This document contains a 20 question quiz about various aspects of North Eastern India conducted by Somnath Chanda at Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Ishapore. The quiz includes questions about famous people, places, cultural practices, mythology and current events related to the North Eastern states of India. The questions cover topics like famous phrases associated with the North East, state animals, dances, landmarks and rivers.

1. KVS SOCIAL SCIENCE EXHIBITION 2015-16
Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Ishapore
Quiz Contest
Research, Presentation & Conduction by:
Somnath ChandaSomnath Chanda

2. Rules
* 20 questions.
* Each question carries 1 mark.
* Star-marked questions (Q. No. 5, 10, 15 & 20) will be
counted to break the ties.
* Every decision of the QM is final.

5. Jyoti Prasad Saikia was a noted journalist,Jyoti Prasad Saikia was a noted journalist,
who later joined the Govt. of Assam as awho later joined the Govt. of Assam as a
Civil Servant. He is mostly rememberedCivil Servant. He is mostly remembered
for coining a phrasefor coining a phrase (very relevant with today’s(very relevant with today’s
quiz)quiz) to coincide with the inauguration ofto coincide with the inauguration of
the new Indian states in January, 1972.the new Indian states in January, 1972.
Which phrase? Which phrase?
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6. The name of which North Eastern capital cityThe name of which North Eastern capital city
comes from the name of this brick-built fort,comes from the name of this brick-built fort,
built in the 14built in the 14thth
Century by King RamchandraCentury by King Ramchandra
of Mayapur?of Mayapur?
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8. Which is the only Indian state to have onlyWhich is the only Indian state to have only
four districts, namely – East, West, Northfour districts, namely – East, West, North
and South?and South?
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9. Which legendary sportsperson’sWhich legendary sportsperson’s
autobiography, released in 2013, isautobiography, released in 2013, is
titled – ‘Unbreakable’?titled – ‘Unbreakable’?
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10. This is the State-Seal of whichThis is the State-Seal of which
north-eastern state?north-eastern state?
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11. Once a thrivingOnce a thriving
community, today therecommunity, today there
are only around 50,000are only around 50,000
of them left. Theyof them left. They
themselves claim thatthemselves claim that
they are the children ofthey are the children of
Kanchenjunga.Kanchenjunga.
Which tribe?Which tribe?
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12. What is the name of the story?What is the name of the story?
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13. The hills, literally meaning ‘to cut chicken’The hills, literally meaning ‘to cut chicken’
in local dialect, are situated on India’sin local dialect, are situated on India’s
north-eastern border with Myanmar. Theynorth-eastern border with Myanmar. They
were created by the same tectonic processeswere created by the same tectonic processes
that resulted in the formation of thethat resulted in the formation of the
Himalayas in the Mesozoic Age.Himalayas in the Mesozoic Age.
Which hill is this?Which hill is this?
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14. Recognized as one of the oldest dances ofRecognized as one of the oldest dances of
Mizoram, it has become an integral partMizoram, it has become an integral part
of almost every festival of the state.of almost every festival of the state.
Name this dance form.Name this dance form.
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15. Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft),Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft),
thisthis ethereally beautiful lake is a must on everyethereally beautiful lake is a must on every
visitor’s itinerary. It is believed that in oldenvisitor’s itinerary. It is believed that in olden
times, Buddhist monks would study the colourtimes, Buddhist monks would study the colour
of the water of the lake to forecast the future.of the water of the lake to forecast the future.
Which waterbody is this?Which waterbody is this?
(vis – next slides)(vis – next slides)
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16. 10
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17. 10
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18. As per Hindu mythology, when Lord ShivaAs per Hindu mythology, when Lord Shiva
was going to Kashi along with one crore godswas going to Kashi along with one crore gods
and goddesses including him, he made a nightand goddesses including him, he made a night
halt at this place. He told all of them to wakehalt at this place. He told all of them to wake
up before sunrise and proceed for Kashi. Butup before sunrise and proceed for Kashi. But
in the morning, except Shiva himself, no onein the morning, except Shiva himself, no one
else could get up. So he alone set out for Kashielse could get up. So he alone set out for Kashi
himself cursing the others.himself cursing the others.
What resulted from this story?What resulted from this story?
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19. After whom,After whom,
this boy-wonderthis boy-wonder
was named bywas named by
his grandfather?his grandfather?
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20. The BrahMos Missile is named afterThe BrahMos Missile is named after
combining the names of two waterbodies.combining the names of two waterbodies.
One is the River Moskva of Russia.One is the River Moskva of Russia.
Which is the Indian one?Which is the Indian one?
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21. Chhurpi is a traditional cheese found in theChhurpi is a traditional cheese found in the
nook and corner of the north-east.nook and corner of the north-east.
What is the main ingredient of Chhurpi?What is the main ingredient of Chhurpi?
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22. Popularly known as goat-antelope, thisPopularly known as goat-antelope, this
animal is the State Animal of Mizoram.animal is the State Animal of Mizoram.
Which animal is this?Which animal is this?
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23. This is the theme song of …….This is the theme song of …….
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24. This traditional headgear, features a birdThis traditional headgear, features a bird
which is highly revered in the north-easternwhich is highly revered in the north-eastern
states, especially Nagaland. The bird can bestates, especially Nagaland. The bird can be
spotted in the logo of Bombay Naturalspotted in the logo of Bombay Natural
History Society (BNHS).History Society (BNHS).
Which bird?Which bird?
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
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26. According to the latest govt. report, whichAccording to the latest govt. report, which
state (with 94.65%) toppled Kerala (withstate (with 94.65%) toppled Kerala (with
93.91%) as the ‘most literate state in India’?93.91%) as the ‘most literate state in India’?
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27. For what unfortunateFor what unfortunate
reason, this premierreason, this premier
institution, came intoinstitution, came into
news recently?news recently?
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28. Arguably, the most famous voice of theArguably, the most famous voice of the
north east…..name this Dadasaheb Phalkenorth east…..name this Dadasaheb Phalke
Awardee.Awardee.
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31. Jyoti Prasad Saikia was a noted journalist,Jyoti Prasad Saikia was a noted journalist,
who later joined the Govt. of Assam as awho later joined the Govt. of Assam as a
Civil Servant. He is mostly rememberedCivil Servant. He is mostly remembered
for coining a phrasefor coining a phrase (very relevant with today’s(very relevant with today’s
quiz)quiz) to coincide with the inauguration ofto coincide with the inauguration of
the new Indian states in January, 1972.the new Indian states in January, 1972.
Which phrase? Which phrase?
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32. The Land of Seven SistersThe Land of Seven Sisters
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33. The name of which North Eastern capital cityThe name of which North Eastern capital city
comes from the name of this brick-built fort,comes from the name of this brick-built fort,
built in the 14built in the 14thth
Century by King RamchandraCentury by King Ramchandra
of Mayapur?of Mayapur?
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
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35. Itanagar (from Ita Fort)Itanagar (from Ita Fort)
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36. Which is the only Indian state to have onlyWhich is the only Indian state to have only
four districts, namely – East, West, Northfour districts, namely – East, West, North
and South?and South?
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37. SikkimSikkim
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38. Which legendary sportsperson’sWhich legendary sportsperson’s
autobiography, released in 2013, isautobiography, released in 2013, is
titled – ‘Unbreakable’?titled – ‘Unbreakable’?
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39. M.C. Mary KomM.C. Mary Kom
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40. This is the State-Seal of whichThis is the State-Seal of which
north-eastern state?north-eastern state?
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41. Arunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh
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42. Once a thrivingOnce a thriving
community, today therecommunity, today there
are only around 50,000are only around 50,000
of them left. Theyof them left. They
themselves claim thatthemselves claim that
they are the children ofthey are the children of
Kanchenjunga.Kanchenjunga.
Which tribe?Which tribe?
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43. LepchaLepcha
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44. What is the name of the story?What is the name of the story?
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45. The hills, literally meaning ‘to cut chicken’The hills, literally meaning ‘to cut chicken’
in local dialect, are situated on India’sin local dialect, are situated on India’s
north-eastern border with Myanmar. Theynorth-eastern border with Myanmar. They
were created by the same tectonic processeswere created by the same tectonic processes
that resulted in the formation of thethat resulted in the formation of the
Himalayas in the Mesozoic Age.Himalayas in the Mesozoic Age.
Which hill is this?Which hill is this?
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46. Patkai HillsPatkai Hills
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47. Recognized as one of the oldest dances ofRecognized as one of the oldest dances of
Mizoram, it has become an integral partMizoram, it has become an integral part
of almost every festival of the state.of almost every festival of the state.
Name this dance form.Name this dance form.
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48. Cheraw DanceCheraw Dance
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49. Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft),Located at an elevation of 3,753 m (12,313 ft),
thisthis ethereally beautiful lake is a must on everyethereally beautiful lake is a must on every
visitor’s itinerary. It is believed that in oldenvisitor’s itinerary. It is believed that in olden
times, Buddhist monks would study the colourtimes, Buddhist monks would study the colour
of the water of the lake to forecast the future.of the water of the lake to forecast the future.
Which waterbody is this?Which waterbody is this?
(vis – next slides)(vis – next slides)
10
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50. 10
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52. Tsomgo Lake / Changu LakeTsomgo Lake / Changu Lake
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53. As per Hindu mythology, when Lord ShivaAs per Hindu mythology, when Lord Shiva
was going to Kashi along with one crore godswas going to Kashi along with one crore gods
and goddesses including him, he made a nightand goddesses including him, he made a night
halt at this place. He told all of them to wakehalt at this place. He told all of them to wake
up before sunrise and proceed for Kashi. Butup before sunrise and proceed for Kashi. But
in the morning, except Shiva himself, no onein the morning, except Shiva himself, no one
else could get up. So he alone set out for Kashielse could get up. So he alone set out for Kashi
himself cursing the others.himself cursing the others.
What resulted from this story?What resulted from this story?
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54. Unakoti HillUnakoti Hill
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55. After whom,After whom,
this boy-wonderthis boy-wonder
was named bywas named by
his grandfather?his grandfather?
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56. Sachin Dev BurmanSachin Dev Burman
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57. The BrahMos Missile is named afterThe BrahMos Missile is named after
combining the names of two waterbodies.combining the names of two waterbodies.
One is the River Moskva of Russia.One is the River Moskva of Russia.
Which is the Indian one?Which is the Indian one?
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58. River BrahmaputraRiver Brahmaputra
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59. Chhurpi is a traditional cheese found in theChhurpi is a traditional cheese found in the
nook and corner of the north-east.nook and corner of the north-east.
What is the main ingredient of Chhurpi?What is the main ingredient of Chhurpi?
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60. Yak MilkYak Milk
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61. Popularly known as goat-antelope, thisPopularly known as goat-antelope, this
animal is the State Animal of Mizoram.animal is the State Animal of Mizoram.
Which animal is this?Which animal is this?
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62. SerowSerow
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63. This is the theme song of …….This is the theme song of …….
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64. North East United F.C.North East United F.C.
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65. This traditional headgear, features a birdThis traditional headgear, features a bird
which is highly revered in the north-easternwhich is highly revered in the north-eastern
states, especially Nagaland. The bird can bestates, especially Nagaland. The bird can be
spotted in the logo of Bombay Naturalspotted in the logo of Bombay Natural
History Society (BNHS).History Society (BNHS).
Which bird?Which bird?
(vis – next slide)(vis – next slide)
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67. HornbillHornbill
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68. According to the latest govt. report, whichAccording to the latest govt. report, which
state (with 94.65%) toppled Kerala (withstate (with 94.65%) toppled Kerala (with
93.91%) as the ‘most literate state in India’?93.91%) as the ‘most literate state in India’?
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69. TripuraTripura
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70. For what unfortunateFor what unfortunate
reason, this premierreason, this premier
institution, came intoinstitution, came into
news recently?news recently?
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71. Death of A.P.J. Abdul KalamDeath of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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72. Arguably, the most famous voice of theArguably, the most famous voice of the
north east…..name this Dadasaheb Phalkenorth east…..name this Dadasaheb Phalke
Awardee.Awardee.
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73. Dr. Bhupen HazarikaDr. Bhupen Hazarika
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