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Meghalaya GkSet 2

This set of multiple-choice questions evaluates knowledge of Meghalaya's biodiversity, geographical significance, cultural practices, and historical events. Concepts covered include the Khasi and Garo tribes, matrilineal societies, rainfall patterns, and geographical features such as Cherrapunji and Mawsynram. The questions assess understanding of Meghalaya's climate, traditional living arrangements, and cultural festivals like the Wangala festival.

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

Which village in Meghalaya holds the record for the highest rainfall in the world?

Mawsynram village in Meghalaya holds the record for the highest rainfall in the world. This village receives an average annual rainfall of about 11,871 millimeters.

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 is the main occupation of the people in Meghalaya?

The main occupation of the people in Meghalaya is agriculture. The state's economy is largely dependent on agricultural activities, including the cultivation of crops like rice, maize, and potatoes.

What is the historical date of Meghalaya's statehood?

Meghalaya achieved statehood on January 21, 1972. It was formed as the 22nd state of India.

What are the three main tribes of Meghalaya and their traditional dress?

The three main tribes of Meghalaya are the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia tribes. The traditional dress for Khasi men is the "Jymphong," for women it is the "Dhara." For Garo men, it is the "Dakmanda," and for women, it is the "Rikhiendal." For Jaintia men, it is the "Jymphong," and for women, it is the "Thohkpren."