchhip Constituency held in 2021
(a) Vanlalzawma
(b) Lalduhawma
(c) Vanlalruata
(d) PC Laltlansanga

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30. Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution has been provided under
(a) Article 244 (2) & 275 (1)
(b) Article 240 (2) & 275 (1)
(c) Article 200 (2) & 275 (1)
(d) None of the above

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 SECTION : B – SHORT ANSWER

(Marks : 45)
Answer the following questions in not more than 1 (one) page each,
choosing 3 (three) questions from each unit.
3x15=45
Unit-I
1. Write any three important powers of the Mizo Chiefs in the traditional
Mizo society.
2. Significance of Zawlbuk in the Mizo society
3. Write three effects of the British annexation of Mizoram on the Mizo
Chiefs.
4. Write any three points on the relevance of Inner Line Regulation in
Mizoram

Unit-II
5. State briefly the role of the church for the restoration of peace and
normalcy in Mizoram
6. What are the main provisions of Article371G?
7. Write the objectives of MNF Party.
8. Explain the four factors that gave rise to insurgency in Mizoram.

Unit-III
9. Write any three functions of the Governor of Mizoram.
10. State briefly the functions of the Speaker of the Mizoram Legislative
Assembly.
11. Write the composition of the Legislative Assembly in Mizoram.
12. Mention three powers and functions of the Chief Minister of Mizoram

Unit-IV
13. Discuss briefly the aims and objectives of the Mizo Union.
14. Write down the objectives of MPC
15. Differentiate between National and Regional Political Parties
16. Write short notes on Indian National Congress Party in Mizoram

Unit-V
17. Write the composition of Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC)
18. Write three powers of the Village Council to make rules.
19. Explain in brief the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
20. Write three powers of Autonomous District Council in Mizoram.

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