States PCS: Arunachal Pradesh GK Questions for APPSC Examinations
For all Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (Arunachal PSC) exams including Group A and Group B services, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Audit Officer, and other state-level competitive exams.
1. Which tribe in Arunachal Pradesh is known for practicing hanging burials?
[A] Nocte
[B] Apatani
[C] Adi
[D] Nyishi
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Correct Answer: B [Apatani]
Notes:
The Apatani tribe is known for unique hanging burials, combining animist traditions and ancestor veneration in Arunachal Pradesh.
2. Which is the only river in Arunachal Pradesh that flows northwards into Tibet?
[A] Lohit
[B] Kameng
[C] Subansiri
[D] Siang (Brahmaputra)
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Correct Answer: D [Siang (Brahmaputra)]
Notes:
The Siang, known as Tsangpo in Tibet and Brahmaputra in Assam, is the only Arunachal river that flows north into Tibet before looping south.
3. Which of the following mountain passes in Arunachal Pradesh connects India and Tibet?
[A] Bum La Pass
[B] Sela Pass
[C] Dongkha La
[D] Kibithu Pass
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Correct Answer: A [Bum La Pass]
Notes:
Bum La Pass, near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, links India and Tibet and was notable during the 1962 Indo-China war.
4. Which community in Arunachal Pradesh is renowned for brewing Apong, a traditional rice beer?
[A] Adi
[B] Nyishi
[C] Monpa
[D] Apatani
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Correct Answer: A [Adi]
Notes:
Apong is a traditional rice beer primarily brewed by the Adi community, often served during festivals and rituals in Arunachal Pradesh.
5. Which wildlife sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status?
[A] Mouling National Park
[B] Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Namdapha National Park
[D] Dihang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve
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Correct Answer: D [Dihang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve]
Notes:
Dihang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve harbors species like red panda and Mishmi takin, and is proposed as a UNESCO site for its unique Eastern Himalayan biodiversity.
6. How many countries share an international border with Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] Two
[B] Four
[C] Three
[D] One
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Correct Answer: C [Three]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh borders three countries: China (north), Bhutan (west), and Myanmar (east).
7. Which of the following is the official state bird and state flower of Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] State Bird: Black Bulbul; State Flower: Blue Vanda Orchid
[B] State Bird: Great Hornbill; State Flower: Foxtail Orchid
[C] State Bird: Blyth’s Tragopan; State Flower: Red Rhododendron
[D] State Bird: White-bellied Heron; State Flower: Siroi Lily
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Correct Answer: B [State Bird: Great Hornbill; State Flower: Foxtail Orchid]
Notes:
The Great Hornbill and Foxtail Orchid are the designated state bird and flower of Arunachal Pradesh, representing the state’s rich biodiversity.
8. Which festival is celebrated by the Galo tribe to mark their New Year?
[A] Losar
[B] Solung
[C] Dree
[D] Mopin
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Correct Answer: D [Mopin]
Notes:
Mopin is the Galo New Year and harvest festival in Arunachal Pradesh, featuring rituals for prosperity, Popir dance, and rice wine Apong.
9. Which national park in Arunachal Pradesh is renowned for housing both the red panda and the Mishmi takin?
[A] Mouling National Park
[B] Pakhui (Pakke) Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Sessa Orchid Sanctuary
[D] Namdapha National Park
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Correct Answer: D [Namdapha National Park]
Notes:
Namdapha National Park, in eastern Arunachal Pradesh, is known for its rich biodiversity, notably supporting the rare red panda and Mishmi takin.
10. Which is the largest monastery located in Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] Bomdila Monastery
[B] Tawang Monastery
[C] Urguelling Monastery
[D] Gompa Monastery
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Correct Answer: B [Tawang Monastery]
Notes:
Tawang Monastery, founded in the 17th century, is the largest in Arunachal Pradesh and India, and is a major center of Mahayana Buddhism.
