1. What is the capital city of Mizoram?
a) Aizawl
b) Kohima
c) Imphal
d) Agartala
Answer: a) Aizawl
2. Which of the following states shares its borders with Mizoram?
a) Assam, Manipur, and Tripura
b) Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh
c) Assam, Manipur, and Meghalaya
d) Tripura, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: c) Assam, Manipur, and Meghalaya
3. What is the total area of Mizoram?
a) 21,087 square kilometers
b) 22,347 square kilometers
c) 23,566 square kilometers
d) 24,971 square kilometers
Answer: b) 22,347 square kilometers
4. Which river is the major watercourse in Mizoram?
a) Brahmaputra
b) Barak
c) Tlawng
d) Teesta
Answer: c) Tlawng
5. Mizoram shares an international border with which country?
a) Bangladesh
b) Myanmar
c) Bhutan
d) China
Answer: b) Myanmar
6. Which mountain range forms the western boundary of Mizoram?
a) Eastern Ghats
b) Vindhya Range
c) Patkai Range
d) Western Ghats
Answer: c) Patkai Range
7. The highest peak in Mizoram is known as:
a) Phawngpui
b) Durtlang
c) Lunglei
d) Hmuifang
Answer: a) Phawngpui
8. Which national highway connects Mizoram with the rest of India?
a) National Highway 44
b) National Highway 2
c) National Highway 306
d) National Highway 54
Answer: a) National Highway 44
9. Which is the largest river in Mizoram?
a) Tuivai
b) Kolodyne
c) Tlawng
d) Barak
Answer: b) Kolodyne
10. Which is the main tribal community in Mizoram?
a) Bodo
b) Khasi
c) Mizo
d) Naga
Answer: c) Mizo
11. The famous Palak Lake is located in which district of Mizoram?
a) Aizawl
b) Champhai
c) Mamit
d) Lunglei
Answer: b) Champhai
12. What is the literacy rate of Mizoram according to the 2011 Census?
a) 78.3%
b) 87.5%
c) 92.7%
d) 95.0%
Answer: d) 95.0%
13. The Phawngpui National Park is also known as:
a) Blue Mountain National Park
b) Red Mountain National Park
c) Orchid National Park
d) Murlen National Park
Answer: a) Blue Mountain National Park
14. Which wildlife sanctuary in Mizoram is known for its endangered species of hoolock gibbons?
a) Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary
b) Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary
d) Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: b) Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary
15. The Mizoram-Manipur-Kachin rainforest hotspot is a region known for its rich:
a) Fauna
b) Flora
c) Coral Reefs
d) Geothermal activity
Answer: b) Flora
16. The Tuirial Hydropower Project is located on which river in Mizoram?
a) Tlawng
b) Kolodyne
c) Barak
d) Tuivai
Answer: c) Barak
17. Which district in Mizoram is known as the ‘Rice Bowl’ of the state?
a) Champhai
b) Serchhip
c) Mamit
d) Kolasib
Answer: a) Champhai
18. The Champhai district shares its border with which country?
a) Myanmar
b) Bangladesh
c) Bhutan
d) China
Answer: a) Myanmar
19. What is the traditional bamboo and thatch hut of the Mizo people called?
a) Chang Ghar
b) Morung
c) Mizo Chawlhmun
d) Tlawmngaihna
Answer: a) Chang Ghar
20. Which festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Mizo community to mark the end of the harvest season?
a) Chapchar Kut
b) Mim Kut
c) Pawl Kut
d) Thalfavang Kut
Answer: a) Chapchar Kut
21. The Mizoram Legislative Assembly is located in which city?
a) Aizawl
b) Lunglei
c) Champhai
d) Serchhip
Answer: a) Aizawl
22. What is the meaning of the word “Mizoram” in the Mizo language?
a) Land of Hills
b) Beautiful Land
c) Abode of Clouds
d) Land of the Mizos
Answer: a) Land of Hills
23. Which traditional Mizo dance form involves the use of a bamboo stick?
a) Cheraw
b) Bihu
c) Jhumur
d) Nongkrem
Answer: a) Cheraw
24. The Murlen National Park in Mizoram is known for the conservation of:
a) Tigers
b) Red Panda
c) Asiatic Elephants
d) Clouded Leopards
Answer: b) Red Panda
25. Which type of climate prevails in Mizoram?
a) Alpine Climate
b) Tropical Climate
c) Desert Climate
d) Mediterranean Climate
Answer: b) Tropical Climate
26. What is the traditional Mizo dish made from bamboo shoot and pork?
a) Jadoh
b) Bamboo Shoot Curry
c) Bamboo Shoot and Pork Curry
d) Bamboo Biryani
Answer: c) Bamboo Shoot and Pork Curry
27. The Indo-Myanmar border trade takes place through which border town in Mizoram?
a) Lunglei
b) Champhai
c) Kolasib
d) Serchhip
Answer: b) Champhai
28. Which of the following is not a traditional Mizo musical instrument?
a) Tingtang
b) Sarinda
c) Tumli
d) Nout
Answer: b) Sarinda
29. Which river valley is home to the Palak Wildlife Sanctuary in Mizoram?
a) Tlawng Valley
b) Kolodyne Valley
c) Barak Valley
d) Tuivai Valley
Answer: c) Barak Valley
30. Which National Park in Mizoram is known for its biodiversity and scenic beauty?
a) Phawngpui National Park
b) Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Murlen National Park
d) Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: c) Murlen National Park
31. The Vantawng Falls, the highest waterfall in Mizoram, is located in which district?
a) Lunglei
b) Mamit
c) Champhai
d) Kolasib
Answer: a) Lunglei
32. The Dampa Tiger Reserve in Mizoram is a part of which larger wildlife conservation area?
a) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
b) Eastern Ghats
c) Western Ghats
d) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
Answer: a) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
33. Which river is known as the lifeline of Mizoram?
a) Kolodyne
b) Barak
c) Tlawng
d) Tuivai
Answer: a) Kolodyne
34. Which Mizoram district is known for its bamboo and cane handicrafts?
a) Aizawl
b) Serchhip
c) Champhai
d) Mamit
Answer: c) Champhai
35. The famous “Solomon’s Temple” is a popular tourist attraction in which Mizoram town?
a) Champhai
b) Aizawl
c) Lunglei
d) Serchhip
Answer: b) Aizawl
36. What is the traditional Mizo way of greeting, meaning “Hello” or “Hi”?
a) Chibai
b) Hmuh
c) Vai
d) Mizo
Answer: a) Chibai
37. Which dam is built on the Tlawng River in Mizoram?
a) Palak Dam
b) Tuivai Dam
c) Serlui B Dam
d) Kawnpui Dam
Answer: c) Serlui B Dam
38. The Mizoram Science Centre is located in which city?
a) Aizawl
b) Lunglei
c) Champhai
d) Serchhip
Answer: a) Aizawl
39. What is the main occupation of the people of Mizoram?
a) Fishing
b) Agriculture
c) Mining
d) Tourism
Answer: b) Agriculture
40. Which of the following festivals is celebrated to welcome the spring season in Mizoram?
a) Mim Kut
b) Pawl Kut
c) Chapchar Kut
d) Thalfavang Kut
Answer: c) Chapchar Kut
41. Which is the longest river in Mizoram?
a) Kolodyne
b) Tlawng
c) Barak
d) Tuivai
Answer: a) Kolodyne
42. The “Vantawng Khawhthla” festival is associated with which natural attraction in Mizoram?
a) Phawngpui Peak
b) Vantawng Falls
c) Murlen National Park
d) Tlawng River
Answer: b) Vantawng Falls
43. Which district in Mizoram is known for its pineapple cultivation?
a) Champhai
b) Serchhip
c) Aizawl
d) Lunglei
Answer: a) Champhai
44. What is the traditional Mizo shawl called?
a) Puan
b) Vakiria
c) Lungi
d) Chador
Answer: a) Puan
45. Which of the following mountain ranges is not located in Mizoram?
a) Patkai Range
b) Lushai Hills
c) Purvanchal Range
d) Mizo Hills
Answer: c) Purvanchal Range
46. What is the average elevation of Mizoram above sea level?
a) 200 meters
b) 500 meters
c) 1,000 meters
d) 1,500 meters
Answer: c) 1,000 meters
47. The Palak Lake in Mizoram is famous for its:
a) Floating Islands
b) Boating Activities
c) Water Lilies
d) Migratory Birds
Answer: a) Floating Islands
48. The traditional Mizo rice beer is known as:
a) Thutluk
b) Feni
c) Apong
d) Zawlaidi
Answer: a) Thutluk
49. The Hmuifang Tlang is a popular tourist destination known for its:
a) Waterfalls
b) Hill Station
c) Caves
d) Plateau
Answer: b) Hill Station
50. The “Mim Kut” festival in Mizoram is associated with the harvest of:
a) Rice
b) Barley
c) Wheat
d) Maize
Answer: d) Maize
Mizoram History MCQ Questions And Answers
1. What was Mizoram known as before it became a union territory and subsequently a state?
a) Mizo Hills
b) Lushai Hills
c) Mizoram Hills
d) Mizo State
Answer: b) Lushai Hills
2. The Mizo National Front (MNF) was founded in 1961 with the aim of achieving:
a) Independence from British rule
b) Integration with Myanmar
c) Statehood for Mizoram
d) Autonomy for the Mizo people
Answer: c) Statehood for Mizoram
3. Mizoram became the 23rd state of India on which date?
a) January 20, 1972
b) February 20, 1987
c) March 1, 1973
d) April 14, 1985
Answer: c) March 1, 1973
4. Who was the first Chief Minister of Mizoram?
a) Zoramthanga
b) Laldenga
c) Pu Lalthanhawla
d) Brigadier T. Sailo
Answer: d) Brigadier T. Sailo
5. Mizoram shares its borders with which of the following Indian states?
a) Assam, Manipur, and Tripura
b) Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland
c) Assam, Manipur, and Meghalaya
d) Tripura, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: c) Assam, Manipur, and Meghalaya
6. The Mizo Accord, signed in 1986, marked the end of a period of insurgency. Who represented the Indian government in the accord?
a) Rajiv Gandhi
b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
c) Indira Gandhi
d) Morarji Desai
Answer: a) Rajiv Gandhi
7. The Mizoram State Museum is located in which city?
a) Aizawl
b) Lunglei
c) Champhai
d) Serchhip
Answer: a) Aizawl
8. Which tribal community is the predominant indigenous group in Mizoram?
a) Khasi
b) Mizo
c) Naga
d) Garo
Answer: b) Mizo
9. What was the name of the insurgency movement led by the Mizo National Front (MNF) in Mizoram?
a) Operation Bajrang
b) Operation Blue Star
c) Operation Jericho
d) Mizo Uprising
Answer: d) Mizo Uprising
10. The “Dampa Tiger Reserve” in Mizoram is known for the conservation of:
a) Elephants
b) Tigers
c) Lions
d) Leopards
Answer: b) Tigers
11. Who was the founder of the Mizo National Front (MNF)?
a) Pu Lalthanhawla
b) Zoramthanga
c) Brigadier T. Sailo
d) Laldenga
Answer: d) Laldenga
12. What was the name of the British political agent responsible for Lushai Hills during the colonial period?
a) James Johnston
b) Sir Robert Reid
c) John Smith
d) Charles Napier
Answer: a) James Johnston
13. Which river valley is often considered the lifeline of Mizoram?
a) Barak Valley
b) Tlawng Valley
c) Kolodyne Valley
d) Tuivai Valley
Answer: c) Kolodyne Valley
14. The “Mim Kut” festival in Mizoram is associated with the harvest of:
a) Rice
b) Barley
c) Wheat
d) Maize
Answer: d) Maize
15. What is the meaning of the term “Mizoram”?
a) Beautiful Land
b) Land of the Mizos
c) Land of Hills
d) Abode of Clouds
Answer: c) Land of Hills
16. Which famous waterfall is known as the “Niagara Falls of Mizoram”?
a) Vantawng Falls
b) Palak Falls
c) Phawngpui Falls
d) Tuirihiau Falls
Answer: a) Vantawng Falls
17. The “Vawngtu-I Dance” is a traditional dance form of which tribe in Mizoram?
a) Lai
b) Hmar
c) Pawi
d) Mara
Answer: a) Lai
18. The “Tuirihiau Falls” is located in which district of Mizoram?
a) Aizawl
b) Serchhip
c) Lunglei
d) Kolasib
Answer: c) Lunglei
19. Which hill station in Mizoram is known for its pleasant climate and scenic beauty?
a) Durtlang
b) Aizawl
c) Hmuifang
d) Serchhip
Answer: c) Hmuifang
20. Who was the Mizo leader and poet who played a key role in the Mizo Accord of 1986?
a) Pu Lalthanhawla
b) Laldenga
c) Zoramthanga
d) Brigadier T. Sailo
Answer: b) Laldenga
Mizoram Culture & Traditions MCQ Questions And Answers
- What is the traditional bamboo dance of Mizoram called?
a) Cheraw
b) Bihu
c) Garba
d) Kathak
Answer: a) Cheraw
2. Which festival is celebrated by the Mizos to welcome the spring season?
a) Chapchar Kut
b) Mim Kut
c) Pawl Kut
d) Thalfavang Kut
Answer: a) Chapchar Kut
3. What is the traditional attire worn by Mizo women during festivals and special occasions?
a) Dhoti
b) Puan
c) Lungi
d) Sari
Answer: b) Puan
4. The Mizo people are known for their traditional art of weaving. What is the traditional loom called?
a) Charkha
b) Pochampally
c) Khadi
d) Inkhuan
Answer: d) Inkhuan
5. Which traditional musical instrument is commonly used in Mizo cultural performances?
a) Sitar
b) Sarangi
c) Bamboo Flute
d) Khuang
Answer: d) Khuang
6. What is the traditional Mizo alcoholic beverage made from rice?
a) Lassi
b) Chang
c) Toddy
d) Apong
Answer: b) Chang
7. Which dance form is performed by Mizo men during the Chapchar Kut festival?
a) Cheraw
b) Khuallam
c) Sarlamkai
d) Chheihlam
Answer: c) Sarlamkai
8. What is the main ingredient in Mizoram’s traditional dish “Bai”?
a) Rice
b) Bamboo Shoots
c) Fish
d) Pork
Answer: b) Bamboo Shoots
9. During which festival do the Mizos exchange gifts and greetings as a mark of goodwill and unity?
a) Pawl Kut
b) Mim Kut
c) Anthurium Festival
d) Thalfavang Kut
Answer: b) Mim Kut
10. What is the traditional Mizo shawl worn by both men and women?
a) Phanek
b) Puanchei
c) Gamucha
d) Mekhela Chador
Answer: b) Puanchei
Mizoram Districts,Head Quarters, Density, Population,
| SNO | District | Headquarters | Population (2011 Census) | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aizawl | Aizawl | 400,309 | 81 |
| 2 | Lunglei | Lunglei | 161,428 | 91 |
| 3 | Saiha | Saiha | 56,574 | 36 |
| 4 | Champhai | Champhai | 125,745 | 56 |
| 5 | Serchhip | Serchhip | 64,937 | 91 |
| 6 | Kolasib | Kolasib | 83,955 | 142 |
| 7 | Lawngtlai | Lawngtlai | 117,894 | 45 |
| 8 | Mamit | Mamit | 85,757 | 56 |
| 9 | Hnahthial | Hnahthial | 22,934 | 48 |
| 10 | Khawzawl | Khawzawl | 20,400 | 43 |
| 11 | Saitual | Saitual | 24,889 | 53 |
Mizoram irrigation Project MCQ Questions And Answers
- Which is the major irrigation project in Mizoram aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity?
a) Barak Valley Irrigation Project
b) Tlawng Irrigation Project
c) Serlui B Irrigation Project
d) Kolasib Irrigation Project
Answer: b) Tlawng Irrigation Project
2. The Tlawng Irrigation Project is primarily associated with which river in Mizoram?
a) Barak River
b) Tlawng River
c) Kolodyne River
d) Chhimtuipui River
Answer: b) Tlawng River
3. Which district in Mizoram is the Tlawng Irrigation Project primarily located in?
a) Aizawl
b) Champhai
c) Lunglei
d) Serchhip
Answer: a) Aizawl
4. The purpose of the Tlawng Irrigation Project is to provide water for:
a) Domestic use
b) Industrial purposes
c) Agricultural irrigation
d) Hydroelectric power generation
Answer: c) Agricultural irrigation
5. In addition to irrigation, what other benefit does the Tlawng Irrigation Project provide to the region?
a) Flood control
b) Drinking water supply
c) Tourism development
d) Wildlife conservation
Answer: a) Flood control
6. Which river is associated with the Serlui B Irrigation Project in Mizoram?
a) Tlawng River
b) Barak River
c) Kolodyne River
d) Chhimtuipui River
Answer: c) Kolodyne River
7. The Serlui B Irrigation Project aims to benefit the agricultural activities in which district of Mizoram?
a) Mamit
b) Champhai
c) Serchhip
d) Lawngtlai
Answer: a) Mamit
8. Which of the following is a multipurpose irrigation project in Mizoram that also contributes to hydroelectric power generation?
a) Serlui B Irrigation Project
b) Tlawng Irrigation Project
c) Palak Dil Irrigation Project
d) Bairabi Hydel Project
Answer: d) Bairabi Hydel Project
9. The Bairabi Hydel Project is associated with which river in Mizoram?
a) Tlawng River
b) Serlui River
c) Kolodyne River
d) Barak River
Answer: b) Serlui River
10. Apart from irrigation and hydroelectric power, what is another purpose served by the Bairabi Hydel Project?
a) Fisheries development
b) Drinking water supply
c) Flood control
d) Navigation
Answer: c) Flood control
Mizoram Irrigation Projects List
| S.No | Project Name | Location | Start Year | Completion Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thapar Irrigation Project | Jampui Hills, Champhai district | 1951 | 1972 |
| 2 | Behrampani Irrigation Project | Mamit district | 1969 | 1981 |
| 3 | Bungthu Irrigation Project | Serchhip district | 1984 | 1988 |
| 4 | Bawktawng Irrigation Project | Lunglei district | 1985 | 1992 |
| 5 | Fawnglura Irrigation Project | Kolasib district | 1998 | 2010 |
| 6 | Khawbung Irrigation Project | Serchhip district | 2000 | 2008 |
| 7 | Lamkhaima Irrigation Project | Mamit district | 2002 | 2007 |
| 8 | Lawngtlai Irrigation Project | Lawngtlai district | 2003 | 2007 |
| 9 | Saiha Irrigation Project | Saiha district | 2005 | 2011 |
| 10 | Vangchhia Irrigation Project | Serchhip district | 2006 | 2010 |
| 11 | Village Irrigation Projects | Across the state | 1960s-present | Ongoing |
Mizoram’s Top Universities: Location, Establishment Year,and Ranking
| Rank | University Name | Location | Establishment Year | NIRF Ranking (2023) | NAAC Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mizoram University | Aizawl | 2001 | 95 | A+ |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (Mizoram Campus) | Lawngtlai | 2019 | 95 | A+ |
| 3 | National Institute of Technology Mizoram | Aizawl | 2009 | 91 | A+ |
| 4 | Central Agricultural University (Mizoram Campus) | Aizawl | 1998 | 90 | A |
| 5 | Mizoram Institute of Medical Sciences | Aizawl | 2000 | 90 | A |
| 6 | Mizoram University of Science & Technology | Aizawl | 2013 | 90 | A |
| 7 | Mizoram College of Teacher Education | Aizawl | 1959 | 85 | B++ |
| 8 | Aizawl Law College | Aizawl | 1973 | 85 | B+ |
| 9 | Government College, Aizawl | Aizawl | 1968 | 85 | A+ |
| 10 | Government College, Lunglei | Lunglei | 1968 | 80 | A |