States PCS: Meghalaya GK for Meghalaya PSC Exams
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1. Which ancient kingdom, known for its Megalithic traditions, ruled parts of the Khasi Hills in present-day Meghalaya?
[A] Khasi Kingdom
[B] Jaintia Kingdom
[C] Garo Kingdom
[D] Dimasa Kingdom
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Correct Answer: B [Jaintia Kingdom]
Notes:
The Jaintia Kingdom ruled over parts of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills and was prominent for its Megalithic culture until its annexation by the British in 1835.
2. Which British official was responsible for signing treaties with the Khasi chiefs in the early 19th century?
[A] Captain Robert Pemberton
[B] Thomas Jones
[C] David Scott
[D] Henry Hopkinson
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Correct Answer: C [David Scott]
Notes:
David Scott, the British political agent, negotiated and signed treaties with Khasi chiefs, establishing British presence in the Khasi Hills after the Anglo-Burmese War.
3. Which Khasi chief led the revolt against British colonization between 1829 and 1833?
[A] U Tirot Singh
[B] U Kiang Nangbah
[C] Pa Togan Sangma
[D] Pnar Syiem
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Correct Answer: A [U Tirot Singh]
Notes:
U Tirot Singh, a Khasi Syiem of Nongkhlaw in present-day Meghalaya, led the Khasi uprising (1829–1833) against the British, resisting road construction plans.
4. Which battle resulted in the defeat and annexation of the Jaintia kingdom by the British?
[A] Battle of Nongkhlaw
[B] Battle of Mawkyrwat
[C] Battle of Cherrapunji
[D] Battle of Raliang
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Correct Answer: D [Battle of Raliang]
Notes:
The Battle of Raliang in 1835 led to the fall and annexation of the Jaintia kingdom by the British, integrating the Jaintia Hills into British India.
5. Which Christian denomination was the first to introduce formal education in Meghalaya?
[A] Baptist
[B] Catholic
[C] Anglican
[D] Presbyterian
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Correct Answer: D [Presbyterian]
Notes:
Presbyterian missionaries pioneered formal education in Meghalaya, establishing schools in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills in the 19th century.
6. Which prominent Meghalaya leader was instrumental in founding the All Party Hill Leaders’ Conference (APHLC)?
[A] Purno Agitok Sangma
[B] Donkupar Roy
[C] James Sangma
[D] Williamson A. Sangma
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Correct Answer: D [Williamson A. Sangma]
Notes:
Williamson A. Sangma co-founded the APHLC and led efforts that resulted in Meghalaya’s statehood.
7. In which year was Meghalaya officially granted statehood, separating it from Assam?
[A] 1966
[B] 1970
[C] 1972
[D] 1987
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Correct Answer: C [1972]
Notes:
Meghalaya became a separate state from Assam on January 21, 1972.
8. Which traditional institution acts as the governing body in many Khasi villages of Meghalaya?
[A] Dorbar Shnong
[B] Garo Nokma
[C] Hima Syiem
[D] Jaintia Doloi
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Correct Answer: A [Dorbar Shnong]
Notes:
Dorbar Shnong is the traditional village council in Khasi society, responsible for local governance in many Khasi villages of Meghalaya.
9. Which is the highest peak in Meghalaya?
[A] Shillong Peak
[B] Nongkhnum Peak
[C] Symper Peak
[D] Langpui Peak
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Correct Answer: A [Shillong Peak]
Notes:
Shillong Peak is the tallest point in Meghalaya, standing at 1,965 meters above sea level.
10. Which plateau is the primary geographical feature of Meghalaya?
[A] Garo Plateau
[B] Shillong Plateau
[C] Jaintia Plateau
[D] Khasi Plateau
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Correct Answer: B [Shillong Plateau]
Notes:
The Shillong Plateau is Meghalaya’s main landform, made of ancient rocks and shaping the state’s terrain.
