21. Sikkim’s focus on organic farming makes it a unique model for:

Sustainable agriculture
Export-driven growth
Rural development
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSikkim’s focus on organic farming makes it a unique model for:

22. Ecotourism in Sikkim aims to balance:

Economic benefits with environmental protection
Tourist needs with community involvement
Development with conservation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionEcotourism in Sikkim aims to balance:

23. During the medieval period, Sikkim’s territory extended to include parts of:

Present-day Nepal
Modern Bhutan
The Chumbi Valley (Tibet)
All of the above

Detailed SolutionDuring the medieval period, Sikkim’s territory extended to include parts of:

24. The Sikkim National Party represented the interests of:

Ethnic Nepalis
The Bhutia-Lepcha communities
Landowners and zamindars
Socialist and communist groups

Detailed SolutionThe Sikkim National Party represented the interests of:

25. For a brief period in the 18th century, Sikkim was invaded and occupied by:

Nepal
Bhutan
The British East India Company
China

Detailed SolutionFor a brief period in the 18th century, Sikkim was invaded and occupied by:

26. Diversification of diets through fruits, vegetables, and animal-source foods is important for:

Addressing malnutrition
Reducing micronutrient deficiencies
Promoting overall health
All of the above

Detailed SolutionDiversification of diets through fruits, vegetables, and animal-source foods is important for:

27. Musical instruments commonly accompanying Sikkimese folk dances include:

Drums (damphu)
Flutes
Cymbals
All of the above

Detailed SolutionMusical instruments commonly accompanying Sikkimese folk dances include:

28. Feudatory states within the British Indian Empire were:

Fully independent kingdoms
Directly ruled by British officials
Princely states with some autonomy under British paramountcy
Democratic republics

Detailed SolutionFeudatory states within the British Indian Empire were:

29. Which district in Sikkim is known for its tea plantations?

Namchi
Mangan
Geyzing
Yuksom

Detailed SolutionWhich district in Sikkim is known for its tea plantations?

30. Improving transportation networks in Sikkim is crucial for:

Access to raw materials and markets
Industrial growth in remote areas
Reducing logistics costs
All of the above

Detailed SolutionImproving transportation networks in Sikkim is crucial for: