1.  Which state is called the brother of 7 Sisters?

SIKKIM

2. Which state was formerly called KANGLEIPAK, the meaning of which is “Dry Land” ?  

MANIPUR

3. The biggest power plant in the NE region of India is situated in which state?  

TRIPURA

4.  Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, formerly known as  ‘Borjhar Airport’ is at which place? 

ASSAM

5.  Bogibeel Bridge, the longest rail-cum-road bridge of India and  Asia’s second longest rail-cum-road bridge  is in Assam. The bridge is an attempt to shore up India’s defence requirements along the Sino-Indian border, particularly in the Northeast and provide easy access to the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam with air and rail connectivity. On which river is it built?

BRAHMAPUTRA

6. Bishop Falls and Beadon Falls- the  two impressively tall twin waterfalls are within the limits of which famous city?  

SHILLONG

7.  Where is the headquarters of the Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force located?

SHILLONG

8. Irom Chanu Sharmila referred to as the “Iron Lady”, who is considered to be the “world’s longest hunger striker” belongs to which state? 

 MANIPUR

9.  Which state is popularly known as the “Land of the rising sun” and  ”Land of dawn-lit mountains”  ?  

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

10. Nepenthes Khasiana or the Indian Pitcher plant is endemic to which state? 

MEGHALAYA

11.  The ‘Hornbill Festival’ is a celebration held every year from 1 – 10 December in which state of India?

 NAGALAND

12.  Cheraw, is a very old traditional dance accompanied by a set of gongs known as Darbu. No song is sung with this bamboo dance but is characterized by the use of bamboo staves to set the rhythm for the dancers.  Cheraw or the ‘Bamboo Dance’ is part of the great traditions of which state? 

MIZORAM

13. This sacred forest area in Shillong, ‘The Scotland of the East’  harbors a diversity of flowering and medicinal plants, trees, mushrooms, birds and insects.  The forest is protected by the Khasi tribes and their local deity named Labasa. Name the forest.

MAWPHLANG

14. This is a mountainous state in northeast India, bordering Myanmar. It is home to diverse indigenous tribes, with festivals and markets celebrating the different tribes’ culture.  The people here belong to the Indo-Mongoloid group  and the major-recognized tribes of are Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Kuki, Konyak, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sumi, Yimchungru and Zeliang. Which state is referred to here?

 NAGALAND

15. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the North Eastern states of India?

TRIPURA AND MIZORAM

16.  Pukzing or   “A Cave of Shouting Stone”, is a major tourist attraction spot  with  three chambers of about 4 sq. meters, each of them connected with narrow passages. According to local beliefs, in the olden days the villagers used to hear shouting inside the cave. Besides  it is believed that somewhere inside this cave, the legendary character Maurawkela hid the Magical Drum which he took away from a troop of monkeys after seeing them conjure fruits by beating it. Where is this cave located?

MEGHALAYA

17.  ——–is the capital of one of the seven sister states of India.  The original name of it was ‘Kewhira’ derived from the Kewhi flowers found in the region. Famous for its ethereal environment and untouched beauty, it is a land of folklore passed down through ages. Situated at a height of 1500 meters above sea level, it is endowed with quaint hills, emerald forests and a picturesque landscape. Identify the place. 

KOHIMA

18. This is the most famous festival among the Garos of Meghalaya. It is also known as the 100 Drums Festival. This is the occasion when the tribals offer sacrifices to please their main deity Saljong – the Sun God. What is the name of the festival?

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

20. How many countries are there surrounding the north eastern states 

5

21. Rang Ghar, constructed by the Ahom King Swargadeo Pramatta Singha, is one of the oldest amphitheaters in the whole of Asia and has often been referred to as the ‘Colosseum of the East’. It  was the royal venue for witnessing a number of games, like buffalo fights, bull fights etc. In which state is it located?

 ASSAM

22. ‘The tea city of India’, Dibrugarh, is located in which state? 

ASSAM

23.  Mary kom who won Gold medal in Boxing in the 2014 Incheon Asian Games belongs to which state?

MANIPUR

24.  Khamen Chatpa, Inaphi and Phanek are the traditional dresses   of which state?

MANIPUR

25. Name this world heritage site which  houses the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, along with mammals, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands of birds. The park was declared as a Tiger Reserve in 2007.

KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK

26.  Bhaichung Bhutia is a former Indian professional footballer who played as a striker in the national team. Bhutia is considered as the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena. He belongs to which state in north-eastern India which has international borders with China, Bhutan and Nepal? 

SIKKIM

27.  These are the three famous festivals celebrated in  one of the North Eastern states of India Chapchar Kut, Pawl Kut and Mim Kut. All three of these festivals revolve around agriculture and celebrate the arrival of spring with feasts and beautiful traditional dance performances. Identify the state. 

MIZORAM

28. Name this  Historical temple which is situated in the ancient city of Udaipur in Tripura where the shape of the temple premises resembles that of “Kurma” or tortoise. It is considered as one of the 51 Shakthi Peeths, the extremely holy abodes of Goddess Shakthi.

Tripura Sundari Temple (Matabari Temple)

29. Name the state animal of Meghalaya .

CLOUDED LEOPARD

30. Which state is called as a “Peninsula State” as it is surrounded by international borders on three sides

MIZORAM

Contributor: 

Ms. Anitha, Librarian, Vidyodaya School, Kochi