In which year Manipur was declared as Union Territory ?

• 1956
• 1959
• 1972
• 1949
Correct Option: A  [ 1956 ]

Remark:

Arunachal Pradesh does not share border with which country ?

• Nepal
• Myanmar
• China
• Bhutan
Correct Option: A  [ Nepal ]

Remark:

The Assamese novel, Abhijatri is based on the life and works of:

• Nalini Bala Devi
• Aideu Handique
• Chandraprabha Saikiani
• Kanaklata Barua
Correct Option: C  [ Chandraprabha Saikiani ]

Remark: Borgohain's Abhiyatri (1995) was a biographical novel of the life of an Assamese freedom fighter, feminist and social activist, Chandraprava Saikiani.

In which year, Assam Region was separated from the Bengal Presidency?

• 1871
• 1870
• 1876
• 1874
Correct Option: D  [ 1874 ]

Remark: In 1874, Assam was detached from the administrative control of Bengal and was made into a separate Chief Commissionership.

Who was the first chief minister of Nagaland?

• P. Shilu Ao
• T.N. Angami
• Neiphiu Rio
• T. R. Zeliang
Correct Option: A  [ P. Shilu Ao ]

Remark:

Who among the following was the first Assamese to contest the Presidential Election in 1952 against Dr. Rajendra Prasad?

• Nagendra Narayan Das
• Jnanadabhiram Barua
• Hem Barua
• Chandradhar Barua
Correct Option: A  [ Nagendra Narayan Das ]

Remark:

The 66th plenary session of NEC was held in

• Agartala
• New Delhi
• Guwahati
• Manipur
Correct Option: B  [ New Delhi ]

Remark: 66 NEC Plenary meet held in New Delhi on 29 May, 2017.

How many members are there in the 'North East Council'?

• 7 members
• 8 members
• 6 members
• 9 members
Correct Option: B  [ 8, All the North Eastern States. ]

Remark: NEC constituted in 1971 by an Act of Parliament. Function under the Ministry of 'Development of North Eastern Region'(DONER)

Noonmati Oil Refinery is located in the state :

• Assam
• Meghalaya
• Nagaland
• Mizoram
Correct Option: A  [ Assam ]

Remark:

Which following pairs is correctly matched?

a) Manipur- Lai Haraoba
b) Mizoram- garia
c) Meghalaya- Cheraw
d) Arunachal Pradesh- Gazan

• Arunachal Pradesh- Gazan
• Mizoram- garia
• Meghalaya- Cheraw
• Manipur- Lai Haraoba
Correct Option: D  [ Manipur- Lai Haraoba ]

Remark: Lai Haraoba is a Manipuri festival, and is associated with Meiteis