Meghalaya GK MCQ

11. Environmental concerns related to mining in Meghalaya include:

Deforestation
Water pollution
Air pollution
All of the above

Detailed SolutionEnvironmental concerns related to mining in Meghalaya include:

12. Horticulture is gaining importance in Meghalaya, with a focus on growing:

Fruits, vegetables, spices
Wheat and barley
Medicinal plants
Flowers

Detailed SolutionHorticulture is gaining importance in Meghalaya, with a focus on growing:

13. The Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya has how many elected members?

40
60
80
100

Detailed SolutionThe Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya has how many elected members?

14. Traditional village administration bodies in some parts of Meghalaya include:

Dorbars and Rangbah Shnongs (Khasi Hills)
Nokmas (Garo Hills)
Both a and b
None of the above

Detailed SolutionTraditional village administration bodies in some parts of Meghalaya include:

15. Common health problems in Meghalaya include:

Malnutrition, infectious diseases
Heart disease, diabetes
Injuries from traffic accidents
All of the above

Detailed SolutionCommon health problems in Meghalaya include:

16. Fish species commonly found in Meghalaya’s rivers include:

Indian major carps (Rohu, Catla)
Trout
Mahseer
All of the above

Detailed SolutionFish species commonly found in Meghalaya’s rivers include:

17. Which of these is NOT a division in Meghalaya?

Garo Hills Division
Khasi Hills Division
Jaintia Hills Division
Ri-Bhoi Division

Detailed SolutionWhich of these is NOT a division in Meghalaya?

18. Heavy rainfall during the monsoon season often triggers which hazard in Meghalaya?

Landslides
Droughts
Volcanic eruptions
Tsunamis

Detailed SolutionHeavy rainfall during the monsoon season often triggers which hazard in Meghalaya?

19. While not a major mode of transport, Meghalaya’s waterways have potential for:

Ferry services
Water tourism
Hydropower generation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhile not a major mode of transport, Meghalaya’s waterways have potential for:

20. The Treaty of Yandaboo (1826) concluded the First Anglo-Burmese War and played a role in:

Bringing the Jaintia Kingdom under British control
British expansion into the Khasi Hills
The establishment of Shillong as a hill station
Suppressing tribal uprisings

Detailed SolutionThe Treaty of Yandaboo (1826) concluded the First Anglo-Burmese War and played a role in:

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