States PCS: Arunachal Pradesh GK Questions for APPSC Examinations
21. In context with the call for creation of a separate IAS cadre for Arunachal Pradesh, consider the following statements:
- The IAS cadre for the state are sourced from the AGMUT cadres.
- Article 312 provides for creation of a new all India service.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:Statement 1 is correct:
The IAS officers for Arunachal Pradesh are from the AGMUT cadre. The AGMUT cadre is the source of IAS officers for Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, NCT of Delhi, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu, Dadra Nagar Haveli, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep. Recently, J&K and also Ladakh were included in to the list.
Statement 2 is correct:
The article 312 of the constitution provides for creation of all India cadre. This requires the two-third majority resolution in the Rajya Sabha for its creation. All India services is a part of the permanent bureaucracy that is separate from the central and state services.
22. In light of Arunachal Pradesh calling for creation of a new all India Service cadre. In this context, consider the following statements:
- Article 309 provides for creation of own civil services by the states.
- Article 312 provides that Rajya Sabha support is required for all India service creation.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
Article 309 of the constitution provides that the centre and the states shall recruit and set the conditions of service of its civil servants. This article separates the jurisdictions. The article also provides for setting up new service at the states-levels.
Statement 2 is correct:
Article 312 of the constitution provides that the creation of a new all India Service requires 2/3rd majority from the Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha is also known as the Council of States, i.e. they represents the states at the parliament.
23. Which amendment provided for reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha for STs in Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram?
[A] 42nd
[B] 44th
[C] 51st
[D] 69th
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Correct Answer: C [51st]
Notes:Fifty-First Amendment Act, 1984 provided for reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha for Scheduled Tribes in the states of Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram as well as in the Legislative Assemblies of Meghalaya and Nagaland.
24. Which newly discovered species in Arunachal Pradesh has been named after Salazar, a fictional character of the Harry Potter series?
[A] Spider
[B] Viper
[C] Turtle
[D] Grasshopper
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Correct Answer: B [Viper]
Notes:
A team of Indian herpetologists, who study about amphibians and reptiles, have recently discovered a new species of viper family.
The green pit viper, which was found at the Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh, has been named after Salazar Slytherin, a fictional character of the Harry Potter series, as Trimeresurus Salazar. The male viper has orange to reddish stripe on its head and body.
25. In which states the Governor appoints the Tribal Affairs Minister?
1. Chattisgarh
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Jharkhand
4. Arunachal Pradesh
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1, 3 and 4
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
In the states of Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, the Governor is responsible for the appointment of the Tribal Welfare minister. Bihar was excluded from this provision by the 94th Amendment Act (2006).
26. In which of the following states the minimum strength of legislative assembly is fixed at 30?
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Mizoram
3. Sikkim
4. Goa
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2 , 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
In the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Goa the Constitution of India has fixed the minimum strength to 30 members in the state legislative assembly. However the strength in legislative assembles can vary from 60 to 500 according to the population of the states.
27. Which article contains special provisions with respect to the state of Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] 371-G
[B] 371-H
[C] 371-I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [371-H]
Notes:
Under Article 371-H of the Constitution of India special provisions are made for for the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh also has special responsibility for law and order in the state.
28. If the Sun rises at Tirap in Arunachal Pradesh at 5.00 am (IST), then when (IST) the Sun will rise in Kandla, Gujarat?
[A] About 5.00 a.m.
[B] About 6.20 a.m.
[C] About 7.30 a.m.
[D] About 7.00 a.m.
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Correct Answer: D [About 7.00 a.m.]
Notes:
If the Sun rises at Tirap in Arunachal Pradesh at 5.00 am (IST), then the Sun will rise in Kandla at about 7.00 a.m.
29. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. All North Eastern states share boundary with foreign countries
2. Arunachal Pradesh is the only state which shares a boundary with three countries
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1 & 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [1 & 2]
Notes:
All northeastern states share a boundary with foreign countries. Arunachal Pradesh shares borders with three foreign countries Nepal, China and Myanmar.
30. Which among the following states of India shared its boundary with Myanmar?
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Nagaland
3. Manipur
4. Tripura
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The states of India which shared its boundary with Myanmar- Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram.
