Meghalaya State

Q. The name ‘Meghalaya’ was coined by

A
S. P. Chatterjee
B
Devendra Lal
C
Ram Charan
D
Bhupen Hazarika

Correct Answer

S. P. Chatterjee

More Questions on Meghalaya

  • Q. Which river can be found under the Dawki Bridge?
    A)Kopili River
    B)Dawki River
    C)Kulsi River
    D)Umngot River
    Answer: Umngot River
  • Q. The secretory product pectin of cell wall is chemically a
    A)carbohydrate
    B)lipid
    C)protein
    D)nucleic acid
    Answer: carbohydrate
  • Q. Which is the largest group in Meghalaya?
    A)Khasis
    B)Garos
    C)Jaintias
    D)Nepali
    Answer: Khasis
  • Q. How many campuses does NEHU have?
    A)Two
    B)Three
    C)One
    D)Four
    Answer: Two
  • Q. How many recipients from Meghalaya received the Padma Shri Award 2022?
    A)2 Recipients
    B)3 Recipients
    C)1 Recipient
    D)4 Recipients
    Answer: 1 Recipient
  • Q. When was Ri-Bhoi District formed by the further division of East Khasi Hills district?
    A)4th June 1994
    B)4th June 1996
    C)4th June 1992
    D)4th June 1998
    Answer: 4th June 1992
  • Q. How many Vidhan Sabha Constituencies are in Meghalaya?
    A)56 Constituencies
    B)70 Constituencies
    C)60 Constituencies
    D)64 Constituencies
    Answer: 60 Constituencies
  • Q. When was the Lokayukta of Meghalaya formed?
    A)2012
    B)2013
    C)2011
    D)2014
    Answer: 2014
  • Q. Which of the following is the State Flower of Meghalaya?
    A)Lady's slipper
    B)Ashoka
    C)Renanthera Imschootiana
    D)Paphiopedilum Insigne
    Answer: Paphiopedilum Insigne
  • Q. Which one is recognised as the state bird of Meghalaya?
    A)Hill myna
    B)House Sparrow
    C)Great hornbill
    D)Asian Koel
    Answer: Hill myna
  • Q. Who is the Minister of Forests & Environment Department as of 2022?
    A)James Pangsang Sangma
    B)Alexander Laloo Hek
    C)Kyrmen Shylla
    D)Renikton Lyngdoh
    Answer: James Pangsang Sangma
  • Q. The Nohkalikai Falls is located on ___________
    A)Cherrapunji
    B)Shillong
    C)Tura
    D)Mawsynram
    Answer: Cherrapunji
  • Q. When was Jaintia Hills District created?
    A)22 February 1972
    B)22 February 1976
    C)22 February 1982
    D)22 February 1992
    Answer: 22 February 1972
  • Q. In which year Shillong was made capital of Assam?
    A)1873
    B)1874
    C)1872
    D)1875
    Answer: 1874
  • Q. Who was the first speaker of Meghalaya Legislative Assembly?
    A)E. K. Mawlong
    B)R. S. Lyngdoh
    C)P. R. Kyndiah
    D)W. Syiemiong
    Answer: R. S. Lyngdoh
  • Q. Which is the 12th District of Meghalaya?
    A)Northern West Khasi Hills
    B)Eastern South Khasi Hills
    C)Western East Khasi Hills
    D)Eastern West Khasi Hills
    Answer: Eastern West Khasi Hills
  • Q. Who coined the term “Meghalaya”?
    A)S. P. Chatterjee
    B)Kazi Nazrul Islam
    C)Amartya Sen
    D)Rabindranath Tagore
    Answer: S. P. Chatterjee
  • Q. What is the State Tree of Meghalaya?
    A)Gamhar
    B)Agarwood
    C)Alder
    D)Uningthou
    Answer: Gamhar
  • Q. How many Districts are in Meghalaya?
    A)9 Districts
    B)11 Districts
    C)10 Districts
    D)12 Districts
    Answer: 12 Districts
  • Q. What is the area of Meghalaya?
    A)7,209 sq. mi
    B)8,660 sq. mi
    C)7,209 sq. mi
    D)6,922 sq. mi
    Answer: 8,660 sq. mi

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