States PCS: Tripura GK Questions for Tripura Public Service Examinations
11. Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states in India?
- Tripura
- Mizoram
- Assam
- Meghalaya
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 & 4 Only
[C] 3 & 4 Only
[D] 1 & 4 Only
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Correct Answer: A [1 & 2 Only]
Notes:
Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
12. Consider the following states:
- Sikkim
- Tripura
- Himachal Pradesh
- Mizoram
Which of the above have international land borders?
[A] 1, 2 & 3
[B] 2, 3 & 4
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh (East Bengal) to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. Himachal Pradesh is bounded by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east. Mizoram has international borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar. Sikkim is bordered by Nepal to the west, China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and east, and Bhutan to the east.
13. Consider the following pairs:
- Pong Dam Lake – Himachal Pradesh
- Harike Wetland – Punjab
- Rudrasagar Lake – Tripura
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Pong Dam Lake is a water storage reservoir created in 1975 on the Beas River in the low foothills of the Himalaya on the northern edge of the Indo-Gangetic plain. It is located in Himachal Pradesh. Harike wetland is a shallow water reservoir with thirteen islands, at the confluence of two rivers. It is located in Punjab. Dense floating vegetation covers 70% of the lake. Rudrasagar lake is located in Tripura.
14. Consider the following statements about the North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP):
- It is a World Bank funded poverty alleviation project
- The project is being implemented in four states viz. Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
First statement is correct. The estimated cost of project is US$ 144.4 million with World Bank assistance of US$130 million and Government of India’s contribution of US$14.4 million (at 10%). Second statement is correct. North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) is being implemented in four North Eastern States of Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. The primary objective of NERLP is to improve livelihoods of the poor, especially that of women and the disadvantaged people in the project area. The districts for the project implementation have been identified by the State Governments based on social and economic backwardness. The main thrusts of the project are to build community based organizations such as Self Help Groups (SHGs), SHG village Federations, Community Development Groups (CDGs), Producer Organizations etc. and strengthen the existing ones.
15. In which among the following states of India, the forest cover comprises over 75 percent of the State’s area?
1. Nagaland
2. Arunanchal Pradesh
3. Tripura
4. Manipur
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
States from northeast like Nagaland, Arunanchal Pradesh, Tripura and Manipur, whose forest cover comprises over 75 percent of the State’s area, have shown a decrease in forest cover in latest state of forests report.
16. The Patkai range hills passes through which of the following states?
- Nagaland
- Manipur
- Mizoram
- Meghalaya
- Tripura
Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2 & 3
[B] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[C] 1, 2, 3 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Patkai Range is the hills on India’s North Eastern border with Burma. Indian states along the Patkai range are Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Manipur.
17. Consider the following statements about the “Sangrai dance”:
- It is performed by the young boys and girls of the “Mog” tribal community.
- Sangrai is a special festival of Tripura state
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
“Sangrai dance” was performed for the first time in the Republic Day parade (69th Republic Day) by the tribal students from Tripura state. Sangrai is a special festival of Tripura state. This dance form is performed by the young boys and girls of the “Mog” tribal community.
18. The Union Government has set up tribunal to decide on ban on two Tripura militant groups “NLFT & ATTF”. Who is the head of the tribunal?
[A] Ramesh Abhishek
[B] Alok Verma
[C] Rita Teaotia
[D] Suresh Kait
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Correct Answer: D [Suresh Kait]
Notes:
The Government of India (GoI) has set up a tribunal for adjudicating whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the two Tripura-based militant outfits – National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) – as unlawful associations under the law. The decision has been taken by the Home Ministry exercising the powers conferred under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act . The tribunal will be headed by Delhi High Court Judge Justice Suresh Kait. The rebel outfits, formed in 1990 with the objective of “expulsion of all foreigners who entered the state after 1956”, were first banned in 1997 following riots involving tribals and non-tribals in Tripura’s Khowai subdivision, in which the outfits intervened on behalf of tribals. Tripura shares an 856-km boundary with Bangladesh.
19. Who has been conferred the first Atal Behari Vajpayee LTA by the Tripura Government?
[A] Khagesh Dev Burman
[B] Chandrakanta Murasingh
[C] Gokulanada Gitiswami
[D] Thanga Darlong
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Correct Answer: D [Thanga Darlong]
Notes:
Thanga Darlong, the 99-year old tribal musician and music guru, has been conferred the first Atal Behari Vajpayee Life Time Award for preserving the musical form during the 37th Agartala Book Fair in Tripura. Darlong is the last tribal musician to play Rosem – a bamboo made a flute-like musical instrument. Earlier, in January 2019, he was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award for his contribution to the field of music. Born on 20th July 1920 at Muruai village of Tripura, Thanga Darlong was initially trained in folk music from his father Hakvunga Darlong. He was later taught and groomed in the nuances of playing Rosem – a traditional musical instrument of the Darlong community by traditional music maestro Darthuama Darlong. In 2016, he was also showcased in ‘Tree of Tongues in Tripura’, directed by the National Awards winner Joshy Joseph Josy Joseph.
20. Now a days Trishna Gas Project is in news. Which of the following is true observation about the project? 1. It is a project of GAIL. 2.It falls in the Gomati district of Tripura.
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
The Trishna Gas project is a project of ONGC. It falls in the Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary in the Gomati district of Tripura.
