Meghalaya State

Q. What nickname did the British imperial authorities give to Shillong during the British rule of India?

A
Land Of Warriors
B
Scotland of the East
C
Gateway To Bangladesh
D
Manchester of the East

Correct Answer

Scotland of the East

More Questions on Meghalaya

  • Q. Who was the first Chief Minister of Meghalaya?
    A)B. B. Lyngdoh
    B)P. A. Sangma
    C)Williamson A. Sangma
    D)Darwin Diengdoh Pugh
    Answer: Williamson A. Sangma
  • Q. What are the Traditional Dress for Women in Meghalaya State?
    A)Jainkup
    B)Shad Suk Mynsiem
    C)Jainsem Dhara
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. North Eastern Space Application Centre was established in the year
    A)2001
    B)2004
    C)2000
    D)2006
    Answer: 2000
  • Q. How many total Development Blocks are in Meghalaya?
    A)46
    B)56
    C)42
    D)52
    Answer: 46
  • Q. The Anglo-Khasi War was started in the year
    A)1828
    B)1829
    C)1827
    D)1830
    Answer: 1829
  • Q. Schistura syngkai, recently discovered in Meghalaya is the scientific name of which type of species?
    A)Cat
    B)Horse
    C)Fish
    D)Frog
    Answer: Fish
  • Q. Which is the highest point in the Garo Hills?
    A)Nokrek Peak
    B)Maryngsih Peak
    C)Tura Peak
    D)Sellm Peak
    Answer: Nokrek Peak
  • Q. The members of the State Legislative Assembly are elected for what period.
    A)5 years
    B)4 years
    C)2 years
    D)6 years
    Answer: 5 years
  • Q. Who is the Health Minister of Meghalaya as of 2022?
    A)Lahkmen Rymbui
    B)Prestone Tynsong
    C)Dr. Conrad Sangma
    D)Alexander Laloo Hek
    Answer: Alexander Laloo Hek
  • Q. Which country’s Golf Association Museum considered Shillong Golf Course as the “Glen Eagle of the East”
    A)UK
    B)France
    C)USA
    D)South Korea
    Answer: USA
  • Q. What is the species name of “Me’mang Koksi” a local name for the ‘Pitcher Plant’ found in Meghalaya?
    A)Caryophyllales
    B)Nepenthaceae
    C)Nepenthes
    D)Nepenthes khasiana
    Answer: Nepenthes khasiana
  • Q. Total Number of Lok Sabha seats in Meghalaya?
    A)Five
    B)Six
    C)Two
    D)None of These
    Answer: Two
  • Q. What is the State Tree of Meghalaya?
    A)Gamhar
    B)Agarwood
    C)Alder
    D)Uningthou
    Answer: Gamhar
  • Q. On which river is the Kyrdemkulai (Umiam st-III) Dam built?
    A)Krishna
    B)Umtru
    C)Godavari
    D)Penna
    Answer: Umtru
  • Q. When did Meghalaya become an autonomous state within Assam?
    A)1st April 1970
    B)21st January 1971
    C)1st April 1969
    D)21st January 1972
    Answer: 1st April 1970
  • Q. Who was elected as the Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court on 27 April 2020?
    A)Ajay Kumar Mittal
    B)Biswanath Somadder
    C)Tarun Agarwala
    D)Mohammad Rafiq
    Answer: Biswanath Somadder
  • Q. Which one is the largest district of Meghalaya?
    A)East Garo Hills
    B)East Khasi Hills
    C)West Khasi Hills
    D)Jaintia Hills
    Answer: West Khasi Hills
  • Q. Which River is related to Khandong Dam?
    A)Umiam
    B)Umtru
    C)Myntdu
    D)Kopili
    Answer: Kopili
  • Q. Where is Nohkalikai Falls located?
    A)Shillong
    B)Mawsynram
    C)Cherrapunji
    D)Tura
    Answer: Cherrapunji
  • Q. Which tree had been used in the making of the Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya?
    A)Quercus Alba Tree
    B)Platanus Occidentalis Tree
    C)Ficus Elastica Tree
    D)Juglans Microcarpanigra Tree
    Answer: Ficus Elastica Tree

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