sikkim GK MCQ

21. Illegal or unregulated mining can lead to:

Environmental degradation
Loss of revenue for the state
Social conflicts
All of the above

Detailed SolutionIllegal or unregulated mining can lead to:

22. The major commercial center in South Sikkim is:

Namchi
Ravangla
Jorethang
Singtam

Detailed SolutionThe major commercial center in South Sikkim is:

23. India’s role in Sikkim’s merger was seen by some as:

Liberation from an autocratic ruler
An act of annexation
Restoration of historical ties
All of the above

Detailed SolutionIndia’s role in Sikkim’s merger was seen by some as:

24. Important agricultural products from Sikkim include:

Cardamom, ginger, and oranges
Rice, wheat, and sugarcane
Tea, coffee, and rubber
Cotton, jute, and tobacco

Detailed SolutionImportant agricultural products from Sikkim include:

25. Sikkim has significant potential for generating:

Hydropower
Solar energy
Wind power
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSikkim has significant potential for generating:

26. Dashain (Durga Puj

Lepcha community
Nepali community
Bhutia community
All of the above

Detailed SolutionDashain (Durga Puj

27. Collaboration between the government, industry, and farmers in Sikkim is crucial to:

Address challenges in the value chain
Ensure quality standards for exports
Improve market access
All of the above

Detailed SolutionCollaboration between the government, industry, and farmers in Sikkim is crucial to:

28. Limited availability of flat land in Sikkim poses a challenge to:

Large-scale industrial development
Mining activities
Development of transport infrastructure
Hydropower projects

Detailed SolutionLimited availability of flat land in Sikkim poses a challenge to:

29. A significant economic sector that has grown rapidly in Sikkim in recent decades is:

Textile manufacturing
Information technology
Tourism
Heavy industry

Detailed SolutionA significant economic sector that has grown rapidly in Sikkim in recent decades is:

30. A higher HDI score generally indicates:

Lower life expectancy
Limited educational opportunities
A higher quality of life
High levels of poverty

Detailed SolutionA higher HDI score generally indicates:

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