- What is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Itanagar
b) Naharlagun
c) Pasighat
d) Tawang
Answer: a) Itanagar
2. Which river, one of the major rivers of India, flows through Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Yamuna
b) Ganges
c) Brahmaputra
d) Godavari
Answer: c) Brahmaputra
3. Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Vindhya Range
b) Satpura Range
c) Western Ghats
d) Eastern Himalayas
Answer: d) Eastern Himalayas
4. What is the highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Nanda Devi
b) Annapurna
c) Kangchenjunga
d) Gorichen Peak
Answer: d) Gorichen Peak
5. Which national park in Arunachal Pradesh is known for its rich biodiversity and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
a) Namdapha National Park
b) Mouling National Park
c) Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary
d) Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: a) Namdapha National Park
6. Which district in Arunachal Pradesh is known for the Tawang Monastery, one of the largest monasteries in India?
a) West Kameng
b) Tawang
c) East Kameng
d) Papum Pare
Answer: b) Tawang
7. What is the major lake located in Arunachal Pradesh, near the Indo-China border?
a) Dal Lake
b) Pangong Lake
c) Sela Lake
d) Tsomgo Lake
Answer: c) Sela Lake
8.Which pass, at an elevation of over 13,000 feet, connects Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh with the rest of India?
a) Nathu La Pass
b) Shipki La Pass
c) Sela Pass
d) Rohtang Pass
Answer: c) Sela Pass
9.Dibang Valley, one of the districts in Arunachal Pradesh, is drained by which river?
a) Dibang River
b) Lohit River
c) Siang River
d) Subansiri River
Answer: a) Dibang River
10. Which of the following tribes is not indigenous to Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Apatani
b) Nyishi
c) Konyak
d) Garo
Answer: d) Garo
Arunachal Pradesh History MCQ Questions And Answers
- Which ancient kingdom in Arunachal Pradesh is known for its historical significance and archaeological remains?
a) Monyul
b) Chutia Kingdom
c) Ahom Kingdom
d) Kameng Kingdom
Answer: a) Monyul
2. The region of Arunachal Pradesh was historically known as:
a) Lushai Hills
b) Assam Valley
c) North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA)
d) Kameng Pradesh
Answer: c) North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA)
3. Which tribe is one of the major indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh with a rich cultural history?
a) Kuki
b) Mishing
c) Nyishi
d) Bodo
Answer: c) Nyishi
4. The McMahon Line, a significant boundary line, separates Arunachal Pradesh from which country?
a) China
b) Myanmar
c) Bhutan
d) Nepal
Answer: a) China
5. The famous Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh was founded by:
a) Guru Nanak
b) Guru Rinpoche
c) Guru Nanak Dev Ji
d) Guru Padmasambhava
Answer: b) Guru Rinpoche
6. During the British Raj, the area now known as Arunachal Pradesh was administered as part of which province?
a) Bengal
b) Assam
c) Madras
d) Bombay
Answer: b) Assam
7. Which historic event led to the creation of the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) in 1954?
a) Independence of India
b) Battle of Plassey
c) Simla Accord
d) McMahon Line Agreement
Answer: c) Simla Accord
8. The Adi Tribe, one of the major tribes in Arunachal Pradesh, has a traditional festival known as:
a) Losar
b) Solung
c) Bihu
d) Hornbill Festival
Answer: b) Solung
9. Which is the largest monastery in India and the second-largest in the world, located in Tawang?
a) Hemis Monastery
b) Tawang Monastery
c) Rumtek Monastery
d) Namdroling Monastery
Answer: b) Tawang Monastery
10. The first armed conflict between India and China in 1962 took place in the vicinity of:
a) Sela Pass
b) Nathu La
c) Siachen Glacier
d) Khardung La
Answer: a) Sela Pass
Arunachal Pradesh Culture and Traditional MCQ Questions And Answers
- Which festival is celebrated by the Monpa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh to mark the advent of the Tibetan New Year?
a) Solung
b) Nyokum
c) Losar
d) Ali-Aye Ligang
Answer: c) Losar
2. The Adi community celebrates the Solung festival. What is the primary focus of this festival?
a) Harvest
b) New Year
c) Dance and Music
d) Sports and Games
Answer: a) Harvest
3. The traditional dance form “Ponung” is associated with which tribe in Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Nyishi
b) Adi
c) Apatani
d) Monpa
Answer: b) Adi
4. Which traditional Arunachali folk dance involves the use of bamboo staves and is performed during festivals?
a) Bardo Chham
b) Ponung
c) Wancho Dance
d) Rikham Pada
Answer: c) Wancho Dance
5. The festival of Nyokum is celebrated by which tribe in Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Apatani
b) Adi
c) Galo
d) Nocte
Answer: c) Galo
6. What is the traditional Adi dance performed during the festival of Solung?
a) Bardo Chham
b) Rikham Pada
c) Pasi Kongki
d) Popir Dance
Answer: d) Popir Dance
7. The traditional attire “Gale” is worn by the women of which tribe in Arunachal Pradesh?
a) Mishmi
b) Apatani
c) Wancho
d) Nocte
Answer: a) Mishmi
8. The “Reh” festival celebrated by the Idu Mishmi tribe is dedicated to which deity?
a) Goddess Donyi Polo
b) Lord Buddha
c) Lord Shiva
d) Sun God Rikam Pada
Answer: a) Goddess Donyi Polo
9. Which traditional art form of Arunachal Pradesh involves the creation of colorful masks and is performed during festivals?
a) Aji Lamu
b) Thangka Painting
c) Monpa Dance
d) Bardo Chham
Answer: d) Bardo Chham
10. The Galo tribe observes the “Mopin” festival. What is the significance of this festival?
a) Harvest Festival
b) New Year Celebration
c) Monsoon Festival
d) Winter Solstice Festival
Answer: d) Winter Solstice Festival
Arunachal Pradesh 26 Districts, Head Quarters, density, Population
Arunachal Pradesh Districts: A Glimpse into the Land of Dawnlit Mountains
| Sl. No. | District | Headquarter | Population (2011) | Density (per sq. km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anjaw | Pasighat | 21,135 | 2.4 |
| 2 | Changlang | Changlang | 147,951 | 13.1 |
| 3 | East Kameng | Seijosa | 78,433 | 12.5 |
| 4 | East Siang | Pasighat | 61,800 | 8.9 |
| 5 | Kamle | Yupia | 100,513 | 17.2 |
| 6 | Kra Daadi | Jaminbari | 84,655 | 22.4 |
| 7 | Kurung Kumey | Koloriang | 49,902 | 10.2 |
| 8 | Lohit | Tezu | 68,552 | 10.4 |
| 9 | Lower Dibang Valley | Roing | 53,547 | 9.0 |
| 10 | Lower Siang | Likabali | 111,256 | 17.2 |
| 11 | Longding | Longding | 54,252 | 11.5 |
| 12 | Namdapha | Miao | 105,045 | 8.8 |
| 13 | Papum Pare | Yupia | 176,244 | 58.0 |
| 14 | Siang | Along | 111,256 | 17.2 |
| 15 | Tirap | Khonsa | 111,943 | 24.3 |
| 16 | Tawang | Tawang | 46,892 | 5.2 |
| 17 | Upper Dibang Valley | Anini | 60,529 | 10.9 |
| 18 | Upper Siang | Yingkiong | 38,511 | 5.7 |
| 19 | West Kameng | Bomdila | 74,044 | 10.7 |
| 20 | West Siang | Along | 61,800 | 8.9 |
| 21 | Dibang Valley | Dibang | 15,356 | 1.7 |
| 22 | Namsai | Namsai | 51,057 | 14.3 |
| 23 | Leparani | Roing | 36,005 | 9.8 |
| 24 | Pakke-Kessang | Itanagar | 87,085 | 40.2 |
| 25 | Kamengbari | Bhalukpong | 87,085 | 25.0 |
| 26 | Siang East | Pasighat | 61,800 | 8.9 |
Arunachal Pradesh Irrigation Projects, est, location, tenure
Arunachal Pradesh Irrigation Projects: A Glimpse into Harnessing Water Resources
| Sl. No. | Project Name | Location | Estimated Completion Year | Expected Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranganadi Hydroelectric Project (Stage-I & II) | Lower Dibang Valley | 2016 & 2018 | Power generation (405 MW) |
| 2 | Papum Pare Hydroelectric Project | Papum Pare | 2010 | Power generation (405 MW) |
| 3 | Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Project | West Siang | 2019 | Power generation (2,000 MW) |
| 4 | Doyang Hydroelectric Project | Anjaw | 2025 | Power generation (600 MW) |
| 5 | Upper Siang Hydroelectric Project | Upper Siang | 2028 | Power generation (1,200 MW) |
| 6 | Dikrong Hydroelectric Project | West Siang & Upper Siang | 2030 | Power generation (3,000 MW) |
| 7 | Tenga Hydroelectric Project | West Kameng | 2023 | Power generation (500 MW) |
| 8 | Khandong Hydroelectric Project | Lower Siang | 2024 | Power generation (100 MW) |
| 9 | Siang Upper Medium Hydroelectric Project | West Siang | 2027 | Power generation (275 MW) |
| 10 | Siang Middle Medium Hydroelectric Project | West Siang | 2029 | Power generation (300 MW) |
| 11 | Kumey Hydroelectric Project | Kurung Kumey | 2026 | Power generation (400 MW) |
| 12 | Kameng Hydroelectric Project (Stage-I & II) | East Kameng | 2022 & 2024 | Irrigation (24,200 ha) & Power generation (180 MW) |
| 13 | Tenga Lift Irrigation Project | West Kameng | 2023 | Irrigation (4,400 ha) |
| 14 | Pachin Mini Micro Hydel Project | Lower Siang | 2023 | Power generation (1 MW) |
| 15 | Nuranang Micro Hydel Project | Changlang | 2024 | Power generation (1 MW) |