sikkim GK MCQ

1. Tihar, a Nepali festival, is known for its:

Worship of animals
Rangoli designs
Feasting
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTihar, a Nepali festival, is known for its:

2. Some magazines in Sikkim specialize in topics like:

Agriculture and farming
Buddhist philosophy and culture
Environmental issues
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSome magazines in Sikkim specialize in topics like:

3. Nepali folk songs in Sikkim often feature:

Themes of love and longing
The sarangi (string instrument)
Lively rhythmic patterns
All of the above

Detailed SolutionNepali folk songs in Sikkim often feature:

4. Regular monitoring of development projects is important to:

Track progress against goals
Identify potential delays
Ensure accountability
All of the above

Detailed SolutionRegular monitoring of development projects is important to:

5. The media in Sikkim plays a role in:

Holding the government accountable
Reflecting public opinion
Shaping cultural discourse
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe media in Sikkim plays a role in:

6. The Dhara Vikas program focuses on:

Spring rejuvenation and watershed management
Afforestation
Wildlife conservation
Solar energy adoption

Detailed SolutionThe Dhara Vikas program focuses on:

7. British anxieties arising from the Revolt of 1857 could have contributed to their later actions in Sikkim, such as:

Increasing control over Sikkim's affairs
Strengthening the position of the British Political Officer
Changing policies towards neighboring kingdoms
All of the above

Detailed SolutionBritish anxieties arising from the Revolt of 1857 could have contributed to their later actions in Sikkim, such as:

8. The Sikkim Land Reforms Act aimed to:

Abolish the zamindari system
Redistribute land to cultivators
Introduce tenancy rights
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Sikkim Land Reforms Act aimed to:

9. The Sikkim government’s focus on rural development includes:

Road construction
Electrification
Drinking water access
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Sikkim government’s focus on rural development includes:

10. A major festival of the Lepcha community is:

Losar
Pang Lhabsol
Dussehra
Bihu

Detailed SolutionA major festival of the Lepcha community is:

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