Meghalaya GK MCQ

21. The sex ratio in Meghalaya (number of females per 1000 males) is:

Lower than the national average
Higher than the national average
About equal to the national average
Varies significantly across districts

Detailed SolutionThe sex ratio in Meghalaya (number of females per 1000 males) is:

22. Different tribes and communities in Meghalaya have their own distinct:

Musical styles and song traditions
Dance forms
Traditional instruments
All of the above

Detailed SolutionDifferent tribes and communities in Meghalaya have their own distinct:

23. In Meghalaya, traditional governance institutions often coexist with the Panchayat Raj system at the:

District level
State level
Village level
National level

Detailed SolutionIn Meghalaya, traditional governance institutions often coexist with the Panchayat Raj system at the:

24. The unique living root bridges found in Meghalaya are primarily created by the:

Khasi people
Garo people
Jaintia people
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe unique living root bridges found in Meghalaya are primarily created by the:

25. Meghalaya’s limestone deposits are particularly suitable for:

Construction
Cement production
Steel manufacturing
Fertilizer production

Detailed SolutionMeghalaya’s limestone deposits are particularly suitable for:

26. A challenge to fishing in Meghalaya is:

Pollution from mining and industrial activities
Overfishing
Dams and diversions
All of the above

Detailed SolutionA challenge to fishing in Meghalaya is:

27. The climate of Meghalaya is generally classified as:

Tropical monsoon climate
Temperate climate
Arid climate
Polar climate

Detailed SolutionThe climate of Meghalaya is generally classified as:

28. Shad Suk Mynsiem, a major Khasi festival, is known for its:

Colorful dances
Feasting and rituals
Elephant processions
Fire displays

Detailed SolutionShad Suk Mynsiem, a major Khasi festival, is known for its:

29. The ‘Khasi Monolith’ is a cultural symbol representing:

Ancestral spirits
Fertility
Strength and unity
Connection with nature

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Khasi Monolith’ is a cultural symbol representing:

30. Government initiatives like the North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) aim to:

Attract investment to the region
Provide subsidies and incentives
Develop industrial infrastructure
All of the above

Detailed SolutionGovernment initiatives like the North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) aim to:

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