Meghalaya GK MCQ

21. The Census of India is conducted after every:

5 years
10 years
15 years
20 years

Detailed SolutionThe Census of India is conducted after every:

22. Nongkrem Dance, although primarily a Khasi festival, witnesses participation from:

Neighboring tribes
Tourists from other states
Government officials
International visitors

Detailed SolutionNongkrem Dance, although primarily a Khasi festival, witnesses participation from:

23. Run-of-river hydropower projects are suitable for Meghalaya due to:

High rainfall and steep gradients
Large reservoir potential
Flat terrain
Low population density

Detailed SolutionRun-of-river hydropower projects are suitable for Meghalaya due to:

24. Jhum cultivation (shifting cultivation) is a traditional agricultural practice of:

Many tribal groups in Meghalaya
Primarily the Khasi people
Primarily the Garo people
Primarily the Jaintia people

Detailed SolutionJhum cultivation (shifting cultivation) is a traditional agricultural practice of:

25. The literacy rate in Meghalaya has shown improvement over decades, but disparities exist between:

Males and females
Urban and rural areas
Different tribal groups
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe literacy rate in Meghalaya has shown improvement over decades, but disparities exist between:

26. Meghalaya’s HDI ranking among Indian states indicates its:

Overall development level compared to others
Government's popularity
Natural resource abundance
Climatic conditions

Detailed SolutionMeghalaya’s HDI ranking among Indian states indicates its:

27. Which district in Meghalaya has the highest population?

East Khasi Hills
West Garo Hills
Ri Bhoi
South West Khasi Hills

Detailed SolutionWhich district in Meghalaya has the highest population?

28. Which type of tax contributes significantly to Meghalaya’s own revenue?

Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Direct taxes (income, corporate)
Agricultural land tax
Wealth tax

Detailed SolutionWhich type of tax contributes significantly to Meghalaya’s own revenue?

29. 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:

30. Natural disasters, like floods and landslides, pose a challenge to development in Meghalaya due to its:

Hilly terrain
High rainfall
Dense forests
All of the above

Detailed SolutionNatural disasters, like floods and landslides, pose a challenge to development in Meghalaya due to its:

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