Meghalaya GK MCQ

1. Administrative policies of the British in Meghalaya included:

Direct rule over all areas
A mix of direct rule and indirect rule through tribal chiefs
Complete autonomy for tribal communities
Focus on economic development of the region

Detailed SolutionAdministrative policies of the British in Meghalaya included:

2. A Garo dance form often performed during religious ceremonies is the:

A'we Dance
Laho Dance
Doregata Dance
Behdienkhlam

Detailed SolutionA Garo dance form often performed during religious ceremonies is the:

3. Meghalaya’s literacy rate is an important component of its:

Education index
Income index
Life expectancy index
Tourism index

Detailed SolutionMeghalaya’s literacy rate is an important component of its:

4. A government initiative to improve healthcare access in Meghalaya is the:

Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS)
Ayushman Bharat
National Rural Health Mission
All of the above

Detailed SolutionA government initiative to improve healthcare access in Meghalaya is the:

5. Efforts to preserve and promote Meghalayan folk dances include:

Documentation and research
Festivals and competitions
Training for younger generations
All of the above

Detailed SolutionEfforts to preserve and promote Meghalayan folk dances include:

6. Numerous waterfalls in Meghalaya are formed due to the:

High rainfall and hilly terrain
Melting glaciers
Tectonic shifts
Coastal erosion

Detailed SolutionNumerous waterfalls in Meghalaya are formed due to the:

7. Efforts to improve water supply and sanitation in Meghalaya are supported by:

Jal Jeevan Mission
Swachh Bharat Mission
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
All of the above

Detailed SolutionEfforts to improve water supply and sanitation in Meghalaya are supported by:

8. The most recent census in India was conducted in the year:

2001
2011
2021
2023

Detailed SolutionThe most recent census in India was conducted in the year:

9. ‘Ryndia’ is a type of fabric associated with Meghalaya, known for its:

Warmth and durability
Bright patterns
Intricate weaving
Ceremonial use

Detailed Solution‘Ryndia’ is a type of fabric associated with Meghalaya, known for its:

10. A valuable mineral resource found in Meghalaya is:

Coal
Iron Ore
Gold
Diamonds

Detailed SolutionA valuable mineral resource found in Meghalaya is:

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