sikkim GK MCQ

11. The first formal contact between the British East India Company and Sikkim occurred in the:

Early 1700s
Late 1700s
Early 1800s
Mid 1800s

Detailed SolutionThe first formal contact between the British East India Company and Sikkim occurred in the:

12. The constitutional provision that incorporated Sikkim into the Indian Union is:

Article 360
Article 370
Article 371A
Article 371F

Detailed SolutionThe constitutional provision that incorporated Sikkim into the Indian Union is:

13. Some archaeological sites in Sikkim, like Rabdentse, are being developed as:

Places of pilgrimage
Tourist attractions
Military outposts
Research centers

Detailed SolutionSome archaeological sites in Sikkim, like Rabdentse, are being developed as:

14. Panchayati Raj institutions in Sikkim play a role in:

Rural development
Local decision-making
Implementing government schemes
All of the above

Detailed SolutionPanchayati Raj institutions in Sikkim play a role in:

15. Sikkim generates its own revenue through:

Excise duties
Sales tax (VAT)
Tourism-related levies
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSikkim generates its own revenue through:

16. The ruins of Rabdentse, the second capital of Sikkim, offer insights into the kingdom’s:

Military fortifications
Palace architecture
Religious practices
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe ruins of Rabdentse, the second capital of Sikkim, offer insights into the kingdom’s:

17. Thangka paintings, a sacred Buddhist art form, depict:

Deities, mandalas, and religious figures
Landscapes and scenes of everyday life
Abstract patterns and geometric designs
Historical events and battles

Detailed SolutionThangka paintings, a sacred Buddhist art form, depict:

18. Collaboration between industries, research institutions, and the government can promote:

Innovation
Technology adoption
Product development
All of the above

Detailed SolutionCollaboration between industries, research institutions, and the government can promote:

19. The introduction of Tibetan Buddhism to Sikkim is largely attributed to:

Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava)
The Namgyal Dynasty
Nepali migrants
Chinese missionaries

Detailed SolutionThe introduction of Tibetan Buddhism to Sikkim is largely attributed to:

20. Census data is important for understanding migration patterns in Sikkim and:

Informing policy decisions
Addressing social issues
Resource allocation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionCensus data is important for understanding migration patterns in Sikkim and:

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