Indian State Facts - Arunachal Pradesh 02

Indian State Facts - Arunachal Pradesh 02

 

1. Sino-Indian War held in which year?

a) 1963

b) 1965

c) 1962

d) 1961

Explanation:

The NEFA (North-East Frontier Agency) was created in 1954. The issue was quiet for nearly a decade, with a period of cordial Sino-Indian relations, but its resurgence in 1960 was a factor leading to the Sino-Indian border conflict of 1962. 

During the war in 1962, China captured most of the area of Arunachal Pradesh. 

However, China soon declared victory, withdrew back to the McMahon Line and returned Indian prisoners of war in 1963.

 

2. Who renamed NEFA as Arunachal Pradesh?

a) Bibhabasu Das Shastri

b) K.A.A. Raja

c) Both Bibhabasu Das Shastri and K.A.A. Raja

d) None of these

Explanation:

NEFA was renamed as Arunachal Pradesh by Sri Bibhabasu Das Shastri, the then Director of Research and K.A.A. Raja, the then Chief Commissioner of Arunachal Pradesh on 20 January 1972, and it became a Union Territory. 

Arunachal Pradesh became a state on 20 February 1987.

 

3. Which of the following is a mountain in Arunachal Pradesh?

a) Kangte

b) Nyegi Kangsang

c) Gorichen peak

d) All of these

Explanation:

Topography rapidly rises to 7000 m at its highest peak. 

Kangte, Nyegi Kangsang, the main Gorichen peak and the Eastern Gorichen peak are some of the highest peaks in this region of the Himalayas.

 

4. Mountain between the Siang river and the Noa-Dihing river is classified as?

a) Eastern Himalayas

b) Mishmi Hills

c) Patkai Range

d) Hengduan Shan

Explanation:

Mountains till the Siang river are classified under the Eastern Himalayas mountain range. Between the Siang river and the Noa-Dihing river is classified as the Mishmi Hills that may be part of the Hengduan Shan, but the true extents of these mountains are unclear. 

South of the Noa-Dihing in Tirap and Longding districts, these mountains are parts of the Patkai Range.

 

5. Which place receives 1st-morning rays in the whole country?

a) Dong Basti

b) Vijaynagar Basti

c) Either or both Dong Basti and Vijaynagar Basti

d) None of these

Explanation:

Either or both Dong Basti and Vijaynagar Basti in Arunachal Pradesh receives the first morning sun rays in the entire country, as the easternmost village of the country.

The mountain ranges in Arunachal Pradesh are described as “the place where the sun rises” in historical Indian texts and named the Aruna Mountains.

 

6. What is the climate of Arunachal Pradesh?

a) Tropical

b) Sub-tropical

c) Tropical Monsoon Rainforest Climate

d) Humid subtropical climate

Explanation:

The climate of Arunachal Pradesh varies with elevation. 

The low altitude 100 – 1500 m) has a Humid subtropical climate. 

High altitude and very high-altitude areas (3500 – 5500 m) have a subtropical highland climate and alpine climate.

Arunachal Pradesh receives 2,000 to 5,000 millimetres (79 to 197 in) of rainfall annually,70 – 80% obtained between May and October.

 

7. Arunachal Pradesh is divided into how many districts?

a) 22

b) 21

c) 23

d) 24

Explanation:

Arunachal Pradesh is divided into twenty-two districts, each administered by a district collector.

 

8. Which is the Arunachal Pradesh state Flower?

A. Marigold

B. Lady slipper orchid

C. Rhododendron

D. None of These

 

9. In which year NEFA was renamed as Arunachal Pradesh?

a) 1971

b) 1975

c) 1972

d) 1981

Explanation:

NEFA or North-East Frontier Agency was renamed as Arunachal Pradesh by Sri Bibhabasu Das Shastri, the then Director of Research and K.A.A. Raja, the then Chief Commissioner of Arunachal Pradesh on 20 January 1972, and it became a Union Territory. 

Arunachal Pradesh became a state on 20 February 1987.

 

10. When was Arunachal Pradesh separated from Assam?

A. 2000

B. 1972

C. 1956

D. 1948