by Q. Consider the following pairs:
UPSC Civil Services Examination (Prelims) 2025 – General Studies Paper I
State | Description |
I. Arunachal Pradesh | The capital is named after a fort, and the State has two National Parks |
II. Nagaland | The State came into existence on the basis of a Constitutional Amendment Act |
III. Tripura | Initially a Part ‘C’ State, it became a centrally administered territory with the reorganization of States in 1956 and later attained the status of a full-fledged State |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None
Answer: (c) All the three
Explanation:
- Arunachal Pradesh: Its capital, Itanagar, is named after Ita Fort, and it has Namdapha and Mouling National Parks. ✔
- Nagaland: Became a state in 1963 via the 13th Constitutional Amendment Act. ✔
- Tripura: Was a Part ‘C’ State, became Union Territory, and got statehood in 1972. ✔
Answer: (c) All the three
