Q. Consider the following states:

1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Nagaland
3. Meghalaya
4. Mizoram

The inner line permit (ILP) is required by Indian citizens to enter which among the above states?
Answer: Only 1, 2 & 4
Notes: The inner line permit (ILP) system is required by Indian citizens to enter Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram. This permit is an official travel document issued by the Government of India to regulate the inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected/restricted area for a limited period. It is obligatory for Indian citizens from outside these states to obtain the permit for entering into these protected states. There are two kinds of official permits - Inner Line Permit (ILP) and Protected Area Permit (PAP). Domestic tourists need to obtain an Inner Line Permit while foreigners are required have the Protection Area Permit for entering into these states.

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