11. To further improve its HDI, Sikkim might focus on policies addressing:

Poverty reduction
Universal healthcare access
Quality education for all
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTo further improve its HDI, Sikkim might focus on policies addressing:

12. Rumtek Monastery, an important pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists, is located near:

Pelling
Gangtok
Namchi
Lachung

Detailed SolutionRumtek Monastery, an important pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists, is located near:

13. The concept of ‘Zero Based Budgeting’ might be used by Sikkim to:

Start the budgeting process from scratch each year
Eliminate all previous budget allocations
Reduce unnecessary expenditure
Focus only on the most urgent needs

Detailed SolutionThe concept of ‘Zero Based Budgeting’ might be used by Sikkim to:

14. Nathu La, a high mountain pass on the Indo-China border, is a popular destination for:

Its scenic beauty
Trade markets
Military significance
All of the above

Detailed SolutionNathu La, a high mountain pass on the Indo-China border, is a popular destination for:

15. Opportunities for improving Sikkim’s education system lie in:

Leveraging technology for learning
Promoting inclusive education
Strengthening higher education and research
All of the above

Detailed SolutionOpportunities for improving Sikkim’s education system lie in:

16. Tourism being a vital economic sector, budget allocations are likely to support:

Improving tourist infrastructure
Marketing and promotion campaigns
Developing new tourist attractions
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTourism being a vital economic sector, budget allocations are likely to support:

17. Load shedding (scheduled power cuts) is occasionally experienced in Sikkim due to:

Limited generation capacity
High demand during peak hours
Transmission losses
All of the above

Detailed SolutionLoad shedding (scheduled power cuts) is occasionally experienced in Sikkim due to:

18. Sikkim also has several government colleges offering:

Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
Vocational courses
Teacher training programs
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSikkim also has several government colleges offering:

19. Opportunities for Sikkim’s livestock sector lie in:

Focusing on high-value breeds
Developing niche products like yak cheese
Linking livestock with ecotourism
All of the above

Detailed SolutionOpportunities for Sikkim’s livestock sector lie in:

20. The Atal Swasthya Sewa provides:

Free health checkups and screenings
Ambulance services in remote areas
Ayurvedic wellness programs
Subsidized prosthetics and assistive devices

Detailed SolutionThe Atal Swasthya Sewa provides: