sikkim GK MCQ

11. Nepali is primarily spoken by:

The original inhabitants of Sikkim
The descendants of Tibetan settlers
Migrants from neighboring Nepal
The former ruling dynasty

Detailed SolutionNepali is primarily spoken by:

12. Handwoven carpets from Sikkim often feature:

Geometric patterns
Dragon and snow lion motifs
Scenes from daily life
Floral designs

Detailed SolutionHandwoven carpets from Sikkim often feature:

13. NGOs and civil society organizations play a role in:

Advocating for migrant rights
Researching migration trends
Providing support services
All of the above

Detailed SolutionNGOs and civil society organizations play a role in:

14. The Bhutias are primarily concentrated in which region of Sikkim?

North Sikkim
South Sikkim
East Sikkim
West Sikkim

Detailed SolutionThe Bhutias are primarily concentrated in which region of Sikkim?

15. The three key dimensions used to calculate HDI are:

Income, population, inequality
Health, education, standard of living
Democracy, corruption, human rights
Climate vulnerability, infrastructure, tourism

Detailed SolutionThe three key dimensions used to calculate HDI are:

16. During World War I, Sikkim contributed to the British war effort by:

Providing soldiers
Supplying resources
Offering financial aid
All of the above

Detailed SolutionDuring World War I, Sikkim contributed to the British war effort by:

17. Bhutia, a Tibeto-Burman language, is closely related to:

Hindi
Dzongkha (spoken in Bhutan)
Bengali
Limbu

Detailed SolutionBhutia, a Tibeto-Burman language, is closely related to:

18. The Teesta River and its tributaries are key for hydropower projects in Sikkim due to their:

High volume of water
Steep gradients
Year-round flow
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Teesta River and its tributaries are key for hydropower projects in Sikkim due to their:

19. Sikkim has a relatively high life expectancy at birth, indicating:

Low infant mortality
Good access to healthcare
Healthy lifestyles
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSikkim has a relatively high life expectancy at birth, indicating:

20. Traditional knowledge systems in Sikkim play a role in:

Identifying wild edible plants
Preserving indigenous seed varieties
Sustainable agricultural practices
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTraditional knowledge systems in Sikkim play a role in:

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