Detailed SolutionA challenge to improving primary education in Meghalaya is:
Meghalaya GK MCQ
Low student motivation
Lack of qualified teachers in remote areas
Focus on rote learning
Abundant resources
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22. Which type of rock underlies much of the Meghalaya Plateau?
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
Volcanic
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Detailed SolutionWhich type of rock underlies much of the Meghalaya Plateau?
23. Terrace cultivation in Meghalaya is often used for growing:
Rice
Wheat
Horticultural crops
Plantation crops
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Detailed SolutionTerrace cultivation in Meghalaya is often used for growing:
24. Efforts to increase energy efficiency in Meghalaya include:
Promoting energy-efficient appliances
Awareness campaigns on energy conservation
Improving energy efficiency in buildings
All of the above
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Detailed SolutionEfforts to increase energy efficiency in Meghalaya include:
25. 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
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26. Which sector provides significant employment and livelihood opportunities in Meghalaya?
Mining and mineral processing
Tourism
Food Processing
Handlooms and Handicrafts
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27. The Behdienkhlam festival, a major Jaintia celebration, involves:
Ritualistic processions with decorated structures
Dances to appease spirits
Competitive games
All of the above
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Detailed SolutionThe Behdienkhlam festival, a major Jaintia celebration, involves:
28. Vulnerability to natural hazards in Meghalaya is often highest in:
Hilly areas with steep slopes
Coastal areas
Urban centers
Seismic fault zones
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Detailed SolutionVulnerability to natural hazards in Meghalaya is often highest in:
29. A long-serving former Speaker of the Lok Sabha (India’s Parliament) hailed from Meghalaya:
S.R. Bommai
Purno A. Sangma
G.M.C. Balayogi
Manohar Joshi
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30. 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
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