Sikkim State

Q. Who was the first recipient of the Padma Shri Award from Sikkim?

A
Sonam Gyatso
B
Sonam Wangyal
C
Gadul Singh Lama
D
Phu Dorjee

Correct Answer

Sonam Gyatso

More Questions on Sikkim

  • 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?
    A)Buddhism
    B)Christianity
    C)Slam
    D)None of these
    Answer: Buddhism
  • Q. Which is the highest peak in Sikkim?
    A)Mt. Kangchenjunga
    B)Mt. Kabru
    C)Mt. Talung
    D)Mt. Siniolchu
    Answer: Mt. Kangchenjunga
  • Q. Name of the largest Buddhist Monastery in Sikkim.
    A)Pemayangtse Monastery
    B)Rumtek Monastery
    C)Tashiding Monastery
    D)None of these
    Answer: Rumtek Monastery
  • Q. Which pass connects Tibet with India?
    A)Khardung La
    B)Rohtang Pass
    C)Nathu La
    D)Shipki La
    Answer: Nathu La
  • Q. In which year Sikkim became a princely state of British India?
    A)1897
    B)1890
    C)1893
    D)1899
    Answer: 1890
  • Q. How far is Nathu La Pass from Gangtok?
    A)54 Km
    B)98 Km
    C)47 Km
    D)84 Km
    Answer: 54 Km
  • Q. Which is India’s First state to be declared as “Smoke Free State” ?
    A)Uttarakhand
    B)Haryana
    C)Sikkim
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sikkim
  • Q. Who is the first Chogyal of Sikkim?
    A)Phuntsog Namgyal
    B)Tenzing Namgyal
    C)Chakdor Namgyal
    D)Tensung Namgyal
    Answer: Phuntsog Namgyal
  • Q. Which district is Pelling Hill Station located in?
    A)West Sikkim
    B)North Sikkim
    C)South Sikkim
    D)East Sikkim
    Answer: West Sikkim
  • Q. Who was the Prime Minister of Sikkim who later served as the Chief Minister of Sikkim?
    A)Nar Bahadur Bhandari
    B)Brajbir Saran Das
    C)Bhim Bahadur Gurung
    D)Kazi Lhendup Dorjee
    Answer: Kazi Lhendup Dorjee
  • Q. When did Sikkim become the Princely State of British India?
    A)1880
    B)1790
    C)1890
    D)1912
    Answer: 1890
  • Q. What is the State Flower of Sikkim?
    A)Red Vanda
    B)Glory Lily
    C)Noble Dendrobium
    D)Lotus
    Answer: Noble Dendrobium
  • Q. The total number of recognised official languages in Sikkim is
    A)11
    B)6
    C)8
    D)13
    Answer: 11
  • Q. Which one Monastery is described as the “Heart of Sikkim/Denzong”?
    A)Pabyuk Monastery
    B)Pandam Monastery
    C)Pemayangtse Monastery
    D)Tashiding Monastery
    Answer: Tashiding Monastery
  • Q. The total number of recognized official language in Sikkim is
    A)8
    B)3
    C)5
    D)11
    Answer: 11
  • Q. When was Sikkim established?
    A)16 June 1975
    B)16 May 1975
    C)16 Feb 1975
    D)None of These
    Answer: 16 May 1975
  • Q. What is Diwali known as in Sikkim?
    A)Bhumchu
    B)Losar
    C)Tihar
    D)Lhabab
    Answer: Tihar
  • Q. Which is the highest Dam in Sikkim?
    A)Rongli Dam
    B)Rangit III Dam
    C)Rangpo Dam
    D)Teesta -V Dam
    Answer: Teesta -V Dam
  • Q. Which flower is on the Emblem of Sikkim?
    A)Rose
    B)Marigold
    C)Lotus
    D)Sunflower
    Answer: Lotus
  • Q. What is the name of the first open border between India and China?
    A)Phuntsholing
    B)Bhairabkunda
    C)Nathu La
    D)Sinchula
    Answer: Nathu La

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