Meghalaya State

Q. What is the Sanskrit meaning of Meghalaya?

A
Abode of Mountains
B
Abode of Clouds
C
Rain Forest
D
Wettest Place

Correct Answer

Abode of Clouds

More Questions on Meghalaya

  • 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. Which system is followed in Meghalaya?
    A)Ryotwari System
    B)Matrilineal System
    C)Zamindar System
    D)Patrilineal System
    Answer: Matrilineal System
  • Q. Who was the first Governor of Meghalaya?
    A)Prakash Melhotra
    B)Braj Kumar Nehru
    C)Lallan Prasad Singh
    D)Tribeni Sahai Misra
    Answer: Braj Kumar Nehru
  • Q. What is the IATA of Shillong Airport?
    A)SLG
    B)SHG
    C)SHL
    D)SLA
    Answer: SHL
  • Q. What is the State code of Meghalaya?
    A)ML
    B)MG
    C)MLA
    D)MGL
    Answer: ML
  • Q. In which year Shillong was made capital of Assam?
    A)1873
    B)1874
    C)1872
    D)1875
    Answer: 1874
  • Q. What is the population growth of Meghalaya from 2001 to 2011 as per the census report of “Census of India”?
    A)30.60%
    B)31.60%
    C)32.00%
    D)27.80%
    Answer: 27.80%
  • Q. Who is the first Chairman of the Lokayukta of Meghalaya?
    A)Pranoy Kumar Musahary
    B)T. Nandakumar Singh
    C)Naresh Kumar Gupta
    D)Ashim Kumar Roy
    Answer: Pranoy Kumar Musahary
  • Q. Which is the largest bird found in Meghalaya?
    A)Great Indian Hornbill
    B)Rama Chiluka
    C)Deo Haah
    D)Grey Peacock Pheasant
    Answer: Great Indian Hornbill
  • Q. When was Union Christian College, Meghalaya established?
    A)1952
    B)1962
    C)1942
    D)1972
    Answer: 1952
  • Q. How many seats does Meghalaya have in the Rajya Sabha?
    A)2 Seat
    B)3 Seat
    C)1 Seat
    D)4 Seat
    Answer: 1 Seat
  • Q. What is the length of national highways in Meghalaya?
    A)2,170 km
    B)1,170 km
    C)3,170 km
    D)4,170 km
    Answer: 1,170 km
  • Q. Who is the first Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court?
    A)Prafulla Chandra Pant
    B)Uma Nath Singh
    C)T. Meena Kumari
    D)Dinesh Maheshwari
    Answer: T. Meena Kumari
  • Q. Which is the largest group in Meghalaya?
    A)Khasis
    B)Garos
    C)Jaintias
    D)Nepali
    Answer: Khasis
  • 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. 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. The Anglo-Khasi War was started in the year
    A)1828
    B)1829
    C)1827
    D)1830
    Answer: 1829
  • Q. How many total Development Blocks are in Meghalaya?
    A)46
    B)56
    C)42
    D)52
    Answer: 46
  • Q. When did Shillong become the capital of Assam?
    A)1874
    B)1884
    C)1864
    D)1894
    Answer: 1874
  • Q. As per the Matrilineal society of Meghalaya, which daughter inherits all the property & takes care of aged parents and any unmarried siblings?
    A)Eldest Daughter
    B)Middle Daughter
    C)Youngest Daughter
    D)Anyone
    Answer: Youngest Daughter

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