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Incorrect statement about Indian states/regions — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2004

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. The largest Buddhist monastery in India is in Assam.
  2. The language Konyak is spoken in Nagaland.
  3. The largest river island in the world is in Assam.
  4. Sikkim is the least populated state of the Indian Union.

Explanation

Option (a) is the correct answer
  • India’s largest Buddhist monastery is Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh, not Assam.
Answer: (a) The largest Buddhist monastery in India is in Assam.
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