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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Public Administration .
| 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 | |
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