ARUNACHAL PRADESH
Capital: Itanagar
Area: 83743 SQKM (14th)
No.of Districts: 19
Languages: Adi, Nishi, Monpa, Hindi.
Population: 1382611 (26th)
Literacy: 67%
Assembly: Unicameral 60 seats.
Lok Sabha: Two.
Rajya Sabha: One
Major Rivers: Brahmaputra
Geographical Position:27.06 degree N 93.37 degree E (Itanagar)
Borders: Assam, Nagaland, Myanmar, Bhutan & China.
State Tree: Hollong
State Animal: Gayal (Bovine)
State Bird: Great Hornbill
State Flower: Foxtail Orchid.
Governor: V.Shanmuganathan.
Chief Minister: Kalikho Pul.
Q1. When did Arunachal Pradesh become a State?
20.2.1987
Q2. What is the meaning of "Arunachal Pradesh"?
" Land of the Dawnlit Mountains". It is also known as the "Land of the Rising Sun".
Q3. Prior to the British, who were the rulers of this region of Arunachal Pradesh?
Ahom dynasty and Monpa Kings.
Q4. During the British period, what was its position?
Because of the mountainous terrain, the British were actually not able to completely take over the region. Thus, entered into a treaty of cooperation and allegiance with the rulers then, and allowed to function independently as part of North East Frontier Agency.
Q5. What arrangement was made with Arunachal Pradesh after independence?
After independence, it was continued as part of NEFA, then declared as an Union Territory on 20.1.1972 and then statehood on 20.2.1987.
Q6. The Capital Itanagar is named after?
Ita Fort - located on the foot hills of Himalayas under Papumpare Dt.,
Q7. What are the sixteen districts of Arunachal Pradesh?
1. ANJAW
2. CHANGLANG
3. DIBANG VALLEY
4. EAST KAMENG
5. EAST SIANG
6. KRA DAADI
7. KURUNG KUMEY
8. LOHIT
9. LONG DING
10. LOWER DIBANG VALLEY
11. LOWER SUBAN SIRI
12. NAMSAI
13. PARUMPARE
14. TAWANG
15. TIRAP
16. UPPER DIBANG VALLEY
17. UPPER SUBAN SIRI
18. WEST KAMENG
19. WEST SIANG .
Q8. The State is known to be tribal oriented. Mention a few tribal names?
80% of the population are tribals. Few names of the tribals are: Tutsa, Tangsa, Nocte, Singpho, Lisu, Nishi, Miji, Sulung, Aka, Adi, Mikir, Konyak, Wancho, Memba, Aptanis, Monpa, Abors.
Q9. Arunachal Pradesh is bordered by..........?
Assam, Nagaland, Myanmar, Bhutan and People's Republic of China. ( 3 international borders)
Q10. What are the natural resources of Arunachal Pradesh?
Coal, Limestone, Iron, Graphite, Quartzine, Kyanite, Mica, Copper.
Q11. Who was the first CM of Arunachal Pradesh?
Prem Khandu Thangon - 1975-1979.
