sikkim GK MCQ

11. Balancing development needs with the fragile Himalayan ecosystem is a key challenge for Sikkim’s:

Resource management
Infrastructure projects
Tourism growth
All of the above

Detailed SolutionBalancing development needs with the fragile Himalayan ecosystem is a key challenge for Sikkim’s:

12. Traditional occupations of many ST communities in Sikkim include:

Agriculture and animal husbandry
Hunting and gathering
Fishing
Trade and commerce

Detailed SolutionTraditional occupations of many ST communities in Sikkim include:

13. The Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) plays a role in:

Advocating for tribal rights
Promoting cultural heritage
plays a role in: a) Advocating for tribal rights b) Promoting cultural heritage c) Participating in political processes
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) plays a role in:

14. Changes introduced during the British period, like elements of the zamindari system, might have contributed to:

Improved agricultural productivity
Landlessness and economic inequality
Strengthening traditional community ownership
Greater protection for tenant farmers

Detailed SolutionChanges introduced during the British period, like elements of the zamindari system, might have contributed to:

15. Migrant workers in Sikkim often face challenges like:

Low wages
Poor working conditions
Lack of social security
All of the above

Detailed SolutionMigrant workers in Sikkim often face challenges like:

16. Traces of the zamindari system might still be visible in Sikkim’s:

Rural architecture
Social hierarchies
Land disputes
All of the above

Detailed SolutionTraces of the zamindari system might still be visible in Sikkim’s:

17. Renowned centers for Thangka painting in Sikkim include:

Rumtek Monastery
Gangtok's Institute of Tibetology
Pemayangtse Monastery
All of the above

Detailed SolutionRenowned centers for Thangka painting in Sikkim include:

18. In Hindu mythology, Mount Kanchenjunga is considered the abode of:

Lord Shiva
Lord Vishnu
Goddess Parvati
Indra, the King of Gods

Detailed SolutionIn Hindu mythology, Mount Kanchenjunga is considered the abode of:

19. Which scheme supports the production and marketing of traditional handicrafts in Sikkim?

CM's Startup Scheme
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
Vocal for Local
Mukhya Mantri Hastkala Yojana

Detailed SolutionWhich scheme supports the production and marketing of traditional handicrafts in Sikkim?

20. Limited resources and a small population can be a challenge for Sikkim’s:

Ability to offer competitive tax rates
Long-term economic sustainability
Revenue generation capacity
All of the above

Detailed SolutionLimited resources and a small population can be a challenge for Sikkim’s:

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