Agnes Kharshiing
Irom Sharmila
Medha Patkar
Sunitha Krishnan
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Meghalaya GK MCQ
62. 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
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Detailed SolutionThe Geological Survey of India (GSI) plays a role in:
63. Despite high solar energy potential, solar power development in Meghalaya is limited by factors such as:
Hilly terrain
High initial investment costs
Frequent cloudy weather
All of the above
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64. Which natural hazard poses the highest risk to communities in Meghalaya?
Floods
Landslides
Earthquakes
Cyclones
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Detailed SolutionWhich natural hazard poses the highest risk to communities in Meghalaya?
65. Which major river flows through Meghalaya and forms the border with Bangladesh?
Brahmaputra
Barak
Subansiri
Teesta
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Detailed SolutionWhich major river flows through Meghalaya and forms the border with Bangladesh?
66. Meghalaya is renowned for its intricate weaving of:
Bamboo and Cane
Silk and Muga
Cotton and flax
Wool and cashmere
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Detailed SolutionMeghalaya is renowned for its intricate weaving of:
67. The Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India, is located near:
Cherrapunji
Shillong
Jowai
Nongpoh
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Detailed SolutionThe Nohkalikai Falls, the tallest plunge waterfall in India, is located near:
68. Tribal-based political parties in Meghalaya often highlight issues such as:
Protection of tribal land rights
Recognition of customary laws
Promotion of tribal languages and culture
All of the above
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Detailed SolutionTribal-based political parties in Meghalaya often highlight issues such as:
69. British construction of roads in Meghalaya was met with resistance by some tribes due to fears of:
Encroachment on their land
Forced labor
Increased taxation
All of the above
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70. Besides Khasi and Garo, other significant languages spoken in Meghalaya include:
Pnar, Biate, War
Bengali, Assamese, Nepali
Hindi, Mizo, Manipuri
Bodo, Karbi, Rabha
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Detailed SolutionBesides Khasi and Garo, other significant languages spoken in Meghalaya include: