MZPSC: (h) General Awareness on Mizo Society, its culture and heritage

Consider the following statements: (i) Fathang is the due payable to a Chief by each household or family in kind or cash. (ii) Sachhiah is the due payable to a Chief by anyone who shoots or traps a wild animal. (iii) Ramhual are the people who advise a Chief where fish should be caught. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Chief Zakapa Fanai defeated the British force led by CS Murray at Khawhri in-

Which Mizo Chiefs defeated the British force of Sylhet Column on the bank of Tut river near Kawkpui village in March 1869?

Which article was presented by ladies to men who returned with enemies’ heads from their head hunting?

The word Lushai was altered to Mizo with effect from 1.9.1954 by an Act of Parliament No ______ of 1954.

The price for a wife, paid to the bride’s nearest male relative on the father’s side is-

The Conference of Chiefs of Mizo in April, 1942 held at Aizawl declared war on:

Consider the following statements: (i) Kawngpui Siam is performed to get luck in hunting. (ii) Fano Dawi is performed to ensure good crops. (iii) Mitthirawp Lam is a feast and dance in honour of the spirits of a man’s ancestors. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements: (i) Pasalṭa Khuangchera is not only known for his bravery but also his strength and righteousness that won over the hearts of the people. (ii) He was killed while trying to resist the advancing British troops in 1890, which marked the British conquest of the Lushai Hills. (iii) He is known as the first Mizo freedom fighter to have sacrificed his life, after Lalnu Ropuiliani, fighting British imperialism. (iv) The region (New Mizoram) was formally incorporated into the British Empire in 1895. Which of the following is/are correct?

The name Ngaihban Tlang was associated with one of Mizo Zai called-

According to Mizo mythology, who is the creator of the earth?

The peace agreement of The First Lushai Expedition was made between TH Lewin and Lalburha on-

Consider the following pairs: A : B (i) JH Lorrain : Pu Buanga (ii) E. Rowlands : Zosaphluia (iii) DE Jones : Sap upa (iv) TH Lewin : Thangliana (v) FW Savidge : Zosaptthara Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Who was assigned to cure sickness and procure medicine in a traditional village?