21. Research and development can play a role in:

Finding new uses for Sikkim's minerals
Developing eco-friendly mining technologies
Improving mineral processing efficiency
All of the above

Detailed SolutionResearch and development can play a role in:

22. During the Vedic Age, the region that encompasses modern-day Sikkim was likely inhabited by:

Dravidian tribes
Aryan settlers
Indo-Tibetan speaking people
Austroasiatic groups

Detailed SolutionDuring the Vedic Age, the region that encompasses modern-day Sikkim was likely inhabited by:

23. Outdated technology and lack of innovation can hinder the growth of:

Traditional industries
Newly emerging sectors
Export-oriented businesses
All of the above

Detailed SolutionOutdated technology and lack of innovation can hinder the growth of:

24. The primary mode of public transportation within Sikkim is:

Train
Bus
Taxi
Rickshaw

Detailed SolutionThe primary mode of public transportation within Sikkim is:

25. The traditional attire of Lepcha women is known as:

Dumdyam
Mekhela
Salwar Kameez
Sari

Detailed SolutionThe traditional attire of Lepcha women is known as:

26. Sikkim’s strong performance in certain HDI components is likely due to:

Focus on social welfare
Emphasis on education
Investment in healthcare
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSikkim’s strong performance in certain HDI components is likely due to:

27. Dairy farming is an important source of livelihood in Sikkim, with a focus on:

Buffaloes
Cows
Goats
Sheep

Detailed SolutionDairy farming is an important source of livelihood in Sikkim, with a focus on:

28. Concerns about the impact of rapid development in Sikkim include:

Environmental strain
Social and cultural changes
Income inequality
All of the above

Detailed SolutionConcerns about the impact of rapid development in Sikkim include:

29. The Sikkim Paryatan Puraskar recognizes contributions to:

Tourism development and promotion
Hospitality industry
Preservation of cultural heritage
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Sikkim Paryatan Puraskar recognizes contributions to:

30. The ‘SMILE’ scheme in Sikkim is related to:

Promoting literacy
Oral health awareness
Entrepreneurship development
Sports and youth development

Detailed SolutionThe ‘SMILE’ scheme in Sikkim is related to: