Last Updated: 11 March 2023
Meghalaya is one of the most beautiful states in Northeast India. In various exams, Meghalaya GK is asked, as it plays a very important to Indian Tourism because of its diverse Flora & Fauna, Caves, Waterfalls, etc.
The state of Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from the state of Assam; the United Khasi Hills & Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills.
In this article, You’ll learn many fascinating facts about Meghalaya and what makes this state tourist attractive.
| Topics That Are Covered In This Article |
- History
- Geography
- Districts
- Government
- Politics
- Cultures
- Transportation
- Tourism
- Borders
- Nicknames
- State Symbols
Meghalaya GK can be really helpful for applying to Meghalaya Public Service Commission and various other State Competitive Exams.
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Meghalaya GK Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the total area of Meghalaya?
a) 42,429 km2
b) 12,429 km2
c) 22,429 km2
d) 32,429 km2
2. Which country is comparable to the size of Meghalaya?
a) El Salvador
b) Bhutan
c) Belize
d) Austria
3. What is the capital of Meghalaya?
a) Imphal
b) Shillong
c) Cherrapunji
d) Mawsynram
4. What was the capital of Assam before Dispur?
a) Shillong
b) Guwahati
c) Jorhat
d) Kaziranga
5. When was Meghalaya separated from Assam?
a) 21 January 1972
b) 21 January 1971
c) 21 January 1969
d) 21 January 1973
6. How many Districts are in Meghalaya?
a) 10 Districts
b) 9 Districts
c) 11 Districts
d) 12 Districts
7. How many Divisions are in Meghalaya?
a) 1 Division
b) 4 Divisions
c) 2 Divisions
d) 3 Divisions
8. Which is the largest district of Meghalaya?
a) East Khasi Hills
b) West Garo Hills
c) Ri Bhoi
d) West Khasi Hills
9. What is the Sanskrit meaning of Meghalaya?
a) Rain Forest
b) Abode of Mountains
c) Abode of Clouds
d) Wettest Place
10. Which two district of Assam was carved out to form the state of Meghalaya?
a) Khasi Hills and Garo Hills
b) United Khasi Hills & Jaintia Hills, and Garo Hills
c) United Khasi Hills & Ri-Bhoi and Garo Hills
d) Khasi Hills and Ri-Bhoi
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11. What is the length-to-breadth ratio of Meghalaya?
a) 1:1
b) 2:1
c) 4:1
d) 3:1
12. Which is the only country that borders Meghalaya?
a) China
b) Bangladesh
c) Nepal
d) Myanmar
13. Which is the only Indian state that borders Meghalaya?
a) Assam
b) Tripura
c) Manipur
d) Mizoram
14. Which Bangladeshi division borders Meghalaya to the southern side?
a) Khulna Division and Rajshahi Division
b) Mymensingh Division and Sylhet Division
c) Rajshahi Division and Chittagong Division
d) Rangpur Division and Dhaka Division
15. Which Bangladeshi division borders Meghalaya to the western side?
a) Dhaka Division
b) Rangpur Division
c) Khulna Division
d) Chittagong Division
16. What nickname did the British imperial authorities give to Shillong during the British rule of India?
a) Gateway To Bangladesh
b) Land Of Warriors
c) Scotland of the East
d) Manchester of the East
17. What is the official language of Meghalaya?
a) English
b) English and Hindi
c) Garo
d) Khasi
18. Which system is followed in Meghalaya?
a) Zamindar System
b) Ryotwari System
c) Matrilineal System
d) Patrilineal System
19. Which is the wettest state in India?
a) Meghalaya
b) Ladakh
c) Kerala
d) Himachal Pradesh
20. Which is the wettest region in Meghalaya?
a) Debundscha
b) Lloró
c) Mawsynram
d) Quibdo
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21. What is the length of national highways in Meghalaya?
a) 3,170 km
b) 2,170 km
c) 1,170 km
d) 4,170 km
22. Which is the tallest plunge waterfall in Meghalaya?
a) Dudhsagar Falls
b) Mawsmai Falls
c) Kunchikal Falls
d) Nohkalikai Falls
23. Which is the smallest district of Meghalaya?
a) East Khasi Hills
b) South West Garo Hills
c) North Garo Hills
d) West Garo Hills
24. What is the Area rank of Meghalaya amongst the Northeastern state?
a) 3rd
b) 4th
c) 5th
d) 7th
25. What is the State code of Meghalaya?
a) MLA
b) ML
c) MG
d) MGL
26. What is the State Motto of Meghalaya?
a) Unity
b) The Dragon Lord
c) Satyameva Jayate
d) May None Suffer Any Pain
27. What is the State Animal of Meghalaya?
a) Sambar Deer
b) Clouded Leopard
c) Himalayan Serow
d) Mithun
28. What is the State Bird of Meghalaya?
a) Nongin
b) Emerald Dove
c) Blyth’s Tragopan
d) Hill Myna
29. What is the State Flower of Meghalaya?
a) Glorosa Lily
b) Lady’s Slipper Orchid
c) Tangidi Puvvu
d) Indian Rose Chestnut
30. What is the State Tree of Meghalaya?
a) Alder
b) Gamhar
c) Agarwood
d) Uningthou
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31. Who was the first Chief Minister of Meghalaya?
a) Williamson A. Sangma
b) B. B. Lyngdoh
c) P. A. Sangma
d) Darwin Diengdoh Pugh
32. Who is the longest-serving chief minister of Meghalaya?
a) B. B. Lyngdoh
b) Mukul Sangma
c) D. D. Lapang
d) S. C. Marak
33. Who was the first Indian National Congress Chief Minister of Meghalaya?
a) Williamson A. Sangma
b) P. A. Sangma
c) S. C. Marak
d) J. D. Rymbai
34. Which political party did Donkupar Roy, the 10th Chief Minister of Meghalaya belong to?
a) All Party Hill Leaders Conference
b) Indian National Congress
c) United Democratic Party
d) Hill People’s Union
35. Who became the 12th Chief Minsiter of Meghalaya?
a) Mukul Sangma
b) Conrad Sangma
c) D. D. Lapang
d) Donkupar Roy
List Of Chief Ministers Of Meghalaya
| No. | Chief Minister | Term In | Term Out | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williamson A. Sangma (Siju) | 02 Apr 1970 | 03 Mar 1978 | APHLC + INC |
| 2 | Darwin Diengdoh Pugh (Mawkhar) | 10 Mar 1978 | 06 May 1979 | APHLC |
| 3 | B. B. Lyngdoh (Lyngkyrdem) | 07 May 1979 | 07 May 1981 | APHLC |
| Williamson A. Sangma[1] (Baghmara) | 07 May 1981 | 24 Feb 1983 | INC | |
| B. B. Lyngdoh[3] (Lyngkyrdem) | 02 Mar 1983 | 31 Mar 1983 | APHLC | |
| Williamson A. Sangma[1] (Baghmara) | 02 Apr 1983 | 05 Feb 1988 | INC | |
| 4 | P. A. Sangma (Tura) | 06 Feb 1988 | 25 Mar 1990 | INC |
| B. B. Lyngdoh[3] (Lyngkyrdem) | 26 Mar 1990 | 10 Oct 1991 | HPU | |
| ~ | President’s Rule | 11 Oct 1991 | 05 Feb 1992 | ⟰ |
| 5 | D.D. Lapang (Nongpoh) | 05 Feb 1992 | 19 Feb 1993 | INC |
| 6 | S. C. Marak (Resubelpara) | 19 Feb 1993 | 10 Mar 1998 | INC |
| B. B. Lyngdoh[3] (Lyngkyrdem) | 10 Mar 1998 | 08 Mar 2000 | UDP | |
| 7 | E. K. Mawlong (Umroi) | 08 Mar 2000 | 08 Dec 2001 | UDP |
| 8 | Flinder Anderson Khonglam (Sohra) | 08 Dec 2001 | 04 Mar 2003 | IDP |
| D.D. Lapang[5] (Nongpoh) | 04 Mar 2003 | 15 Jun 2006 | INC | |
| 9 | J. Dringbell Rymbai (Jirang) | 15 Jun 2006 | 10 Mar 2007 | INC |
| D.D. Lapang[5] (Nongpoh) | 10 Mar 2007 | 19 Mar 2008 | INC | |
| 10 | Donkupar Roy (Shella) | 19 Mar 2008 | 18 Mar 2009 | UDP |
| ~ | President’s Rule | 18 Mar 2009 | 12 May 2009 | ⟰ |
| D. D. Lapang[5] (Nongpoh) | 13 May 2009 | 19 Apr 2010 | INC | |
| 11 | Mukul Sangma (Ampati) | 20 Apr 2010 | 06 Mar 2018 | INC |
| 12 | Conrad Sangma (South Tura) | 06 Mar 2018 | Incumbent | NPP |
| Acronym’s Used: 1) APHLC– All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2) INC– Indian National Congress 3) HPU– Hill People’s Union 4) UDP– United Democratic Party 5) IDP– Independent 6) NPP– National People’s Party |
36. Under which constituency did Conrad Sangma fight for the election of 2018?
a) Sohra
b) Shella
c) Ampati
d) Tura
37. Who was elected as the Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya when Conrad Sangma was elected as the Chief Minister?
a) Bindo Lanong
b) Prestone Tynsong
c) Mukul Sangma
d) D. D. Lapang
38. When did Meghalaya become an autonomous state within Assam?
a) 1st April 1969
b) 1st April 1970
c) 21 January 1971
d) 21 January 1972
39. Who was the first Governor of Meghalaya?
a) Lallan Prasad Singh
b) Prakash Mehrotra
c) Braj Kumar Nehru
d) Tribeni Sahai Misra
40. Who is the 19th Governor of Meghalaya?
a) Ganga Prasad
b) R. N. Ravi
c) Tathagata Roy
d) Satya Pal Malik
List Of Governors Of Meghalaya
| No. | Governor | Term In | Term Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braj Kumar Nehru | 01 Apr 1970 | 18 Sep 1973 |
| 2 | Lallan Prasad Singh | 19 Sep 1973 | 10 Aug 1981 |
| 3 | Prakash Mehrotra | 11 Aug 1981 | 28 Mar 1984 |
| 4 | Tribeni Sahai Misra | 29 Mar 1984 | 15 Apr 1984 |
| 5 | Bhishma Narain Singh | 16 Apr 1984 | 10 May 1989 |
| 6 | Harideo Joshi | 11 May 1989 | 26 Jul 1989 |
| 7 | Abubakar Abdul Rahim | 27 Jul 1989 | 08 May 1990 |
| 8 | Madhukar Dighe | 09 May 1990 | 18 Jun 1995 |
| 9 | M. M. Jacob | 19 Jun 1995 | 11 Apr 2007 |
| 10 | Banwari Lal Joshi | 12 Apr 2007 | 28 Oct 2007 |
| 11 | Shivinder Singh Sidhu | 29 Oct 2007 | 30 Jun 2008 |
| 12 | Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary | 01 Jul 2008 | 30 Jun 2013 |
| 13 | Krishan Kant Paul | 01 Jul 2013 | 06 Jan 2015 |
| 14 | Keshari Nath Tripathi | 06 Jan 2015 | 19 May 2015 |
| 15 | V. Shanmuganathan | 20 May 2015 | 27 Jan 2017 |
| 16 | Banwarilal Purohit | 27 Jan 2017 | 05 Oct 2017 |
| 17 | Ganga Prasad | 05 Oct 2017 | 25 Aug 2018 |
| 18 | Tathagata Roy | 25 Aug 2018 | 18 Dec 2019 |
| R. N. Ravi (Additional Charge) | 18 Dec 2019 | 26 Jan 2020 | |
| Tathagata Roy[18] | 27 Jan 2020 | 18 Aug 2020 | |
| 19 | Satya Pal Malik | 18 Aug 2020 | 03 Oct 2022 |
| B. D. Mishra (Additional Charge) | 04 Oct 2022 | 12 Feb 2023 | |
| 20 | Phagu Chauhan | 13 Feb 2023 | Incumbent |
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41. How many seats does the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly contain?
a) 60 Seats
b) 66 Seats
c) 56 Seats
d) 64 Seats
42. How many seats does Meghalaya have in the Rajya Sabha?
a) 1 Seat
b) 2 Seats
c) 3 Seats
d) 4 Seats
43. How many seats does Meghalaya have in the Lok Sabha?
a) 4 Seats
b) 3 Seats
c) 2 Seats
d) 1 Seat
List Of Rajya Sabha Members From Meghalaya
| No. | Name | Term In | Term Out | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Showaless K. Shilla | 13/04/1972 | 12/04/1978 | INC |
| 2 | Alexander Warjri | 13/04/1978 | 12/04/1984 | IND |
| 3 | Jerlie E. Tariang | 13/04/1984 | 12/04/1990 | INC |
| 4 | George Gilbert Swell | 13/04/1990 | 12/04/1996 | HSPDP |
| 5 | Onward L. Nongtdu | 13/04/1996 | 12/04/2002 | INC |
| 6 | Robert Kharshiing | 13/04/2002 | 12/04/2008 | NCP |
| 7 | Thomas A. Sangma | 13/04/2008 | 04/02/2013 | NCP |
| 8 | Wansuk Syiem | 12/04/2013 | 12/04/2020 | INC |
| 9 | Wanweiroy Kharlukhi | 22/06/2020 | 21/06/2026 | NPP |
44. When was Meghalaya High Court established?
a) March 2011
b) March 2012
c) March 2013
d) March 2014
45. Who was the first Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court?
a) T. Meena Kumari
b) Uma Nath Singh
c) Prafulla C. Pant
d) Tarun Agarwala
46. When did Meghalaya receive the status of a full-fledged State by the North-Eastern Areas Act?
a) 1970
b) 1971
c) 1972
d) 1973
47. When did Shillong become the capital of Assam?
a) 1864
b) 1874
c) 1884
d) 1894
| Meghalaya is a mountainous state with stretches of valleys and highland plateaus. It has Archean rock formations which result in formations that contain rich deposits of valuable minerals like coal, limestone, uranium, and sillimanite. |
48. Who coined the term “Meghalaya”?
a) Amartya Sen
b) S.P. Chatterjee
c) Kazi Nazrul Islam
d) Rabindranath Tagore
49. Which is the highest point in Meghalaya?
a) Mawryngkneng
b) Rableng Hill
c) Nokrek Peak
d) Shillong Peak
50. Which is the longest River in Meghalaya?
a) Barapani River
b) Simsang River
c) Umtrew River
d) Umngot River
Important Rivers Of Meghalaya
| No. | Garo Hills Region | No. | Central and Eastern Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandra | 1 | Digaru |
| 2 | Bhupai | 2 | Khri |
| 3 | Bugai | 3 | Kynshi (Jadukata) |
| 4 | Dareng | 4 | Mawpa |
| 5 | Daring | 5 | Myntang |
| 6 | Ganol | 6 | Myntdu |
| 7 | Nitai | 7 | Umiam or Barapani |
| 8 | Sanda | 8 | Umtrew |
| 9 | Simsang | 9 | Umngot |
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51. Which River divides Garo Hills into two parts?
a) Ganol River
b) Dareng River
c) Simsang River
d) Bugai River
52. Which section of the plateau in the Garo Hills Region is nearly plain?
a) Western Section
b) Eastern Section
c) Northern Section
d) Southern Section
53. Which is the highest point in the Garo Hills?
a) Tura Peak
b) Nokrek Peak
c) Maryngsih Peak
d) Sellm Peak
54. What is the elevation of Tura Peak?
a) 872 meters
b) 772 meters
c) 672 meters
d) 572 meters
55. What is the highest average rainfall in some areas of Meghalaya?
a) 12,000 mm
b) 10,000 mm
c) 8,000 mm
d) 4,000 mm
| Cherrapunji or Sohra received 9,300 mm (370 in) in July 1861 and 26,461 mm (1,041.8 in) between 1 August 1860 and 31 July 1861 |
56. Where is Nokrek National Park located?
a) West Garo Hills District
b) North Garo Hills District
c) East Garo Hills District
d) South Garo Hills District
57. Where is Balphakram National Park located?
a) North Garo Hills District
b) South Garo Hills District
c) East Garo Hills District
d) West Garo Hills District
58. How many wildlife sanctuaries are in Meghalaya?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) None
59. What is the species name of “Me’mang Koksi” a local name for the ‘Pitcher Plant’ found in Meghalaya?
a) Nepenthes
b) Caryophyllales
c) Nepenthaceae
d) Nepenthes khasiana
60. What is Siju Cave known in English?
a) Bat Cave
b) Mineral Cave
c) Coal Cave
d) Limestone Cave
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61. Which is the largest bird found in Meghalaya?
a) Deo Haah
b) Great Indian Hornbill
c) Rama Chiluka
d) Grey Peacock Pheasant
62. What is the population growth of Meghalaya from 2001 to 2011 as per the census report of the “Census of India”?
a) 32.0%
b) 30.6%
c) 31.6%
d) 27.8%
63. Which is the largest group in Meghalaya?
a) Jaintias
b) Khasis
c) Garos
d) Nepali
64. Which religion is mostly found in Meghalaya?
a) Christianity
b) Hinduism
c) Islam
d) Buddhism
65. Where are the Muslims of Meghalaya mostly concentrated?
a) South West Khasi Hills
b) West Khasi Hills
c) West Garo Hills
d) East Khasi Hills
66. Where is “Nartiang Durga Temple” located in Meghalaya?
a) West Khasi Hills
b) East Khasi Hills
c) West Jaintia Hills
d) East Jaintia Hills
67. Where is the Headquarters of East Garo Hills district located?
a) Resubelpara
b) Tura
c) Baghmara
d) Williamnagar
68. When was Union Christian College, Meghalaya established?
a) 1942
b) 1952
c) 1962
d) 1972
69. What is the Motto of North-Eastern Hill University?
a) Work Is Worship
b) True Knowledge Liberates
c) Work Maketh A Man
d) Rise Up And Build
70. When was North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) established?
a) 1973
b) 1975
c) 1963
d) 1979
Districts And Head Quarters Of Meghalaya
| No. | District | Headquarter | Area (km²) | Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Jaintia Hills | Jowai | 1,693 | 2012 |
| 2 | East Jaintia Hills | Khliehriat | 2,126 | 2012 |
| 3 | East Khasi Hills | Shillong | 2,752 | 1976 |
| 4 | West Khasi Hills | Nongstoin | 5,247 | 1976 |
| 5 | South West Khasi Hills | Mawkyrwat | 1,341 | 2012 |
| 6 | Ri-Bhoi | Nongpoh | 2,378 | 1992 |
| 7 | North Garo Hills | Resubelpara | 1,113 | 1992 |
| 8 | East Garo Hills | Williamnagar | 2,603 | 1976 |
| 9 | South Garo Hills | Baghmara | 1,850 | 1992 |
| 10 | West Garo Hills | Tura | 3,714 | 1976 |
| 11 | South West Garo Hills | Ampati | 822 | 2012 |
| 12 | Eastern West Khasi Hills | Mairang | 1,357 | 2021 |
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71. Which two universities were born through North-Eastern Hill University?
a) Mizoram University and Sikkim University
b) Tripura University and Mizoram University
c) Manipur University and Nagaland University
d) Nagaland University and Mizoram University
72. How many campuses does NEHU have?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
73. Where in Shillong is the North-Eastern Hill University located?
a) Jani Mawiong
b) Mawkynroh Umshing
c) Mawiong Umjapung
d) Mawlai Umthlong
74. Where in Tura is the North-Eastern Hill University located?
a) Chandmari
b) Sohiong
c) Mawlyndun
d) Mawdngiem
75. Which is the most spoken language in Meghalaya after English?
a) Khasi
b) Garo
c) Pnar
d) Bengali
76. When was Jaintia Hills District created?
a) 22 February 1982
b) 22 February 1972
c) 22 February 1976
d) 22 February 1992
77. When was Jaintia Hills District divided into West Jaintia Hills District and East Jaintia Hills District?
a) 31 July 2012
b) 31 July 2012
c) 31 July 2012
d) 31 July 2012
78. What was the total area of Jaintia Hills District?
a) 4,819 Km2
b) 3,819 Km2
c) 2,819 Km2
d) 1,819 Km2
79. When was the East Khasi Hills District carved out of the Khasi Hills?
a) 28 October 1972
b) 28 October 1974
c) 28 October 1976
d) 28 October 1978
80. Where is the Headquarters of East Khasi Hills District located?
a) Shillong
b) Mawjrong
c) Mawsynram
d) Pynsursla
Meghalaya House
| No. | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meghalaya House, Vellore | Sathuvachari (Phase – IV), Rangapuram, Vellore – 632009 Phone: 0416-2254385 |
| 2 | Meghalaya House, Guwahati | Address : A. K. Azad Road, Rehabari, Guwahati – 781008 Phone: 0361-2632174 |
| 3 | Meghalaya House, Mumbai | Address : Vashi Navi, Plot No. 25, Sector No. 30, Mumbai – 400705 Phone: 022-27815532 |
| 4 | Meghalaya House, New Delhi | 9-Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Road, New Delhi – 110011 Phone: 011-21410847 |
| 5 | Meghalaya House, Kolkata | 120 – Shanti Pally, Kasba Road, Kolkata -700107 Phone: 033-48039577 |
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81. When was Ri-Bhoi District formed by the further division of East Khasi Hills district?
a) 4th June 1992
b) 4th June 1994
c) 4th June 1996
d) 4th June 1998
82. When was the West Khasi Hills district carved out of Khasi Hills District?
a) 28 October 1972
b) 28 October 1974
c) 28 October 1976
d) 28 October 1978
Meghalaya District Established Date & Area
| Data As Given On The Meghalaya Official Website |
| No. | District | Established | Area ( km2 ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Jaintia Hills | 31 Jul 2012 | 1,693 |
| 2 | East Jaintia Hills | 31 Jul 2012 | 2,115 |
| 3 | East Khasi Hills | 28 Oct 1976 | 2,748 |
| 4 | West Khasi Hills | 28 Oct 1976 | 5,247 |
| 5 | South West Khasi Hills | 03 Aug 2012 | 1,341 |
| 6 | Ri-Bhoi | 04 Jun 1992 | 2,378 |
| 7 | North Garo Hills | 22 Oct 1976 | 1,113 |
| 8 | East Garo Hills | 22 Oct 1976 | 1,490 |
| 9 | South Garo Hills | 22 Oct 1976 | 1,887 |
| 10 | West Garo Hills | 22 Oct 1976 | 3,714 |
| 11 | South West Garo Hills | 07 Aug 2012 | 822 |
| 12 | Eastern West Khasi HillsNew | 10 Nov 2021 | 1,357 |
83. Which district of Meghalaya has the most Development blocks?
a) East Khasi Hills District
b) Ri-Bhoi District
c) East Garo Hills District
d) West Khasi Hills District
84. Which district of Meghalaya has the least number of Development blocks?
a) South West Khasi Hills District
b) West Jaintia Hills District
c) Ri-Bhoi District
d) South West Garo Hills District
85. How many total Development Blocks are in Meghalaya?
a) 42
b) 46
c) 56
d) 52
List Of Development Blocks In Meghalaya
| No. | District | Development Block |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Jaintia Hills | 1) Mylliem C&RD Block 2) Mawphlang C&RD Block 3) Mawsynram C&RD Block 4) Shella Bholaganj C&RD Block 5) Pynursla C&RD Block 6) Khatarshnong Laitkroh C&RD Block 7) Mawkynrew C&RD Block 8) Mawryngkneng C&RD Block 9) Sohiong C&RD Block 10) Mawpat C&RD Block 11) Mawlai C&RD Block |
| 2 | East Jaintia Hills | 12) Mairang C&RD Block 13) Mawthadraishan C&RD Block 14) Nongstoin C&RD Block 15) Mawshynrut C&RD Block |
| 3 | East Khasi Hills | 16) Mawkyrwat C&RD Block 17) Ranikor C&RD Block |
| 4 | West Khasi Hills | 18) Umsning C&RD Block 19) Umling C&RD Block 20) Jirang C&RD Block 21) Bhoirymbong C & RD Block |
| 5 | South West Khasi Hills | 22) Thadlaskein C&RD Block 23) Laskein C&RD Block 24) Amlarem C&RD Block |
| 6 | Ri-Bhoi | 25) Khliehriat C&RD Block 26) Saipung C&RD Block |
| 7 | North Garo Hills | 27) Dambo Rongjeng C&RD Block 28) Songsak C&RD Block 29) Samanda C&RD Block |
| 8 | East Garo Hills | 30) Rongram C&RD Block 31) Dadenggiri C&RD Block 32) Selsella C&RD Block 33) Tikrikilla C&RD Block 34) Gambegre C&RD Block 35) Dalu C&RD Block 36) Demdema C & RD |
| 9 | South Garo Hills | 37) Resubelpara C&RD Block 38) Kharkutta C&RD Block 39) Bajengdoba C&RD Block |
| 10 | West Garo Hills | 40) Betasing C&RD Block 41) Zikzak C&RD Block 42) Damalgre C & RD Block |
| 11 | South West Garo Hills | 43) Baghmara C&RD Block 44) Gasuapara C&RD Block 45) Ronggara C&RD Block 46) Chokpot C&RD Block |
| 12 | Eastern West Khasi Hills | (New District) |
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86. Which group of people is mostly found in Meghalaya?
a) OBC
b) SC
c) ST
d) General
87. How many Parliamentary Constituencies are in Meghalaya?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Five
88. How many Vidhan Sabha Constituencies are in Meghalaya?
a) 60 Constituencies
b) 56 Constituencies
c) 70 Constituencies
d) 64 Constituencies
89. Which Northeastern state has the same number of constituencies as Meghalaya?
a) Assam
b) Sikkim
c) Mizoram
d) Tripura
90. Which district has the largest number of constituencies in Meghalaya?
a) East Jaintia Hills
b) East Khasi Hills
c) East Garo Hills
d) West Garo Hills
Constituencies Of The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
| No. | District | Vidhan Sabha Constituencies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Garo Hills | 3 |
| 2 | East Jaintia Hills | 2 |
| 3 | East Khasi Hills | 17 |
| 4 | Eastern West Khasi Hills | 2 |
| 5 | North Garo Hills | 4 |
| 6 | Ri-Bhoi | 5 |
| 7 | South Garo Hills | 3 |
| 8 | South West Garo Hills | 3 |
| 9 | South West Khasi Hills | 2 |
| 10 | West Garo Hills | 11 |
| 11 | West Jaintia Hills | 5 |
| 12 | West Khasi HillsNew | 3 |
| Total: 60 |
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91. How many councils of ministers are in the Government of Meghalaya?(Cabinet)
a) 16 Ministers
b) 14 Ministers
c) 12 Ministers
d) 10 Ministers
92. Who is the Education Minister of Meghalaya (2023)?
a) Hamletson Dohling
b) Alexander Laloo Hek
c) Rakkam A. Sangma
d) Kyrmen Shylla
93. Who is the Minister of Forests & Environment Department (2023)?
a) Kyrmen Shylla
b) James Pangsang Sangma
c) Alexander Laloo Hek
d) Conrad Sangma
94. Who is the Health Minister of Meghalaya (2023)?
a) Dr. Conrad Sangma
b) Lahkmen Rymbui
c) Prestone Tynsong
d) Ampareen Lyngdoh
95. When did Conrad Sangma become the Cabinet Minister?
a) 2008-2009
b) 2009-2010
c) 2010-2013
d) 2016-2018
Portfolio Of Cabinet Ministers Of Meghalaya 2023
| No. | Minister | Portfolio | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conrad K. Sangma Chief Minister (South Tura) | 1) Finance 2) Personnel 3) Home (Political) 4) Cabinet Affairs 5) Planning 6) Forests & Environment 7) Investment Promotion & Sustainable Department 8) Mining & Geology 9) Elections 10) Programme Implementation & Evaluation 11) Information Technology and Communication 12) Other Departments not Allocated to any Minister | NPP |
| 2 | Prestone Tynsong Deputy Chief Minister (Pynursla) | 1) Home (Police) 2) Public Works Department 3) District Council Affairs 4) Parliamentary Affairs | NPP |
| 3 | Sniawbhalang Dhar Deputy Chief Minister (Nartiang) | 1) Urban Affairs 2) Transport 3) Commerce & Industries 4) Prisons and Correctional Services | NPP |
| 4 | Alexander Laloo Hek (Pynthorumkhrah) | 1) Animal Husbandry & Veterinary 2) Fisheries 3) Printing & Stationery 4) Secretariat Administration | BJP |
| 5 | Kyrmen Shylla (Khliehriat) | 1) Excise Department 2) Revenue & Disaster Management 3) Legal Metrology 4) Home (Passport) | UDP |
| 6 | Paul Lyngdoh (West Shillong) | 1) Social Welfare 2) Tourism 3) Art & Culture 4) Textile | UDP |
| 7 | Ampareen Lyngdoh (East Shillong) | 1) Health & Family Welfare 2) Law 3) Information & Public Relations 4) Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare | NPP |
| 8 | Abu Taher Mondal (Phulbari) | 1) Power Department 2) Community & Rural Development 3) Taxation | NPP |
| 9 | Marcuise N. Marak (Williamnagar) | 1) Public Health Engineering 2) Housing 3) Soil and Water Conservation | NPP |
| 10 | Rakkam A. Sangma (Rongara Siju) | 1) Education 2) General Administration 3) Border Areas Development | NPP |
| 11 | Comingone Ymbon (Raliang) | 1) Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs 2) Water Resources 3) Home (Civil Defense and Home Guards) 4) Cooperation | NPP |
| 12 | Shakliar Warjri (Mawthadraishan) | 1) Sports & Youth Affairs 2) Labour 3) Registration and Stamps | HSPDP |
| Acronyms Used: 1) BJP: Bharatiya Janata Party 2) HSPDP: Hill State People’s Democratic Party 3) NPP: National People’s Party 4) UDP: United Democratic Party Member Parties: 1) NPP (8) 2) UDP (2) 3) BJP (1) 4) HSPDP (1) |
96. Who was the second Chief Minister of Meghalaya after Mr. Williamson A. Sangma?
a) P. A. Sangma
b) Darwin Diengdoh Pugh
c) B. B. Lyngdoh
d) D.D. Lapang
97. How many MLAs form the Government of Meghalaya?
a) 56 MLAs
b) 31 MLAs
c) 32 MLAs
d) 60 MLAs
98. When was the first college established in Shillong by the Christian Brothers of Ireland?
a) 1934
b) 1956
c) 1924
d) 1944
99. When was the National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya established?
a) 2005
b) 2010
c) 2013
d) 2012
100. What was the former name of the Indian Institute of Management Shillong?
a) Indira Gandhi Indian Institute of Management Shillong
b) Jawaharlal Nehru Indian Institute of Management Shillong
c) Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management Shillong
d) Debananda Gogoi Indian Institute of Management Shillong
Members Of Legislative Assembly (MLA) 2023
| No. | Assembly Constituency | Elected Member | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nartiang | Sniawbhalang Dhar | NPP |
| 2 | Jowai | Wailadmiki Shylla | NPP |
| 3 | Raliang | Comingone Ymbon | NPP |
| 4 | Mowkaiaw | Nujorki Sungoh | UDP |
| 5 | Sutnga Saipung | Santa Mary Shylla | NPP |
| 6 | Khliehriat | Kyrmen Shylla | UDP |
| 7 | Amlarem | Lahkmen Rymbui | UDP |
| 8 | Mawhati | Charles Marngar | INC |
| 9 | Nongpoh | Mayralborn Syiem | UDP |
| 10 | Jirang | Sosthenes Sothum | NPP |
| 11 | Umsning | Celestine Lyngdoh | INC |
| 12 | Umroi | Damanbait Lamare | NPP |
| 13 | Mawrengkneng | Heavingston Kharpan | VPP |
| 14 | Pynthorumkhrah (General) | Alexander Laloo Hek | BJP |
| 15 | Mawlai | Brightstarwell Marbaniang | VPP |
| 16 | East Shillong | Ampareen Lyngdoh | NPP |
| 17 | North Shillong | Adelbert Nongrum | VPP |
| 18 | West Shillong (General) | Paul Lyngdoh | UDP |
| 19 | South Shillong (General) | Sanbor Shullai | BJP |
| 20 | Mylliem | Ronnie V. Lyngdoh | INC |
| 21 | Nongthymmai | Charles Pyngrope | AITC |
| 22 | Nongkrem | Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit | VPP |
| 23 | Sohiong | Vacant | |
| 24 | Mawphlang | Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah | UDP |
| 25 | Mawsynram | Ollan Singh Suin | UDP |
| 26 | Shella | Balajied Kupar Syiem | UDP |
| 27 | Pynursla | Prestone Tynsong | NPP |
| 28 | Sohra | Gavin Miguel Mylleim | |
| 29 | Mawkynrew | Banteidor Lyngdoh | |
| 30 | Mairang | Metbah Lyngdoh | UDP |
| 31 | Mawthadraishan | Shakliar Warjri | HSPDP |
| 32 | Nongstoin | Gabriel Wahlang | INC |
| 33 | Rambrai-Jyrngam | Remington Gabil Momin | IND |
| 34 | Mawshynrut | Methodius Dkhar | HSPDP |
| 35 | Ranikor | Pius Marwein | UDP |
| 36 | Mawkyrwat | Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar | UDP |
| 37 | Kharkutta | Rupert Momin | NPP |
| 38 | Mendipathar | Marthon J. Sangma | NPP |
| 39 | Resubelpara | Timothy J. Shira | NPP |
| 40 | Bajengdoba | Pongseng Marak | NPP |
| 41 | Songsak | Mukul Sangma | AITC |
| 42 | Rongjeng | Jim M. Sangma | NPP |
| 43 | Williamnagar | Marcuise N. Marak | NPP |
| 44 | Raksamgre | Limison D. Sangma | NPP |
| 45 | Tikrikilla | Jimmy D. Sangma | NPP |
| 46 | Phulbari (General) | Abu Taher Mondal | NPP |
| 47 | Rajabala (General) | Mizanur Rahman Kazi | AITC |
| 48 | Selsella | Arbinstone B. Marak | NPP |
| 49 | Dadenggre | Rupa M. Marak | AITC |
| 50 | North Tura | Thomas A. Sangma | NPP |
| 51 | South Tura | Conrad Sangma | NPP |
| 52 | Rangsakona | Subir Marak | NPP |
| 53 | Ampati | Miani D. Shira | AITC |
| 54 | Mahendraganj | Sanjay A. Sangma | NPP |
| 55 | Salmanpara | Ian Botham K. Sangma | NPP |
| 56 | Gambegre | Saleng A. Sangma | INC |
| 57 | Dalu | Brening A. Sangma | NPP |
| 58 | Rongara Siju | Rakkam A. Sangma | NPP |
| 59 | Chokpot | Sengchim N. Sangma | NPP |
| 60 | Baghmara | Kartush R. Marak | IND |
| Out of 60 Assembly Constituency of Meghalaya, 5 Assembly Constituency are General; 1) Pynthorumkhrah 2) West Shillong 3) South Shillong 4) Phulbari 5) Rajabala *Rest of the 55 Constituency is “ST” |
| MLA At A Glance 1) NPP (26) 2) UDP (11) 3) BJP (2) 4) HSPDP (2) 5) PDF (2) 6) INDEPENDENT (2) 7) AITC (5) 8) INC (5) 9) VPP (4) 10) Vacant (1) 45 Vs 14 [Opposition includes AITC, INC, VPP] |
| Acronyms 1) NPP: National People’s Party 2) UDP: United Democratic Party 3) BJP: Bharatiya Janata Party 4) HSPDP: Hill State People’s Democratic Party 5) PDF: People’s Democratic Front 6) IND: Independent politician 7) AITC: All India Trinamool Congress 8) INC: Indian National Congress 9) VPP: Voice of the People Party |
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101. When was the Indian Institute of Management Shillong established?
a) 2007
b) 2009
c) 2010
d) 2011
102. When was the National Institute of Fashion Technology established?
a) 1992
b) 1986
c) 1988
d) 1996
103. What is the full form of NEIGRIHMS?
a) North East Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences
b) North Eastern Institute Regional Institute of Health and Medicine Sciences
c) North-East India Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences
d) North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences
104. What is the Motto of NEIGRIHMS?
a) Knowledge Is The Supreme Power
b) Success Is Born Out Of Action
c) Towards Knowledge and Life
d) Labour Triumphs
105. When was NEIGRIHMS established?
a) 1987
b) 1983
c) 1997
d) 1989
106. Who was the Leader of the Opposition in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly from 2018-2023?
a) Lahkmen Rymbui
b) Banteidor Lyngdoh
c) Mukul Sangma
d) Alexander Laloo Hek
107. Who is the Speaker of the 11th Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya?
a) Conrad Sangma
b) Metbah Lyngdoh
c) Thomas A. Sangma
d) Mukul Sangma
108. When was Meghalaya High Court separated from the Gauhati High Court making the state its own High Court?
a) March 2013
b) March 2012
c) March 2011
d) March 2010
109. How many Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) are in Meghalaya?
a) Two ADCs
b) Three ADCs
c) Four ADCs
d) One ADCs
110. What is the percentage of the total state population Below the Poverty Line (BPL) as per the record of the Reserve Bank of India in 2012?
a) 12%
b) 14%
c) 7%
d) 4%
List Of Superintendent of Police
| No. | Superintendent of Police | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raghavendra Kumar M.G (IPS) | East Khasi Hills |
| 2 | Vivekanand Singh Rathore (IPS) | West Garo Hills |
| 3 | Siddharth Kumar Ambedkar (IPS) | South Garo Hills |
| 4 | Jagpal Singh Dhanoa (IPS) | East Jaintia Hills |
| 5 | Shailendra Bamaniya (IPS) | North Garo Hills |
| 6 | Giri Prasad M (IPS) | Ri-Bhoi |
| 7 | Darwin M. Sangma (MPS) | West Khasi Hills |
| 8 | Maxwell B. Syiem (MPS) | Eastern West Khasi Hills |
| 9 | Bashanborlang J. Laloo (MPS) | South West Khasi Hills |
| 10 | Abraham T. Sangma (MPS) | East Garo Hills |
| 11 | Stephen A. Rynjah (MPS) | South West Garo Hills |
| 12 | Bikram D. Marak (MPS) | West Jaintia Hills |
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111. Where is ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region located?
a) Umsawli
b) Mawdiangdiang
c) Mawlai-Mawïong
d) Umiam
112. Which Lake is known as ‘Barapani’?
a) Umhang Lake
b) Thadlaskein Lake
c) Umiam Lake
d) Ward’s Lake
113. What is the Catchment area of Umiam Lake?
a) 120 km2
b) 220 km2
c) 320 km2
d) 92 km2
114. Which River is related to Khandong Dam?
a) Myntdu
b) Umiam
c) Umtru
d) Kopili
115. When was Umiam Dam completed?
a) 1965
b) 1975
c) 1985
d) 1995
116. Which district does Umtru Dam belong to?
a) South West Khasi Hills District
b) West Khasi Hills District
c) East Khasi Hills District
d) Ri Bhoi District
117. Which district does Shillong Cantonment belong to?
a) East Garo Hills District
b) East Khasi Hills District
c) West Khasi Hills District
d) North Garo Hills District
118. How many Municipalities are in Meghalaya?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) None
119. How many census towns are in Meghalayan Urban Area?
a) 4 Towns
b) 7 Towns
c) 9 Towns
d) 11 Towns
120. As per the Matrilineal society of Meghalaya, which daughter inherits all the property & takes care of aged parents and any unmarried siblings?
a) Youngest Daughter
b) Eldest Daughter
c) Middle Daughter
d) Anyone
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121. On which month is the Den’bilsia festival celebrated?
a) August
b) February
c) September
d) January
122. On which month is the Rongchugala festival celebrated?
a) August
b) June
c) April
d) March
123. Which tree had been used in the making of the Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya?
a) Ficus Elastica Tree
b) Quercus Alba Tree
c) Platanus Occidentalis Tree
d) Juglans Microcarpanigra Tree
124. What was the total road length of Meghalaya when Meghalaya was carved out of Assam as an autonomous state in 1972?
a) 4786.68 km
b) 3786.68 km
c) 2786.68 km
d) 1786.68 km
125. Which state is not connected with Meghalaya through National Highways?
a) Assam
b) Mizoram
c) Tripura
d) Manipur
126. Where does Meghalaya have its Railhead?
a) Chokpot
b) Nongpoh
c) Mowkaiaw
d) Mendipathar
127. What is the ICAO of Baljek Airport (Tura Airport)?
a) VETU
b) BLJ
c) TUA
d) NETA
128. When was Baljek Airport inaugurated?
a) 2004
b) 2006
c) 2008
d) 2010
129. What is the IATA of Shillong Airport?
a) SHL
b) SLG
c) SHG
d) SLA
130. Which district is the Nongriat Village, famous for Living Root Bridges located in?
a) East Khasi Hills District
b) West Khasi Hills District
c) South West Khasi Hills District
d) Ri-Bhoi District
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131. Which District is Dawki located in?
a) West Garo Hills District
b) East Garo Hills District
c) West Jaintia Hills District
d) East Jaintia Hills District
132. Which lake is known as ‘Pung Sajar Nangli’, a man-made historical Lake in Meghalaya?
a) Umhang Lake
b) Ward’s Lake
c) Thadlaskein Lake
d) Umiam Lake
133. Which is the longest cave in Meghalaya?
a) Krem Lymput Nongjri
b) Krem KotSati Kotsati
c) Krem Tyngheng Diengjem
d) Krem Liat Prah
134. What does “Krem” mean in the local Khasi language?
a) Clouds
b) Cave
c) Limestone
d) Hills
List Of Longest Caves In Meghalaya
| No. | Cave Name | Length (m) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krem Liat Prah | 30,957 | Jaintia Hills |
| 2 | Krem Kotsati | 21,530 | Jaintia Hills |
| 3 | Krem Tyngheng Diengjem | 21,250 | Jaintia Hills |
| 4 | Krem Synrang Pamiang | 18,181 | Jaintia Hills |
| 5 | Krem Chympe | 12,434 | Jaintia Hills |
| 6 | Krem Shrieh Tangnub | 8,862 | Jaintia Hills |
| 7 | Krem Tyngheng | 8,671 | Jaintia Hills |
| 8 | Krem Mawkhyrdop | 7,194 | Khasi Hills |
| 9 | Krem Lymput | 6,641 | Khasi Hills |
| 10 | Krem Rongdangngai Mondil | 5,831 | Jaintia Hills |
| 11 | Krem Shyrong Labbit | 5,715 | Jaintia Hills |
| 12 | Tetengkil Balwakol | 5,681 | Garo Hills |
| 13 | Krem Umsynrang | 5,612 | Jaintia Hills |
| 14 | Siju Cave | 4,772 | Garo Hills |
| 15 | Krem Risang | 4,565 | Jaintia Hills |
| 16 | Krem Synrang Ngap | 4,172 | Jaintia Hills |
| 17 | Krem Synrang Labbit | 3,933 | Jaintia Hills |
| 18 | Krem Wah Ryngo | 3,416 | Jaintia Hills |
| 19 | Krem Iawe | 3,398 | Jaintia Hills |
| 20 | Krem Mawshun | 3,339 | Khasi Hills |
135. The nine-hole course of the Shilong Golf Course was later converted into how many hole courses by Captain Jackson and C. K. Rhodes?
a) 16-hole course
b) 21-hole course
c) 18-hole course
d) 12-hole course
136. Which river can be found under the Dawki Bridge?
a) Kulsi River
b) Kopili River
c) Dawki River
d) Umngot River
137. What is the border length of Meghalaya with Bangladesh?
a) 262 km
b) 856 Km
c) 318 km
d) 443 km
138. What is the Inter-State border length of Meghalaya with Assam?
a) 884.9 Km
b) 127.0 Km
c) 46.3 Km
d) 204.1 Km
139. Who is the shortest-serving Chief Minister of Meghalaya?
a) D.D. Lapang
b) Darwin Diengdoh Pugh
c) E. K. Mawlong
d) J. D. Rymbai
140. Which Chief Minister of Meghalaya served the term for Chief Minsiter for only 30 days?
a) Flinder A. Khonglam
b) B. B. Lyngdoh
c) D. D. Lapang
d) Darwin Diengdoh Pugh
141. Which is North-East India’s oldest English-language daily newspaper?
a) The Shillong Times
b) The Meghalaya Times
c) The Tura Times
d) Mawphor
142. What is the Khasi name for “Elephant Falls”?
a) Ka Kshaid Dakerlang
b) Banri Rida Riakor
c) Ka Kshaid Lai Pateng Khohsiew
d) Abandahun Wanborlang
143. What is the size of Shillong Town?
a) 54.36 km2
b) 64.36 km2
c) 74.36 km2
d) 84.36 km2
144. Which National Highway connects Meghalaya with Tripura?
a) NH-8
b) NH-2
c) NH-15
d) NH-12
145. What is the height of Shillong Peak above sea level?
a) 1525 m
b) 1956 m
c) 1966 m
d) 1991 m
146. Which National Park of Meghalaya is included in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
a) Siju Bird Sanctuary
b) Baghmara Reserve Forest
c) Balphakram National Park
d) Nongkhyllem Sanctuary
147. Out of the 60 Constituencies of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, how many Areas are ST?
a) 55
b) 59
c) 52
d) 54
148. Who was elected as the Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court on 27 April 2020?
a) Tarun Agarwala
b) Ajay Kumar Mittal
c) Biswanath Somadder
d) Mohammad Rafiq
149. What is the height of Nokrek Peak above sea level?
a) 1,412 m
b) 1,512 m
c) 1,612 m
d) 1,712 m
150. Which Autonomous District Council does ‘Tura’ fall into?
a) GHADC
b) JHADC
c) KHADC
d) None
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151. Which Village of Meghalaya was declared the cleanest in Asia in 2003 and 2005 by the travel magazine “Discover India”?
a) Mawsynram
b) Mawlynnong
c) Mawkynrew
d) Mawphlang
152. What is the vehicle registration code for Jowai?
a) ML-06
b) ML-05
c) ML-04
d) ML-03
153. Which famous river is present in Baghmara?
a) Digaru River
b) Someshwari River
c) Myntdu River
d) Kopili River
154. Ampati the District HQ of South West Garo Hill is surrounded by which District of Assam?
a) South Salmara District
b) Nalbari
c) Goalpara
d) Chirang
155. What is the Vehicle registration code for Nongpoh?
a) ML-06
b) ML-08
c) ML-12
d) ML-10
RTO Codes Of Meghalaya
| No. | RTO Location | RTO Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meghalaya | ML01 ML02 ML03 |
| 2 | Jaintia Hills | ML04 |
| 3 | Shillong | ML05 |
| 4 | West Khasi Hills | ML06 |
| 5 | East Garo Hills | ML07 |
| 6 | West Garo Hills | ML08 |
| 7 | South Garo Hills | ML09 |
| 8 | Ri-Bhoi | ML10 |
156. What was the former name of Williamnagar?
a) Nengmandal
b) Mrik Wari
c) Simsanggre
d) Bansamgre
157. Where is the Mawlynnong Village located?
a) West Garo Hills District
b) West Khasi Hills District
c) East Khasi Hills District
d) West Jaintia Hills District
158. When was Nokrek National Park added to the UNESCO list of Biosphere Reserves?
a) May 2008
b) May 2009
c) May 2007
d) May 2006
159. Where is Nohkalikai Falls located?
a) Cherrapunji
b) Shillong
c) Mawsynram
d) Tura
160. Which country’s Golf Association Museum considered Shillong Golf Course as the “Glen Eagle of the East”?
a) Ireland
b) United States
c) Canada
d) United Kingdom
161. Who is the only person from Meghalaya to receive Padma Vibhushan Award?
a) Nanadro B Marak
b) Erasmus Lyngdoh
c) Purno Agitok Sangma
d) Mrinal Miri
162. Who received Padma Bhushan Award from Meghalaya for Public Affairs?
a) Trinity Saioo
b) Helen Giri
c) Inderjit Kaur Barthakur
d) Theilin Phanbuh
163. Who is the first Chairman of the Lokayukta of Meghalaya?
a) Naresh Kumar Gupta
b) Pranoy Kumar Musahary
c) T Nandakumar Singh
d) Ashim Kumar Roy
164. When was the Lokayukta of Meghalaya formed?
a) 2011
b) 2012
c) 2013
d) 2014
165. Who is the current Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court?
a) Sudhanshu Dhulia
b) Sanjib Banerjee
c) Sanjay Karol
d) Satish Chandra Sharma
Full-Form Related To Meghalaya
| No. | Acronym | Fill Form |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFSPA | Armed Forces Special Powers Act |
| 2 | APHLC | All Party Hill Leaders Conference |
| 3 | GHADC | Garo Hills Autonomous District Council |
| 4 | GSU | Garo Students’ Union |
| 5 | HPU | Hill People’s Union |
| 6 | JHADC | Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council |
| 7 | JSU | Jantia Students’ Union |
| 8 | KHADC | Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council |
| 9 | KSU | Khasi Students’ Union |
| 10 | MBOSE | Meghalaya Board of School Education |
| 11 | MCS | Meghalaya’s Civil Society |
| 12 | MGL | Meghalaya Cements Limited |
| 13 | NEAA | North-Eastern Areas Act |
| 14 | NEHU | North-Eastern Hill University |
| 15 | NEIAH | North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy |
| 16 | NEIGRIHMS | North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences |
| 17 | NPP | National People’s Party |
| 18 | PB | Police Bazar |
| 19 | People’s Democratic Front | |
| 20 | RUFC | Rangdajied United Football Club |
| 21 | RWDC | Royal Wahingdoh Football Club |
| 22 | SLFC | Shillong Lajong Football Club |
| 23 | UDP | United Democratic Party |
| 24 | USTM | University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya |
| 25 | UTM | University of Technology and Management |
| 26 | WCUM | William Carey University, Meghalaya |
166. Which is the 12th District of Meghalaya?
a) Western East Khasi Hills
b) Northern West Khasi Hills
c) Eastern South Khasi Hills
d) Eastern West Khasi Hills
167. When was Eastern West Khasi Hills established?
a) 10 November 2018
b) 10 November 2019
c) 10 November 2020
d) 10 November 2021
168. Where is the Headquarters of Eastern West Khasi Hills?
a) Mairang
b) Masar
c) Mawroh
d) Mawpiah
169. Which is the second largest district of Meghalaya after West Khasi Hills?
a) Ri-Bhoi
b) West Garo Hills
c) East Khasi Hills
d) South Garo Hills
170. Which District has 11 Vidhan Sabha Constituencies?
a) West Garo Hills
b) West Jaintia Hills
c) West Khasi Hills
d) East Garo Hills
171. What is the new upper age limit for candidates belonging to the General Category?
a) 29 Years
b) 30 Years
c) 31 Years
d) 32 Years
172. How many recipients from Meghalaya received the Padma Shri Award 2022?
a) 1 Recipient
b) 2 Recipients
c) 3 Recipients
d) 4 Recipients
173. Who is the recipient of the Padma Shri Award 2022?
a) Badaplin War
b) Nanadro B Marak
c) Trinity Saioo
d) Veena Tandon
174. Who is the first recipient of the Padma Vibhushan Award from Meghalaya?
a) Sitimon Sawain
b) P. A. Sangma
c) Veena Tandon
d) Evelyn Norah Shullai
175. Who is the first recipient of the Padma Bhushan Award from Meghalaya?
a) Inderjit Kaur Barthakur
b) Mrinal Miri
c) Evelyn Norah Shullai
d) Erasmus Lyngdoh
List Of Chief Justices Of Meghalaya High Court
| No. | Chief Justice | Term In | Term Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T. Meena Kumari | 23 Mar 2013 | 03 Aug 2013 |
| 2 | Prafulla Chandra Pant | 20 Sep 2013 | 12 Aug 2014 |
| 3 | Uma Nath Singh | 19 Mar 2015 | 14 Jan 2016 |
| 4 | Dinesh Maheshwari | 24 Feb 2016 | 12 Feb 2018 |
| 5 | Tarun Agarwala | 12 Feb 2018 | 02 Mar 2018 |
| 6 | Mohammad Yaqoob Mir | 21 May 2018 | 27 May 2019 |
| 7 | Ajay Kumar Mittal | 28 May 2019 | 02 Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Mohammad Rafiq | 13 Nov 2019 | 26 Apr 2020 |
| 9 | Biswanath Somadder | 27 Apr 2020 | 11 Oct 2021 |
| 10 | Ranjit Vasantrao More | 12 Oct 2021 | 03 Nov 2021 |
| 11 | Sanjib Banerjee | 24 Nov 2021 | Incumbent |
176. Who is the first recipient of the Padma Shri Award from Meghalaya?
a) Sitimon Sawain
b) Evelyn Norah Shullai
c) Erasmus Lyngdoh
d) Silverine Swer
177. Who received the National Florence Nightingale Award 2020 from Meghalaya?
a) Nanadro B Marak
b) Victorealness Syiemlieh
c) Veena Tandon
d) Silverine Swer
178. Who received the National Florence Nightingale Award 2021 from Meghalaya?
a) Neil Nongkynrih
b) Skendrowell Syiemlieh
c) Helen Giri
d) Leitmon Paslein
179. When were the North East Olympic Games held in Meghalaya?
a) 10th September 2022
b) 10th October 2022
c) 10th November 2022
d) 10th December 2022
180. How many Gold Medals were won by Meghalaya in the North East Olympic Games 2022?
a) 32 Gold Medals
b) 34 Gold Medals
c) 36 Gold Medals
d) 38 Gold Medals
181. How many Silver Medals were won by Meghalaya in the North East Olympic Games 2022?
a) 15 Silver Medals
b) 25 Silver Medals
c) 35 Silver Medals
d) 45 Silver Medals
182. How many Bronze Medals were won by Meghalaya in the North East Olympic Games 2022?
a) 48 Bronze Medals
b) 58 Bronze Medals
c) 68 Bronze Medals
d) 78 Bronze Medals
182. What is the worth of the foundation stone laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the December visit to Meghalaya for various development projects?
a) ₹6800 crores
b) ₹5850 crores
c) ₹4350 crores
d) ₹2450 crores
183. Who is the current Governor of Meghalaya? (2023)
a) Tathagata Roy
b) Satya Pal Malik
c) B. D. Mishra
d) Phagu Chauhan
184. How many persons have served as the Governor of Meghalaya?
a) 16 Governors
b) 17 Governors
c) 18 Governors
d) 20 Governors
185. Who is the Chief Secretary of Meghalaya? (2023)
a) Vijay Kumar
b) Cyril V. Darlong Diengdoh
c) Donald Phillips Wahlang
d) Isaac K. Marak,
Chief Minister’s Secretariat
| No. | Name | Post |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vijay Kumar D (IAS) | Commissioner and Secretary |
| 2 | Cyril V. Darlong Diengdoh (IAS) | Secretary |
| 3 | David D. Sangma (IAS) | Joint Secretary |
| 4 | Rikse R. Marak (MCS) | CM’s Secretariat Tura |
| 5 | Isaac K. Marak (MCS) | Deputy Secretary (CM’s Secretariat) |
| 6 | Shanborlang Warjri (MCS) | Deputy Secretary (CM’s Office) |
186. Who is the Chairperson of Meghalaya Lokayukta? (2023)
a) Bhalang Dhar
b) Ryntihlang Rapthap
c) Paleisha Lyngdoh Lawai
d) C. Lalsawta
187. Who is the present Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court? (2023)
a) Sanjib Banerjee
b) Ranjit Vasantrao More
c) Biswanath Somadder
d) Mohammad Rafiq
188. Who is the new Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya?
a) Alexander Laloo Hek
b) Kyrmen Shylla
c) Prestone Tynsong
d) Sniawbhalang Dhar
189. Who is the present MP of Rajya Sabha from Meghalaya?
a) Paty Ripple Kyndiah
b) Wanweiroy Kharlukhi
c) Hopingstone Lyngdoh
d) Peter G. Marbaniang
190. Who is the present MP of Lok Sabha from Meghalaya?
a) Agatha Sangma
b) Conrad Sangma
c) George Gilbert Swell
d) Hopingstone Lyngdoh
Deputy Commissioners Of Meghalaya
| No. | Deputy Commissioner | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tableland Lyngwa (IAS) | South West Khasi Hills |
| 2 | Sibhi Chakravarthy Sadhu (IAS) | East Khasi Hills |
| 3 | Wilfred Nongsiej (IAS) | Eastern West Khasi Hills |
| 4 | Raksin P. Marak (IAS) | North Garo Hills |
| 5 | Garod LSN Dykes (IAS) | West Khasi Hills |
| 6 | Batlang Samuel Sohliya (IAS) | West Jaintia Hills |
| 7 | Gideon Kharmawphlang (IAS) | South West Garo Hills |
| 8 | Swapnil Tembe (IAS) | West Garo Hills |
| 9 | Abhilash Baranwal (IAS) | East Jaintia Hills |
| 10 | Jagdish Chelani (IAS) | East Garo Hills |
| 11 | Arpit Upadhyay (IAS) | Ri-Bhoi |
| 12 | Shivansh Awasthi (IAS) | South Garo Hills |
191. How many Meghalaya Houses are in India?
a) 3 Houses
b) 4 Houses
c) 5 Houses
d) 6 Houses
List Of IAS Officers In Meghalaya
| No. | Name | Present Post |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donald Phillips Wahlang | 1) Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya 2) State Vigilance Commissioner 3) Chairman, Administrative Reforms |
| 2 | Shakil P. Ahammed | 1) Principal Secretary: a) Water Resources Department b) Home (Police) Department c) Home (Political) Department 2) Commissioner of Departmental Enquiries 3) Chairman, Board of Revenue |
| 3 | Sampath Kumar | 1) Principal Secretary: a) Community & Rural Dev Department b) Social Welfare Department c) Health & Family Welfare Department d) Programme Implementation & Evaluation Department 2) Resident Commissioner, Meghalaya House, New Delhi 3) Ex-Officio Additional Development Commissioner, New Delhi 4) Chief Executive Officer, MBDA 5) Commissioner, Investment Promotion Centre, New Delhi 6) Development Commissioner, Planning Department |
| 4 | Frederick Roy Kharkongor | 1) Commissioner and Secretary, Election Department 2) Chief Electoral Officer, Meghalaya |
| 5 | Ripnar Lyngdoh | 1) Commissioner & Secretary: a) Personnel & A.R. Department b) General Administration Department c) District Council Affairs Department d) State Planning Board 2) Commissioner of Shillong Division: a) P.W.D. (Buildings) b) State Nodal Officer for Census c) State Coordinator, NPR |
| 6 | Sanjay Goyal | 1) Commissioner & Secretary: a) Revenue & D. M. Department b) ERTS Department c) Commerce & Industries Department d) Transport Department 2) Member, Board of Revenue 3) Chairman-cum-MD, MeECL |
| 7 | Vijay Kumar D | 1) Commissioner & Secretary: a) FinanceDepartment b) Planning Department c) CM’s Secretariat d) Tourism Department e) Cooperation Department f) Sports & Youth Affairs Department g) Soil & Water Conservation Department h) Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Department 2) Director-General, MIE 3) Chairman, MSWC 4) Deputy Chief Executive Officer MBDA 5) Commissioner of Division, Garo Hills 6) CEO, MSSDS 7) Chairman, MSWWDA |
| 8 | Pravin Bakshi | 1) Commissioner & Secretary, a) Food Civil Supplies & CA b) Legal Metrology Department c) Power Department d) Social Welfare Department e) IPR Department f) IT & Communication Department g) Urban Affairs Department 2) Director, Food Civil Supplies & CA 3) MD, Mawmluh Cherra Cement Limited |
| 9 | B.D.R. Tiwari | 1) Commissioner & Secretary: a) To the Governor b) Education Department 3) I/c of Meghalaya State Investment Promotion Board |
| 10 | Joram Beda | 1) Commissioner & Secretary: a) Planning Department b) General Administration Department c) Health & Family Welfare Department d) Soil & Water Conservation Department 2) Member Secretary, State Council of Science Technology & Environment 3) Member Secretary, Bio-Resource Development Centre 4) Director, MNREDA 5) Project Director, Science & Technology Cell 6) CEO, MSWWDA 7) Nodal Officer, Aadhaar 8) Registrar of Societies, ERTS Department 9) Inspector General of Registration & Superintendent of Stamps 10) Chairperson of the Meghalaya Medical Services Recruitment Board (MMRB) |
| 11 | Ryntihlang Rapthap | 1) Secretary, Education Department 2) Secretary, Meghalaya Lokayukta |
| 12 | Cyril V. Darlong Diengdoh | 1) Secretary: a) C.Ms. Office b) Finance Department c) Personnel & A.R Department d) Home (Police) Department e) Home (Political) Department f) Planning Department g) Law Department h) Legal Remembrancer j) Cabinet Affairs Department j) Parliamentary Affairs Department k) Director, Tourism 3) Managing Director, MTDC 4) Project Director, New Devl. Bank Funded Project 5) Additional CEO, National Games Secretariat |
| 13 | Federick M. Dopth | Secretary: a) Housing Department b) Arts & Culture Department c) District Council Affairs Department d) Meghalaya Human Right Commission |
| 14 | Matsiewdor War Nongbri | 1) Secretary: a) Printing & Stationery Department b) Revenue & D.M. Department c) Board of Revenue 2) Executive Director, SDMA 3) Commissioner of Excise |
| 15 | Renette C. Sohkhlet | 1) Secretary: a) Tourism Department b) Urban Affairs Department c) Sports & Youth Affairs Department 2) Registrar, Cooperative Societies 3) Managing Director, Meghalaya State Warehousing Corporation |
| 16 | Rosetta Mary Kurbah | 1) Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department 2) Director of School Education & Literacy 3) State Project Director SSA (SEMAM) |
| 17 | Tableland Lyngwa | Deputy Commissioner, South West Khasi Hills District |
| 18 | Israel W. Ingty | 1) Secretary: a) Revenue & D.M. Department b) Social Welfare Department 2) Member Secretary SLPGC |
| 19 | Caramai Kharkongor | Secretary: a) C&RD Department b) Home (Passport) Department c) Home (CD& HG) Department d) Textiles Department |
| 20 | Ethelbert Kharmalki | 1) Secretary: a) Mining & Geology Department b) ERTS Department c) Transport Department 2) Commissioner of Transport 3) Director, Urban Affairs |
| 21 | Sibhi Chakravarthy Sadhu | Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District |
| 22 | Wilfred Nongsiej | Deputy Commissioner, Eastern West Khasi Hills District |
| 23 | Varianarica Syiem | 1) Director, Border Areas Development 2) Secretary, Border Areas Development Department 3) Secretariat Administration Department 4) Member, Board of Revenue 5) Secretary, MCRM |
| 24 | Raksin P. Marak | Deputy Commissioner, North Garo Hills District |
| 25 | Ambrose Ch. Marak | 1) Secretary: a) Education Department b) Personnel & A.R. Department 2) Director, Higher & Technical Education 3) Chairman, MBOSE |
| 26 | Bhupesh Hajong | Secretary Labour Department |
| 27 | Garod LSN Dykes | Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District |
| 28 | Batlang Samuel Sohliya | Deputy Commissioner, West Jaintia Hills District |
| 29 | Ram Kumar S | 1) Additional Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department 2) P.I. & Evaluation Department 3) Mission Director, NHM 4) Director, MATI 5) Director, P.I. & Evaluation 6) CEO, MSSAT |
| 30 | Isawanda Laloo | 1) Secretary: a) Community & Rural Development Department b) Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Department c) Fisheries Department d) Water Resource Department 2) Commissioner of Taxes 3) Director, C&RD Department |
| 31 | Gideon Kharmawphlang | Deputy Commissioner, South West Garo Hills District |
| 32 | Swapnil Tembe | Deputy Commissioner, West Garo Hills District |
| 33 | David D. Sangma | 1) Joint Secretary: a) Mining & Geology Department b) Chief Minister Secretariat c) Health & F.W. Department d) Housing Department 2) Director, Mineral Resources |
| 34 | Wanrilin A.M. Booth | 1) Joint Secretary, Cooperation Department 2) Director of Small Savings |
| 35 | Ramakrishna Chitturi | 1) Joint Secretary: a) Finance Department b) C & RD Department c) Social Welfare Department d) Planning Department 2) CEO, MSRLS 3) Nodal Officer, ECD Mission 4) Director, Finance, MeECL |
| 36 | Abhilash Baranwal | Deputy Commissioner, East Jaintia Hills District |
| 37 | Jagdish Chelani | Deputy Commissioner, East Garo Hills District |
| 38 | Arpit Upadhyay | Deputy Commissioner, Ri-Bhoi District |
| 39 | Vibhor Aggarwal | 1) Deputy Secretary, Sports & Youth Affairs Department 2) Director, Sports & Youth Affairs 3) Executive Director, MBMA |
| 40 | Shivansh Awasthi | Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District |
| 41 | Mitali Chandra | 1) Deputy Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Department 2) Labour Commissioner 3) Director, Meghalayan Age Limited 4) Executive Director, MSSDS 5) Secretary, MBOCWWB |
| 42 | Hema Nayak | Sub-Divisional Officer, Sohra (Civil) Sub-Division |
| 43 | Abhinav Kumar Singh | Sub-Divisional Officer (Sadar), East Jaintia Hills District |
| 44 | Abhishek Gowda Mj | Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Dadenggre Civil Sub-Division |
| 45 | Saloni Verma | Assistant Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District |
| 46 | Abhishek Saini | Assistant Commissioner, Ri-Bhoi District |
| 47 | Sumit Kumar Singh | Assistant Commissioner, West Garo Hills District |
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