1. Which among the following matches of mineral deposit and their states are correct?
- 1. Gypsum- Rajasthan
- 2. Graphite- Arunachal Pradesh
- 3. Fluorspar- Gujarat
- 4. Nickel- Odisha
- Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Gypsum- Rajasthan. Graphite- Arunachal Pradesh. Fluorspar- Gujarat. Nickel- Odisha.
2. Which among the following matches of the tribal group and the states where predominantly located are correct?
- 1. Reang- Tripura
- 2. Dimasa- Assam
- 3. Konyak- Nagaland
- 4. Mishmi- Arunachal Pradesh
- Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Reang- Tripura. Dimasa- Assam. Konyak- Nagaland. Mishmi- Arunachal Pradesh.
3. How many of the following pairs of Tribe and States where they are primarily found is / are correctly matched?
- Tharu : Madhya Pradesh
- Adi : Arunachal Pradesh
- Irula : Kerala
- Shaharia : Rajasthan
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] All 4
A [Only 1 ]
Notes:
Adi : Arunachal Pradesh ” The Adi tribe is indeed associated with the state of Arunachal Pradesh. They are one of the major tribes inhabiting various regions of Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India.
Tharu: Tharu is a tribe primarily found in the Terai region of Nepal, as well as in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand in India. It is not primarily associated with Madhya Pradesh.
Irula: The Irula tribe is primarily found in the southern states of India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. While there might be some presence in Kerala, it is not primarily associated with Kerala.
Shaharia: The Shaharia tribe, also known as Sahariya, is mainly found in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, with a significant population residing in parts of Madhya Pradesh. It is not primarily associated with Rajasthan.
4. Which pass connects Arunachal Pradesh with Myanmar?
[A] Bom Di La
[B] Dihang Pass
[C] Jelep La
[D] Khardung La
B [Dihang Pass]
Notes:
The Dihang Pass is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It connects Arunachal Pradesh to Myanmar (Mandalaya). It is at an elevation of more than 4000 metres.
5. Which of the following forests are found in the region to the east of Nepal into Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] Tropical moist deciduous forests
[B] Tropical wet evergreen forests
[C] Sub tropical Dry evergreen forests
[D] Montane Wet temperate forests
D [Montane Wet temperate forests]
Notes:
In the North, Montane wet temperate forests are found in the region to the east of Nepal into Arunachal Pradesh and In the South, it is found in parts of the Niligiri Hills which is also considered as the boundary between Eastern and Western ghats.
6. Which of the following two statements are correct regarding Chinese policy of “Theory of Palm and five fingers”?
- (a) It includes Bhutan and Nepal
- (b) It includes Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Laddakh
- (c) It includes Mizoram and Manipur
- (d) It includes Tripura and Nagaland
- Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
[A] a and c
[B] a and d
[C] a and b
[D] b and c
C [a and b]
Notes:
According to Chinese policy of “Theory of Palm and five fingers”, Tibet was described as right palm, Bhutan, Nepal, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Laddakh as its five fingers.
7. Which of the following two statements are correct regarding Chinese policy of “Theory of Palm and five fingers”?
- (a) It includes Bhutan and Nepal
- (b) It includes Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Laddakh
- (c) It includes Mizoram and Manipur
- (d) It includes Tripura and Nagaland
- Choose the correct options:
[A] (a) and (c)
[B] (a) and (d)
[C] (a) and (b)
[D] (b) and (c)
C [(a) and (b)]
Notes:
India and China display a peculiar case of “constrained cooperation,” in which the convergence of their economic interests tends to mask their prevailing strategic differences.
Chinese policy of “Theory of Palm and five fingers” includes Bhutan, Nepal, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Laddakh.
8. Which species has been recently named after the state of Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] Spider
[B] Gecko
[C] Turtle
[D] Butterfly
B [Gecko]
Notes:
A team of researchers have discovered a new gecko species in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
The new species belongs to the genus Cyrtodactylus also known as bent-toed geckos. The species was named as Cyrtodactylus arunachalensis after the state of Arunachal Pradesh, in which it was discovered.
9. Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrate their Statehood day on which date?
[A] February 17
[B] February 19
[C] February 20
[D] February 24
C [February 20]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram received their statehood on February 20, 1987, following the 53rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution in 1986.
On 20th January 1972, the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) was renamed as Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh and on 20th February 1987 statehood was granted to Arunachal Pradesh. Mizoram was also a Union Territory from 1972 to 1987 before achieving statehood.
10. An Indian citizen needs Inner Line Permit to visit parts of which of the below states?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Mizoram
- Tripura
- Manipur
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 1, 2 and 4 only
[C] 2, 3 and 4 only
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
B [1, 2 and 4 only]
Notes:
Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document issued by the concerned state government to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period. It is obligatory for Indian citizens from outside those states to obtain a permit for entering into the protected state. Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram are protected by the Inner Line.
Context: The Uttarakhand government, in a recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has sought withdrawal of “inner-line permit” (ILP) system in Niti Valley of Chamoli district and Nelang Valley of Uttarkashi district for better border management and expansion of tourism and other economic activities in villages located there.