Arunachal Pradesh GK Questions and Answers
41. Which union minister has inaugurated RIWATCH Museum in Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] Nitin Gadkari
[B] Ashok Gajapathi Raju
[C] Kiren Rijiju
[D] Prakash Javadekar
C [Kiren Rijiju]
Notes:
Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, has inaugurated the Research Institution of World Ancient, Traditional, Culture & Heritage (RIWATCH) Museum at Roing in Arunachal Pradesh on July 22, 2017. The museum will serve as a place of exchange of cultural values of various tribes of the state and the North East. The MoS also pressed for documentation and research to preserve age-old culture and traditions of the state and exhorted people to shoulder the responsibility to pass on traditional and cultural values to the next generation. According to UNESCO report, there are 32 languages in Arunachal Pradesh that are on the verge of extinction and the state government is initiating programmes and policies to find out and to revive those minor and major tribal languages. Beside this, Rijiju also inaugurated the 235-meter long Chimari Bridge, which would serve as a life line between the National Highway 52 of Roing-Tezu. The bridge has been constructed by BRO.
42. What is approximate time difference between sunrise in Arunachal Pradesh and Saurastra of India?
[A] 1 Hour
[B] 1 hour 30 Minutes
[C] 2 Hours
[D] 2 Hours 30 Minutes
C [2 Hours]
43. Which of the following Constitution Amendment Act provided for reservation of seats for scheduled tribes of Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, & Arunachal Pradesh state assemblies?
[A] 52nd
[B] 57th
[C] 61st
[D] 65th
B [57th]
Notes:
Fifty-Seventh Amendment Act, 1987 had reserved seats for the STs in the legislative assemblies of the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland.
44. Consider the following states:
- 1. Arunachal Pradesh
- 2. Mizoram
- 3. Manipur
- 4. Nagaland
Which among the following is the correct order of the above states with their decreasing share in International borders of India with Myanmar?
[A] 1 2 3 4
[B] 1 3 2 4
[C] 1 4 2 3
[D] 1 4 3 2
A [1 2 3 4]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh- 520 Kilometers, Mizoram – 510 kilometers, Manipur – 398 Kilometers, Nagaland – 258 Kilometers
45. Which among the following is / are correct statements with respect to Shifting Cultivation as practiced in India?
- India’s largest area under shifting cultivation is in the state of Arunachal Pradesh
- In recent years, the cycle of shifting cultivation on a particular land has reduced drastically
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
B [Only 2]
Notes:
The current practice of shifting cultivation in the eastern and north-eastern regions of India is an extravagant and unscientific form of land use. According to a recent estimate, India’s 0.59 percent of the total geographical area is under shifting cultivation. The effects of shifting cultivation are devastating and far-reaching in degrading the environment and ecology of these regions. The earlier 15–20 years cycle of shifting cultivation on a particular land has reduced to two or three years now. This has resulted in large-scale deforestation, soil and nutrient loss, and invasion by weeds and other species. The indigenous biodiversity has been affected to a large extent. The current statistics say that India’s largest area under shifting cultivation is in the state of Odisha.
46. Recently, Integrated Large Scale Eri Farming was launched in Arunachal Pradesh under North East Region Textile Promotion Scheme (NERTPS). Consider the following statements with respect to sericulture in North East India:
- North East India produces both mulberry silk and vanya silk
- Majority of the silk produced in North East India is of mulberry type
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
A [Only 1]
Notes:
The first statement is correct and has been discussed in the explanation of above question. North East has the unique distinction of being the only region producing four varieties of silk viz., Mulberry, Oak Tasar, Muga and Eri. The North Eastern States contributes almost 100% Muga silk production of the country. 99% Eri silk production is from NE region. While Oak Tasar silk production is 100%, mulberry silk production is only 1% as the strength of the NE Region is in Vanya silks, as a traditional produce. Assam is the 3rd largest producer of silk in the country, after Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
47. In which of the following regions / states, you can find tertiary coal in India?
- Kashmir Valley
- Tamil Nadu
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Rajasthan
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Kashmir Valley-Nichahom lignite, Former South Arcot (Now Cuddalore and surrounding area) of Tamilnadu and of Kerala, Jaipur, Nazira and Makum coalfields of Assam ; Namchick and Namphuk coalfields of Arunachal Pradesh. Palana of Rajasthan; Katch of Gujarat, Darranggiri, Rongrenggiri in the Garo Hills; Cherapunji, Mawlong and Shilong in Meghalaya, Mikir Hills in Upper Assam, and Coals of Jammu coalfields– Kalkot, Metka, Mahogala, Chakar Dhanwal Sawalkot-Lodhra, Kura and Chinkah. All of them are sources of tertiary coal.
48. India’s APEDA introduced its kiwi wine in Greece. In this context, consider the following statements:
- The Indian Kiwi wine is produced in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Wine is being produced by the Apatani tribe.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
D [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
Arunachal Pradesh’s Ziro Valley is known for kiwi cultivation. In 2018, the region started producing wine out of it. This is the first-ever kiwi wine produced in north-east India. Most of the wine production takes place in the western states.
Statement 2 is correct:
Wine production is traditionally done by the Apatani tribe. The kiwi wine was introduced during the Thessaloniki Trade fair in Greece. Recently, the product was also launched in Indonesia’s Jakarta. The product was launched by APEDA/ Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority in a multi-product road show in Indonesia.
49. As per the Koppen’s classification of the Indian climate, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh are the part of which of the following climatic region?
[A] Semi-Arid Steppe
[B] Tundra type
[C] Cold Humid type
[D] Tropical Monsoon type
C [Cold Humid type]
Notes:
As per the Koppen’s classification of the Indian climate, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh are the part of Cold Humid type region. A short summer and cold humid winter are the characteristics of this region.
50. Arrange the following states in the ascending order of the Forest cover (percentage);
1) Mizoram
2) Meghalaya
3) Arunachal Pradesh
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3
[B] 1, 3, 2
[C] 2, 1, 3
[D] 3, 1, 2
B [1, 3, 2]
Notes:
India State of Forest Report is a biennial publication of Forest Survey of India (FSI). The correct sequence in the ascending order of the given state to Forest Cover (percentage) are: 1) Mizoram (85.4%) 2) Arunachal Pradesh (79.63%) 3) Meghalaya (76.33%)