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Nagaland — State GK Questions & Practice

Practise 10 Nagaland questions from State GK for competitive exams such as UPSC, Banking, SSC and Railway. Read the worked questions below, check every answer with an explanation, and track what you get wrong.

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Practice questions on Nagaland — with answers

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1. Nagaland became a full-fledged state of India in which year?

  1. A1960
  2. B1963
  3. C1972
  4. D1975
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Answer: B

Nagaland became India's 16th state on 1st December 1963.

2. Which major festival, showcasing the cultural diversity of Naga tribes, is celebrated annually in Kohima?

  1. AHornbill Festival
  2. BLosar
  3. CChapchar Kut
  4. DSarhul
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Answer: A

The Hornbill Festival, held every December, showcases the traditions and culture of Nagaland's various tribes.

3. Which decisive World War II battle, halting the Japanese advance into India, was fought in Kohima?

  1. ABattle of Kohima
  2. BBattle of Imphal
  3. CBattle of Midway
  4. DBattle of Iwo Jima
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Answer: A

The Battle of Kohima in 1944 was a pivotal engagement that turned back the Japanese invasion of India during World War II.

4. Nagaland shares an international border with which country to its east?

  1. AMyanmar
  2. BChina
  3. CBhutan
  4. DBangladesh
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Answer: A

Nagaland shares its eastern international border with Myanmar.

5. Nagaland is home to how many major recognized Naga tribes, each with distinct customs?

  1. AAround 16
  2. BAround 5
  3. CAround 30
  4. DAround 10
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Answer: A

Nagaland is home to about 16 major Naga tribes, each with its own distinct traditions, language, and attire.

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