States PCS: Arunachal Pradesh GK Questions for APPSC Examinations
1. Which union minister has inaugurated RIWATCH Museum in Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] Nitin Gadkari
[B] Ashok Gajapathi Raju
[C] Kiren Rijiju
[D] Prakash Javadekar
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Correct Answer: 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.
2. In which year, Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state of India?
[A] 1985
[B] 1986
[C] 1987
[D] 1988
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Correct Answer: C [1987]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh was established as a state in India on February 20, 1987. Arunachal Pradesh was initially a Union Territory which was carved out of Assam.
3. 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
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Correct Answer: C [2 Hours]
4. Which among the following is correct regarding Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] Lok Sabha Seat 1 Rajya Sabha Seats 2
[B] Lok Sabha Seats 2 Rajya Sabha Seats 2
[C] Lok Sabha Seats 3 Rajya Sabha Seats 2
[D] Lok Sabha Seats 2 Rajya Sabha Seat 1
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Correct Answer: D [Lok Sabha Seats 2 Rajya Sabha Seat 1]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh has 2 Lok Sabha seats viz. Arunachal East and Arunachal West. It has one Rajya Sabha seat only.
5. English is the official language of __:
1. Nagaland
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Mizoram
4. Manipur
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 & 3]
6. In which of the following states of India, the Governor has been given special discretionary powers in matters related to law and order?
- Nagaland
- Arunachal Pradesh
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2 ]
Notes:
Nagaland
Governor of Nagaland has special responsibility under Article 371 A of the Constitution with respect to law and order and even though it is necessary for him to consult Council of Ministers in matters relating to law and order, he can exercise his individual judgement as to the action to be taken.
Arunachal Pradesh
The Arunachal Pradesh Governor has special responsibility under Article 371H of the Constitution with respect to law and order. Governor shall, after consulting Council of Ministers, exercise his individual judgement as to the actions to be taken.
7. Consider the following states:
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Nagaland
3. Meghalaya
4. Mizoram
The inner line permit (ILP) is required by Indian citizens to enter Which among the above states?
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 1, 2 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
The inner line permit (ILP) system, required by Indian citizens to enter Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram. Inner Line Permit is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected/restricted area for a limited period. It is obligatory for Indian citizens from outside those states to obtain permit for entering into the protected state. The document is an effort by the Government to regulate movement to certain areas located near the international border of India. There are two kinds of official permits prescribed by Government for entering into any area within Arunachal Pradesh. They are, Inner Line Permit (ILP) and Protected Area Permit (PAP). Any Domestic tourist coming to the mentioned state has to obtain an Inner Line Permit. The Permit is granted as a routine for the tourists and so it should not deter any tourist from coming to state. All the foreigners are required have the Protection Area Permit or PAP for entering into the state. They can obtain the Protected Area Permit from, All Indian Missions abroad, and Home ministry.
8. 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
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Correct Answer: A [1 2 3 4]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh- 520 Kilometers, Mizoram – 510 kilometers, Manipur – 398 Kilometers, Nagaland – 258 Kilometers
9. 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
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Correct Answer: 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.
10. Consider the following geographical features of India and states of their location:
- Maikala range – Karnataka
- Malaygiri – Odisha
- Bomdila Pass – Sikkim
- Dafla Hills – Arunachal Pradesh
Which among the above matches is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] Only 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 4]
Notes:
Maikala range
Maikala range of mountains is located in the border region of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. They rise to 1100 m above the sea level. The region forms a radial pattern of drainage system with west flowing Narmada river, north flowing Son river and south east flowing Mahanadi river. Amarkantak in this watershed is a pilgrimage destination.
Malaygiri
Malaygiri is located in the state of Odisha at 1187 m above the sea level. It lies about 150 km to the north of Bhuwaneshwar. It is one of the highest peaks in Odisha. Highest Peak of Odisha is Deomali however. These hills are highly denuded and they are rich in metallic and non-metallic minerals. The slopes of the region are inhabited by tribes.
Bomdila Pass
Bomdila Pass is a strategically important pass in the trans-Himalayan region of Arunachal Pradesh on its border with Tibet. During 1962 war, the Chinese troops entered Indian Territory through this pass and could easily occupy the whole of Arunachal Pradesh. After the war defences at the pass were strengthened. Now it is closely guarded. Bomdila is also the headquarters of the West Kameng district of the Arunachal Pradesh.
Dafla Hills
Dafla Hills are part of the lower Himalayas located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. These hills are covered with dense bamboo, pine and deodar trees. The tribal people of this region practices shifting cultivation.
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