Arunachal Pradesh popularly known as the ‘Land of Dawn-Lit Mountains. It is a state in Northeast India. The state was initially formed from the erstwhile North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) region. It was recognized as a state on 20 February 1987. It borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south. The state has international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east, and a disputed border with China in the north at the McMahon Line. The state capital of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar. Arunachal Pradesh is the largest of the Seven Sister States of Northeast India by area. Arunachal Pradesh shares a 1,129 km border with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
As a resident or a citizen it is always good to know one’s state. From exam point of view it is general knowledge is something that assists candidates to grow both on personal as well as academic level. It narrows the candidate’s sense of perceiving the world, understands, and analyzes the situations better as one would without proper knowledge. General knowledge helps the candidates to ace on the academic front when they are constantly aware of their surroundings and update themselves accordingly.
Arunachal Pradesh popularly known as the ‘Land of Dawn-Lit Mountains. It is a state in Northeast India. The state was initially formed from the erstwhile North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) region. It was recognized as a state on 20 February 1987. It borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south. The state has international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east, and a disputed border with China in the north at the McMahon Line. The state capital of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar. Arunachal Pradesh is the largest of the Seven Sister States of Northeast India by area. Arunachal Pradesh shares a 1,129 km border with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. As a resident or a citizen it is always good to know one’s state. From exam point of view it is general knowledge is something that assists candidates to grow both on personal as well as academic level. It narrows the candidate’s sense of perceiving the world, understands, and analyzes the situations better as one would without proper knowledge. General knowledge helps the candidates to ace on the academic front when they are constantly aware of their surroundings and update themselves accordingly.
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Bhismaknagar Fort, Roing
8th–15th century
Chutia kings
2
Bolung Fort, Bolung
13th century
Chutia kings
3
Dimachung-Betali, West Kameng
13th century
Chutia kings
4
Gomsi Fort, East Siang
13th century
Chutia kings
5
Rukmini Fort, Roing
14th–15th century
Chutia kings
6
Tezu Fort, Roing
14th-15th century[
Chutia kings
7
Naksha Parbat ruins, East Kameng
14th–15th century
Chutia kings
8
Ita Fort, Itanagar
14th–15th century
Chutia kings
9
Buroi Fort, Papum Pare
13th century
Chutia kings
10
Malinithan Temple, Likabali
13th–14th century
Chutia kings
11
Ita Pukhuri, Ithili
13th–14th century
Chutia kings
12
Padum Pukhuri, Ithili
13th–14th century
Chutia kings
13
Kampona brick tank, Idili
13th–14th century
Chutia kings
14
Kanying brick tank, Idili
13th–14th century
Chutia kings
15
Bolung brick canal, Bolung
13th–14th century
Chutia kings
16
Dirang Dzong, West Kameng
17th century
Monpa
17
Tawang Monastery, Tawang
17th century (1680–1681)
Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso
Arunachal Pradesh GK – Questions
1: Who was the first woman President of India?
2: Which of the following is the longest river in India?
3: Who is known as the ‘Missile Man of India’?
4: What is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh?
5: Who among the following wrote the book ‘Discovery of India’?
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Arunachal Pradesh popularly known as the ‘Land of Dawn-Lit Mountains. It is a state in Northeast India. The state was initially formed from the erstwhile North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) region. It was recognized as a state on 20 February 1987. It borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south. The state has international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east, and a disputed border with China in the north at the McMahon Line. The state capital of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar. Arunachal Pradesh is the largest of the Seven Sister States of Northeast India by area. Arunachal Pradesh shares a 1,129 km border with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. As a resident or a citizen it is always good to know one’s state. From exam point of view it is general knowledge is something that assists candidates to grow both on personal as well as academic level. It narrows the candidate’s sense of perceiving the world, understands, and analyzes the situations better as one would without proper knowledge. General knowledge helps the candidates to ace on the academic front when they are constantly aware of their surroundings and update themselves accordingly.
Listed below are few of the multiple choice questions. Candidates are expected to follow up the same in order to understand their stand on the subject
1. State the year in which Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state of India?
[A] 1985
[B] 1986
[C] 1987
[D] 1988
2. Identify from the following , the 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
3 Which among statement listed below is correct regarding Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] Lok Sabha Seat 1 Rajya Sabha Seats 2
[B] Lok Sabha Seats 2 Rajya Sabha Seats 2
[C] Lok Sabha Seats 3 Rajya Sabha Seats 2
[D] Lok Sabha Seats 2 Rajya Sabha Seat 1
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 listed:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
5. Consider the following states:
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Nagaland
3. Meghalaya
4. Mizoram
The inner line permit (ILP) is required by Indian citizens to enter Which among the above states?
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 1, 2 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
6. Consider the following states:
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Mizoram
3. Manipur
4. Nagaland
Which among the following is the correct order of the above states with their decreasing share in International borders of India with Myanmar?
[A] 1 2 3 4
[B] 1 3 2 4
[C] 1 4 2 3
[D] 1 4 3 2
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 listed below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
8. The Integrated Large Scale Eri Farming recently 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
9. Consider the statement listed below:
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
10. Consider the following pairs:
State with longest coastline – Tamil Nadu
State with largest forest cover area – Arunachal Pradesh
State famous for pearl fishing – Andhra Pradesh
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 2 & 3 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
11. Consider the following hills with states and their location
Dafla Hills – Arunachal Pradesh
Mishmi Hills – Odisha
Nallamala hills – Andhra Pradesh
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 3 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
12.Which of the following pairs listed below stating of monasteries and their correct location state is / are correct?
Rumtek Monastery – Sikkim
Tawang Monastery – Ladakh
Hemis Monastery – Arunachal Pradesh
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
13.Consider the following pairs listed below regarding the folk dances with states where they are most commonly performed:
Bardo Cham – Arunachal Pradesh
Karma Naach – Jharkhand
Raut Nacha – Chhattisgarh
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
14.Consider the following pairs of Ramsar sites with their states:
Hokersar – Karnataka
Pong Dam Lake – Arunachal Pradesh
Bhoj Wetland – Gujarat
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] None
15.Which of the following Indian states share land border with Myanmar?
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
16.Some of the constructed/under construction tunnels in India were recently making news. In this context, consider the following tunnels with states in which they have been/are being constructed:
Chenani-Nashri tunnel- Himachal Pradesh
Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel- Sikkim
Sela pass tunnel- Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
17.The Union Cabinet has approved the introduction of a Bill to modify the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs) of Arunachal Pradesh. Which of the following tribes will be included in the list?
[A] Mishmi-Kaman
[B] Idu
[C] Taraon
[D] All of the above
18.Which of the following is / are correct statements about Sepahijala wildlife sanctuary?
It is tagged as Clouded Leopard National Park since 2011
It is in Arunachal Pradesh
It is the only place where the endangered clouded leopard is bred and conserved
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 and 2 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] All of the above
19.What is the capital of the state of Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] Kohima
[B] Dispur
[C] Tawang
[D] Itanagar
20.Dr. Jaya Arunachalam, veteran social activist has passed away. She was from which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Arunachal Pradesh popularly known as the ‘Land of Dawn-Lit Mountains. It is a state in Northeast India. The state was initially formed from the erstwhile North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) region. It was recognized as a state on 20 February 1987. It borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south. The state has international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east, and a disputed border with China in the north at the McMahon Line. The state capital of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar. Arunachal Pradesh is the largest of the Seven Sister States of Northeast India by area. Arunachal Pradesh shares a 1,129 km border with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. As a resident or a citizen it is always good to know one’s state. From exam point of view it is general knowledge is something that assists candidates to grow both on personal as well as academic level. It narrows the candidate’s sense of perceiving the world, understands, and analyzes the situations better as one would without proper knowledge. General knowledge helps the candidates to ace on the academic front when they are constantly aware of their surroundings and update themselves accordingly.
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