11. Identify the tribe of India with the help of given information:
- They are of Matrilineal descent and use matrilocal residence
- They were known as Lalungs in the Assamese Buranjis, Colonial literature and in the Constitution of India
- The tribe has been frequently in news for practising jhuming or shifting cultivation
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Tiwa
[B] Baiga
[C] Jarawa
[D] Dongria Kondh
Answer: A [Tiwa]
Notes:
The above given information is for Tiwa tribe of Assam which has been frequently in news for practising Jhum cultivation.
12. Consider the following pairs of fairs with states where they are celebrated:
- Hemis Gompa – Jammu & Kashmir
- Chandrabhaga – Odisha
- Ambubasi – Assam
Which of the above are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 1 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
All of the above pairs are correct
Chandrabhaga fair is held in the month of February on the banks of Chandrabhaga River in Odisha.
13. Consider the following languages:
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Assamese
Which of the above are recognized as classical languages of India?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 1 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: A [1 & 2 Only]
Notes:
The classical languages of India are: Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Sanskrit, Odia & Telugu
14. Consider the following pairs of folk music with states where they are practised in India:
- Kamrupi Lokgeet – Assam
- Naatupura Paatu – Tamil Nadu
- Goalpariya Lokgeet – Maharashtra
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: A [ 1 & 2 Only]
Notes:
First and second are correctly matched. Third is incorrect because Goalpariya Lokgeet is associated to Assam.
15. After the partition of India, the merger in India or Pakistan was done on the basis of “referendum” in case of __:
- Sindh and Baluchistan
- North West Frontier Province
- Sylhet Region of Assam
- Princely states of Junagarh
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3, & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: C [Only 2, 3, & 4]
Notes:
In case of Sind and Baluchistan, the provincial assemblies were powered to take the decision. In case of NWFP, the decision had to be taken on the base of referendum. A referendum was to be organized in Sylhet region of Assam which was Muslim majority.
The Nawab of Junagarh Mohammad Mahabat Khanji III, wanted to accede to Pakistan despite having no common border with Pakistan. Two states in suzerainty of Junagarh viz. Mangrol and Babariawad rebelled and Nawab acquired them militarily. Some other states reacted and they asked the Government of India to intervene. A government in exile was formed by Samaldas Gandhi. A referendum was held which favored its merger with India.
Indian forces cut off supplies to Junagarh and acquired the territories which had acceded to India. The Nawab fled to Pakistan, after emptying the state treasury and later the court of Junagarh requested Government of India to take over.
16. Consider the following statements about the Sustainable Action for Climate-Resilient Development (SACReD) Project started by the Assam Government:
- The project is funded by the French government
- The project envisages the Majuli river island district to become the first-ever carbon-neutral district of the country by 2020
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] neither 1 nor 2
Hide Answer
Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Both are correct statements
The Assam Government started the Sustainable Action for Climate-Resilient Development (SACReD). The project is assisted by the French Development Agency. The project envisages the Majuli river Island district to become the first-ever carbon-neutral district of the country by 2020.
17. 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
Answer: A [Only 1 & 4]
Notes:
Four Northeast Indian states share the border with Myanmar: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur. The entire border length touches Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Nagaland (215 km), Manipur (398 km) and Mizoram (510 km).
18. Consider the following statements about the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge:
- It is also known as Bhupen Hazarika Setu
- It connects Assam to Arunachal Pradesh
- It is built on the Lohit River
Which of the above are correct?
[A] 1 & 3 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 1 & 2 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge is built on the River Lohit. It is the three lane, 9.15 Kilometre Bridge which connects Dhola in Assam to Sadiya in Arunachal Pradesh. It is also known as Bhupen Hazarika Setu. The Bridge reduces the distance from Rupai on NH-37 in Assam to Meka/Roing on NH-52 in Arunachal Pradesh by 165km.
19. Consider the following pairs:
State Dance
1. Manipur : Pung cholam
2. Assam : Ghumura
3. Meghalaya : Shad Suk Mynsiem
4. Sikkim : Chu fat
5. Karnataka : Dholu Kunitha
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
[A] 1,2 and 3 Only
[B] 1,3,4 and 5 Only
[C] 3,4 and 5 Only
[D] 1,2,3,4 and 5
Answer: B [1,3,4 and 5 Only]
Notes: Ghumura is a dance form in Odisha state of India