States PCS: Sikkim GK Questions for Sikkim Public Service Commission Exams
For all Sikkim Public Service Commission (Sikkim PSC) exams including State Civil Services, Assistant Engineer, and more.
11. Which high-altitude lake in Sikkim is both considered sacred and is a major tourist attraction?
[A] Khecheopalri Lake
[B] Gurudongmar Lake
[C] Samiti Lake
[D] Tsomgo Lake
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Correct Answer: D [Tsomgo Lake]
Notes:
Tsomgo (Changu) Lake, at 3,753 m near Gangtok, is a sacred glacial lake revered by locals and a popular tourist destination due to its scenic beauty and religious significance.
12. Which mountain pass in Sikkim connects it to the Chumbi Valley of Tibet?
[A] Jelep La
[B] Nathu La
[C] Dongkya La
[D] Cho La
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Correct Answer: B [Nathu La]
Notes:
Nathu La is a key pass at 4,310 m in Sikkim linking India to Tibet’s Chumbi Valley; it is part of the historic Silk Route and reopened for border trade in 2006.
13. Which river forms part of the boundary between Sikkim and West Bengal?
[A] Rangit
[B] Teesta
[C] Jaldhaka
[D] Rangpo
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Correct Answer: A [Rangit]
Notes:
The Rangit River, a tributary of Teesta, forms part of the southern boundary between Sikkim and West Bengal.
14. Which town in Sikkim is located at the confluence of two rivers and functions as a major trade and travel hub?
[A] Namchi
[B] Gyalshing
[C] Rangpo
[D] Mangan
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Correct Answer: C [Rangpo]
Notes:
Rangpo is situated at the meeting point of the Rangpo and Teesta rivers and is the main gateway to Sikkim, making it a crucial center for trade and transit.
15. Which of the following is recognized as the state animal of Sikkim?
[A] Himalayan Tahr
[B] Red Panda
[C] Snow Leopard
[D] Tibetan Wolf
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Correct Answer: B [Red Panda]
Notes:
The red panda is Sikkim’s state animal, inhabiting high-altitude forests with bamboo; it is protected in reserves like Khangchendzonga National Park.
16. Which bird, frequently observed in the alpine regions of Sikkim, is designated as the state bird of Sikkim?
[A] Blood Pheasant
[B] Himalayan Monal
[C] Satyr Tragopan
[D] Kalij Pheasant
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Correct Answer: A [Blood Pheasant]
Notes:
The blood pheasant is Sikkim’s state bird, inhabiting high-altitude forests and shrublands; notable for crimson underparts and climate sensitivity.
17. Which community-managed initiative is known for forest protection efforts in East Sikkim?
[A] Lepcha Village Councils
[B] Nepali Panchayet
[C] Zilla Parishad
[D] Dzumsa
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Correct Answer: D [Dzumsa]
Notes:
Dzumsa is a traditional self-governance system in North Sikkim, influential in managing forests and natural resources through community participation.
18. Which of the following is the state flower of Sikkim, commonly found in the alpine regions of the state?
[A] Rhododendron arboreum
[B] Primula denticulata
[C] Saussurea obvallata
[D] Nobile Orchid (Dendrobium nobile)
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Correct Answer: D [Nobile Orchid (Dendrobium nobile)]
Notes:
The Nobile Orchid (Dendrobium nobile) is the state flower of Sikkim and is native to its alpine areas.
