Meghalaya GK MCQ

11. A prominent social activist from Meghalaya known for her work in women’s and environmental issues:

Agnes Kharshiing
Irom Sharmila
Medha Patkar
Sunitha Krishnan

Detailed SolutionA prominent social activist from Meghalaya known for her work in women’s and environmental issues:

12. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) plays a role in:

Exploring Meghalaya's mineral potential
Regulating mining activities
Promoting sustainable mineral extraction
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Geological Survey of India (GSI) plays a role in:

13. Despite high solar energy potential, solar power development in Meghalaya is limited by factors such as:

Hilly terrain
High initial investment costs
Frequent cloudy weather
All of the above

Detailed SolutionDespite high solar energy potential, solar power development in Meghalaya is limited by factors such as:

14. Which natural hazard poses the highest risk to communities in Meghalaya?

Floods
Landslides
Earthquakes
Cyclones

Detailed SolutionWhich natural hazard poses the highest risk to communities in Meghalaya?

15. Which major river flows through Meghalaya and forms the border with Bangladesh?

Brahmaputra
Barak
Subansiri
Teesta

Detailed SolutionWhich major river flows through Meghalaya and forms the border with Bangladesh?

16. Meghalaya is renowned for its intricate weaving of:

Bamboo and Cane
Silk and Muga
Cotton and flax
Wool and cashmere

Detailed SolutionMeghalaya is renowned for its intricate weaving of:

17. The Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India, is located near:

Cherrapunji
Shillong
Jowai
Nongpoh

Detailed SolutionThe Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India, is located near:

18. Tribal-based political parties in Meghalaya often highlight issues such as:

Protection of tribal land rights
Recognition of customary laws
Promotion of tribal languages and culture
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTribal-based political parties in Meghalaya often highlight issues such as:

19. British construction of roads in Meghalaya was met with resistance by some tribes due to fears of:

Encroachment on their land
Forced labor
Increased taxation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionBritish construction of roads in Meghalaya was met with resistance by some tribes due to fears of:

20. Besides Khasi and Garo, other significant languages spoken in Meghalaya include:

Pnar, Biate, War
Bengali, Assamese, Nepali
Hindi, Mizo, Manipuri
Bodo, Karbi, Rabha

Detailed SolutionBesides Khasi and Garo, other significant languages spoken in Meghalaya include:

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