31. In context with the centre extending the ban on National Democratic Front of Bodoland, consider the following statements:
- NDFB is based from Assam.
- The Bodo language is not recognised by the Constitution.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: A [Only 1 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The NDFB is a banned organisation based in Assam. Its objective is to create a sovereign Bodoland composed of the Bodo people. The organisation was banned under the UAPA for its involvement in violent activities, especially against the non-Bodo people of the region.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The Bodo language is one of the 22 scheduled languages listed in the Indian Constitution. It belongs to the Tibeto- Burman family of languages. The Bodo people are recognised as tribes of the plains by the government. They are protected under the 6th schedule of the constitution.
32. The Sylhet Roofed Turtle has been in news recently. In this context, consider the following statements:
- It is found in Assam.
- It is an endangered species.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The Sylhet Roofed turtle is found in Assam. It is also known as the Assam Roofed Turtle and has the characteristic spiked keel. It is also found in Bangladesh. It is found in areas adjoin water bodies like rivers, streams and oxbow lakes.
Statement 2 is correct:
The Assam Roofed Turtle is an endangered species according to IUCN. It is threatened by the illegal pet industry and also by poachers who value their meat and eggs. The amphibian is also threatened by habitat destruction due to logging.
33. Conservationists are trying to use the ‘Assamese Gamosa’ to promote the conservation of endangered species. In this context, consider the following statements about the Gamosa:
- It is a traditional dance of Assam.
- Gamosa is used only by the Hindus in Assam.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: C [Neither 1 nor 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The Assamese Gamosa is a white towel with red borders. It is a valued gift in the state. It also has red woven motifs on it. The conservationists are using motifs of Assamese Roofed Turtles on these Gamosas to spread awareness about the need for their conservation.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The Gamosa is used by people of all faith. It is used to hold objects of reverence like a scripture book or to cover a prayer altar. It is also used as a welcome offering and as a head scarf.
34. The Government of India and the Government of Assam has signed a Loan Agreement with which International Financial Organisation, to modernise Assam’s Passenger Ferry Sector?
[A] Asian Development Bank
[B] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
[C] World Bank
[D] New Development Bank
Answer: C [World Bank]
Notes:
To help modernise the passenger ferry sector of Assam, the Government of India, Government of Assam and the World Bank has signed a loan agreement at New Delhi for $ 88 million.
The Assam’s passenger ferry sector operates passenger freight service in major rivers including the Brahmaputra. There are more than 360 ferry routes in Assam, and most of them cut through the Brahmaputra or serve its islands. Hence, this is a very important means of transportation in the Brahmaputra Valley. The Assam Inland Water Transport Project (AIWTP) will help the state to improve the passenger ferry infrastructure.
35. The Assam Rifles force has constructed a war memorial for personnel killed during insurgency, in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Nagaland
[C] Mizoram
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B [Nagaland]
Notes:
The Assam Rifles was founded in 1835 and is the oldest paramilitary force of India headquartered in Shillong. They guard the India-Myanmar border at present. It has constructed a combined war memorial in Nagaland for the personnel of Army and Assam Rifles, who were killed while fighting insurgency in the state.
The memorial which is named as ‘Veer Samriti’, has been built at Mokokchung, Nagaland. The names of all the 357 martyrs are inscribed on a single granite stone.
36. Which among the following languages is/ are closely associated with Odia
1. Assamese
2. Bengali
3. Maithili
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Assamese, Bengali, Maithili are closely associated with Odia language. There are different variations of spoken Odia language.
37. Which among the following about the treaty of Yandaboo is/ are correct?
1. It was signed in the year 1826
2. The king of Burma ceded Arakan and Tenasserim to the British
3. Burma lost its control over Assam, Kachar, Jayantiya, Manipur
4. Burma agreed to give Rs. 1 lakh as a war indemnity to the British
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The treaty of Yandaboo was signed in the year 1826. As per the treaty, the king of Burma ceded Arakan (Rakhine) and Tenasserim (Taninthayi) to the British. Burma lost its control over Assam, Kachar, Jayantiya, Manipur and agreed to give Rs. 1 lakh as war indemnity. They also allowed for staying an English representative to their royal court.
38.Who of the following declared that Chittagong, Dhaka and Mymensingh would be merged with Assam?
[A] Andrew Frazer
[B] Harbart Rijli
[C] William Ward
[D] None of the above
Answer: B [Harbart Rijli]
Notes:
In the year 1903, Frazer (Lieutenant Governor of Bengal) proposed a fresh notice of partition of Bengal. After that Harbart Rijli (The then Home Secretary to Government of India) declared that Chittagong, Dhaka and Mymensingh would be merged with Assam.
39. Which of the following are correctly matched?
State Official Language
1. Andhra Pradesh Telugu
2. Kerala Malayalam
3. Assam Bodo
4. Uttar Pradesh Hindi
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
The state legislature may adopt any one or more of the languages in use in the state or Hindi as the official language of that state. Based on this most of the states in India have adopted the major regional language as their official language such as Andhra Pradesh has adopted Telugu, Kerala–Malayalam, Assam–Assamese, Uttar Pradesh -Hindi.
40. Assam Accord was signed in which year between the All Assam Students Union (AASU), the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad and the then Central Government led by Rajiv Gandhi to bring stability in the state?
[A] 1985
[B] 1990
[C] 1995
[D] 2000
Answer: A [1985]
Notes:
Assam Accord was signed in the year 1985. It was signed between the All Assam Students Union (AASU), the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad and the then Central Government led by Rajiv Gandhi to bring stability in the state.