sikkim GK MCQ

11. Sikkim’s status during the British Raj was that of:

A directly ruled colony
A princely state with internal autonomy
A territory under Tibetan suzerainty
A fully independent kingdom

Detailed SolutionSikkim’s status during the British Raj was that of:

12. Evidence suggests human presence in Sikkim dates back to:

The Paleolithic Period (Lower, Middle, Upper)
The Mesolithic Period
The Neolithic Period
The Bronze Age

Detailed SolutionEvidence suggests human presence in Sikkim dates back to:

13. The title of ‘Kazi’ was sometimes granted by the Chogyal to individuals who held positions resembling:

Feudal lords
Village heads
Royal priests
Military commanders

Detailed SolutionThe title of ‘Kazi’ was sometimes granted by the Chogyal to individuals who held positions resembling:

14. The town of Namchi is the headquarters of:

East Sikkim District
West Sikkim District
North Sikkim District
South Sikkim District

Detailed SolutionThe town of Namchi is the headquarters of:

15. Incense sticks, often used for religious offerings and meditation, are produced in Sikkim using:

Aromatic herbs and resins
Bamboo
Flower petals
Charcoal

Detailed SolutionIncense sticks, often used for religious offerings and meditation, are produced in Sikkim using:

16. The nearest major airport to Sikkim is located in:

Darjeeling
Siliguri
Guwahati
Kolkata

Detailed SolutionThe nearest major airport to Sikkim is located in:

17. Sikkim’s focus on sustainable development creates opportunities for:

Accessing green finance and climate funds
Attracting responsible investors
Developing innovative fiscal instruments
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSikkim’s focus on sustainable development creates opportunities for:

18. Pemayangtse Monastery, one of Sikkim’s most revered monasteries, belongs to the:

Kagyu sect
Gelug sect
Sakya sect
Nyingma sect

Detailed SolutionPemayangtse Monastery, one of Sikkim’s most revered monasteries, belongs to the:

19. Minor mineral deposits in Sikkim include:

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Dolomite
Quartzite
All of the above

Detailed SolutionMinor mineral deposits in Sikkim include:

20. The Sikkim government has initiatives to address the welfare of:

Scheduled Tribes
Women and children
Elderly population
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Sikkim government has initiatives to address the welfare of:

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