Meghalaya GK MCQ

31. The foothills of Meghalaya often have:

Rocky and shallow soils
Deep and fertile alluvial soils
Red and lateritic soils
Laterite soils with a hard crust

Detailed SolutionThe foothills of Meghalaya often have:

32. Meghalaya’s geological history includes periods of:

Marine submergence
Volcanic activity
Glaciation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionMeghalaya’s geological history includes periods of:

33. The Shad Suk Mynsiem festival of the Khasi is known for this lively dance performed by women:

Behdienkhlam
Ka Pomblang Nongkrem
Wangala Dance
Laho Dance

Detailed SolutionThe Shad Suk Mynsiem festival of the Khasi is known for this lively dance performed by women:

34. Efforts to strengthen local governance in Meghalaya focus on:

Decentralized decision-making
Capacity building of local bodies
Community participation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionEfforts to strengthen local governance in Meghalaya focus on:

35. The Constitutional provision for the protection and development of Scheduled Tribes is found in:

Article 15
Article 29
Article 342
Article 366

Detailed SolutionThe Constitutional provision for the protection and development of Scheduled Tribes is found in:

36. Disparities in HDI within Meghalaya might exist between:

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

Detailed SolutionDisparities in HDI within Meghalaya might exist between:

37. Traditional livestock rearing practices in Meghalaya sometimes involve:

Free-range grazing
Communal grazing lands
Use of natural remedies
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTraditional livestock rearing practices in Meghalaya sometimes involve:

38. Khasi ‘Phawars’ are a type of folk song characterized by:

Storytelling and historical themes
Humorous and satirical lyrics
Religious and ceremonial significance
Romantic themes

Detailed SolutionKhasi ‘Phawars’ are a type of folk song characterized by:

39. Which agency is responsible for conducting the Census in India?

Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner
National Statistical Commission
Planning Commission
Ministry of Home Affairs

Detailed SolutionWhich agency is responsible for conducting the Census in India?

40. A key health indicator where Meghalaya faces challenges is:

Infant and maternal mortality
Life expectancy
Obesity rates
Prevalence of rare diseases

Detailed SolutionA key health indicator where Meghalaya faces challenges is:

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