Meghalaya GK MCQ

1. Census data provides insights into Meghalaya’s workforce participation in:

Agriculture
Industry
Services
All of the above

Detailed SolutionCensus data provides insights into Meghalaya’s workforce participation in:

2. Meghalaya is a significant producer of:

Coal and limestone
Cotton and textiles
Heavy machinery
Pharmaceuticals

Detailed SolutionMeghalaya is a significant producer of:

3. Biomass energy derived from agricultural and forest residues has potential for decentralized power generation in:

Rural areas of Meghalaya
Urban centers
Industrial zones
Coastal regions

Detailed SolutionBiomass energy derived from agricultural and forest residues has potential for decentralized power generation in:

4. The hilly terrain of Meghalaya poses challenges for:

Irrigation and mechanization
Soil conservation
Crop diversification
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe hilly terrain of Meghalaya poses challenges for:

5. Which district in Meghalaya is known for its coal mining activities?

East Khasi Hills
West Khasi Hills
East Jaintia Hills
Ri-Bhoi

Detailed SolutionWhich district in Meghalaya is known for its coal mining activities?

6. Shared taxis, a popular mode of transport in Meghalaya, are known as:

Rickshaws
Sumos
Auto rickshaws
Tongas

Detailed SolutionShared taxis, a popular mode of transport in Meghalaya, are known as:

7. Traditional irrigation systems in Meghalaya often involve:

Bamboo drip irrigation
Diversion canals
Small-scale water harvesting
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTraditional irrigation systems in Meghalaya often involve:

8. The Simseng River is a major tributary of which river in Meghalaya?

Jinjiram River
Kynshi River
Umngot River
Myntdu River

Detailed SolutionThe Simseng River is a major tributary of which river in Meghalaya?

9. The Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) operates buses that connect:

Major towns and cities within Meghalaya
Shillong with other northeastern states
operates buses that connect: a) Major towns and cities within Meghalaya b) Shillong with other northeastern states c) Meghalaya with major cities in mainland India
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) operates buses that connect:

10. The Khasi leader, U Tirot Sing, is remembered for his:

Collaboration with the British
Fierce resistance to British rule
Role in establishing Shillong
Efforts to modernize Khasi society

Detailed SolutionThe Khasi leader, U Tirot Sing, is remembered for his:

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