Meghalaya GK MCQ

1. The Garo leader who played a key role in the creation of Meghalaya was:

Captain Williamson Sangma
P.A. Sangma
B.B. Lyngdoh
U Kiang Nangbah

Detailed SolutionThe Garo leader who played a key role in the creation of Meghalaya was:

2. Census data provides important information about Meghalaya’s:

Population demographics
Literacy rates
Economic activities
All of the above

Detailed SolutionCensus data provides important information about Meghalaya’s:

3. Taxes levied on the extraction of minerals in Meghalaya come under the purview of:

Mining royalties
Sales tax on minerals
Environmental cess
Corporate tax on mining companies

Detailed SolutionTaxes levied on the extraction of minerals in Meghalaya come under the purview of:

4. A famous musician and composer from Meghalaya:

Lou Majaw
Bhupen Hazarika
Zubeen Garg
Papon

Detailed SolutionA famous musician and composer from Meghalaya:

5. Meghalaya has a significant potential for the development of:

Off-shore wind power
Geothermal energy
Nuclear power
Micro-hydropower

Detailed SolutionMeghalaya has a significant potential for the development of:

6. Efforts to promote archaeological tourism in Meghalaya aim to:

Generate economic benefits
Foster appreciation for history
Encourage sustainable practices
All of the above

Detailed SolutionEfforts to promote archaeological tourism in Meghalaya aim to:

7. The highest peak in Meghalaya, Shillong Peak, is located in the:

Garo Hills
Khasi Hills
Jaintia Hills
Mikir Hills

Detailed SolutionThe highest peak in Meghalaya, Shillong Peak, is located in the:

8. Meghalaya’s economy is primarily characterized as:

Industrialized
Agrarian-based
Service-oriented
Technology-driven

Detailed SolutionMeghalaya’s economy is primarily characterized as:

9. Efforts to boost Meghalaya’s tourism include:

Improving infrastructure
Marketing unique attractions
Skill development in hospitality
All of the above

Detailed SolutionEfforts to boost Meghalaya’s tourism include:

10. A significant portion of Meghalaya’s forests is classified as:

Tropical evergreen
Deciduous
Coniferous
Mangrove

Detailed SolutionA significant portion of Meghalaya’s forests is classified as:

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