States PCS: Arunachal Pradesh GK Questions for APPSC Examinations
31. The achievements of the Border Road Organisation has been highlighted recently. In this context, consider the following statements:
- Project Brahmank of BRO is implemented in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The Diffo Bridge was constructed as a part of Project Brahmank.
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: A [Only 1 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
Project Brahmank is an initiative of BRO. It is being implemented in Arunachal Pradesh. In November, as a part of this project, the BRO had inaugurated the Sisseri Bridge in Arunachal Pradesh. Other projects in this state are Vartak, Udayak and Arunank.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The Diffo Bridge in Arunachal Pradesh was constructed by BRO in January, 2019. This construction was under the project Udayak of BRO. This bridge across the Diffo River connects the Dibang Valley with the Lohit Valley in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh.
32. In which year, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh were granted Indian statehood?
[A] 1972
[B] 1977
[C] 1982
[D] 1987
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Correct Answer: D [1987 ]
Notes:
The two north-eastern states Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday observed their Statehood Day on February 20.
On the same day in the year 1987, the two states were granted Indian statehood. Mizoram was a part of the state Assam until 1972, the year in which it was made a separate Union Territory. Subsequently, it became the 23rd state of India on February 20, 1987. The North East Frontier Agency was named Arunachal Pradesh and made a union territory in 1972, and then made a state in 1987.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
- Konyak languages are spoken in Nagaland
- The largest river island in the world is in Assam
- Arunachal Pradesh has the least density of population in India
- The largest desert in the world is situated in India
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The largest desert in the world is situated in northern Africa (The Sahara Desert).
38. Which among the following matches of passes and the states they are situated in are correct?
- Shipki La- Himachal Pradesh
- Niti pass- Uttarakhand
- Nathula- Sikkim
- Bomdi La- Arunachal Pradesh
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: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post on the India-China border is situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The river Sutlej (Langqên Zangbo in Tibet), enters India (from Tibet) through this pass. It is an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. Niti pass is situated in Uttarakhand, Nathula pass is situated in Sikkim and Bomdi La is situated in Arunachal Pradesh.
39. As per the Koppen’s classification of the Indian climate, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh are the part of which of the following climatic region?
[A] Semi-Arid Steppe
[B] Tundra type
[C] Cold Humid type
[D] Tropical Monsoon type
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Correct Answer: C [Cold Humid type]
Notes:
As per the Koppen’s classification of the Indian climate, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh are the part of Cold Humid type region. A short summer and cold humid winter are the characteristics of this region.
40. Which among the following matches of the biosphere reserve and their states are correct?
1. Agasthyamalai- Kerala
2. Dibru-Saikhowa- Assam
3. Dihang Dibang- Arunachal Pradesh
4. Nokrek- Meghalaya
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Agasthyamalai- Kerala, Dibru-Saikhowa- Assam, Dihang Dibang- Arunachal Pradesh, Nokrek- Meghalaya.
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