Meghalaya GK MCQ

31. Meghalaya is known for its:

Megaliths
Dolmens
Menhirs
All of the above

Detailed SolutionMeghalaya is known for its:

32. Songs and music in Meghalaya often relate to themes of:

Nature and seasons
Myths and folklore
Love and courtship
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSongs and music in Meghalaya often relate to themes of:

33. Some Meghalayan folk songs preserve:

Historical narratives and tribal myths
Recipes and farming techniques
Scientific discoveries
Fashion trends

Detailed SolutionSome Meghalayan folk songs preserve:

34. A prominent leader in the Hill State Movement was:

U Tirot Sing
P.A. Sangma
Captain Williamson Sangma
B.B. Lyngdoh

Detailed SolutionA prominent leader in the Hill State Movement was:

35. A neighboring kingdom that had occasional conflicts and trade with Meghalaya’s tribes was the:

Ahom Kingdom (Assam)
Mughal Empire
Burmese Empire
Pala Dynasty

Detailed SolutionA neighboring kingdom that had occasional conflicts and trade with Meghalaya’s tribes was the:

36. The Khasi social and political units governed by traditional chiefs are known as:

A'kings
Himas
Sangmas
Nokmas

Detailed SolutionThe Khasi social and political units governed by traditional chiefs are known as:

37. Meghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) operates:

Buses across the state
Rapid metro network
operates: a) Buses across the state b) Rapid metro network c) Ferry services
Light rail transit

Detailed SolutionMeghalaya Transport Corporation (MTC) operates:

38. The headquarters of South West Khasi Hills district is located in:

Ampati
Resubelpara
Baghmara
Mawkyrwat

Detailed SolutionThe headquarters of South West Khasi Hills district is located in:

39. The legacy of the freedom movement in Meghalaya influenced its later demand for:

Greater autonomy within India
Separation from India
Merger with Bangladesh
Religious reforms

Detailed SolutionThe legacy of the freedom movement in Meghalaya influenced its later demand for:

40. A characteristic of many Meghalayan folk songs is the use of:

Complex harmonies
Call-and-response patterns
Rhyming lyrics
Electronic sampling

Detailed SolutionA characteristic of many Meghalayan folk songs is the use of:

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