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Shreshtha Bharat: Meghalaya

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the nick name given to the state of Meghalaya?

a)

Abode of clouds

b)

State of all seasons

c)

Fruit bowl of India

d)

Bread basket of India

2.

The major tribes of Meghalaya are:

a)

Garo

b)

Khasi

c)

Jayantiya

d)

All of the above

3.

In Meghalaya, the matrilineal system of lineage is followed.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Uncertain

d)

Don't know

4.

The following are the popular folk dance forms of Meghalaya

a)

Bihu

b)

Bharat natyam

c)

Nongkrem & Laho

d)

Katthak

5.

Wangala is the post-harvest festival of the Garo tribe. It is popularly known as:

a)

Festival of dance

b)

Hundred drums festival

c)

New harvest festival

d)

Fifty drum festival

6.

For women, the traditional costume for women in Meghalaya is known as :

a)

Mekhla

b)

Saree

c)

Jainsen.

d)

Kimono

7.

A local delicacy of Meghalaya made with pork and rice is called:

a)

Jadoh

b)

Chowmein

c)

Thukpa

d)

Kachori

8.

(a)   is the main occupation of the people of Meghalaya

9.

•The 'Garo' tribe weaves ________________, a material used for their dresses along with shirts, bed covers, bed sheets and tablecloths.

a)

Munga

b)

'Dakmanda'

c)

Kanvivaram

d)

None of the above

10.

____________ is a durable variety of cane mat weaved by the people.

a)

Chatai

b)

Carpet

c)

Tlieng

d)

Table mat