Nagaland GK Questions for Nagaland Public Service Commission Examinations
1. What is the correct chronological order of creation of Assam, Nagaland, Goa & Mizoram?
[A] Assam, Nagaland, Goa , Mizoram
[B] Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland,. Goa
[C] Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa
[D] Assam, Goa, Mizoram, Nagaland
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Correct Answer: C [Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa]
Notes:
Nagaland was formed in 1963
Mizoram was formed in 20th Feb1987
Goa as a state was formed in 30th May 1987
2. Which of the following Constitution Amendment Act provided for reservation of seats for scheduled tribes of Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, & Arunachal Pradesh state assemblies?
[A] 52nd
[B] 57th
[C] 61st
[D] 65th
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Correct Answer: B [57th]
Notes:
Fifty-Seventh Amendment Act, 1987 had reserved seats for the STs in the legislative assemblies of the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland.
3. What is the principal language of Nagaland?
[A] Naga
[B] Khasi
[C] English
[D] Mizo
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Correct Answer: C [English]
Notes:
The principal language of Nagaland is English, which is used as the medium of instruction in schools and is also widely spoken as a second language by the majority of the population. However, Nagaland is a linguistically diverse state with a number of indigenous languages spoken by different tribal groups. The official state language is Nagamese, which is a creole language based on Assamese and other regional languages, and is spoken by a large number of people in Nagaland. Other languages spoken in Nagaland include Ao, Angami, Chang, Konyak, Lotha, and Rengma, among others.
4. Among Meghalaya , Sikkim, Nagaland, & Assam , how many states were initially given status of autonomous states and subsequently made full fledged states?
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Correct Answer: B [2]
Notes:
Meghalaya and Sikkim
5. Consider the following statements:
- Nagaland was the first state of India which launched its own Bamboo Policy
- Ministry of Agriculture has launched the National Bamboo Mission (NBM) and the National Mission on Bamboo Application (NMBA) for its holistic development, cultivation and for developing the technologies and applications for bamboo based products.
- Bansloachan or Tabasheer is obtained from certain species of Bamboo
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A] 1 & 3
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] All of them
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Correct Answer: A [1 & 3]
6. Neiphiu Rio will be new Chief Minister of Nagaland. He is MP from which Lok Sabha constituency?
[A] Kiphire
[B] Peren
[C] Nagaland
[D] Noklak
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Correct Answer: C [Nagaland ]
Notes:
Neiphiu Rio, the senior leader of President of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) & currently a Member of Parliament (MP) from Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency, will be sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Nagaland on March 8, 2018. He has to prove his majority on the floor of the House “on or before March 16”, according to a media release issued by the office of Governor P B Acharya. Rio belongs to the Angami Naga tribe in the state.
7. A Panchayati Raj Institution at district / intermediate or Village level exists in which of the following states of India?
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Meghalaya
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: D [None of them]
Notes:
In Delhi, Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland, there does not exist Panchayati Raj institution at any of the three levels. In Daman and Diu & Dadra & Nagar Haveli, it does not exist on intermediate level. In Pondicherry , it does not exist on District level.
8. 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]
9. With reference to the special provisions made under article 371, consider the following matches:
- Article 371A – Nagaland
- Article 371B – Assam
- Article 371C – Manipur
- Article 371D – Mizoram
Which of the above matches is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
3 Article 371 {Special provision with respect to the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat} 3.1 Article 371A {Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland} 3.2 Article 371B {Special provision with respect to the State of Assam} 3.3 Article 371C {Special provision with respect to the State of Manipur} 3.4 Article 371D {Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh} 3.5 Article 371E {Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh} 3.6 Article 371F {Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim} 3.7 Article 371G {Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram} 3.8 Article 371H {Special provision with respect to the State of Arunachal Pradesh} 3.9 Article 371I {Special provision with respect to the State of Goa}
10. 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.
