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Meghalaya GkSet 2

This set of multiple-choice questions evaluates understanding of Meghalaya's biodiversity, geographical significance, cultural practices, and historical events. Concepts covered include the matrilineal system, traditional customs, and geographical features such as heavy rainfall and living root bridges. The questions also assess knowledge of Indian Air Force organization, state capitals, and rainfall distribution patterns.

1When did Meghalaya become a state of India?

2Which Harvest festival is celebrated by Garo tribe in Meghalaya and Assam?

3Which one of the following states mostly has laterite soil?

4Where did Kalam deliver his last lecture?

5Capital of Meghalaya?

6Which state have three main tribes Khasi, Jaintias and Garos, and traditional dress of each tribe is peculiar?

7In some parts of ....., the husband lives with the wife's family

8Identify the state which Receiving heavy rainfall

9Meghalaya is located in .....

10In which State the living root bridges is found

11In which state is Mawsynram village in India located?

12Name the wettest place on Earth.

13A state which recieves the highest rainfall

14Meghalaya got full fledged status on

15In Meghalaya, the matrilineal system of lineage is followed.

16Where is the headquarters of the Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force located?

17Meghalaya contributes about how many percentage of the total flora of the country?

18Which is the main occupation of Meghalaya?

19Consider the following statements:1. Cherrapunji and Mawsynram in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya receive rainfall over 1, 080 cm in a year.2. The annual precipitation is less than 10 cm in the northwest Himalayas and the western deserts.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

20Meghalaya means abode of .....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main occupation in Meghalaya?

The main occupation in Meghalaya is agriculture. This includes both subsistence farming and cash crops, which are integral to the local economy and culture.

Which Indian state has the highest rainfall?

Meghalaya is known for receiving the highest rainfall in India, with Mawsynram village often cited as one of the wettest places on Earth.

What is the capital city of Meghalaya?

The capital city of Meghalaya is Shillong. It is also known as the "Scotland of the East" due to its hilly terrain and climate.

What are the cultural festivals of the Garo tribe in Meghalaya?

The Garo tribe in Meghalaya celebrates several cultural festivals, including Wangala, which is a harvest festival, and Doregilla, a festival of the youth.

What is the etymology of the name "Meghalaya"?

The name "Meghalaya" is derived from Sanskrit and means "Abode of Clouds." It reflects the state's reputation for heavy rainfall and misty landscapes.