Nagaland General Knowledge
31. Nagaland was first connected to the railway line in the year?
A) 1963
B) 1903
C) 1972
D) 1992
B) 1903
Explanation: Nagaland was first connected to the railway line in 1903, when the Dimapur Railway Station was opened. However, passenger train services from Shokhuvi to Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh and Mendipathar in Meghalaya were only introduced recently, marking the second time Nagaland has had passenger train services after a gap of more than 100 years.
32. The Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary is located at?
A) Wokha
B) Phek
C) Kiphire
D) Mokokchung
C) Kiphire
Explanation: Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Kiphire district of Nagaland. It is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including many rare and endangered species.
33. Which one is the most populous and the most urbanized district in Nagaland?
A) Kohima
B) Dimapur
C) Mokokchung
D) Tuensang
B) Dimapur
Explanation: Dimapur is the most populous and urbanized district in Nagaland. It serves as a commercial and industrial hub for the state, and its urban population is higher than in other districts.
34. On which river is the Doyang Hep Dam built?
A) Dhansiri
B) Doyang
C) Dikhu
D) Barak
B) Doyang
Explanation: The Doyang Hep Dam is built on the Doyang River in the Wokha district of Nagaland. It is a significant hydroelectric project that contributes to the state’s power supply.
35. The Nagaland University was established in the year?
A) 1989
B) 1994
C) 1991
D) 1997
B) 1994
Explanation: Nagaland University was established in the year 1994. Though the act for its establishment was passed in 1989, the university actually began functioning in 1994.
36. Which is the Nagaland state Tree?
A) Hollong
B) Alder
C) Rhododendron
D) Oak
B) Alder
Explanation: The Alder tree (Alnus nepalensis) is the state tree of Nagaland. It is known for its ecological benefits, particularly in soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
37. Who is the Current Chief Minister of Nagaland?
A) T. R. Zeliang
B) Shürhozelie Liezietsu
C) Neiphiu Rio
D) K. L. Chishi
C) Neiphiu Rio
Explanation: Neiphiu Rio is the current Chief Minister of Nagaland. He has held this position multiple times and is one of the most prominent political figures in the state.
38. What is the literacy rate of Nagaland?
A) 76.11%
B) 79.55%
C) 80.11%
D) 85.56%
B) 79.55%
Explanation: According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate of Nagaland is 79.55%. The state has made significant progress in education over the years, though there is still room for improvement.
39. In which year Nagaland was added as a state of the Union of India?
A) 1957
B) 1963
C) 1971
D) 1987
B) 1963
Explanation: Nagaland became the 16th state of India on December 1, 1963. Before that, it was a part of Assam as the Naga Hills-Tuensang Area.
40. Which state is to the south of Nagaland?
A) Assam
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Manipur
D) Meghalaya
C) Manipur
Explanation: Manipur is located to the south of Nagaland. The two states share a common border, and their cultures and histories are intertwined.