States PCS: Sikkim GK Questions for Sikkim Public Service Commission Exams
31. In context with the inauguration of the Sisseri bridge in November, consider the following statements:
- It is located in Sikkim.
- It was constructed by the National Highway Authority of India.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: C [Neither 1 nor 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The Sisseri River Bridge is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It provides connectivity to the Lower Dibang Valley in the north-east. it is a 200m long bridge that connects Dibang valley with Siang. It is to be part of the Trans- Arunachal Highway.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The Sisseri River Bridge was constructed by BRO/ Border Road Organisation. The BRO is concerned with development of road connectivity in the country’s border region, especially in the north-east states. The Sisseri Bridge was constructed under the Project Brahmank of the BRO.
32. In which year Sikkim became a protectorate state of India?
[A] 1948
[B] 1950
[C] 1947
[D] 1949
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Correct Answer: C [ 1947 ]
Notes:
Sikkim was a princely state ruled by Chogyals till 1947. When the British Paramountcy lapsed in 1947 Sikkim became a protectorate of India. Accordingly government assumed the responsibility for the defense, external affairs and communications of Sikkim.
33. In which of the following states the minimum strength of legislative assembly is fixed at 30?
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Mizoram
3. Sikkim
4. Goa
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2 , 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
In the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Goa the Constitution of India has fixed the minimum strength to 30 members in the state legislative assembly. However the strength in legislative assembles can vary from 60 to 500 according to the population of the states.
34. In which scheme, three states-Odisha, Sikkim and Mizoram have joined, to bring the total number of implementing states to 20?
[A] PM KISAN
[B] One Nation-One Ration Card
[C] PM Fasal Bima Yojana
[D] PM Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana
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Correct Answer: B [One Nation-One Ration Card]
Notes:
As per the recent announcement from the Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry, three more States namely Odisha, Sikkim and Mizoram have recently joined the ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’ scheme.
This addition has taken the total number of states and union territories that have joined the scheme to 20. In the three states, the necessary infrastructure work for joining the scheme including upgradation of electronic Point of Sale (e-PoS) software have been completed.
35. Which among the following matches of the Himalayan peak and their state are correct?
1. K2- Jammu & Kashmir
2. Nanda Devi- Uttarakhand
3. Kanchenjunga- Sikkim
4. Tara Pahar- Himachal Pradesh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
K2 is the 2nd highest peak in the world and is located in Jammu & Kashmir in Karakoram Range. Nanda Devi is the second-highest mountain in India, and the highest located entirely within the country. It is in Uttrakhand. Tara Pahar is situated in Himachal Pradesh. Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world, and lies partly in Nepal and partly in Sikkim, India.
36. Which among the following matches of passes and the states they are situated in are correct?
- Shipki La- Himachal Pradesh
- Niti pass- Uttarakhand
- Nathula- Sikkim
- Bomdi La- Arunachal Pradesh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post on the India-China border is situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The river Sutlej (Langqên Zangbo in Tibet), enters India (from Tibet) through this pass. It is an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. Niti pass is situated in Uttarakhand, Nathula pass is situated in Sikkim and Bomdi La is situated in Arunachal Pradesh.
37. Which of the following statements about Nathu La Pass is/ are correct?
1. It links Sikkim with Tibet
2. It was the main artery of the ancient Silk Route
3. It was reopened in the year 2006
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Nathu La mountain pass connects the Indian state of Sikkim with Tibet. The pass, at 4,310 m (14,140 ft) height, forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. The meaning of Nathu is “listening ears” and La means “pass” in Tibetan. Only citizens of India are allowed to visit the pass after obtaining a permit.
38. Which among the following matches of Mountain Passes and their states are correct?
1. Lipulekh– Uttarakhand
2. Nathu La– Sikkim
3. Shipki La– Himachal Pradesh
4. Zoji La– Jammu and Kashmir
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Zoji La is situated in Jammu and Kashmir, Lipulekh is situated in Uttarakhand, Shipki La is situated in Himachal Pradesh, Nathu La is situated in Sikkim.
39. Which among the following pairs are correct?
1. Lipulekh- Uttarakhand
2. Nathu La– Sikkim
3. Rohtang- Himachal Pradesh
4. Palghat- KeralaChoose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Lipulekh- Uttarakhand, Nathu La– Sikkim, Rohtang- Himachal Pradesh, Palghat- Kerala
40. Which among the following passes are located in the state of Sikkim?
1. Jelep La
2. Nathu La
3. Lipu Lekh
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [1 & 2]
Notes:
Jelep La and Nathu La are located in Sikkim.
