Arunachal Pradesh GK Questions for APPSC Examinations
1. 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.
2. The Arunachal Pradesh government has inked an agreement with which state-based Smart Village Movement (SVM) for its smart village initiative?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Arunachal Pradesh government has inked an agreement with Andhra Pradesh-based Smart Village Movement (SVM) to facilitate technology innovations, research and development in selected villages of the north-eastern state. The man behind the Smart Village Movement, Solomon Darwin, will be the adviser to the project’s core team. The SVM’s open innovation approach will integrate technology and indigenous rural practices to generate sustainable revenue for constituents, and hence it will increase overall standard of living and quality of life. The project will focus on solving “pain-points” or challenges in rural segments by developing platforms driven by “open innovation” approaches. The project would offer a digital platform, highlighting the challenges of the villages, which will be accessed by universities and research institutes across the globe for suggesting solutions. The solutions would be made available to corporate houses or start-ups, who would then offer a technology to solve the challenges.
3. 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]
4. 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.
5. Which of the following states share boarder with Myanmar?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Mizoram
- Manipur
- Nagaland
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Four northeast states share the border with Myanmar: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur.
6. Consider the following pairs of tribes in news and their respective states.
- Angami: Arunachal Pradesh
- Bhutia : Nagaland
- Chenchu: Andhra Pradesh
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] 3 Only
[B] 1 and 2 Only
[C] 2 and 3 Only
[D] 1,2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [3 Only]
Notes:
Correct pairs are – Angami : Nagaland;Bhutia : Sikkim;Chenchu : Andhra Pradesh.
7. 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.
8. 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
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Correct Answer: 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.
9. 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
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Correct Answer: 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.
10. Consider the following statements:
- Tso Lhamo is the highest lake of India located in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Loktak lake, which is famous for Phumdis, is located in Manipur.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [2 Only]
Notes:
Tso Lhamo also called Cholamoo lake is located in Sikkim.
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