Assam History GK Question and Answer
11. In context with the recent discussions about the Arundhati Scheme, consider the following statements:
- It is a scheme of the Assam government.
- It is a nutritional security scheme.
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
A [Only 1 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:The Arundhati scheme is an initiative of the Assam government. The state government plans to spend 800 crore INR per year on this scheme. Recently, it announced the award of 1 tola (11.66g) of gold to its beneficiaries from economically weaker sections.
Statement 2 is incorrect:The Arundhati scheme was launched to prevent child marriage and early marriage in the state. The benefits under the scheme can be availed by registering marriages under the Special Marriage Rules of Assam. Minimum age (18 years for the bride and 21 years for the groom) and minimum educational qualification are criteria for availing the scheme’s benefits.
12. The Sylhet Roofed Turtle has been in news recently. In this context, consider the following statements:
- It is found in Assam.
- It is an endangered species.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[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:The Sylhet Roofed turtle is found in Assam. It is also known as the Assam Roofed Turtle and has the characteristic spiked keel. It is also found in Bangladesh. It is found in areas adjoin water bodies like rivers, streams and oxbow lakes.
Statement 2 is correct:The Assam Roofed Turtle is an endangered species according to IUCN. It is threatened by the illegal pet industry and also by poachers who value their meat and eggs. The amphibian is also threatened by habitat destruction due to logging.
13. With reference to the recent developments regarding the Assam Gas Cracker project, consider the following statements:
- It is included in the Assam Accord.
- It is for production of ethylene.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[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:The Assam Gas Cracker Project was initiated for the socioeconomic development of the north- east region. It is considered as a part of the Assam accord. It was in news recently when the government approved the transfer of its implementing organisation, BCPL or Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Ltd, from the chemicals and petrochemicals ministry to the petroleum and natural gas ministry.
Statement 2 is correct:The Assam Gas Cracker Project was established for manufacturing ethylene. About 2 lakh tonnes of the compound can be produced by the project using feedstock gas. It is the first petrochemical project in the north- eastern part of India.
14. The Government of India and the Government of Assam has signed a Loan Agreement with which International Financial Organisation, to modernise Assam’s Passenger Ferry Sector?
[A] Asian Development Bank
[B] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
[C] World Bank
[D] New Development Bank
C [World Bank]
Notes:
To help modernise the passenger ferry sector of Assam, the Government of India, Government of Assam and the World Bank has signed a loan agreement at New Delhi for $ 88 million.
The Assam’s passenger ferry sector operates passenger freight service in major rivers including the Brahmaputra. There are more than 360 ferry routes in Assam, and most of them cut through the Brahmaputra or serve its islands. Hence, this is a very important means of transportation in the Brahmaputra Valley. The Assam Inland Water Transport Project (AIWTP) will help the state to improve the passenger ferry infrastructure.
15. The Government of India and the state government of Assam recently signed a tripartite agreement with which tribal group?
[A] Bodo
[B] Kuki
[C] Adi
[D] Nishi
A [Bodo]
Notes:
The Centre and the state government of Assam recently signed a tripartite agreement with National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). The Bodo tribal group was demanding a separate state of Bodoland from Assam for several years.
The All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) and another group called United Bodo People’s Organisation, which led the insurgency, also signed the agreement. More than 1500 militants of NDFB are expected to surrender with arms. Rs.1500 crore has been sanctioned by the government for implementing the accord in next three years.
16. Which among the following about the treaty of Yandaboo is/ are correct?
- 1. It was signed in the year 1826
- 2. The king of Burma ceded Arakan and Tenasserim to the British
- 3. Burma lost its control over Assam, Kachar, Jayantiya, Manipur
- 4. Burma agreed to give Rs. 1 lakh as a war indemnity to the British
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The treaty of Yandaboo was signed in the year 1826. As per the treaty, the king of Burma ceded Arakan (Rakhine) and Tenasserim (Taninthayi) to the British. Burma lost its control over Assam, Kachar, Jayantiya, Manipur and agreed to give Rs. 1 lakh as war indemnity. They also allowed for staying an English representative to their royal court.
17. Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram?
[A] Sixth Schedule
[B] Seventh Schedule
[C] Eighth Schedule
[D] Ninth Schedule
A [Sixth Schedule]
Notes:
The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram in India.
18. The tribal areas in which of the following states have been constituted as autonomous districts?
- 1. Assam
- 2. Meghalaya
- 3. Tripura
- 4. Manipur
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The tribal areas in the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram have been constituted as autonomous districts in India. However, they do not fall outside the executive authority of the concerned.
19. Assam Accord was signed in which year between the All Assam Students Union (AASU), the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad and the then Central Government led by Rajiv Gandhi to bring stability in the state?
[A] 1985
[B] 1990
[C] 1995
[D] 2000
A [1985]
Notes:
Assam Accord was signed in the year 1985. It was signed between the All Assam Students Union (AASU), the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad and the then Central Government led by Rajiv Gandhi to bring stability in the state.
20. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
- Konyak languages are spoken in Nagaland
- The largest river island in the world is in Assam
- Arunachal Pradesh has the least density of population in India
- The largest desert in the world is situated in India
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:The largest desert in the world is situated in northern Africa (The Sahara Desert).