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Mizo Society and Tlawmngaihna

Tlawmngaihna — Mizo code of selfless conduct and community ethic.

In the official syllabus: MPSC — Mizoram Civil Services (Combined Competitive Examination) Rules, 2025 - Schedule-I: Scheme and Syllabus for…, Preliminary Examination, Paper-I: General Studies, item (h) (read 29 Sept 2026).

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  1. 1.The Mizo ethical concept of 'Tlawmngaihna' primarily encompasses:

    • (A)Strict caste hierarchy and social stratification
    • (B)Hospitality, selfless service, and kindness to others
    • (C)Ancestor worship and animistic practices
    • (D)Military valor and conquest
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    Answer: (B) Hospitality, selfless service, and kindness to others

    Solution: Tlawmngaihna is the heart of Mizo ethics, encompassing hospitality, service, kindness, and selfless conduct. It emphasizes putting others before oneself and is considered a defining characteristic of Mizo society.

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  2. 2.'Tlawmngaihna', a core ethical concept in Mizo society, primarily emphasizes:

    • (A)Accumulation of personal wealth
    • (B)Selflessness, bravery, and service to others
    • (C)Strict adherence to religious rituals
    • (D)Loyalty to the village chief
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    Answer: (B) Selflessness, bravery, and service to others

    Solution: Tlawmngaihna is the cornerstone of Mizo society, representing a code of ethics that emphasizes selflessness, compassion, bravery, and service to others. It encourages individuals to put the needs of the community before their own.

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  3. 3.'Tlawmngaihna' in Mizo society represents:

    • (A)A traditional form of governance
    • (B)A code of ethics emphasizing selflessness and service to others
    • (C)A type of agricultural practice
    • (D)A festival celebrating harvest
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    Answer: (B) A code of ethics emphasizing selflessness and service to others

    Solution: Tlawmngaihna is the cornerstone of Mizo society, representing a code of ethics that emphasizes selflessness, compassion, and service to others. It encourages individuals to put the needs of the community before their own.

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  4. 4.The Mizo ethical code 'Tlawmngaihna' primarily emphasizes which of the following values?

    • (A)Individual achievement and personal wealth accumulation
    • (B)Being hospitable, kind, unselfish and helpful to others
    • (C)Strict adherence to clan hierarchy and caste system
    • (D)Isolation from neighboring communities for cultural preservation
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    Answer: (B) Being hospitable, kind, unselfish and helpful to others

    Solution: Tlawmngaihna is the Mizo code of ethics or dharma which emphasizes being hospitable, kind, unselfish and helpful to others. It forms the foundation of Mizo society's community-oriented culture.

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