200+ Political and Administrative Institution in the Hill areas of NEI Solved MCQs

1.

The states of north east India are officially recognised by

A. North Eastern Council
B. North Eastern Area Reorganisation Act
C. DONER
Answer» A. North Eastern Council
2.

North East India geographically lies between

A. 23 and 30 degree north latitude.
B. 22 and 29 degree north latitude
C. 24 and 40 degree north latitude.
Answer» B. 22 and 29 degree north latitude
3.

North East India covers the area of

A. 287680 sq.km
B. 2455083 sq.km
C. 255083 sq.km
Answer» C. 255083 sq.km
4.

North East is often described as

A. ‘Asia in miniature’
B. ‘Switzerland of the East’
C. ‘Museum of Tribal’
Answer» A. ‘Asia in miniature’
5.

The narrow land corridor of north east to the rest of the country is

A. 23-45 km wide
B. 43-65 km wide
C. 21-40 km wide
Answer» C. 21-40 km wide
6.

Mizoram is literally translated as

A. Land of the Tribal
B. Land of the Highlanders
C. Land of Mizo
Answer» B. Land of the Highlanders
7.

The Tropic of Cancer runs through the state of

A. Meghalaya
B. Tripura
C. Mizoram
Answer» C. Mizoram
8.

The British annexed Mizoram in the year

A. 1890
B. 1980
C. 1898
Answer» A. 1890
9.

North Lushai Hills District Headquarter was

A. Lunglei
B. Aizawl
C. Kolasib
Answer» B. Aizawl
10.

Mizoram remains the Lushai hills till the year

A. 1945
B. 1942
C. 1954
Answer» A. 1945
11.

The North Eastern Reorganisation Act was passed by the parliament in

A. 1971
B. 1972
C. 1970
Answer» A. 1971
12.

The 23rd State of India is

A. Meghalaya
B. Mizoram
C. Nagaland
Answer» B. Mizoram
13.

The highest peak in Mizoram is

A. Sakawrhmuituai
B. Tan Tlang
C. Phawngpui
Answer» C. Phawngpui
14.

The largest plain in Mizoram is

A. . Bairabi
B. . Champhai
C. . Buhchangphai
Answer» B. . Champhai
15.

Who introduced Circle system in Mizoram?

A. Capt. J. Shakespear
B. Capt. M. Coulough
C. Mac Donald
Answer» A. Capt. J. Shakespear
16.

The British curtailed the power of the chief in matter of;

A. Property rights over land
B. Rights to seize all property of villagers
C. Both a& b
Answer» C. Both a& b
17.

Schools were opened in Mizoram by the Christian missionary in the year

A. 1896
B. 1894
C. 1895
Answer» B. 1894
18.

The famous declaration in the House of Common on the future of Indian government was introduced by

A. . Edwin Montaque
B. . Lord Wellesly
C. . Lord Mounbatten.
Answer» A. . Edwin Montaque
19.

The Government of India Act, 1919 declared Mizoram as

A. . Exclude Area
B. . Backward Tract
C. . Partially-Excluded Area.
Answer» B. . Backward Tract
20.

The passing of Government of India Act results in

A. Indirect rule of the bureaucrats in the Lushai Hills.
B. Administration of Mizoram comes under the Govt. of India
C. Representation was send to Assam legislature.
Answer» A. Indirect rule of the bureaucrats in the Lushai Hills.
21.

The Government of India renamed the backward tract to Excluded and Partially Excluded Area on the recommendation of

A. Attlee Commission
B. Simon Commission
C. Lee Commission
Answer» B. Simon Commission
22.

Which ministry looks after North East India

A. DONER
B. Ministry of Home Affairs.
C. Ministry of North East.
Answer» A. DONER
23.

In 1921, Khasi and Jaintia Hills was declared Backwad Tract except

A. Shillong Municipal Area
B. Mawsynram Area
C. Khliehriat Area
Answer» A. Shillong Municipal Area
24.

The responsibility of Transferred subject under Govt. Of India Act 1919falls into

A. . The Governor
B. Ministers
C. . Superintendent
Answer» B. Ministers
25.

The backward Tract of British India covers

A. 309700 square miles
B. 279070 square miles
C. 207900 square miles
Answer» C. 207900 square miles
26.

The Lushai Hills as a backward tract remained

A. Unrepresented
B. . Represented
C. Partially Represented
Answer» A. Unrepresented
27.

‘Hnamchawmlal’

A. Abolished under British rule
B. Increase under British rule
C. Decrease under British rule
Answer» B. Increase under British rule
28.

Disarmament under British rule imply

A. Fix maximum limit on the number of guns in each village
B. All guns license was taken away
C. All guns owners were punished
Answer» A. Fix maximum limit on the number of guns in each village
29.

The Chief in the Lushai Hills under the British rule becomes

A. Petty rulers
B. Symbol of British authority.
C. Both a & b.
Answer» C. Both a & b.
30.

The British imperial authorities named Meghalaya as

A. . Switzerland of the East
B. . Scotland of the East
C. . Flower beds of India.
Answer» B. . Scotland of the East
31.

The British incorporated Meghalaya into Assam in

A. 1935
B. 1865
C. 1835
Answer» C. 1835
32.

In 1919, the Governor –General in council declared Meghalaya as

A. Backward Tract
B. Excluded Area
C. Partially Excluded Area.
Answer» A. Backward Tract
33.

Meghalaya is rich in

A. Limestone
B. Granite
C. Bromite
Answer» A. Limestone
34.

Government of India Act, 1919 also known as

A. Lord Ripons Reform
B. Montford Reforms Act
C. Edwin Reform Act
Answer» B. Montford Reforms Act
35.

The Governor under the Government of India Act, 1919 was appointed by his Majesty for

A. 5 years
B. 10 years
C. 6 years
Answer» A. 5 years
36.

Under the GOI Act, 1919 the Governor can nominate

A. 15 members in the Legislative Council
B. 20 members in the Legislative Council
C. 14 members in the Legislative Council
Answer» C. 14 members in the Legislative Council
37.

The Government of India Act, 1935

A. Provides for nominated members by the Governor
B. Did not provide for nominated members by the Governor.
C. Is left at the discretion of the Governor, whether or not to nominate member
Answer» B. Did not provide for nominated members by the Governor.
38.

Government of India Act, 1935 was enacted by

A. Parliament of United Kingdom
B. Interim Government of India
C. The Crown
Answer» A. Parliament of United Kingdom
39.

GOI, Act 1935 was repealed in

A. 15th August 1947
B. 1st January 1947
C. 26th January 1950
Answer» C. 26th January 1950
40.

GOI, Act1935 brings changes in regard to

A. . Provincial Autonomy
B. . Diarchy at the centre
C. . Both a & b
Answer» C. . Both a & b
41.

The British rule in the Lushai Hills was marked by

A. Chin-Lushai Expedition
B. Assam Expedition
C. Indian Expedition
Answer» A. Chin-Lushai Expedition
42.

Traditional Mizo Chief was

A. Democratic ruler
B. Autocratic ruler
C. Dictatorship
Answer» B. Autocratic ruler
43.

Chief in Mizoram was assisted by

A. Durbur
B. Council of Elders (Upa)
C. . Laskers
Answer» B. Council of Elders (Upa)
44.

Fathang is

A. Salt tax
B. Bee tax
C. Paddy tax
Answer» C. Paddy tax
45.

The Mizo Chief has the right to collect additional quantities of paddy from

A. Ramhual and Zalen
B. Val Upa
C. Council of Elders.
Answer» A. Ramhual and Zalen
46.

Village writer during Chieftainship was called

A. Tlangau
B. Puithiam
C. Khawchhiar
Answer» C. Khawchhiar
47.

Before the advent of British Mizo Chief were

A. Allowed to keep slaves/bawih
B. Not allowed to keep slaves/bawih
C. Slave system were not heard of.
Answer» A. Allowed to keep slaves/bawih
48.

The customary head of Khasi Hills is

A. Doloi
B. Syiem
C. Sardar
Answer» B. Syiem
49.

The office of traditional head of Khasi and Jaintia Hills was

A. Nominated
B. Hereditary
C. Elected
Answer» C. Elected
50.

When the electoral Durbar cannot come to decision Syiem are elected by

A. The People
B. Wadadahar
C. Basan
Answer» A. The People
51.

Succession of Syiem is through the

A. Female side
B. Male side
C. Both female and male sides
Answer» A. Female side
52.

Durbar means

A. Body of elected representative
B. Body constituted to assist the chief
C. Body of electorates
Answer» B. Body constituted to assist the chief
53.

The administrative powers of Syiem includes

A. Management of forest
B. Management of market
C. Both a& b
Answer» C. Both a& b
54.

In Khasi Hill Syiem is

A. Political Head
B. Pope and the King
C. A dictator
Answer» B. Pope and the King
55.

In criminal cases, Syiem can impose charge upto

A. Rs. 50
B. Rs.500
C. Rs. 30
Answer» A. Rs. 50
56.

The Syiem of Mylliem has the power of

A. Third class Magistrate
B. Second class Magistrate
C. First class Magistrate
Answer» C. First class Magistrate
57.

In Khasi Hill there is no

A. Land Revenue
B. Market Revenue
C. Octroi
Answer» A. Land Revenue
58.

The British wanted to reduce the powers of the khasi chief by introducing

A. Durbar
B. Sanads
C. Lyngdoh
Answer» B. Sanads
59.

In the pre British period, Jaintia tribes had

A. One –tier system of administration
B. Two-tier system of administration
C. Three-tier system of administration
Answer» C. Three-tier system of administration
60.

The British refused to recognise the new syiem in jaintia hill after the death of

A. Raja Ram Singh
B. Raja Mohan Singh
C. Raja Lakeh
Answer» A. Raja Ram Singh
61.

Jaintias are also called

A. Sytengs
B. Pnars
C. Both a& b
Answer» A. Sytengs
62.

The Jaintia syiemship ended in

A. 1823
B. 1835
C. 1845
Answer» B. 1835
63.

Durbar in Jaintia Hills was represented by the village headmen known as

A. Eleka
B. Wahen chnongs
C. Wahen stengs
Answer» B. Wahen chnongs
64.

Person who collects taxes and tolls under doloiship is known as

A. Dan
B. Haramuid
C. Duhalia
Answer» A. Dan
65.

The Sagot is

A. A village executive
B. A musician
C. A village crier
Answer» C. A village crier
66.

Rules for the Administration of Justice and Police in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, 1937 empowered Dolois to act as

A. Rural Police
B. Rural Educator
C. Rural Sanitation Officer
Answer» A. Rural Police
67.

In Jaintia Hills, they try all cases in open durbar in the presence of

A. Two witnesses
B. Three witnesses
C. Four witnesses
Answer» B. Three witnesses
68.

A’King Nokma becomes a nokma by virtue of his

A. Heritage
B. Wealth
C. Relationship to a woman who is the head of the village
Answer» C. Relationship to a woman who is the head of the village
69.

Gana Nokma is

A. A wealthy man
B. Ordinary Man
C. Political man
Answer» A. A wealthy man
70.

A’King Nokma has the right

A. To sell land
B. No right to sell land
C. Both a&b
Answer» B. No right to sell land
71.

The British reduced the powers of Laskers by

A. The Regulation of 1982
B. The Regulation of 1885
C. The Regulation of 1882
Answer» C. The Regulation of 1882
72.

The Rules of 1958 takes away Nokmas

A. Judicial powers
B. Financial powers
C. Executive powers
Answer» A. Judicial powers
73.

Sardar’s job in the Garo Hills is

A. Full time
B. Part time
C. Both a&b
Answer» B. Part time
74.

Village Council in Mizoram was the creation of

A. Sixth Schedule
B. Union Territory Act
C. Lushai Hills District Act
Answer» A. Sixth Schedule
75.

The first Village Council election was held on

A. 23rd April, 1954
B. 27th April, 1945
C. 21st April, 1954
Answer» C. 21st April, 1954
76.

According to 2014 Amendment of Village Council Act

A. One-third is reserved for women
B. Two-third is reserved for women
C. No reservation for women
Answer» A. One-third is reserved for women
77.

A village having a population of 501-1000 houses shall have

A. 5 elected members
B. 8 elected members
C. 7 elected members
Answer» C. 7 elected members
78.

Election of Village Council is the responsibility of the

A. Election Commission of India
B. State Election Commission
C. Deputy Commissioner
Answer» B. State Election Commission
79.

Candidates for Village Council must be attained the age of

A. 25 years
B. 21 years
C. 35 years
Answer» A. 25 years
80.

Members of village council can be disqualified on the ground of

A. He/she is of unsound mind
B. He/she holds any office of profit under the Govt.
C. Both a&b
Answer» C. Both a&b
81.

The term of Village Council as revised Act is

A. 5 years
B. 3 years
C. 6 years
Answer» A. 5 years
82.

The Sub-Committee of the constituent Assembly known as the North East Frontier (Assam) Tribal and Excluded Committee was headed by

A. J. Shakespeare
B. Shri. Gopinath Bordoloi
C. Nicholas Roy
Answer» B. Shri. Gopinath Bordoloi
83.

Sixth Schedule provides the establishment of

A. Autonomous District
B. Union Territory
C. Statehood
Answer» A. Autonomous District
84.

The Lushai Hills District Council came into being in

A. 1954
B. 1945
C. 1952
Answer» A. 1954
85.

The area covers under sixth schedule is divided into

A. Part I,II,III,IV
B. Part I, II, IIA, III
C. Part A, B, C, D
Answer» B. Part I, II, IIA, III
86.

Pawi-Lakher Regional Council came into existence in

A. 1953
B. 1954
C. 1952
Answer» C. 1952
87.

Pawi Regional Council was converted into District Council in the year

A. 1986
B. 1972
C. 1967
Answer» B. 1972
88.

The Head of the District Council is the

A. Executive Council
B. Executive Member
C. Chief Executive Council
Answer» C. Chief Executive Council
89.

The Governor appointed

A. Two members in the District Council
B. Three members in the District Council
C. One member in the District Council
Answer» A. Two members in the District Council
90.

The Advisory Council in the Pawi-Lakher Regional Council comprised of

A. 25 members
B. 20 members
C. 35 members
Answer» B. 20 members
91.

The President of Pawi-Lakher Tribal Union at the time of its inception was

A. Z. Hengmang
B. Zialung
C. Vako
Answer» A. Z. Hengmang
92.

The Lushai Hills District council was inaugurated by

A. Nicholas Roy
B. Chhungmunga
C. Bishnuram Medhi
Answer» C. Bishnuram Medhi
93.

The headquarters of Pawi-Lakher Regional Council is at

A. Saiha
B. Lawngtlai
C. Chawngte
Answer» B. Lawngtlai
94.

According to Sixth Schedule Aizawl district is

A. A tribal area
B. Not a tribal area
C. OBC area
Answer» B. Not a tribal area
95.

Area of local authority is determined by

A. Population Factor
B. Ethnic Factor
C. Both a&b
Answer» B. Ethnic Factor
96.

Legislative power of District Council includes

A. Allotment of land
B. Management of forest
C. Both a&b
Answer» C. Both a&b
97.

District Council has the power to construct or manage

A. Primary Schools
B. College
C. Higher Secondary
Answer» A. Primary Schools
98.

Each tribe is given representation in the ADC/DC so as to diffuse

A. Corruption
B. Ethnic tension
C. Groupism
Answer» B. Ethnic tension
99.

Transfer of land from a tribal to non-tribal is

A. A violation of rule of law
B. Not a violation of law
C. No restrictions
Answer» A. A violation of rule of law
100.

Under the Government of Mizoram, district councils is look after by

A. District Council Management Department
B. District Council Affairs Department
C. Home Department
Answer» B. District Council Affairs Department
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