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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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