States PCS: Sikkim GK Questions for Sikkim Public Service Commission Exams
21. Consider the following statements about the North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP):
- It is a World Bank funded poverty alleviation project
- The project is being implemented in four states viz. Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
First statement is correct. The estimated cost of project is US$ 144.4 million with World Bank assistance of US$130 million and Government of India’s contribution of US$14.4 million (at 10%). Second statement is correct. North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) is being implemented in four North Eastern States of Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. The primary objective of NERLP is to improve livelihoods of the poor, especially that of women and the disadvantaged people in the project area. The districts for the project implementation have been identified by the State Governments based on social and economic backwardness. The main thrusts of the project are to build community based organizations such as Self Help Groups (SHGs), SHG village Federations, Community Development Groups (CDGs), Producer Organizations etc. and strengthen the existing ones.
22. Some of the constructed/under construction tunnels in India were recently making news. In this context, consider the following tunnels with states in which they have been/are being constructed:
- Chenani-Nashri tunnel- Himachal Pradesh
- Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel- Sikkim
- Sela pass tunnel- Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [3 Only]
Notes:
Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved to the construction of 4.531 km long 2-Lane Bi-Directional Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel in Uttarakhand. The project will be implemented along NH-134 under the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Mode. Chenani-Nashri tunnel is 9.28 km long and is India’s longest highway tunnel located in Jammu & Kashmir. It was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in 2017. Sela Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass in Arunachal Pradesh which is claimed by China. In Budget 2018, the government announced the construction of Sela pass tunnel.
23. It is among the oldest surviving health traditions of the world with a living history of more than 2500 years. It has been practised in Himalayan regions, particularly in Leh and Ladakh (J&K), Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Darjeeling etc. This curative system is very effective in managing chronic diseases like Asthma, Bronchitis, Arthritis, etc. It considers body and the mind as the locus of treatment. This healing system is known as _?
[A] Sowa-Rigpa
[B] Naturopathy
[C] Unani
[D] Ayurveda
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Correct Answer: A [Sowa-Rigpa]
Notes:
Sowa-Rigpa is among the oldest surviving health traditions of the world with a living history of more than 2500 years. It has been practised in Himalayan regions throughout, particularly in Leh and Ladakh (J&K), Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Darjeeling etc. This curative system is effective in managing chronic diseases like Asthma, Bronchitis, Arthritis, etc. It considers body and the mind as the locus of treatment.
24. Consider the following statements about the state of Sikkim. 1.Sikkim’s literacy rate increased to 82.2% from 68.8% in 2001. 2.Sikkim is the least populated state in India. 3.Sikkim also became the first fully organic state. Which of the above is correct?
[A] 2 only
[B] 3 only
[C] 1,2,3
[D] 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: C [1,2,3]
Notes:
Sikkim will be the first state to implement UBI in India. It is the best state for women in the workplace. It also decreased its poverty ratio by 22% to 51,000 in 2011-12 from 1.7 lakh in 2004-05.
25. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS)?
- An industrial unit which is presently getting benefits of one or more components of other schemes of the Government of India will not be considered for this scheme
- The scheme is not applicable to Sikkim
- All new industrial units set up in the North Eastern States will get transport and tax incentive from the Government
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] Only 1
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3 ]
Notes:- Statement 1 is incorrect: All eligible industrial units, which are getting benefits of one or more components of other schemes of the Government of India, will also be considered for benefits of other components of this scheme .
- Statement 2 is incorrect: In order to promote employment in the North East States, Government is incentivizing primarily the MSME Sector through this scheme. Government is also providing specific incentive through the scheme to generate employment.
- Statement 3 is correct: The Scheme covers new units in manufacturing and services sectors. The scheme provides for Central Capital Investment Incentive for access to credit, Central Interest Incentive, Central Comprehensive Insurance Incentive, Goods and Services Tax Reimbursement, Income Tax Reimbursement, Transport Incentive; and Employment Incentive to the extent indicated in the gazette notification against each of the components.
26. Who has been sworn-in as the new chief minister of Sikkim?
[A] Arun Uperti
[B] Kunga Nima Lepcha
[C] Prem Singh Tamang
[D] Sonam Lama
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Correct Answer: C [Prem Singh Tamang]
Notes:
Prem Singh Tamang, the president of Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) and popularly known as P S Golay, has been sworn-in as the new chief minister of Sikkim. Governor Ganga Prasad administered the oath of office to Mr. Golay in a grand ceremony at the Palzor stadium in Gangtok. Mr. Golay is not a member of the state assembly at present as he did not contest the polls. The SKM won 17 of the 32 legislative Assembly seats in the State in the recently held Assembly polls. The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), which had ruled the State for 25 years, won 15. Mr. Golay succeeded Pawan Chamling of the SDF who has the record of longest-serving Chief Minister of the country, ruling the State for five consecutive terms for a little over 24 years.
27. The Indian State of Sikkim does not share a border with which neighbouring country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Bhutan
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Sikkim is a landlocked state of India, located in the north-east of the country on the southern slopes of the eastern Himalaya mountain range. Sikkim borders Nepal in the west, Tibet (China) to the north and east, Bhutan in the southeast and the Indian state of West Bengal to the south.
28. The latitude which passes through Sikkim also passes through which of the following states?
[A] Haryana
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The latitude that pass through Sikkim also pass through Rajasthan. 27 degree centigrade latitude passes through Gangtok of sikkim and Alwar in Rajasthan.
29. The following States were created after 1960. Arrange them in chronological order:
A. Haryana
B. Sikkim
C. Meghalaya
D. Nagaland
[A] D, A, C, B
[B] A, B, C, D
[C] B, A, C, D
[D] A, B, D, C
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Correct Answer: A [D, A, C, B]
Notes:
Haryana – 1966
Sikkim -1975
Meghalaya – 1972
Nagaland – 1963
30. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Monastery State
(a) Dhankar Monastery : Himachal Pradesh
(b) Rumtek Monastery : Sikkim
(c) Tabo Monastery : Himachal Pradesh
(d) Kye Monastery : Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: 0 []
Notes:
Dhankar Monastery is present at 12,774 feet above sea level of Lahaul and Spiti of Himachal Pradesh. Rumtek monastery is important and largest monastery of Sikkim, 24 km away from Gangtok. Tabo monastery is situated at a distance of about 50 kilometres from Kaza in Lahual district of Himachal Pradesh. Kye Monastery is situated 12 kms north of Kaza of Himachal Pradesh, not in Arunachal Pradesh.
