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151.

When the electoral Durbar cannot come to decision Syiem are elected by

A. The People
B. Wadadahar
C. Basan
Answer» B. Wadadahar
152.

The Three Congress I ministers who gave up their ministerial post were

A. Rualchina , Tawnluia & Vaivenga
B. Rokamlova, Hiphei & Liansuama
C. R. Tahngliana, Sainghaka & CL Ruala
Answer» C. R. Tahngliana, Sainghaka & CL Ruala
153.

The Syiem of Mylliem has the power of

A. Third class Magistrate
B. Second class Magistrate
C. First class Magistrate
Answer» D.
154.

The direct result of Peace Accord was

A. Dissolution of Congress government
B. Formation of Coalition government
C. Both a&b
Answer» D.
155.

In Khasi Hill there is no

A. Land Revenue
B. Market Revenue
C. Octroi
Answer» B. Market Revenue
156.

The British wanted to reduce the powers of the khasi chief by introducing

A. Durbar
B. Sanads
C. Lyngdoh
Answer» C. Lyngdoh
157.

In the pre British period, Jaintia tribes had

A. One tier system of administration
B. Two-tier system of administration
C. Three-tier system of administration
Answer» D.
158.

Jaintias are also called

A. Sytengs
B. Pnars
C. Both a& b
Answer» B. Pnars
159.

The Mizo Chief has the right to collect additional quantities of paddy from

A. Ramhual and Zalen
B. Val Upa
C. Council of Elders.
Answer» B. Val Upa
160.

The British refused to recognise the new syiem in jaintia hill after the death of

A. Raja Ram Singh
B. Raja Mohan Singh
C. Raja Lakeh
Answer» B. Raja Mohan Singh
161.

GOI, Act1935 brings changes in regard to

A. . Provincial Autonomy
B. . Diarchy at the centre
C. . Both a & b
Answer» D.
162.

The Inner Line Regulation, as now in force cannot be amended or repealed without consulting

A. The state government
B. The public
C. Civil society
Answer» B. The public
163.

The Governor of Mizoram at the time of the Accord was

A. Hiteshwar Saikia
B. HS Dubey
C. KV Krishna Rao
Answer» B. HS Dubey
164.

The Jaintia syiemship ended in

A. 1823
B. 1835
C. 1845
Answer» C. 1845
165.

Person who collects taxes and tolls under doloiship is known as

A. Dan
B. Haramuid
C. Duhalia
Answer» B. Haramuid
166.

Durbar in Jaintia Hills was represented by the village headmen known as

A. Eleka
B. Wahen chnongs
C. Wahen stengs
Answer» C. Wahen stengs
167.

Chief in Mizoram was assisted by

A. Durbur
B. Council of Elders (Upa)
C. . Laskers
Answer» C. . Laskers
168.

The British rule in the Lushai Hills was marked by

A. Chin-Lushai Expedition
B. Assam Expedition
C. Indian Expedition
Answer» B. Assam Expedition
169.

The MNF returnees were about

A. 1000
B. 500
C. 600
Answer» D.
170.

The Sagot is

A. A village executive
B. A musician
C. A village crier
Answer» D.
171.

The first general election after the Peace accord was held on

A. 29th January 1987
B. 1st February 1987
C. 16th February 1987
Answer» D.
172.

In Jaintia Hills, they try all cases in open durbar in the presence of

A. Two witnesses
B. Three witnesses
C. Four witnesses
Answer» C. Four witnesses
173.

Rules for the Administration of Justice and Police in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, 1937 empowered Dolois to act as

A. Rural Police
B. Rural Educator
C. Rural Sanitation Officer
Answer» B. Rural Educator
174.

A King Nokma becomes a nokma by virtue of his

A. Heritage
B. Wealth
C. Relationship to a woman who is the head of the village
Answer» D.
175.

In 1919, the Governor General in council declared Meghalaya as

A. Backward Tract
B. Excluded Area
C. Partially Excluded Area.
Answer» B. Excluded Area
176.

Meghalaya is rich in

A. Limestone
B. Granite
C. Bromite
Answer» B. Granite
177.

The British incorporated Meghalaya into Assam in

A. 1935
B. 1865
C. 1835
Answer» D.
178.

Government of India Act, 1935 was enacted by

A. Parliament of United Kingdom
B. Interim Government of India
C. The Crown
Answer» B. Interim Government of India
179.

GOI, Act 1935 was repealed in

A. 15th August 1947
B. 1st January 1947
C. 26th January 1950
Answer» D.
180.

Gana Nokma is

A. A wealthy man
B. Ordinary Man
C. Political man
Answer» B. Ordinary Man
181.

A King Nokma has the right

A. To sell land
B. No right to sell land
C. Both a&b
Answer» C. Both a&b
182.

Who was the Chief Secretary to the Government of Mizoram in 1986?

A. Lalsawta
B. Lalkhama
C. Lalfakzuala
Answer» C. Lalfakzuala
183.

The signatory of Memorandum of Settlement on behalf of the MNF was

A. Ch . Chhunga
B. Zoramthanga
C. Laldenga
Answer» D.
184.

The signatory Memorandum of Settlement on behalf of the Government of India was

A. RD Pradhan
B. GK Sucral
C. Indira Gandhi
Answer» B. GK Sucral
185.

The British reduced the powers of Laskers by

A. The Regulation of 1982
B. The Regulation of 1885
C. The Regulation of 1882
Answer» D.
186.

Sardar s job in the Garo Hills is

A. Full time
B. Part time
C. Both a&b
Answer» C. Both a&b
187.

The Rules of 1958 takes away Nokmas

A. Judicial powers
B. Financial powers
C. Executive powers
Answer» B. Financial powers
188.

Village Council in Mizoram was the creation of

A. Sixth Schedule
B. Union Territory Act
C. Lushai Hills District Act
Answer» B. Union Territory Act
189.

The first Village Council election was held on

A. 23rd April, 1954
B. 27th April, 1945
C. 21st April, 1954
Answer» D.
190.

The office of traditional head of Khasi and Jaintia Hills was

A. Nominated
B. Hereditary
C. Elected
Answer» D.
191.

The customary head of Khasi Hills is

A. Doloi
B. Syiem
C. Sardar
Answer» C. Sardar
192.

The Government of India Act, 1935

A. Provides for nominated members by the Governor
B. Did not provide for nominated members by the Governor.
C. Is left at the discretion of the Governor, whether or not to nominate member
Answer» C. Is left at the discretion of the Governor, whether or not to nominate member
193.

At the initial stage, the administration of the North and South Lushai Hill Districts was in the hands of an officer designated as:

A. Political Officer
B. Administrative Officer
C. Circle Interpreter
Answer» B. Administrative Officer
194.

The British imperial authorities named Meghalaya as

A. . Switzerland of the East
B. . Scotland of the East
C. . Flower beds of India.
Answer» C. . Flower beds of India.
195.

Under the Government of Mizoram, district councils is look after by

A. District Council Management Department
B. District Council Affairs Department
C. Home Department
Answer» C. Home Department
196.

The Memorandum of Settlement results in the formation of

A. Union Territory
B. Statehood
C. None of the above
Answer» C. None of the above
197.

Which ministry looks after North East India

A. DONER
B. Ministry of Home Affairs.
C. Ministry of North East.
Answer» B. Ministry of Home Affairs.
198.

In 1921, Khasi and Jaintia Hills was declared Backwad Tract except

A. Shillong Municipal Area
B. Mawsynram Area
C. Khliehriat Area
Answer» B. Mawsynram Area
199.

The responsibility of Transferred subject under Govt. Of India Act 1919falls into

A. . The Governor
B. Ministers
C. . Superintendent
Answer» C. . Superintendent
200.

The backward Tract of British India covers

A. 309700 square miles
B. 279070 square miles
C. 207900 square miles
Answer» D.