41. How many of the following pairs of Tribe and States where they are primarily found is / are correctly matched?
1. Tharu: Madhya Pradesh
2. Adi: Arunachal Pradesh
3. Irula: Kerala
4. Shaharia: Rajasthan
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 3
[D] All 4
Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
1. Adi: Arunachal Pradesh” The Adi tribe is indeed associated with the state of Arunachal Pradesh. They are one of the major tribes inhabiting various regions of Arunachal Pradesh in northeastern India.
2. Tharu: Tharu is a tribe primarily found in the Terai region of Nepal, as well as in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand in India. It is not primarily associated with Madhya Pradesh.
3. Irula: The Irula tribe is primarily found in the southern states of India, particularly in Tamil Nadu. While there might be some presence in Kerala, it is not primarily associated with Kerala.
4. Shaharia: The Shaharia tribe, also known as Sahariya, is mainly found in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, with a significant population residing in parts of Madhya Pradesh. It is not primarily associated with Rajasthan.
42. When did the North-East Frontier Agency become the Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] 1950
[B] 1952
[C] 1956
[D] 1972
Answer: D [1972]
Notes:
The North-East Frontier Agency became the Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh on 20 January 1972. Its previous administrative headquarters was located in Shillong. Later in 1974, it was transferred to Itanagar. On 20 February 1987, it received the status of a state.
43. Which among the following mountain passes and their location is/are correctly matched?
1. Nathu La Pass – Uttarakhand
2. Jelep La Pass – Sikkim
3. Bom di La Pass – Arunachal Pradesh
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Nathu La Pass is located in Sikkim. It forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient silk route. It is one of the trading border posts between India and China.
The Jelep La pass (Sikkim – Bhutan border), passes through the Chumbi Valley. It connects Sikkim with Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.
The Bom Di La pass connects Arunachal Pradesh with Bhutan. It is situated at an altitude of 4331 m. It is located near the western boundary of Arunachal Pradesh in the Greater Himalayas.
44. Which among the following mountain passes and their location is/are correctly matched?
1. Dihang Pass – Sikkim
2. Nathu La Pass – Arunachal Pradesh
3. Lipu Lekh Pass – Uttarakhand
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
Answer: A [Only 3]
Notes:
The Dihang Pass is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It connects Arunachal Pradesh to Myanmar (Mandalaya). It is at an elevation of more than 4000 metres.
The Nathu La Pass is located in Sikkim. It forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient silk route. It is one of the trading border posts between India and China
The Lipu Lekh Pass is located at the trijunction of Uttarakhand (India), Tibet (China) and Nepal borders. This pass is used by pilgrims to Kailash-Mansarowar.
45. Which among the following mountain passes is/are correctly matched?
1. Jelep La Pass – Connects Himachal Pradesh with Jammu & Kashmir
2. Dihang Pass – Connects Arunachal Pradesh with Myanmar
3. Shipki La Pass – Connects Himachal Pradesh with Tibet
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 2 & 3
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: A [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Jelep La pass (Sikkim – Bhutan border), passes through the Chumbi Valley. It connects Sikkim with Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.
The Dihang Pass is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It connects Arunachal Pradesh to Myanmar (Mandalaya). It is at an elevation of more than 4000 metres.
The Shipki La Pass connects the Indian State Himachal Pradesh with Tibet. It has an elevation of 6000 metres. It remains close in winter.
46. Which of the following forests are found in the region to the east of Nepal into Arunachal Pradesh?
[A] Tropical moist deciduous forests
[B] Tropical wet evergreen forests
[C] Sub tropical Dry evergreen forests
[D] Montane Wet temperate forests
Answer: D [Montane Wet temperate forests]
Notes:
In the North, Montane wet temperate forests are found in the region to the east of Nepal into Arunachal Pradesh and In the South, it is found in parts of the Niligiri Hills which is also considered as the boundary between Eastern and Western ghats.
47. Which of the following forests extend from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh between 2900 to 3500 metres?
[A] Montane Wet temperate forests
[B] Himalayan Dry temperate Forest
[C] Sub alpine forest
[D] Moist Alpine scrub
Answer: C [Sub alpine forest]
Notes:
Sub-alpine forest consists of Evergreen conifers and mainly evergreen broad-leaved trees occur in relatively low open canopy. Sub alpine forests extend from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh between 2900 to 3500 metres.
48. Which of the following two statements are correct regarding Chinese policy of “Theory of Palm and five fingers”?
(a) It includes Bhutan and Nepal
(b) It includes Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Laddakh
(c) It includes Mizoram and Manipur
(d) It includes Tripura and Nagaland
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
[A] a and c
[B] a and d
[C] a and b
[D] b and c
Answer: C [a and b]
Notes:
According to Chinese policy of “Theory of Palm and five fingers”, Tibet was described as right palm, Bhutan, Nepal, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Laddakh as its five fingers.
49. Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrate their Statehood day on which date?
[A] February 17
[B] February 19
[C] February 20
[D] February 24
Answer: C [February 20]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram received their statehood on February 20, 1987, following the 53rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution in 1986.
On 20th January 1972, the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) was renamed as Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh and on 20th February 1987 statehood was granted to Arunachal Pradesh. Mizoram was also a Union Territory from 1972 to 1987 before achieving statehood.
50. An Indian citizen needs Inner Line Permit to visit parts of which of the below states?
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Mizoram
3. Tripura
4. Manipur
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 1, 2 and 4 only
[C] 2, 3 and 4 only
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: B [1, 2 and 4 only]
Notes:
Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document issued by the concerned state government to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period. It is obligatory for Indian citizens from outside those states to obtain a permit for entering into the protected state. Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram are protected by the Inner Line.
Context: The Uttarakhand government, in a recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has sought withdrawal of “inner-line permit” (ILP) system in Niti Valley of Chamoli district and Nelang Valley of Uttarkashi district for better border management and expansion of tourism and other economic activities in villages located there.