Meghalaya GK For Competitive Exam

21. The name "Meghalaya" was coined by

  • A) Ram Charan
  • B) S. P. Chatterjee
  • C) Devendra Lal
  • D) Bhupen Hazarika
Answer: B) S. P. Chatterjee

22. The Anglo-Khasi War began in which year?

  • A) 1827
  • B) 1828
  • C) 1829
  • D) 1830
Answer: C) 1829

23. Who led the Khasi Uprising against the British?

  • A) U Kiang Nangbah
  • B) U Tirot Sing
  • C) Pa Togan Sangma
  • D) Williamson A. Sangma
Answer: B) U Tirot Sing

24. U Tirot Sing Day is observed on

  • A) 17 July
  • B) 17 August
  • C) 17 May
  • D) 17 April
Answer: A) 17 July

25. Mawlynnong village, known as Asia's cleanest village, is located in which district?

  • A) Ri-Bhoi
  • B) East Khasi Hills
  • C) West Garo Hills
  • D) South Garo Hills
Answer: B) East Khasi Hills

26. Nohkalikai Falls is located near which place?

  • A) Shillong
  • B) Cherrapunji
  • C) Mawsynram
  • D) Tura
Answer: B) Cherrapunji

27. Which is the longest natural cave in South Asia?

  • A) Krem Iawe
  • B) Siju Cave
  • C) Krem Liat Prah
  • D) Krem Mawmluh
Answer: C) Krem Liat Prah

28. Williamnagar is the headquarters of which district?

  • A) North Garo Hills
  • B) East Garo Hills
  • C) West Garo Hills
  • D) South Garo Hills
Answer: B) East Garo Hills

29. Which is the largest tribal group in Meghalaya?

  • A) Khasi
  • B) Garo
  • C) Jaintia (Pnar)
  • D) Hajong
Answer: A) Khasi

30. What was the literacy rate of Meghalaya according to the 2011 Census?

  • A) 71.05%
  • B) 72.53%
  • C) 74.43%
  • D) 75.48%
Answer: D) 75.48%
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