sikkim GK MCQ

41. One of the key functions of Gram Panchayats in Sikkim is:

Implementing development schemes
Maintaining local infrastructure
Resolving disputes
All of the above

Detailed SolutionOne of the key functions of Gram Panchayats in Sikkim is:

42. Some folk songs serve the purpose of:

Preserving oral histories and legends
Imparting moral lessons
Expressing social commentary
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSome folk songs serve the purpose of:

43. Food fortification is a strategy that can help Sikkim combat:

Obesity
Hidden hunger (micronutrient deficiencies)
Food wastage
Seasonal food shortages

Detailed SolutionFood fortification is a strategy that can help Sikkim combat:

44. The Namgyals maintained relations with Tibet through:

Frequent military conflicts
Tribute and trade agreements
Religious pilgrimages
Royal marriages

Detailed SolutionThe Namgyals maintained relations with Tibet through:

45. Some of the smaller, less populous districts in Sikkim were created to:

Decentralize administration
Improve service delivery to remote areas
Increase political representation
All of the above

Detailed SolutionSome of the smaller, less populous districts in Sikkim were created to:

46. One of the government’s key economic goals in Sikkim is:

Promoting self-reliance
Attracting large-scale industries
Expanding land ownership rights
Increasing reliance on imports

Detailed SolutionOne of the government’s key economic goals in Sikkim is:

47. The Teesta River is a major water source for:

East Sikkim and South Sikkim
North Sikkim and West Sikkim
East Sikkim and North Sikkim
All districts of Sikkim

Detailed SolutionThe Teesta River is a major water source for:

48. The Nathu La Pass, a high-altitude mountain pass on the border with China, is:

Open year-round for public transportation
Only accessible by special permits
Not currently used for transportation
Primarily used for military purposes

Detailed SolutionThe Nathu La Pass, a high-altitude mountain pass on the border with China, is:

49. The lack of a well-developed feudal system within Sikkim might be attributed to factors like:

The mountainous terrain
The relatively small population
The strong centralizing role of the Namgyal dynasty
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe lack of a well-developed feudal system within Sikkim might be attributed to factors like:

50. Studying how Sikkim was indirectly affected by the Revolt of 1857 helps us understand:

British colonial policies
Power dynamics in the Himalayan region
The ripple effects of major historical events
All of the above

Detailed SolutionStudying how Sikkim was indirectly affected by the Revolt of 1857 helps us understand:

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