1) With reference to the Inner Line Permit (ILP) and Special Inner Line Permit (Special ILP) system, consider the
following statements:
1. The Inner Line Permit (ILP) is issued to non-local Indian citizens for entry into the state beyond the Inner Line.
2. The tourist Inner Line Permit is valid for 15 days, while the working/business Inner Line Permit is valid for three months.
3. The Special Inner Line Permit (Special ILP) is issued to non-local Indian citizen Catholic Christian Missionaries.
4. The validity of the Special Inner Line Permit (Special ILP) is two years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

2) What is the name of the world’s first recognized Mithun (Bos frontalis) breed registered by ICAR–NBAGR?

3) With reference to Nagaland, consider the following statements:
1. Nagaland was established as a full-fledged state on 1st December 1963.
2. As per Census 2011, the population of Nagaland is 19,78,502.
3. In terms of population, Nagaland is the fifth-largest state in northeastern India.
4. The population density of Nagaland is 119 persons per sq. km.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

4) The Nagaland Literacy & Numeracy Fest is supported through structured learning cycles hosted on which portal?

5) With reference to Nagaland’s District Education Committee (DEC), consider the following statements:
1. The Deputy Commissioner of the district acts as the Chairman of the District Education Committee.
2. The District Education Officer (DEO) functions as the Member Secretary of the Committee.
3. The Committee includes Heads of District Departments, representatives from NGOs, and nominees as members.
4. The District Education Committee is responsible only for implementing higher education policies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

6. Match the following (Literacy Rate – Census 2011) of Nagaland:
List–I (Category)                            List–II (Percentage)
A. Overall Literacy Rate                       1. 82.75%
B. Male Literacy Rate                           2. 76.11%
C. Female Literacy Rate                       3. 79.55%
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

7. With reference to the School Management & Development Committee (SMC/SMDC) in Nagaland, consider the following statements:
1. The Head of the Institution acts as the Chairman of the SMC/SMDC.
2. Members include representatives from teachers, village/community leaders, parents, and student bodies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

8. With reference to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Avasiya Vidyalaya (NSCBAV) in Nagaland, consider the following statements:
1. NSCBAV provides residential facilities for children in remote, sparsely populated, hilly, forested, and border areas.
2. The scheme is part of the Samagra Shiksha program.
3. In Nagaland, NSCBAV is implemented specifically for school-going girl students of government schools.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

9. The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Mission is also known as:

10. With reference to the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), consider the following statements:
1. The NPSC was established in 1965.
2. At the time of its establishment, the Commission consisted of a Chairman and two Members.
3. The composition of the Commission was revised in 1985 and again in 2006, each time by adding one Member.
4. At present, the NPSC consists of one Chairman and five Members.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

11. With reference to the District Administration in Nagaland, consider the following statements:
1. At the Directorate level, the District Administration is headed by the Commissioner, Nagaland.
2. At the Secretariat level, the administrative head of the District Administration is the Home Commissioner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

12. Which of the following posts are classified as Ministerial Staff in the Nagaland Secretariat?
1. Superintendent
2. Upper Division Assistant (UDA)
3. Lower Division Assistant (LDA)
4. Deputy Commissioner
Select the correct answer using the code below:

13. With reference to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Nagaland as of late 2025 / early 2026, consider the following statements:
1. Nagaland has a total of 39 Urban Local Bodies for the upcoming elections.
2. Kohima, Dimapur, and Mokokchung function as Municipal Councils.
3. All Urban Local Bodies in Nagaland are constituted under the 74th Constitutional Amendment without any state-specific modifications.
4. The total number of town councils is 36.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

14. Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the Chief Minister’s Micro Finance Initiative (CMMFI) Scheme are graded primarily on the basis of:

15. Consider the following statements regarding the Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department of Nagaland:
1. The Department is responsible for personnel policies of the State Government, service matters, training of officials, administrative reforms, pension and vigilance matters, and reservation in services.
2. The Department is the cadre controlling authority for the IAS, Nagaland Civil Service (NCS), and Nagaland Secretariat Service (NSS).
3. The Department functions as the Administrative Department of the Administrative Training Institute, Vigilance Commission, Nagaland Public Service Commission, and Nagaland Information Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

16. The Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB) was established on:

17. How many times has President’s Rule been imposed in Nagaland since it became a state?

18. Match the following Chief Ministers of Nagaland with their respective tenures:
List I (Chief Minister)                        List II (Tenure)
A. P. Shilu Ao.                            1.22 Feb 1969 – 26 Feb 1974
B. T. N. Angami.                        2.1 Dec 1963 – 14 Aug 1966
C. Hokishe Sema.                      3.14 Aug 1966 – 22 Feb 1969
D. Vizol Angami.                       4. 26 Feb 1974 – 10 Mar 1975
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19. Consider the following statements regarding the creation of districts in Nagaland:
1. Noklak District was created on 20 January 2021.
2. On 18 December 2021, two new districts—Chümoukedima District and Niuland District—were created carved out of Dimapur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

20. The sleeveless coat worn by Angami Naga men, made of handwoven cotton and adorned with intricate designs, is known as:

21. The traditional attire “Puanchei” (shawl) and “Phawndui” (loincloth) belong to which tribe?

22. What is the name of the daily official news bulletin published by the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Nagaland?

23. Which of the following tribes are included as recognized Scheduled Tribes of Nagaland?

24. Match the following women’s garments with the correct tribe:
List I (Garment)              List II (Tribe)
A. Pheijom.                    1. Yimkhiung
B. Lomphim.                 2. Zeliang
C. Litham.                      3. Phom
D. Yosem.                      4. Pochury
Codes:

25. With reference to the district-wise population distribution of Nagaland as per Census 2011, consider the following districts:
1. Kohima
2. Mon
3. Mokokchung
4. Zunheboto
Which of the following correctly represents the increasing order of population among these districts?

26. Who was the first Governor of Nagaland?

27. Which of the following were members of the Peace Mission that brokered the 1964 Sakraba Ceasefire between the Government of India and the Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC)?
1. Jayaprakash Narayan
2. Michael Scott
3. Bimala Prasad Chaliha
4. Zashie Huire
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

28. Nagaland was transferred from the Ministry of External Affairs to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) by the Government of India in which year?

29. With reference to Nagaland’s geographical and cultivable area, consider the following statements:
1. The total geographical area of Nagaland is 16,579 sq. km.
2. The total cultivable area of the state is 10,06,204 hectares.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

30. In the context of Krishonnati Yojana (KY), what is the full form of ATMA?

31. Nagaland shares a long inter-state and international border measuring 1,033 km. Which of the following correctly represents the distribution of this border?

32. The Cooperative Training Centre, established in 1968 to organise, direct, monitor and evaluate training for personnel in the cooperative sector in Nagaland, is located at:

33. Match the Following: Wildlife Sanctuaries of Nagaland (Area Size)
List – I (Wildlife Sanctuary)                      List – II (Area Size)
A. Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary                  1. 23.57 sq km (2357 hectares)
B. Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary          2. 4.70 sq km (470 hectares)
C. Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary        3. 9.25 sq km (925 hectares)
D. Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary             4. 6.42 sq km (642 hectares)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

34. The Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR), 1873 legally derives its authority from which of the following legislations?

35. Which of the following best describes the geographical coordinates of Nagaland?

36. Consider the following statements regarding the Naga–Akbar Hydari Accord (1947):
1. The Accord was signed between the Government of India and the Naga National Council at Kohima.
2. It recognized the right of the Nagas to develop themselves according to their freely expressed wishes.
3. The Accord provided sovereignty to Naga territory from the Indian Union.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

37. With reference to the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN), consider the following statements:
1. The FGN was formed on 22nd March 1956 by the Naga National Council (NNC).
2. It was established to institutionalize the governance of an independent Nagaland under a constitution known as the “Yehzabo of Nagaland.”
3. The formation of the FGN accepted the authority of the Indian Constitution while demanding greater autonomy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

38. Who was the first president of the Naga National Council (NNC)?

39. Who among the following served as the first Ahng (traditional chief/leader) of the Angami region in the early Naga nationalist movement?

40. With reference to the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), consider the following statements:
1. AFSPA empowers the armed forces to arrest a person without a warrant in areas declared as disturbed.
2. The first enactment of AFSPA in 1958 was in the context of the Naga Hills.
3. AFSPA is administered by the Ministry of Defence.
4. An area can be declared as ‘disturbed’ under AFSPA by the Governor of a State, the Central Government, or the Administrator of a Union Territory.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

41. With reference to the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India–Myanmar border, consider the following statements:
1. FMR allows residents of notified border areas to travel up to 16 km across the border without a visa.
2. Travel under FMR is permitted on the basis of a valid pass issued for one year, with a maximum stay of two weeks per visit.
3. The primary objective of FMR is to facilitate trade liberalization between India and Myanmar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

42. Which of the following statements about traditional Naga musical instruments is correct?
1. Zutangki is a bamboo wind instrument played by blowing air and manipulating finger holes.
2. Tati (jaw harp) is a plucked idiophone played by plucking its reed while placed in the mouth.

43. Which of the following folk songs of Nagaland is primarily based on the theme of romanticism?

44. What does the term “Li” refer to in the Chokri dialect of the Chakhesang Naga tribe?

45. Match the Following – Naga Authors and Their Works
List – I (Book / Work)
A. Sky is My Father: A Naga Village Remembered (2003)
B. Laburnum for My Head (2009)
C. The Hornbill Spirit: Nagas Living Their Nationalism (2016) – Gordon Graham Prize 2019
List – II (Author)
1. Dr. Temsula Ao
2. Easterine Kire
3. Rev. Fr. Dr. Abraham Lotha
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

46. Who was chosen as the leader of the Naga Labour Corps sent to France during WWI?

47. Which of the following was the official designation of the Naga labour force recruited by the British during World War I?

48. The British first came into direct contact with the Nagas in which year?

49. The U Go Offensive (Operation C) during World War II refers to:

50. Consider the following statements regarding the Coupland Plan:
1. It was developed by Sir Reginald Coupland, a British constitutional expert.
2. Its main objective was to form a Crown Colony comprising the “Excluded Areas” of Assam (such as Naga Hills, NEFA) and tribal regions of Burma.
3. The plan aimed to integrate these regions fully into India and Burma after independence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

51. Who led the British expedition to Kikrüma village in February 1851?

52. The North-East Frontier Tract (NEFT) was formed by separating certain areas from which districts of Assam Province?

53. In 1951, the Balipara Frontier Tract, Tirap Frontier Tract, Abor Hills district, Mishmi Hills district, and the Naga tribal areas were collectively renamed as __________.

54. With reference to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly election, 2023, consider the following statements:
1. The election was held on 27 February 2023 for 60 Assembly Constituencies.
2. For the first time in Nagaland’s history, two women candidates were elected to the Legislative Assembly.
3. Both women MLAs belonged to the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP).
4. Hekani Jakhalu Kense became the first woman minister of Nagaland.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

55. The Naga Self-Administered Zone in Myanmar is located within which of the following regions?

56. With reference to the origin of the term ‘Naga’, consider the following statements:
1. The Ahoms referred to the Nagas as “Noga” or “Naka”, meaning naked.
2. The Meitei people of the Imphal Valley called them “Hao”.
3. The Burmese referred to them as “Naka” or “Naga”, meaning people with earrings or pierced noses.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

57. With reference to the Khonoma incident of 1879, consider the following statements:
1. British political agent G. H. Damant was killed during an expedition to Khonoma.
2. Kohima was attacked and the British stockade was looted following the incident.
3. The incident led to the immediate withdrawal of the British from the Naga Hills.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

58. The Battle of the Tennis Court is associated with which of the following larger military engagements?

59. Which of the following best describes the climatic characteristics of Nagaland?

60. Nagaland falls under which of the following seismic (earthquake) zones of India?

61. The languages spoken by the Naga tribes of Nagaland primarily belong to which language family/group?

62. Match the Following – National Highways in Nagaland
List I (National Highway)              List II (Route)
A.NH–2                                             1.Dabaka–Dimapur––Chizami–Jessami
B.NH–29                                           2.Dimapur–Numaligarh
C.NH–129                                        3.Dibrugarh–Tuli–Kohima–Viswema–Imphal
D.NH–129A                                    4.Dimapur–Rüzaphema–Pimla–Jalukie–Peren–Maram
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63. Which district in Nagaland recorded the highest Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) as per the 2025 Survey Report on Employment, Unemployment, Skill and Migration?

64. According to the Nagaland 2025 Survey Report, what was the overall employment rate in the state?

65. The NECTAR project in Nagaland is launched in collaboration with which of the following organizations?

66. In direct recruitment under the Government of Nagaland, what percentage of vacancies is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in each group of posts (A, B, C, and D)?

67. Match the Following: Districts of Nagaland and Their Altitudes
List–I (District)                       List–II (Altitude in metres)
A. Kiphire.                                    1.1719
B. Kohima.                                   2.896
C. Longleng.                                 3.1444
D. Mokokchung.                         4.1066
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68. With reference to the General Household (GHH) Scheme under the ‘Tide Over’ allocation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 in Nagaland, consider the following statements:
1. The scheme is implemented by the Nagaland Department of Food and Civil Supplies.
2. Food grains are distributed to identified GHH beneficiaries through Fair Price Shops (FPS) or Procurement-cum-Distribution Centres (PDCs).
3. District officers are required to submit monthly utilisation certificates countersigned by the respective Deputy Commissioners.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

69. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List-I (Traditional Naga Political Terms)           List-II (Modern Political Equivalent)
A. Leacy Hoho                                                            1. Chief Minister
B. Midan Kilonser                                                    2. National Assembly / Parliament
C. Oking                                                                     3. Legislative Assembly
D. Tatar Hoho                                                            4. Headquarters / Capital
Options:

70. What was the Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue growth rate recorded by Nagaland during the 2025–26 fiscal year (up to December 2025)?

71. The NLTP Act, 1989 refers to which of the following?

72. Which tributary of Doyang originates from Mokokchung district and flows southward?

73. Which of the following categories contributes the highest share to the total forest area in Nagaland?

74. Who led the first British expedition to the Naga Hills in 1839?

75. When was the Naga Club’s memorandum submitted to the Simon Commission?

76. Under which Act was the Naga Hills district declared as an ‘Excluded Area’?

77. Who was the first Deputy Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly?

78. Under which legal provision was the Nagaland Information Commission constituted?

79. Who serves as the Member-Secretary to the District Planning and Development Board (DPDB)?

80. Under Article 371A, a Parliamentary law related to Naga customary law will apply only if:

81. What is the name of the traditional kick-fighting sport practised by the Sümi Nagas?

82. With reference to the Feasts of Merit in Naga society, which one of the following statements is correct?

83. Which of the following products are Geographical Indication (GI)–tagged from Nagaland?
1. Naga Mircha (King Chilli)
2. Naga Tree Tomato (Tamarillo)
3. Naga Cucumber (Sweet Cucumber)
4. Chakhesang Shawl
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

84. With reference to Sir George Abraham Grierson’s Linguistic Survey of India (LSI), consider the following statements:
1. It was the first comprehensive scientific survey of languages spoken in India.
2. It was published in 11 volumes (19 parts) between 1903 and 1928.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

85. Who among the following was an Austrian-born anthropologist known for extensive fieldwork in the Naga Hills during the 1930s and authored The Naked Nagas?

86. The book Naga Path (1951) by Ursula Graham Bower is primarily based on:

87. The name Kohima was officially given by the British because they could not pronounce the Angami name Kewhima/Kewhira, which refers to:

88. The earliest written records documenting interactions between the Ahom dynasty and the Naga tribes are known as:

89. According to Konyak Naga folktales, the place Naginimora is associated with which of the following events?

90. Who developed the first grammar and vocabulary of the Lotha language while working among the Lotha Nagas in Wokha in 1885?

91. Who is the present governor of nagaland

92. The 2015 Framework Agreement on Naga Peace was signed between the Government of India and which Naga group?

93. What is the name of the document presented by A. Z. Phizo to the world in 1960 to highlight Naga grievances and alleged crimes against Nagaland?

94. Consider the following statements regarding the Village Councils in Nagaland under the Nagaland Village and Area Councils Act, 1978:
1. A person must be a citizen of India and at least 25 years old to be eligible as a member of the Village Council.
2. Each Village Council continues for five years, unless dissolved earlier by the State Government, and members chosen to fill casual vacancies serve the remainder of the term.
3. The Village Council elects a Chairman, and in his absence, the State Government presides over the meetings.
4. The Council may appoint a Secretary, who may or may not be a member; if not a member, the Secretary has no voting rights.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

95. With reference to the Village Defence Guards (VDG) in Nagaland, consider the following statements:
1. The VDG was formally launched on 1 March 1957 at Pangsha Village, Tuensang, by Major R. Khating as the Tuensang Frontier Scouts (TFS).
2. The force was constituted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) as a volunteer group of peasant soldiers to protect villages from armed groups.
3. The force was renamed Village Defence Guards (VDG) in December 1957 following the formation of the Naga Hills–Tuensang Area (NHTA).
4. After Nagaland attained statehood in 1963, all VDG units were disbanded and fully merged into the Nagaland Armed Police (NAP).
Which of the statements given above are correct?

96. Who led the Naga delegation that met Mahatma Gandhi at Bhangi Colony, Delhi, on 19 July 1947 to discuss the issue of Naga independence?

97. Which Indian Prime Minister officially acknowledged the “unique history” of the Naga people in a landmark speech delivered at Kohima in 2003?

98. With reference to the Naga Peoples’ Convention (NPC), consider the following statements:
1. The Naga Peoples’ Convention was first held on 22 August 1957, and Dr. Imkongliba Ao was elected as its President.
2. J. B. Jasokie was elected as the Secretary of the first sitting of the NPC.
3. The second sitting of the NPC was held at Ungma from 21–23 May 1958, during which Vizol was elected Vice-President and S. C. Jamir as Joint Secretary.
4. A Liaison Committee was appointed at the second sitting to explore an agreed solution with the Underground, and its members included Dr. Imkongliba Ao, A. Kevichusa, Vizol, Tekasosang, Khelhoshe, Sangba, Etssorhomo Lotha, and Lakhimong.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

99. The Nagaland Khadi and Village Industries Board (NKVIB) is which of the following kinds of bodies?

100. With reference to the Naga Hill Ophiolite, consider the following statements:
1. The Naga Hill Ophiolite represents fragments of oceanic crust thrusted onto continental margins and is part of the Indo-Myanmar Ranges.
2. The Naga Hills are geologically linked to the Andaman–Indonesian island arc and the Tiding ophiolites of the eastern Himalayas.
3. The Naga Ophiolites near Pungro in Nagaland have been declared a National Geological Monument by the Geological Survey of India (GSI).
Which of the statements given above are correct?