Political and Administrative Institution in the Hill areas of NEI Multiple Choice Questions
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 1919 falls 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, 1937empowered 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
101. The provision of Sixth Schedule is incorporated in
A. Article 214(1) and 244 (3)
B. Article 244(2) and 275(1)
C. Article 244(a) and 275 (b)
Answer: B.Article 244(2) and 275(1)
102. Who is empowered to declare schedule area in India?
A. The Governor
B. The President
C. The Prime Minister
Answer: B.The President
103. Theoretically, District Council function independently of the
A. Central Government
B. State Government
C. Both a&b
Answer: C.Both a&b
104. The representative of the central government in the district council is
A. CEM
B. Advisory Council
C. Governor
Answer: C.Governor
105. The present Governor of Mizoram is
A. P.S Sreedharan Pillai
B. KM Rajasekharan
C. PK Krishna Das
Answer: A.P.S Sreedharan Pillai
106. Present Governor of Meghalaya is
A. Saugata Roy
B. Yogi Adityanath
C. Tathagata Roy
Answer: C.Tathagata Roy
107. Chakma Autonomous District Council headquarters is at
A. Tuichawng
B. Kalamanagar
C. Saiha
Answer: B.Kalamanagar
108. The present CEM of Lai District Council is
A. Thankunga
B. T. Hauthang
C. T Zakunga
Answer: C.T Zakunga
109. Lai people were earlier known as
A. Pawi
B. Lakher
C. Hmar
Answer: A.Pawi
110. Lai Autonomous District Council has
A. 30 councillors
B. 27 councillors
C. 20 councillors
Answer: B.27 councillors
111. Lakher Autonomous District Council (ADC) was changed to
A. Pawi ADC
B. Riang ADC
C. Mara ADC
Answer: C.Mara ADC
112. The Chief Executive Member of Mara Autonomous District Council is
A. N Zakhai
B. M. Zalian
C. S Hlychho
Answer: A.N Zakhai
113. Mara Autonomous District Council Composed of
A. 15 councillors
B. 25 councillors
C. 30 councillors
Answer: B.25 councillors
114. The Provision of Sixth Schedule does not include
A. Municipal area of Shillong
B. Moirang district
C. Both a& b
Answer: A.Municipal area of Shillong
115. Present CEM of Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council is
A. Goodwill Nicholas
B. Titosstarwell Chyne
C. JJM Nicholson
Answer: B.Titosstarwell Chyne
116. Jaintia Hills Autonomous Headquarters is located in
A. Jowai
B. Hansao
C. Shillong
Answer: A.Jowai
117. The recent CEM of Jaintia Hills ADC is
A. AH Darnei
B. T Shiwat
C. Peter Pnars
Answer: B.T Shiwat
118. The election of Autonomous District Council is based on
A. Universal Adult Franchise
B. Indirect election
C. Wholly nominated
Answer: A.Universal Adult Franchise
119. Sixth Schedule to the constitution aimed
A. To safeguard the tribal in NEI.
B. To protect the tribal all over India
C. Both a& b
Answer: A.To safeguard the tribal in NEI.
120. Tribal in North East India are
A. Neglected
B. Discriminated
C. Both a& b
Answer: C.Both a& b
121. Reservation of seats for women in the District Council is
A. . Compulsory
B. . Not compulsory
C. . Not mentioned anywhere.
Answer: A.. Compulsory
122. The North and South Lushai Hills District were amalgamated into Lushai HillsDistrict on:
A. April 1, 1897
B. April 1, 1898
C. April 1, 1899
Answer: B.April 1, 1898
123. The North Lushai Hills District was placed under the jurisdiction of:
A. Lt. Governor of Bengal
B. British Supirentendent
C. Chief Commissioner of Assam
Answer: C.Chief Commissioner of Assam
124. The South Lushai Hills District was placed under the jurisdiction of:
A. Lt. Governor of Bengal
B. British Superintendent
C. Chief Commissioner of Assam
Answer: A.Lt. Governor of Bengal
125. At the initial stage, the administration of the North and South Lushai Hill Districtswas in the hands of an officer designated as:
A. Political Officer
B. Administrative Officer
C. Circle Interpreter
Answer: A.Political Officer
126. The designation of Political Officer was changed to Superintendent in:
A. 1898
B. 1894
C. 1891
Answer: C.1891
127. In pre-independence period, the head of the Lushai Hills District was designated as:
A. Commissioner
B. Superintendent
C. Inspector
Answer: B.Superintendent
128. The first Superintendent of Lushai Hills District was:
A. AG McCall
B. Capt. HR Browne
C. Maj. John Shakespear
Answer: C.Maj. John Shakespear
129. The first Indian to take over as Superintendent in the Lushai Hills District was:
A. SN Barkataki
B. RV Pillai
C. SP Mukherjee
Answer: A.SN Barkataki
130. Lushai Hills District Council was constituted under the provision of Sixth Scheduleto the Indian Constitution in:
A. September, 1954
B. April, 1952
C. July, 1952
Answer: B.April, 1952
131. The name of the Lushai Hills District was changed to Mizo District by an Act ofparliament in:
A. April, 1952
B. August, 1954
C. September, 1954
Answer: C.September, 1954
132. Who was both the last Superintendent and first Deputy Commissioner of the LushaiHills District?
A. SN Barkataki
B. Gopinath Bordoloi
C. AG McCall
Answer: A.SN Barkataki
133. Mizo District was elevated to Union Territory and the name was changed intoMizoram in:
A. July 14, 1972
B. March 15, 1972
C. January 21, 1972
Answer: C.January 21, 1972
134. The entire Mizo District administration including the District Council was controlledand look after by a department known as:
A. Tribal Areas Department, Govt. of Assam
B. Tribal Affairs Department, Govt. of Assam
C. Tribal Development Department, Govt. of Assam
Answer: A.Tribal Areas Department, Govt. of Assam
135. The Khasi kingdom in Meghalaya became an integral part of the British empire in:
A. 1760
B. 1765
C. 1770
Answer: B.1765
136. The Garo Hills of Meghalaya were annexed by the British in:
A. 1872
B. 1870
C. 1873
Answer: C.1873
137. In the society of Jaintia kingdom in Meghalaya, the villages that were located in aparticular region formed a single political unit called ‘elakas’, headed by:
A. Nokma
B. Syem
C. Doloi.
Answer: C.Doloi.
138. A United Khasi & Jaintia Hills District Council was set up under the provision ofSixth schedule on:
A. June 15, 1952
B. June 27, 1952
C. June 29, 1952
Answer: B.June 27, 1952
139. Garo Hills District Council was set up on:
A. March 24, 1953
B. June 27, 1952
C. July 20, 1952
Answer: A.March 24, 1953
140. A separate District Council for the Jaintias in Meghalaya was set up in:
A. 1972
B. 1971
C. 1966
Answer: C.1966
141. At present, how many Districts are there in Meghalaya?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
Answer: B.11
142. Who introduced the system of Circle Administration in the Lushai Hills District?
A. Major J. Shakespear
B. Robert Reid
C. N.E. Perry
Answer: A.Major J. Shakespear
143. The British Superintendent in the Lushai Hills District was under the directsupervision of:
A. Lt. Governor of Bengal
B. Governor General
C. Chief Commissioner of Assam
Answer: C.Chief Commissioner of Assam
144. The Lushai Hills District was divided into:
A. 3 sub-divisions
B. 2 sub-divisions
C. 4 sub-divisions
Answer: B.2 sub-divisions
145. The highest and key functionary of the state government at the district level is:
A. District Judge
B. Chief Secretary
C. Deputy Commissioner
Answer: C.Deputy Commissioner
146. The principal duty of Deputy Commissioner is:
A. Maintenance of law and order
B. To conduct general elections
C. To conduct census operation
Answer: A.Maintenance of law and order
147. The office of District Collector/ Deputy Commissioner came into existence in India inthe year:
A. 1771
B. 1772
C. 1773
Answer: B.1772
148. An Autonomous State of Meghalaya was created within the state of Assam in:
A. April 2, 1970
B. April 3, 1972
C. April 5, 1974
Answer: A.April 2, 1970
149. The Constitution (Twenty-second Amendment) Act, 1969, inserted new article 244A in the Constitution to empower Parliament to enact a law for constituting an autonomous State within the State of:
A. Nagaland
B. Tripura
C. Assam
Answer: C.Assam
150. The Constitution (Twenty-second Amendment) Bill, 1969 was introduced in the LokSabha on:
A. 15 April, 1969
B. 10 April 1969
C. 5 April, 1969
Answer: B.10 April 1969
151. The Constitution (Twenty-second Amendment) Act, 1969 came into forced on:
A. 25 September, 1969
B. 26 September, 1969
C. 30 September, 1969
Answer: A.25 September, 1969
152. The Assam Reorganization (Meghalaya) Act 1969, was enacted on
A. 25 September, 1969
B. 20 December, 1969
C. 29 December, 1969
Answer: C.29 December, 1969
153. The full-fledged State of Meghalaya came into existence on:
A. 21 January 1972
B. 25 February, 1972
C. 30 March, 1972
Answer: A.21 January 1972
154. The Mizoram Statehood Bill and the 53rd Constitutional Bill 1986 were passed by theParliament on:
A. 30th June, 1986
B. 14th August, 1986
C. 20th February, 1987
Answer: C.20th February, 1987
155. Which article was inserted in the Constitution by the 53rd Constitutional Amendmentregarding Special Provision for the State of Mizoram?:
A. Article 370 A
B. Article 371 F
C. Article 371 G
Answer: B.Article 371 F
156. The State of Mizoram Act was enforced on:
A. 14th August, 1986
B. 20th February, 1987
C. 30th June, 1986
Answer: B.20th February, 1987
157. The Deputy Commissioner of Aizawl, presently is
A. Vanlalngaihsaka
B. V.Lalsanglina
C. Dr. Lalzirmawia Chhangte
Answer: A.Vanlalngaihsaka
158. The First Mizoram State Legislative Assembly Election was held on:
A. 20th January, 1987
B. 10th February, 1987
C. 16th February, 1987
Answer: C.16th February, 1987
159. The first Chief Minister of Mizoram State was:
A. Laldenga
B. Lalthanhawla
C. Ch. Chhunga
Answer: A.Laldenga
160. At present, the state of Mizoram was divided into:
A. 8 Districts
B. 10 Districts
C. 11 Districts
Answer: C.11 Districts
161. The First Speaker of the Mizoram State Legislative Assembly was:
A. Mr. J. Thanghuama
B. Mr. Hiphei
C. Mr. Rokamlova
Answer: A.Mr. J. Thanghuama
162. The British introduced a system of regulation to restrict contact between Lushai andoutsider called
A. Peace Accord
B. Inner Line Regulation
C. Both a&b
Answer: B.Inner Line Regulation
163. Notification of Inner Line is made on the Northern Frontier of Cachar District by the
A. Governor –General in Council
B. Superintendent
C. Chief Minister of Assam
Answer: A.Governor –General in Council
164. Separate Inner Line for the Lushai Hills was issued on
A. 27th May 1930
B. 26th January 1965
C. . 28th August 1930
Answer: C.. 28th August 1930
165. The latest modification of ILR was issued on
A. 1st September, 2006
B. 21st October, 2005
C. 2nd October, 2006
Answer: A.1st September, 2006
166. The main aim of ILR is to safeguard the Lushai from
A. Economic exploitation
B. Social and cultural assimilation
C. Both a&b
Answer: C.Both a&b
167. The Deputy Commissioner of the districts can issue ILP for a period of
A. 1 Year
B. Six months
C. 15 days
Answer: B.Six months
168. The Liaison Officer (Resident Commissioner) can issue
A. Temporary permit
B. Permanent permit
C. None of the above.
Answer: A.Temporary permit
169. Renewal of ILP is subject to
A. Financial condition of the applicant
B. Good conduct of the applicant
C. Position of the applicant.
Answer: B.Good conduct of the applicant
170. Person exempted for ILP is
A. Member of Security Forces
B. Permanent Government servants
C. Both a &b
Answer: C.Both a &b
171. The Mizoram Peace Accord was signed on
A. 30th June, 1986
B. 26th January, 1950
C. 20th June, 1986
Answer: A.30th June, 1986
172. The Peace Accord was signed between
A. The Congress Government and the MNF
B. The Government of India and the MNF
C. The Government of India and the Congress Party
Answer: B.The Government of India and the MNF
173. After signing the Accord the Government of India take steps to
A. Resettlement of MNF personnel
B. Rehabilitation of the MNF
C. Both a& b
Answer: C.Both a& b
174. Initiative of Mizoram Peace Accord was taken by
A. Mrs Indira Gandhi
B. Rajiv Gandhi
C. Moraji Desai
Answer: A.Mrs Indira Gandhi
175. The Memorandum of Settlement results in the formation of
A. Union Territory
B. Statehood
C. None of the above
Answer: B.Statehood
176. The Inner Line Regulation, as now in force cannot be amended or repealed withoutconsulting
A. The state government
B. The public
C. Civil society
Answer: A.The state government
177. The signatory of Memorandum of Settlement on behalf of the MNF was
A. Ch . Chhunga
B. Zoramthanga
C. Laldenga
Answer: C.Laldenga
178. The signatory Memorandum of Settlement on behalf of the Government of India was
A. RD Pradhan
B. GK Sucral
C. Indira Gandhi
Answer: A.RD Pradhan
179. Who was the Chief Secretary to the Government of Mizoram in 1986?
A. Lalsawta
B. Lalkhama
C. Lalfakzuala
Answer: B.Lalkhama
180. The MNF returnees were about
A. 1000
B. 500
C. 600
Answer: C.600
181. The State Bill become effective on
A. 14th August, 1986
B. 20th February, 1987
C. 21st January, 1986
Answer: B.20th February, 1987
182. The direct result of Peace Accord was
A. Dissolution of Congress government
B. Formation of Coalition government
C. Both a&b
Answer: C.Both a&b
183. The Governor of Mizoram at the time of the Accord was
A. Hiteshwar Saikia
B. HS Dubey
C. KV Krishna Rao
Answer: A.Hiteshwar Saikia
184. The Three Congress I ministers who gave up their ministerial post were
A. Rualchina , Tawnluia & Vaivenga
B. Rokamlova, Hiphei & Liansuama
C. R. Tahngliana, Sainghaka & CL Ruala
Answer: B.Rokamlova, Hiphei & Liansuama
185. The first general election after the Peace accord was held on
A. 29th January 1987
B. 1st February 1987
C. 16th February 1987
Answer: C.16th February 1987
186. The main agency responsible for preparing state plan is
A. Planning Department
B. State Planning Board
C. Finance Department
Answer: B.State Planning Board
187. The Plan Approach paper is sends to
A. The Chief Minister and the State Planning Board for review, recommendation and approval
B. The Central planning Department for review and approval
C. The Prime Minister’s Office.
Answer: A.The Chief Minister and the State Planning Board for review, recommendation and approval
188. The main functions of the state planning board as recommended by the Administrative Reform Commission are:
A. To make an assessment of the state’s resources and formulate plans for the most effective and balanced utilisation of those resources;
B. To determine plan priorities of the state within the framework of the priorities of the National Plan
C. . Both a&b
Answer: C.. Both a&b
189. The Chairman of State Planning Board in Mizoram is
A. . Zoramthanga
B. . Lalnunmawia Chuaungo
C. . Tawnluia
Answer: A.. Zoramthanga
190. Meghalaya State Planning Board (MSPB) is chaired by
A. PA Sangma
B. Lambor Malngiang
C. JK Lyngdoh
Answer: B.Lambor Malngiang
191. 73rd & 74th Constitution Amendment emphasised on
A. District planning
B. State planning
C. Central planning
Answer: A.District planning
192. District Planning Committee consolidated plans prepared by
A. Panchayats
B. Municipalities
C. . Both a&b
Answer: C.. Both a&b
193. District Planning Committee is formed under
A. Central Committee
B. State Planning Board
C. NITI Aayog
Answer: B.State Planning Board
194. District Planning Committee is created as per
A. Article 234DZ
B. Article 243 DM
C. Article 243ZD
Answer: C.Article 243ZD
195. States and Union Territory exempted from the constitution of District PlanningCommittee includes
A. Meghalaya, Mizoram, & Nagaland
B. Jammu& Kashmir & Delhi
C. Both a & b
Answer: C.Both a & b
196. The North Eastern Council came into being on
A. 7th November 1972
B. 25th September 1972
C. 8th November 1971
Answer: A.7th November 1972
197. Sikkim is added in the NEC in the year
A. 2000
B. 2001
C. 2002
Answer: C.2002
198. NEC functions under
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
C. Tribal Affairs Ministry
Answer: B.Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
199. How many states are there in the NEC?
A. 7
B. 10
C. 8
Answer: C.8
200. NEC is constituted under
A. NEC Act 1971
B. North Eastern Area Reorganisation Act, 1971
C. Both a& b
Answer: A.NEC Act 1971