31. 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
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).
32. 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
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.
33. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1. Konyak languages are spoken in Nagaland
2. The largest river island in the world is in Assam
3. Arunachal Pradesh has the least density of population in India
4. 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
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The largest desert in the world is situated in northern Africa (The Sahara Desert).
34. Which among the following passes are located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh?
1. Bom di La
2. Likhapani
3. Sonapani
4. Dihang
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
Answer: C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
Sonapani is a glacier situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh in the Pir Panjal region.
35. Which of the following passes connects Arunachal Pradesh with Lhasa?
[A] Bom Di La
[B] Diphu Pass
[C] Pangsan Pass
[D] Dihang Pass
Answer: A [Bom Di La]
Notes:
Bom Di La pass connects Arunachal Pradesh with Lhasa (Tibet). It is located at the elevation of 4,600 meters.
36. Which among the following matches of states and their type of climate are correct?
1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar– Monsoon with Dry Winter (Cwg)
2. Tamil Nadu Coast– Monsoon with Dry Summer (As)
3. Arunachal Pradesh- Cold Humid Winter with Shorter Summer (Dfc)
4. Kerala and Karnataka Coast- Monsoon with Short Dry Season (Amw)
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar– Monsoon with Dry Winter (Cwg)
Tamil Nadu Coast– Monsoon with Dry Summer (As)
Arunachal Pradesh- Cold Humid Winter with Shorter Summer (Dfc). Kerala and Karnataka Coast- Monsoon with Short Dry Season (Amw)
37. 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
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.
38. 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
Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Agasthyamalai- Kerala, Dibru-Saikhowa- Assam, Dihang Dibang- Arunachal Pradesh, Nokrek- Meghalaya.
39. Arrange the following states in descending order of their total area under forest cover
1. Jharkhand
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Chhattisgarh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 2, 3, 4, 1
[C] 2, 4, 3, 1
[D] 2, 4, 1, 3
Answer: B [2, 3, 4, 1]
Notes:
Correct descending order- Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand.
40. Arrange the following states of India as per the descending order of their total forest cover as per ISFR 2019
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Chhattisgarh
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Odisha
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 2, 3, 1, 4
[B] 1, 4, 3, 2
[C] 3, 2, 1, 4
[D] 3, 1, 2, 4
Answer: D [3, 1, 2, 4]
Notes:
The correct descending order- Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha