1.Which center has identified the Northeast region of India as a center of rice germplasm?

• a) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
• b) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
• c) International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
• d) National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR)

Correct Answer: National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR)
The National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) has identified the Northeast region of India as a center of rice germplasm.This indicates the regions richness in diverse varieties and genetic resources of rice, a staple crop in the region.

2.Which program has been formulated for the development and improvement of over 10,000 km of roads in the Northeast states?

• a) Ministry of Civil Aviation
• b) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
• c) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER)
• d) Ministry of Railways

Correct Answer: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is responsible for the development of national highways in Northeast India.It has allocated a significant portion of funds specifically for the development of road infrastructure in the region.

3.Which activity, practiced by local tribes, has supported the cultivation of 35 varieties of crops in Northeast India?

• a) Terrace farming
• b) Hydroponics
• c) Organic farming
• d) Jhum cultivation

Correct Answer: Jhum cultivation
Jhum cultivation, a traditional system of agriculture, has supported the cultivation of 35 varieties of crops in Northeast India.Despite concerns about its impact on forest cover, jhum cultivation has played a significant role in sustaining local tribes and their agricultural practices.

4.Which road project aims to connect Ledo in Assam to northern Myanmar and extend up to Kunming in south-eastern China?

• a) Bangladesh
• b) China
• c) Bhutan
• d) Myanmar

Correct Answer: Bangladesh
Bangladesh is vital for transport infrastructure in the Northeast states of India.The restoration and extension of pre-partition land and river transit routes through Bangladesh are crucial for enhancing connectivity in the region.

5.Which neighboring country is vital for transport infrastructure in the Northeast states of India?

• a) Kaladan Multimodal Transit Project
• b) National Highways Development Project (NHDP)
• c) Trans-Asian Railways Project
• d) Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North East (SARDP-NE)

Correct Answer: Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North East (SARDP-NE)
The Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for North East (SARDP-NE) has been formulated for the development and improvement of more than 10,000 km of roads in the Northeast states.This program aims to enhance road connectivity in the region.