sikkim GK MCQ

11. The opening of the Nathu La Pass in the early 20th century was significant for:

Trade between India and Tibet
Pilgrimage routes
Military movements
Cultural exchange

Detailed SolutionThe opening of the Nathu La Pass in the early 20th century was significant for:

12. The Treaty of Titalia (1817) was significant because it:

Restored Sikkimese territory previously held by Nepal
Established a British protectorate over Sikkim
Granted Sikkim control over Bhutan
Abolished the Namgyal Dynasty

Detailed SolutionThe Treaty of Titalia (1817) was significant because it:

13. The Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal was deposed after:

A popular referendum in 1975
A military intervention by India
An invasion by China
A rebellion led by the Sikkim State Congress

Detailed SolutionThe Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal was deposed after:

14. Losar, the Tibetan New Year, is celebrated with enthusiasm across Sikkim, especially by the:

Lepcha community
Bhutia community
Nepali community
All of the above

Detailed SolutionLosar, the Tibetan New Year, is celebrated with enthusiasm across Sikkim, especially by the:

15. Lepcha folk paintings often feature motifs inspired by:

Religious symbols
Nature and animals
Mythological creatures
Scenes of village life

Detailed SolutionLepcha folk paintings often feature motifs inspired by:

16. The primary administrative unit in Sikkim is the:

District
Block
Panchayat
Village

Detailed SolutionThe primary administrative unit in Sikkim is the:

17. Efforts to improve accessibility for tourists in Sikkim include:

Road and highway development
Helicopter services
Construction of ropeways
All of the above

Detailed SolutionEfforts to improve accessibility for tourists in Sikkim include:

18. Sikkim has a tradition of making handmade paper used for:

Printing religious texts
Calligraphy and painting
Decorative crafts
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSikkim has a tradition of making handmade paper used for:

19. Traditional Sikkimese boots are often embellished with:

Leatherwork
Beading
Embroidery
Metal ornaments

Detailed SolutionTraditional Sikkimese boots are often embellished with:

20. Sikkim Nationalized Transport (SNT) is the government-run department responsible for:

Bus services within Sikkim
Private taxi regulation
Air travel management
Rail ticketing

Detailed SolutionSikkim Nationalized Transport (SNT) is the government-run department responsible for:

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