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Meghalaya General Knowledge Quiz part 1

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When did Meghalaya become a full-fledged state of India?

a)

21 January 1971

b)

21 January 1972

c)

15 August 1972

d)

26 January 1971

2.

From which state was Meghalaya carved out?

a)

Nagaland

b)

Tripura

c)

Assam

d)

Manipur

3.

What is the capital of Meghalaya?

a)

Tura

b)

Nongpoh

c)

Shillong

d)

Jowai

4.

How many districts does Meghalaya have as of 2025?

a)

11

b)

12

c)

13

d)

14

5.

Which district is not part of the Khasi Hills region?

a)

East Khasi Hills

b)

West Khasi Hills

c)

South West Khasi Hills

d)

West Garo Hills

6.

Meghalaya shares its southern and western borders with which country?

a)

Bhutan

b)

Bangladesh

c)

Myanmar

d)

Nepal

7.

What is the total area of Meghalaya?

a)

20,000 sq km

b)

21,850 sq km

c)

22,429 sq km

d)

23,000 sq km

8.

Which is the highest peak in Meghalaya?

a)

Nokrek Peak

b)

Shillong Peak

c)

Tura Peak

d)

Sohpetbneng Peak

9.

Which of the following rivers flows through Meghalaya?

a)

Brahmaputra

b)

Barak

c)

Umngot

d)

Teesta

10.

Which places in Meghalaya are known for the heaviest rainfall?

a)

Tura and Nongpoh

b)

Cherrapunjee and Mawsynram

c)

Jowai and Dawki

d)

Nongstoin and Nongpoh

11.

The Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribes originally practiced what kind of governance?

a)

Feudal monarchy

b)

Chieftainship system

c)

Democracy

d)

Republic

12.

Meghalaya came under British rule after which treaty?

a)

Treaty of Shillong

b)

Treaty of Yandabo

c)

Treaty of Lushai

d)

Treaty of Sadiya

13.

When did Meghalaya achieve full statehood?

a)

1970

b)

1971

c)

1972

d)

1973

14.

Which are the three main tribes of Meghalaya?

a)

Khasi, Jaintia, Mizo

b)

Khasi, Jaintia, Garo

c)

Garo, Naga, Khasi

d)

Khasi, Mizo, Garo

15.

What is the official language of Meghalaya?

a)

Khasi

b)

English

c)

Garo

d)

Hindi

16.

The Wangala Festival is celebrated by which tribe?

a)

Khasi

b)

Jaintia

c)

Garo

d)

Naga

17.

Behdeinkhlam is associated with which tribe?

a)

Khasi

b)

Garo

c)

Jaintia

d)

Rabha

18.

What is the traditional dress of Khasi women?

a)

Dakmanda

b)

Mekhela Chador

c)

Jainsem

d)

Puan

19.

What is the main occupation of people in Meghalaya?

a)

Mining

b)

Agriculture

c)

Trade

d)

Handicrafts

20.

Which is a major mineral found in Meghalaya?

a)

Iron

b)

Bauxite

c)

Coal

d)

Gold

21.

Which of the following is a popular tourist attraction in Meghalaya?

a)

Double Decker Root Bridge

b)

Taj Mahal

c)

Kaziranga

d)

Sela Pass

22.

Balpakram National Park is located in which part of Meghalaya?

a)

Khasi Hills

b)

Jaintia Hills

c)

Garo Hills

d)

Ri-Bhoi

23.

How many seats are there in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly?

a)

50

b)

60

c)

70

d)

80

24.

The Meghalaya High Court is located in:

a)

Tura

b)

Shillong

c)

Nongpoh

d)

Jowai

25.

How many Lok Sabha constituencies does Meghalaya have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

26.

Nokrek National Park is famous for which species?

a)

Red Panda

b)

Clouded Leopard

c)

Hoolock Gibbon

d)

Golden Langur

27.

Which national park in Meghalaya is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve?

a)

Balpakram

b)

Nokrek

c)

Siju

d)

Nongkhyllem

28.

NEHU stands for:

a)

North-Eastern Hill University

b)

North-East Heritage University

c)

North-East Humanities University

d)

North-Eastern Higher University

29.

What was the literacy rate of Meghalaya as per the 2011 Census?

a)

70.5%

b)

72.4%

c)

75.48%

d)

78.2%

30.

Who was the first Chief Minister of Meghalaya?

a)

Dr. Donkupar Roy

b)

P. A. Sangma

c)

Captain Williamson A. Sangma

d)

Conrad K. Sangma

31.

Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha from Meghalaya?

a)

P. A. Sangma

b)

Vincent Pala

c)

Donkupar Roy

d)

Salseng C. Marak

32.

What is the state animal of Meghalaya?

a)

Binturong

b)

Clouded Leopard

c)

Tiger

d)

Hoolock Gibbon

33.

What is the nickname of Meghalaya?

a)

Jewel of the East

b)

Land of Dawn-Lit Mountains

c)

Abode of Clouds

d)

Paradise on Earth

34.

What is the state flower of Meghalaya?

a)

Lady’s Slipper Orchid

b)

Rhododendron

c)

Jasmine

d)

Blue Vanda

35.

What is the motto of Meghalaya?

a)

Peace and Unity

b)

Harmony and Progress

c)

Unity in Diversity

d)

Truth and Service

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