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Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer A

    On what date was the tripartite agreement on the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority signed?

    • Correct answer: 5 February 2026
    • 5 January 2026
    • 15 February 2026
    • 5 March 2026

    Core Trigger: On 5 February 2026 India, Nagaland and the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation signed a tripartite agreement in New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 005, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer C

    Which of these districts is covered by the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority?

    • Kohima
    • Dimapur
    • Correct answer: Noklak
    • Phek

    Authority: It created the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority for Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak and Shamator.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 005, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer C

    Consider the statements: 1. The Nagaland government is a party to the agreement. 2. The Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation is a party to the agreement. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Signatories: The parties are the Government of India, the Nagaland government and the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 005, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer B

    How many subjects are devolved to the Authority?

    • Thirty-six
    • Correct answer: Forty-six
    • Fifty-six
    • Twenty-six

    Devolution: Forty-six subjects are devolved to the Authority.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 005, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer C

    Which special constitutional provision for Nagaland does the pact leave untouched?

    • Article 371
    • Article 371B
    • Correct answer: Article 371A
    • Article 371G

    Safeguard: The pact leaves Article 371A, Nagaland's special constitutional provision, untouched.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 005, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer B

    The tripartite pact sets up the Authority within Nagaland without changing what?

    • The State's Governor
    • Correct answer: The State's boundaries
    • The State's High Court
    • The State's capital

    Pact Form: A tripartite agreement binds all three parties and sets up an authority within the existing State of Nagaland, without changing its boundaries.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 005, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer B

    In which city was the agreement signed?

    • Kohima
    • Correct answer: New Delhi
    • Dimapur
    • Guwahati

    Venue: The agreement was signed in New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 005, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer C

    On what date did Nagaland become a State?

    • 1 December 1962
    • 15 August 1947
    • Correct answer: 1 December 1963
    • 26 January 1950

    Founded: Nagaland became a State on 1 December 1963.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 005, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer D

    Which Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962 inserted Article 371A?

    • Eleventh Amendment
    • Twelfth Amendment
    • Fifteenth Amendment
    • Correct answer: Thirteenth Amendment

    Landmark: The Constitution (Thirteenth Amendment) Act, 1962 inserted Article 371A.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 005, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer A

    Consider the statements: 1. Asymmetric federalism gives some States special provisions, found in Articles 371 to 371J. 2. Article 371A lets Parliament legislate on Naga customary law without any Assembly resolution. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Doctrine: Asymmetric federalism gives certain States special constitutional provisions, found in Articles 371 to 371J.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 005, point 12

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