Q. Hinduism has been the state’s major religion since the arrival of the Nepalis; an estimated 60.93% of the total population are now adherents of the religion. Sikkim’s second largest religion is?

Correct Answer

Buddhism

More Questions on Sikkim

  • Q. Temi Tea Garden, which is the only tea garden in Sikkim is located in
    A)South Sikkim District
    B)East Sikkim District
    C)North Sikkim District
    D)West Sikkim District
    Answer: South Sikkim District
  • Q. In which year, Pawan Kumar Chamling becomes the Chief Minister of Sikkim for the first time?
    A)1993
    B)1990
    C)1992
    D)1994
    Answer: 1994
  • Q. Who led delegation of British to Sikkim in 1884 to explore a trade route with Tibet through the Lachen valley?
    A)Colman Macaulay
    B)Claude White
    C)Long Fellow
    D)Claude MacDonald
    Answer: Colman Macaulay
  • Q. Which district is Dzuluk located in?
    A)West Sikkim
    B)North Sikkim
    C)South Sikkim
    D)East Sikkim
    Answer: East Sikkim
  • Q. Which party did Kazi Lhendup Dorjee, the first Chief Minister of Sikkim join after leaving Sikkim Congress?
    A)Sikkim Sangram Parishad
    B)Indian National Congress
    C)Sikkim Janata Parishad
    D)Sikkim Democratic Front
    Answer: Indian National Congress
  • Q. When did Sikkim cede Darjeeling to the British?
    A)1835
    B)1757
    C)1802
    D)1857
    Answer: 1835
  • Q. What is the State Mammal of Sikkim?
    A)Sangai
    B)Red Panda
    C)Blackbuck
    D)Gaur
    Answer: Red Panda
  • Q. What is the State Bird of Sikkim?
    A)Blood Pheasant
    B)Indian roller
    C)Emerald dove
    D)Himalayan monal
    Answer: Blood Pheasant
  • Q. Where did the holy men consecrate the first Chogyal of Sikkim?
    A)Yuksom
    B)Rabdanste
    C)Tumlong
    D)Gangtok
    Answer: Yuksom
  • Q. Who was the first Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court?
    A)Man Mohan Singh Gujral
    B)Mohan Lall Shrimal
    C)Kishore Mohanty
    D)Krishna Murari Agarwal
    Answer: Man Mohan Singh Gujral
  • Q. Gangtok is located in which district?
    A)East Sikkim
    B)North Sikkim
    C)West Sikkim
    D)None of these
    Answer: East Sikkim
  • Q. In which year, Sikkim becomes a part of India as its 22nd state?
    A)1978
    B)1972
    C)1975
    D)1980
    Answer: 1975
  • Q. What is the record for the longest period of continuous rain in Sikkim?
    A)30 Days
    B)17 Days
    C)11 Days
    D)45 Days
    Answer: 11 Days
  • Q. Which is the highest point in Sikkim?
    A)Kangto
    B)Nanda Devi
    C)Kamet
    D)Kanchenjunga
    Answer: Kanchenjunga
  • Q. Where is Temi Tea Garden located?
    A)West Sikkim
    B)North Sikkim
    C)South Sikkim
    D)East Sikkim
    Answer: South Sikkim
  • Q. At present who is the Governor of Sikkim State?
    A)Balmiki Prasad Singh
    B)Ganga Prasad
    C)Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil
    D)None of these
    Answer: Ganga Prasad
  • Q. Chu-Faat, Zo-Mal-Lok, Tendong Lo Rum Faat, Kinchum-Chu-Bomsa are folk dances of?
    A)Lechas
    B)Nepalese
    C)Bhutias
    D)None of these
    Answer: Lechas
  • Q. Where is the only civilian helipad located in Sikkim?
    A)Gangtok
    B)Yuksom
    C)Ravangla
    D)Pelling
    Answer: Gangtok
  • Q. What is the meaning of the term “Nathu La”?
    A)Nathu: Trading & La: Pass
    B)Nathu: Buddhist & La: Pass
    C)Nathu: Listening Ears & La: Pass
    D)Nathu: Pilgrimage & La: Pass
    Answer: Nathu: Listening Ears & La: Pass
  • Q. Which is the Left Tributary of Teesta River?
    A)Ringyong Chhu
    B)Ranghap Chhu
    C)Rangeet River
    D)Rangpo River
    Answer: Rangpo River

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