Meghalaya State

Q. Who is elected as the first member of Rajya Sabha from Meghalaya?

A
Alexander Warjri
B
Showaless K. Shilla
C
Robert Kharshiing
D
George Gilbert Swell

Correct Answer

Showaless K. Shilla

More Questions on Meghalaya

  • Q. Which two universities were born through North-Eastern Hill University?
    A)Tripura University and Mizoram University
    B)Manipur University and Nagaland University
    C)Mizoram University and Sikkim University
    D)Nagaland University and Mizoram University
    Answer: Nagaland University and Mizoram University
  • Q. On which date Meghalaya came into existence as a state of India.
    A)21 January 1972
    B)1 January 1970
    C)12 January 1972
    D)None of these
    Answer: 21 January 1972
  • Q. On which river is the Myntdu-Leshka Dam built?
    A)Beas
    B)Penna
    C)Umtru
    D)Myntdu
    Answer: Myntdu
  • 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 country is to the south of Meghalaya?
    A)Nepal
    B)Bhutan
    C)Bangladesh
    D)Afganistan
    Answer: Bangladesh
  • Q. Where in Tura is the North-Eastern Hill University located?
    A)Sohiong
    B)Mawlyndun
    C)Chandmari
    D)Mawdngiem
    Answer: Chandmari
  • Q. Williamnagar is the district headquaters of
    A)East Garo Hills
    B)West Garo Hills
    C)North Garo Hills
    D)South Garo Hills
    Answer: East Garo Hills
  • Q. What is the IATA of Shillong Airport?
    A)SLG
    B)SHG
    C)SHL
    D)SLA
    Answer: SHL
  • Q. What is the total membership of the Commonwealth?
    A)44
    B)54
    C)42
    D)52
    Answer: 54
  • Q. When did Meghalaya become a state?
    A)23 January 1972
    B)21 March 1975
    C)21 January 1972
    D)21 February 1972
    Answer: 21 January 1972
  • Q. What was the total area of Jaintia Hills District?
    A)4,819 Km2
    B)2,819 Km2
    C)4,819 Km2
    D)1,819 Km2
    Answer: 4,819 Km2
  • 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
  • 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. On which river is the Umiam Dam built?
    A)Krishna
    B)Godavari
    C)Umiam
    D)Indus
    Answer: Umiam
  • Q. How many Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) are in Meghalaya?
    A)Three ADCs
    B)Four ADCs
    C)Two ADCs
    D)One ADCs
    Answer: Three ADCs
  • 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. 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. Which state is not connected with Meghalaya through National Highways?
    A)Mizoram
    B)Tripura
    C)Assam
    D)Manipur
    Answer: Manipur
  • Q. Which of the following is the State Tree of Meghalaya?
    A)Banyan
    B)Mesua Ferrea
    C)White Teak
    D)Gmelina Arborea
    Answer: Gmelina Arborea
  • Q. Which district is the Nongriat Village, famous for Living Root Bridges located in?
    A)West Khasi Hills District
    B)South West Khasi Hills District
    C)East Khasi Hills District
    D)Ri-Bhoi District
    Answer: East Khasi Hills District

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