Meghalaya State

Q. Who coined the term “Meghalaya”?

A
S. P. Chatterjee
B
Kazi Nazrul Islam
C
Amartya Sen
D
Rabindranath Tagore

Correct Answer

S. P. Chatterjee

More Questions on Meghalaya

  • Q. When was Meghalaya High Court established?
    A)March 2012
    B)March 2013
    C)March 2011
    D)March 2014
    Answer: March 2013
  • Q. Which is the longest River of Meghalaya?
    A)Simsang River
    B)Umtrew River
    C)Barapani River
    D)Umngot River
    Answer: Simsang River
  • Q. In which year, UNESCO added Nokrek National Park to its list of Biosphere Reserves?
    A)2003
    B)2005
    C)1999
    D)2009
    Answer: 2009
  • Q. What is the Catchment area of Umiam Lake?
    A)220 km2
    B)320 km2
    C)120 km2
    D)92 km2
    Answer: 220 km2
  • Q. How much is the geographical area of Meghalaya?
    A)12,429 km2
    B)22,429 km2 (8,660 sq mi)
    C)2,429 km2
    D)None of these
    Answer: 22,429 km2 (8,660 sq mi)
  • Q. Where is the Mendi Pathar railway stations located in India?
    A)Sikkim
    B)Arunachal Pradesh
    C)Meghalaya
    D)Himachal Pradesh
    Answer: Meghalaya
  • Q. Which one the State recognised tree of Meghalaya?
    A)Arjuna
    B)Gulmohar
    C)Gamhar
    D)Ashoka
    Answer: Gamhar
  • Q. On which river is the Umiam Dam built?
    A)Krishna
    B)Godavari
    C)Umiam
    D)Indus
    Answer: Umiam
  • Q. Who received Padma Bhusan Award from Meghalaya for Public Affairs?
    A)Helen Giri
    B)Inderjit Kaur Barthakur
    C)Trinity Saioo
    D)Theilin Phanbuh
    Answer: Inderjit Kaur Barthakur
  • Q. Total Numbers of Dams in Meghalaya.
    A)12
    B)9
    C)15
    D)7
    Answer: 7
  • Q. What is the highest average rainfall in some areas of Meghalaya?
    A)10,000 mm
    B)8,000 mm
    C)12,000 mm
    D)4,000 mm
    Answer: 12,000 mm
  • Q. How many Municipalities are in Meghalaya?
    A)Three
    B)Four
    C)Two
    D)None
    Answer: Three
  • Q. What is the Sanskrit meaning of Meghalaya?
    A)Abode of Mountains
    B)Abode of Clouds
    C)Rain Forest
    D)Wettest Place
    Answer: Abode of Clouds
  • Q. Purno A. Sangma had been awarded with Padma Vibhushan award in the year
    A)2017
    B)2018
    C)2015
    D)2019
    Answer: 2017
  • Q. Who is the longest serving Chief Minister of Meghalaya?
    A)D. D. Lapang
    B)Mukul Sangma
    C)S. C. Marak
    D)Williamson A. Sangma
    Answer: Williamson A. Sangma
  • Q. Where is the Mawlynnong Village located?
    A)West Khasi Hills District
    B)East Khasi Hills District
    C)West Garo Hills District
    D)West Jaintia Hills District
    Answer: East Khasi Hills District
  • 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. Who is the only person from Meghalaya to receive Padma Vibhushan Award?
    A)Erasmus Lyngdoh
    B)Purno Agitok Sangma
    C)Nanadro B Marak
    D)Mrinal Miri
    Answer: Purno Agitok Sangma
  • Q. Currently who is the Chief Minister of Meghalaya?
    A)Conrad Sangma
    B)D. D. Lapang
    C)Mukul Sangma
    D)Donkupar Roy
    Answer: Conrad Sangma
  • 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

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