Meghalaya GK MCQ

11. Small-scale mining of which mineral is a major economic activity in some parts of Meghalaya?

Copper
Gold
Mica
Uranium

Detailed SolutionSmall-scale mining of which mineral is a major economic activity in some parts of Meghalaya?

12. Efforts to promote festivals in Meghalaya aim to:

Attract tourists and boost the economy
Preserve cultural heritage
Foster inter-tribal harmony
All of the above

Detailed SolutionEfforts to promote festivals in Meghalaya aim to:

13. Which district is the most populous district in Meghalaya, as per the latest census?

East Khasi Hills
West Garo Hills
Ri Bhoi
East Jaintia Hills

Detailed SolutionWhich district is the most populous district in Meghalaya, as per the latest census?

14. Meghalaya Mineral Development Corporation (MMDC) is a government undertaking focused on:

Scientific mining development
Mineral processing
is a government undertaking focused on: a) Scientific mining development b) Mineral processing c) Marketing of minerals
All of the above

Detailed SolutionMeghalaya Mineral Development Corporation (MMDC) is a government undertaking focused on:

15. The Department of Fisheries, Meghalaya, is responsible for:

Fisheries management and development
Regulation of fishing activities
Research and extension services
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Department of Fisheries, Meghalaya, is responsible for:

16. A challenge to economic development in Meghalaya is:

Difficult terrain and infrastructure limitations
Shortage of skilled labor
Lack of market access
All of the above

Detailed SolutionA challenge to economic development in Meghalaya is:

17. The winter months (December – February) in Meghalaya are generally:

Coldest
Hottest
Most humid
Most rainy

Detailed SolutionThe winter months (December – February) in Meghalaya are generally:

18. One of the earliest newspapers in Meghalaya was:

The Meghalaya Guardian
U Khasi Mynta
The Shillong Observer
The Hill People's Voice

Detailed SolutionOne of the earliest newspapers in Meghalaya was:

19. Which spice is a major cash crop cultivated in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya?

Ginger
Turmeric
Cardamom
Black pepper

Detailed SolutionWhich spice is a major cash crop cultivated in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya?

20. Which Garo dance is performed with traditional ‘Dama’ drums and often features 100 drummers?

Doregata Dance
Chambil Mesara
100 Drums Wangala Dance
A'we Dance

Detailed SolutionWhich Garo dance is performed with traditional ‘Dama’ drums and often features 100 drummers?

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