Q201. The Haymarket Affair of 1886, associated with the origin of Labour Day, was primarily linked to workers’ demand for:
(a) Minimum wage legislation (b) An eight-hour workday (c) Abolition of child labour (d) Right to unionise
Q202. Consider the following about insurgency resolution in Mizoram:
- The HPC-D laid down arms, ending the last active ethnic insurgency in Mizoram.
- HPC-D represented Kuki-Zo community aspirations, specifically of the Hmar tribe.
- The parent body, Hmar People’s Convention, was formed in 1986.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q203. “Kavu” restoration, a biodiversity initiative, refers to the conservation of:
(a) Mangrove forests (b) Sacred groves (c) Wetlands (d) Coral reefs
Q204. Which of the following has been appointed a full-time member of NITI Aayog, bringing representation from Arunachal Pradesh?
(a) Ashok Kumar Lahiri (b) Joram Aniya (c) K.V. Raju (d) M. Srinivas
Q205. Consider the following about the Cell Broadcast Alert System:
- It is implemented by the Department of Telecommunications.
- It requires internet connectivity to deliver alerts.
- It sends location-specific alerts to mobile users during emergencies.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q206. Consider the following about Tamil Nadu politics:
- The Dravidian era in Tamil Nadu politics began under C.N. Annadurai.
- Congress dominated Tamil Nadu politics till 1967.
- The DMK was the largest party in the 2026 Assembly election.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only
Q207. The Essequibo region, subject of a boundary dispute taken to the ICJ by Guyana, is contested with which country?
(a) Brazil (b) Suriname (c) Venezuela (d) Colombia
Q208. Padma Doree, a cross-regional textile initiative, blends Northeast India’s Eri silk with which traditional weaving craft?
(a) Banarasi brocade (b) Chanderi weaving (c) Patola weaving (d) Kanjeevaram weaving
Q209. Consider the following about Pulitzer Prize recognition linked to India:
- The “trAPPed” project exposed the human impact of cybercrime, including “digital arrest” fraud.
- It won in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category.
- The project was undertaken by The New York Times.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q210. Under Article 164 of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers of a State remains in office:
(a) For a fixed term of five years regardless of Assembly confidence
(b) So long as it enjoys the confidence of the Legislative Assembly
(c) At the sole discretion of the Chief Minister
(d) Until removed by the President
Q211. With reference to the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026:
- It proposes raising the number of judges (excluding CJI) from 33 to 37.
- It amends the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956.
- Parliament’s authority to increase the number of Supreme Court judges derives from Article 124.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q212. The Purul (Hiimai) Paoki Festival, a traditional agricultural festival, is celebrated in which state?
(a) Nagaland (b) Manipur (c) Mizoram (d) Arunachal Pradesh
Q213. The RUSLE (Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation) model, applied by Nagaland University in the Gai river basin study, is primarily used to assess:
(a) Groundwater recharge (b) Soil erosion (c) Air quality (d) River discharge
Q214. Consider the following about the Chief Whip in a legislature:
- The Chief Whip is responsible for maintaining party discipline and ensuring member attendance.
- The Chief Whip is a constitutional post created under the Tenth Schedule.
- The Chief Whip coordinates voting strategy on behalf of the party.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q215. In a hung Assembly, the Governor’s power to invite a leader to form the government, exercised at discretion, arises under which Article?
(a) Article 163 (b) Article 164 (c) Article 356 (d) Article 174
Q216. The proposed “Tawang Initiative” aims to develop an integrated tourism circuit centred on which theme?
(a) Adventure sports (b) Buddhist tourism (c) Wildlife tourism (d) Tea tourism
Q217. Consider the following about Northeast Frontier Railway’s tea transportation initiative:
- It aims to promote containerised rail transport of Assam tea.
- It proposed freight terminal development at Sairang and Molvom.
- Assam’s export-oriented tea production targeted is around 160 million kg.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q218. The new base year adopted by the Ministry of Statistics for calculating Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is:
(a) 2011–12 (b) 2017–18 (c) 2022–23 (d) 2020–21
Q219. The NITI Aayog report “School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap” used data from which of the following?
- UDISE+
- PARAKH
- NAS and ASER
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q220. LushAIGent, an early regional Agentic AI initiative enabling communication in a local language, was developed for which language?
(a) Bodo (b) Mizo (c) Khasi (d) Nyishi
Q221. The Last Tenant, an unreleased film featuring Irrfan Khan and Vidya Balan completed in 2000, was released on YouTube on the occasion of:
(a) Irrfan Khan’s birth anniversary (b) Vidya Balan’s birthday (c) Irrfan Khan’s death anniversary (d) The film’s 25th anniversary
Q222. Consider the following about recent political developments in West Bengal:
- Suvendu Adhikari was elected leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal.
- This development paved the way for the state’s first BJP Chief Minister.
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee led the 1952 Kashmir movement referenced during the oath-taking event.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q223. Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary, which recorded the return of the tiger after two decades, is notable for being the only protected area in Arunachal Pradesh where:
(a) Alpine meadows form the primary habitat
(b) Riparian grasslands form the primary habitat
(c) Mangrove ecosystems form the primary habitat
(d) Bamboo forests form the primary habitat
Q224. Which of the following Supreme Court judgments clarified that a Governor cannot question how majority support was secured by a post-poll alliance?
- S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
- Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India
- Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q225. The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, developed by NHPC, reached what operational capacity after its fourth unit was commissioned?
(a) 500 MW (b) 750 MW (c) 1,000 MW (d) 1,500 MW
Q226. Which fish has been declared the official State Fish of Meghalaya?
(a) Golden Mahseer (b) Chocolate Mahseer (c) Pabda (d) Ilish
Q227. Consider the following about the National Panchayat Awards 2025:
- Sepahijala district of Tripura was named the Best District Panchayat.
- Mizoram’s Kawrthah North won in the Clean and Green Panchayat category.
- Gyalshing Omchung of Sikkim won in the Healthy Panchayat category.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q228. With reference to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India:
- The CDS is the Principal Military Adviser to the Defence Minister on tri-services matters.
- The CDS functions as Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
- The CDS also serves as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q229. Bathymetry survey training undertaken in Arunachal Pradesh is aimed at strengthening preparedness against:
(a) Landslides (b) Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (c) Earthquakes (d) Cyclones
Q230. Cordyceps, popularly known as “Himalayan gold” and recently found in East Siang district, is best described as:
(a) A medicinal herb (b) A parasitic fungus growing on insect larvae (c) A rare mineral (d) A lichen species
Q231. With reference to school dropout rates in North-East India, which state recorded the highest dropout rate at the primary level?
(a) Assam (b) Meghalaya (c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Mizoram
Q232. Lum’er Pyngngad, an emerging eco-tourism destination, is located in which district of Meghalaya?
(a) East Khasi Hills (b) Ri Bhoi (c) West Garo Hills (d) Jaintia Hills
Q233. Kushavati, the proposed third district of Goa, is named after:
(a) A hill range (b) A river (c) A historical fort (d) A coastal town
Q234. Consider the following about recent West Bengal cabinet decisions:
- Ayushman Bharat was approved for implementation in West Bengal.
- 600 acres of land were approved for transfer to the BSF for border fencing.
- Both decisions relate to the India–Myanmar border.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q235. Under Article 190 of the Constitution, a person who wins from two constituencies in the same State Legislature must:
(a) Represent both constituencies simultaneously
(b) Resign from one seat
(c) Face automatic disqualification from both
(d) Seek Presidential approval to retain both
Q236. Biochar, identified by a Nagaland University-led study as a low-cost solution for hill agriculture, primarily helps by:
(a) Increasing chemical fertiliser uptake
(b) Improving soil moisture retention and fertility
(c) Eliminating the need for irrigation entirely
(d) Preventing all forms of soil-borne disease
Q237. The Khangri Glacier Expedition, which observed a “glacier sinking zone,” was conducted in which basin?
(a) Siang basin (b) Mago Chu basin (c) Kameng basin (d) Lohit basin
Q238. The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, replacing MGNREGA, guarantees how many days of statutory wage employment?
(a) 100 days (b) 125 days (c) 150 days (d) 90 days
Q239. The Tamil Nadu government’s closure of TASMAC liquor shops near schools and colleges is cited as a lesson in:
(a) Border security (b) Excise administration and public welfare (c) Disaster management (d) Digital lending
Q240. NEDFi’s partnership with Veefin Solutions is aimed at developing:
(a) A digital lending ecosystem for the Northeast
(b) A satellite connectivity network
(c) A flood early-warning system
(d) An AI-based farm advisory platform
Q241. Nagaland was recognised by MeitY for its achievements in integration with which digital platform?
(a) UMANG (b) DigiLocker (c) CoWIN (d) e-NAM
Q242. IIM Shillong received accreditation from which international body?
(a) AACSB (b) NAAC (c) NBA (d) EQUIS
Q243. Carbon dating at the Dungtlang site in Mizoram’s Champhai district indicated human habitation across four distinct phases roughly between:
(a) 100 BC and 1000 AD (b) 410 AD and 1830 AD (c) 1500 AD and 1900 AD (d) 200 AD and 800 AD
Q244. The exemption of Scheduled Tribes from the Assam Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026 rests on which constitutional provisions?
(a) Articles 244 and 275 (b) Articles 366(25) and 342 (c) Articles 15 and 16 (d) Articles 371 and 371A
Q245. Consider the following hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh:
- Kamala Hydroelectric Project — 1,720 MW
- Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project — 1,200 MW
- Dibang Multipurpose Project — India’s tallest dam project
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q246. The bamboo wine production technology handed over to NECBDC was developed to promote:
(a) Value addition in bamboo resources (b) Silk production (c) Tea processing (d) Fish farming
Q247. Phase-I of Census 2027 in Assam is scheduled to run from August 17 to:
(a) September 1, 2026 (b) September 15, 2026 (c) September 30, 2026 (d) October 15, 2026
Q248. The Daukeling Hebamlo Community Conserved Area, declared in Peren district, is dedicated to the conservation of:
(a) Hoolock Gibbon (b) Clouded Leopard (c) Asiatic Golden Cat (d) Red Panda
Q249. The high-level committee constituted by the Centre to study demographic change nationwide is headed by:
(a) Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar (b) Justice B.K. Sharma (c) Amit Shah (d) Himanta Biswa Sarma
Q250. The “Jan Bhagidaari – Sabse Door, Sabse Pehle” campaign is linked to which schemes?
- PM JANMAN
- Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
- Ayushman Bharat
Select the correct answer:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q251. The Japanese Language Teacher Development Programme for Northeast India was launched through a tripartite MoU involving Japan Foundation, Assam Skill University, and:
(a) Indo-Japan Business Council (b) JICA (c) Ministry of Skill Development (d) NEDFi
Q252. Keyi Panyor was showcased as India’s first:
(a) Carbon-neutral district (b) Bio-Happy District (c) Digital district (d) Organic district
Q253. Kharung Pat, recently notified as a wildlife sanctuary, is the third largest freshwater lake in Manipur after Loktak and:
(a) Pumlen (b) Ikop (c) Kharungpat proper (d) Waithou
Q254. The Khiamniungan tribe, whose name was misspelt in a Class 8 Nagaland textbook, primarily inhabits which districts?
(a) Kohima and Dimapur (b) Noklak and Tuensang (c) Mon and Wokha (d) Zunheboto and Phek
Q255. Kuranganayani, associated with Assam–Manipur historical ties, played a role during which rebellion?
(a) Moamoria rebellion (b) Phulaguri uprising (c) Kuki rebellion (d) Ahom-Mughal conflict
Q256. The Loktak Lotus Tea, gifted to the Swedish Prime Minister, is linked to innovations by:
(a) Bijiyashanti Tongbram (b) Mary Kom (c) Irom Sharmila (d) Binalakshmi Nepram
Q257. “Memflation,” a term coined by Gartner analysts, refers to the rapid rise in prices of:
(a) Crude oil (b) Semiconductor memory and data-storage components (c) Precious metals (d) Agricultural commodities
Q258. The National Diet Building, site of recent protests over constitutional revision, is the seat of the legislature of:
(a) South Korea (b) Japan (c) Taiwan (d) Indonesia
Q259. The President’s Police Colour (Nishaan) conferred on Sikkim Police made it which state to receive this honour among Northeast states?
(a) First (b) Second (c) Third (d) Fourth
Q260. The RBI’s proposed “Kill Switch Facility” is designed to:
(a) Cap interest rates on loans automatically
(b) Instantly freeze transactions from an account suspected of fraud
(c) Regulate cryptocurrency trading
(d) Control inflation through monetary tightening
Q261. Three new species of which genus were discovered in Tawang and West Kameng districts of Arunachal Pradesh?
(a) Rhododendron (b) Berberis (c) Camellia (d) Primula
Q262. The “Vasudha” initiative for sustainable living was launched to promote harmony between people and nature across:
(a) The Western Ghats (b) Northeast India (c) The Himalayan belt (d) Coastal India
Q263. Under the fourth round of the PLI Scheme for White Goods, the government selected companies with a committed investment of approximately:
(a) ₹500 crore (b) ₹863 crore (c) ₹1,200 crore (d) ₹2,000 crore
Q264. “WaSH Warriors,” honoured by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, are community-level champions associated with which mission?
(a) Swachh Bharat Mission (b) Jal Jeevan Mission (c) Namami Gange (d) AMRUT
Q265. Twising-style bamboo weaving, showcased in Republic Day ‘At Home’ invitation kits, is associated with which community of Tripura?
(a) Reang (b) Jamatia (c) Chakma (d) Tripuri
Q266. The “Trucks-on-Trains” freight model is designed to move bulk freight by:
(a) Placing loaded trucks on flat rail wagons along Dedicated Freight Corridors
(b) Using drone-based delivery for last-mile transport
(c) Converting highways into dedicated freight lanes
(d) Replacing rail freight entirely with road transport
Q267. “Tagorean distance,” a concept from Rabindranath Tagore’s thought, refers to:
(a) The physical distance between Santiniketan and Kolkata
(b) The moral and emotional distance between the self and power, possession or rigid nationalism
(c) Tagore’s critique of British colonial geography
(d) The gap between rural and urban India in his writings
Q268. The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which formally identify “Special Care Waste,” will replace the earlier framework of:
(a) 2000 (b) 2011 (c) 2016 (d) 2020
Q269. Rising cement consumption in the Northeast, growing at around 20% annually, is cited as an indicator of:
(a) Declining agricultural output (b) Infrastructure-led economic momentum (c) Rising unemployment (d) Currency depreciation
Q270. Remains of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, dated to around 1600–1400 BCE, were discovered far outside its present range at a Neolithic site in:
(a) Karnataka (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Kerala
Q271. Consider the following about the dhole (Cuon alpinus):
- It has been camera-trapped for the first time in Ratapani Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh.
- It has reappeared in the Kaziranga–Karbi Anglong Landscape.
- It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q272. At the Republic Day Parade 2026, which contingent won the Popular Choice Award among the Services through an online MyGov poll?
(a) Garhwal Rifles (b) Assam Regiment (c) Naga Regiment (d) Rajputana Rifles
Q273. Veteran journalist Mark Tully, who passed away recently, was long associated with which media organisation?
(a) Reuters (b) BBC (c) CNN (d) The Guardian
Q274. PANCHAM, an AI-based chatbot supporting Panchayati Raj Institutions, operates through which platform?
(a) Telegram (b) WhatsApp (c) A dedicated mobile app (d) SMS only
Q275. Techi Gubin, conferred the Padma Shri for social service, previously served as:
(a) Chief architect of Arunachal Pradesh (b) Director of Health, Arunachal Pradesh (c) Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh (d) Director of Education, Arunachal Pradesh
Q276. Naresh Chandra Dev Varma, awarded the Padma Shri 2026, is noted for his contribution to preserving which language?
(a) Kokborok (b) Manipuri (c) Khasi (d) Karbi
Q277. Hally War, awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for social work, is known for conserving:
(a) Sacred groves (b) Living root bridges (c) Traditional water tanks (d) Bamboo forests
Q278. Sangyusang S. Pongener, awarded the Padma Shri 2026 in Arts, is associated with which folk tradition?
(a) Ao Naga folk traditions (b) Sattriya dance (c) Bodo folk music (d) Khasi folk theatre
Q279. The oldest known cave art in the world, dated to at least 67,800 years ago, was discovered on:
(a) Java Island (b) Muna Island, Indonesia (c) Luzon Island, Philippines (d) Sulawesi Island
Q280. Hoya nagaensis, a newly described flowering plant species, was recorded from which district of Nagaland?
(a) Kohima (b) Phek (c) Mon (d) Wokha
Q281. Strobilanthes riteshii, a newly recorded plant species, was found during floristic surveys at Chayangtajo in which district?
(a) East Kameng (b) West Kameng (c) Tawang (d) Lower Subansiri
Q282. Neeraj Ghaywan’s film Homebound, which missed a nomination at the Oscars 2026, was inspired by a New York Times article by:
(a) Basharat Peer (b) Arundhati Roy (c) Salman Rushdie (d) William Dalrymple
Q283. Yumnam Jatra Singh, posthumously awarded the Padma Shri, was a distinguished practitioner of which Manipuri tradition?
(a) Nata Sankirtana (b) Thang-Ta (c) Lai Haraoba (d) Pung Cholom exclusively as sport
Q284. Mark Tully’s first book, co-authored with Satish Jacob, examined:
(a) The 1962 Sino-Indian War (b) Operation Blue Star and the Punjab crisis (c) The Emergency of 1975 (d) The Bangladesh Liberation War
Q285. The Malayalam film Victoria, which won Best Film at GAFF 2026, was held in which city?
(a) Shillong (b) Guwahati (c) Imphal (d) Agartala
Q286. The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2026 was awarded to Graça Machel, a humanitarian from:
(a) South Africa (b) Mozambique (c) Kenya (d) Nigeria
Q287. India’s first dedicated public menopause clinics were launched by which state?
(a) Kerala (b) Maharashtra (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Karnataka
Q288. Global Future Councils, a flagship knowledge platform, are associated with which organisation?
(a) United Nations (b) World Economic Forum (c) World Bank (d) OECD
Q289. The Delhi Declaration 2026, concerning electoral governance, was endorsed by:
(a) The United Nations Security Council (b) Election Management Bodies worldwide (c) The G20 (d) SAARC member states
Q290. As per the NITI Aayog report “Enhancing Circular Economy of ELVs in India,” India’s stock of end-of-life vehicles could nearly double to around how many by 2030?
(a) 20 million (b) 35 million (c) 50 million (d) 70 million
Q291. According to the above report, infrastructure for vehicle scrapping (ATS/RVSFs) is:
(a) Evenly distributed across all states
(b) Concentrated in a few states, with states like Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim having little or none
(c) Absent nationwide
(d) Fully privatised with no state variation
Q292. The Economic Survey, presented ahead of the Union Budget, is traditionally structured into how many parts?
(a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four
Q293. India designated all its missions in Bangladesh, amid rising anti-India rhetoric, as:
(a) Family duty stations (b) Non-family duty stations (c) Hardship-free stations (d) Regional headquarters
Q294. China’s demographic winter, marked by population contraction, has continued for how many straight years as of 2025?
(a) Second (b) Third (c) Fourth (d) Fifth
Q295. The Buddhist Diamond Triangle, included in UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List, is located in which state?
(a) Bihar (b) West Bengal (c) Odisha (d) Madhya Pradesh
Q296. The “Shakargarh Bulge,” a strategic reference in the film Border 2, lies between which two rivers?
(a) Ravi and Chenab (b) Sutlej and Beas (c) Jhelum and Chenab (d) Indus and Jhelum
Q297. The 4B movement, a radical feminist current, originated in:
(a) Japan (b) South Korea (c) China (d) Taiwan
Q298. The term “Day Zero,” describing urban water collapse, gained global prominence during a 2018 water emergency in:
(a) Cape Town (b) Chennai (c) Sao Paulo (d) Mexico City
Q299. “Uncle Judge Syndrome,” a governance challenge affecting cooperatives in the Northeast, primarily refers to:
(a) Judicial delays in cooperative disputes
(b) Nepotism and informal control in cooperative management
(c) Excessive government regulation
(d) Lack of banking access for cooperatives
Q300. Apple-leaf carbon quantum dots, developed by Nagaland University and a Beijing university, were primarily designed to address:
(a) Water purification (b) Metal corrosion (c) Soil fertility (d) Air pollution
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