The Purvanchal ranges dominate Arunachal’s terrain.

Tawang Chu originates in Tibet and flows into Arunachal.

It has a ~1,080 km disputed border with China.

Kangto Peak (~7,060 m) in the Eastern Himalayas.

Siang becomes Brahmaputra in Assam.

Itanagar is the capital and administrative center.

It means “Land of the Rising Sun.”

Khampti have links to Theravada Buddhism and Hinduism.

Ziro is a cultural and agricultural hub.

They are the largest tribe in the state.

Apatani are famous for sustainable agriculture and tattoos.

Adi tribe worships Sun (Donyi) and Moon (Polo).

Due to strategic location bordering China and Burma.

British anthropologist who shaped tribal policy.

Inner Line Permit protects tribal lands.

He served during the Union Territory period.

Drawn in 1914, still disputed by China.

Walong was a key battlefield in eastern Arunachal.

China invaded NEFA (now Arunachal) in 1962.

It became the 24th state of India on 20 February 1987.

NEFA became a UT on 20 January 1972. When did Arunachal Pradesh become a full-fledged state? A) 1985 B) 1987 C) 1990 D) 1992 ✅ Answer: B It became the 24th state of India on 20 February 1987. Which 1962 conflict heavily impacted Arunachal Pradesh? A) Indo-Pak War B) Sino-Indian War C) Kargil War D) Bangladesh Liberation ✅ Answer: B China invaded NEFA (now Arunachal) in 1962. Which battle took place in Arunachal during the 1962 war? A) Battle of Walong B) Battle of Rezang La C) Battle of Imphal D) Battle of Kohima ✅ Answer: A Walong was a key battlefield in eastern Arunachal. What separated British India and Tibet in this region? A) Durand Line B) Radcliffe Line C) MacDonald Line D) McMahon Line ✅ Answer: D Drawn in 1914, still disputed by China. Who was the first Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh? A) Gegong Apang B) Mukut Mithi C) Dorjee Khandu D) Prem Khandu Thungon ✅ Answer: D He served during the Union Territory period. Which British-era regulation still governs outsider entry? A) Government of India Act B) ILP Regulation, 1873 C) Indian Independence Act D) Rowlatt Act ✅ Answer: B Inner Line Permit protects tribal lands. Which policy advisor promoted tribal self-rule post-independence? A) Nehru B) Patel C) Verrier Elwin D) Rajendra Prasad ✅ Answer: C British anthropologist who shaped tribal policy. NEFA was initially under which Indian ministry? A) Defence B) Tribal Affairs C) External Affairs D) Home Affairs ✅ Answer: C Due to strategic location bordering China and Burma. 🎉 Culture & Religion (21–35) Donyi-Polo is the traditional faith of which community? A) Monpa B) Apatani C) Nyishi D) Adi ✅ Answer: D Adi tribe worships Sun (Donyi) and Moon (Polo). Losar is celebrated by which tribe? A) Apatani B) Monpa C) Nyishi D) Tagin ✅ Answer: B Losar is Tibetan New Year. Which tribe is known for wet rice cultivation and nose plugs? A) Adi B) Apatani C) Galo D) Wancho ✅ Answer: B Apatani are famous for sustainable agriculture and tattoos. Solung is a festival of which tribe? A) Adi B) Nyishi C) Monpa D) Nocte ✅ Answer: A A harvest festival with rituals and dances. Which tribe predominantly lives in central Arunachal? A) Nyishi B) Monpa C) Apatani D) Wancho ✅ Answer: A They are the largest tribe in the state. Ziro Valley is home to which tribe? A) Galo B) Nyishi C) Apatani D) Adi ✅ Answer: C Ziro is a cultural and agricultural hub. Sherdukpen tribe lives in which region? A) Lohit B) Tawang C) Bomdila D) Roing ✅ Answer: C They follow Buddhism and live in West Kameng. Which tribe follows Vaishnavite Hinduism? A) Khampti B) Tagin C) Wancho D) Galo ✅ Answer: A Khampti have links to Theravada Buddhism and Hinduism. What does 'Arunachal' mean in Sanskrit? A) Mountain of Gold B) Land of the Dawn C) Eastern Hills D) Land of Warriors ✅ Answer: B It means “Land of the Rising Sun.” Which tribe celebrates the Nyokum festival? A) Nyishi B) Apatani C) Monpa D) Mishmi ✅ Answer: A It's for community prosperity and harmony. Which tribe celebrates Mopin festival? A) Galo ✅ Answer: A Reh festival is celebrated by: A) Idu Mishmi ✅ Answer: A Si-Donyi is a festival of the: A) Tagin tribe ✅ Answer: A Tamladu festival belongs to: A) Digaru Mishmi ✅ Answer: A Buddhism is dominant in: A) Tawang and West Kameng ✅ Answer: A 🗳️ Modern Political & Strategic (36–50) Dalai Lama entered India via Arunachal in: A) 1959 ✅ Answer: A First capital of Arunachal was: A) Ziro ✅ Answer: A Present capital of Arunachal Pradesh: A) Itanagar ✅ Answer: A Arunachal Pradesh shares border with China along: A) McMahon Line ✅ Answer: A Ziro Festival of Music promotes: A) Tribal heritage and eco-tourism ✅ Answer: A Major insurgent threat near borders: A) NSCN ✅ Answer: A Which year was the Trans-Arunachal Highway approved? A) 2008 ✅ Answer: A Tawang was historically under control of: A) Tibet ✅ Answer: A Which Buddhist sect is followed in Tawang Monastery? A) Gelugpa ✅ Answer: A Which article provides special powers to Governor of Arunachal? A) 371H ✅ Answer: A Which country disputes Arunachal Pradesh's status? A) China ✅ Answer: A Main language family of tribes in Arunachal: A) Tibeto-Burman ✅ Answer: A Who founded NEFA administration post-1947? A) Gopinath Bordoloi ✅ Answer: A Which is the largest tribe in Arunachal Pradesh? A) Nyishi ✅ Answer: A Who helped shape India’s tribal policy in NEFA? A) Verrier Elwin ✅ Answer: A If you’d like a PDF or Excel file, or need this formatted as a quiz/test, let me know! NEFA became a UT on 20 January 1972. When did Arunachal Pradesh become a full-fledged state? A) 1985 B) 1987 C) 1990 D) 1992 ✅ Answer: B It became the 24th state of India on 20 February 1987. Which 1962 conflict heavily impacted Arunachal Pradesh? A) Indo-Pak War B) Sino-Indian War C) Kargil War D) Bangladesh Liberation ✅ Answer: B China invaded NEFA (now Arunachal) in 1962. Which battle took place in Arunachal during the 1962 war? A) Battle of Walong B) Battle of Rezang La C) Battle of Imphal D) Battle of Kohima ✅ Answer: A Walong was a key battlefield in eastern Arunachal. What separated British India and Tibet in this region? A) Durand Line B) Radcliffe Line C) MacDonald Line D) McMahon Line ✅ Answer: D Drawn in 1914, still disputed by China. Who was the first Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh? A) Gegong Apang B) Mukut Mithi C) Dorjee Khandu D) Prem Khandu Thungon ✅ Answer: D He served during the Union Territory period. Which British-era regulation still governs outsider entry? A) Government of India Act B) ILP Regulation, 1873 C) Indian Independence Act D) Rowlatt Act ✅ Answer: B Inner Line Permit protects tribal lands. Which policy advisor promoted tribal self-rule post-independence? A) Nehru B) Patel C) Verrier Elwin D) Rajendra Prasad ✅ Answer: C British anthropologist who shaped tribal policy. NEFA was initially under which Indian ministry? A) Defence B) Tribal Affairs C) External Affairs D) Home Affairs ✅ Answer: C Due to strategic location bordering China and Burma. 🎉 Culture & Religion (21–35) Donyi-Polo is the traditional faith of which community? A) Monpa B) Apatani C) Nyishi D) Adi ✅ Answer: D Adi tribe worships Sun (Donyi) and Moon (Polo). Losar is celebrated by which tribe? A) Apatani B) Monpa C) Nyishi D) Tagin ✅ Answer: B Losar is Tibetan New Year. Which tribe is known for wet rice cultivation and nose plugs? A) Adi B) Apatani C) Galo D) Wancho ✅ Answer: B Apatani are famous for sustainable agriculture and tattoos. Solung is a festival of which tribe? A) Adi B) Nyishi C) Monpa D) Nocte ✅ Answer: A A harvest festival with rituals and dances. Which tribe predominantly lives in central Arunachal? A) Nyishi B) Monpa C) Apatani D) Wancho ✅ Answer: A They are the largest tribe in the state. Ziro Valley is home to which tribe? A) Galo B) Nyishi C) Apatani D) Adi ✅ Answer: C Ziro is a cultural and agricultural hub. Sherdukpen tribe lives in which region? A) Lohit B) Tawang C) Bomdila D) Roing ✅ Answer: C They follow Buddhism and live in West Kameng. Which tribe follows Vaishnavite Hinduism? A) Khampti B) Tagin C) Wancho D) Galo ✅ Answer: A Khampti have links to Theravada Buddhism and Hinduism. What does 'Arunachal' mean in Sanskrit? A) Mountain of Gold B) Land of the Dawn C) Eastern Hills D) Land of Warriors ✅ Answer: B It means “Land of the Rising Sun.” Which tribe celebrates the Nyokum festival? A) Nyishi B) Apatani C) Monpa D) Mishmi ✅ Answer: A It's for community prosperity and harmony. Which tribe celebrates Mopin festival? A) Galo ✅ Answer: A Reh festival is celebrated by: A) Idu Mishmi ✅ Answer: A Si-Donyi is a festival of the: A) Tagin tribe ✅ Answer: A Tamladu festival belongs to: A) Digaru Mishmi ✅ Answer: A Buddhism is dominant in: A) Tawang and West Kameng ✅ Answer: A 🗳️ Modern Political & Strategic (36–50) Dalai Lama entered India via Arunachal in: A) 1959 ✅ Answer: A First capital of Arunachal was: A) Ziro ✅ Answer: A Present capital of Arunachal Pradesh: A) Itanagar ✅ Answer: A Arunachal Pradesh shares border with China along: A) McMahon Line ✅ Answer: A Ziro Festival of Music promotes: A) Tribal heritage and eco-tourism ✅ Answer: A Major insurgent threat near borders: A) NSCN ✅ Answer: A Which year was the Trans-Arunachal Highway approved? A) 2008 ✅ Answer: A Tawang was historically under control of: A) Tibet ✅ Answer: A Which Buddhist sect is followed in Tawang Monastery? A) Gelugpa ✅ Answer: A Which article provides special powers to Governor of Arunachal? A) 371H ✅ Answer: A Which country disputes Arunachal Pradesh's status? A) China ✅ Answer: A Main language family of tribes in Arunachal: A) Tibeto-Burman ✅ Answer: A Who founded NEFA administration post-1947? A) Gopinath Bordoloi ✅ Answer: A Which is the largest tribe in Arunachal Pradesh? A) Nyishi ✅ Answer: A Who helped shape India’s tribal policy in NEFA? A) Verrier Elwin ✅ Answer: A If you’d like a PDF or Excel file, or need this formatted as a quiz/test, let me know! NEFA became a UT on 20 January 1972.

NEFA = North-East Frontier Agency.

Monpa used mountain passes to trade wool and salt with Tibet.

Lohit Valley was part of ancient cultural trade routes.

The Ahoms of Assam occasionally engaged with Arunachal tribes.

Built by Mera Lama Lodre Gyatso.

He spread Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet and Arunachal.

Monpa tribe has cultural and religious ties with Tibet.