Meghalaya General Knowledge
11. How many Lok Sabha seats are there in Meghalaya?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
B) 2
Explanation: Meghalaya has 2 Lok Sabha (House of the People) seats in the Indian Parliament.
12. How many Rajya Sabha seats are there in Meghalaya?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
A) 1
Explanation: Meghalaya has 1 Rajya Sabha (Council of States) seat in the Indian Parliament.
13. Which is the largest city in Meghalaya?
A) Tura
B) Nongstoin
C) Shillong
D) Cherrapunji
C) Shillong
Explanation: Shillong is the largest city in Meghalaya and also the capital of the state.
14. What are the major agricultural crops of Meghalaya?
A) Wheat, Barley, and Sugarcane
B) Rice, Maize, and Potatoes
C) Cotton, Jute, and Tea
D) Coffee, Tea, and Rubber
B) Rice, Maize, and Potatoes
Explanation: The major agricultural crops in Meghalaya include rice, maize, and potatoes. The state’s hilly terrain is suitable for these crops.
15. Which Indian state is known as the “Abode of Clouds”?
A) Kerala
B) Meghalaya
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Uttarakhand
B) Meghalaya
Explanation: Meghalaya is famously known as the “Abode of Clouds” due to its high rainfall and cloud-covered hills.
16. Which tribe is in the majority in Meghalaya?
A) Garo
B) Khasi
C) Jaintia
D) Naga
B) Khasi
Explanation: The Khasi tribe forms the majority in Meghalaya, particularly in the central and eastern parts of the state.
17. Where is the High Court of Meghalaya located?
A) Tura
B) Guwahati
C) Shillong
D) Imphal
C) Shillong
Explanation: The High Court of Meghalaya is located in Shillong, the state capital.
18. What are the major rivers in Meghalaya?
A) Brahmaputra and Ganga
B) Umngot and Myntdu
C) Narmada and Tapi
D) Godavari and Krishna
B) Umngot and Myntdu
Explanation: The Umngot and Myntdu rivers are among the major rivers flowing through Meghalaya.
19. Which state is considered the wettest in India?
A) Kerala
B) Meghalaya
C) Assam
D) Karnataka
B) Meghalaya
Explanation: Meghalaya is the wettest state in India, with places like Mawsynram and Cherrapunji receiving the highest rainfall in the world.
20. Which tribe has the largest population in Meghalaya?
A) Garo
B) Khasi
C) Jaintia
D) Naga
B) Khasi
Explanation: The Khasi tribe has the largest population in Meghalaya, followed by the Garo and Jaintia tribes.