5000+ Sikkim GK Questions
Q.What is the primary cause of floods in Sikkim?
a. Melting glaciers
b. Heavy monsoon rains
c. Tsunamis
d. Storm surges
Answer: b. Heavy monsoon rains
Q.Which government agency is responsible for disaster management in Sikkim?
a. Sikkim Disaster Response Force SDRF.
b. National Disaster Response Force NDRF.
c. Indian Meteorological Department IMD.
d. Ministry of Environment and Forests MoEF.
Answer: a. Sikkim Disaster Response Force SDRF.
Q.What is the purpose of early warning systems in disaster management?
a. Post-disaster recovery
b. Evacuation planning
c. Reconstruction efforts
d. Providing relief supplies
Answer: b. Evacuation planning
Q.Which community-based approach is often employed for disaster risk reduction in Sikkim?
a. Sustainable agriculture
b. Community forestry
c. Disaster Risk Reduction DRR. committees
d. Microfinance initiatives
Answer: c. Disaster Risk Reduction DRR. committees
Q.In the context of disaster management, what does the term “mitigation” refer to?
a. Immediate response to a disaster
b. Long-term efforts to reduce the impact of disasters
c. Reconstruction and recovery
d. Providing relief to affected populations
Answer: b. Long-term efforts to reduce the impact of disasters
Q.Which international organization often collaborates with Sikkim for disaster management initiatives?
a. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO.
b. International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
c. World Health Organization WHO.
d. World Bank
Answer: b. International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Q.Which of the following is a significant natural resource in Sikkim that contributes to the state’s economy?
a. Petroleum
b. Timber
c. Natural Gas
d. Coal
Answer: b. Timber
Q.What type of soil is commonly found in Sikkim, contributing to its agricultural productivity?
a. Red Soil
b. Alluvial Soil
c. Laterite Soil
d. Mountain Soil
Answer: a. Red Soil
Q.Sikkim is known for its rich biodiversity. Which natural resource is derived from this biodiversity and has medicinal value?
a. Minerals
b. Forests
c. Water
d. Wildlife
Answer: b. Forests
Q.Which river in Sikkim is a significant source of hydropower, contributing to the state’s energy resources?
a. Teesta
b. Rangeet
c. Yamuna
d. Ganges
Answer: a. Teesta
Q.What mineral resource is found in Sikkim, and is essential for the production of cement?
a. Iron Ore
b. Limestone
c. Bauxite
d. Mica
Answer: b. Limestone
Q.In Sikkim, what is the primary use of the cardamom cultivated in the region?
a. Timber production
b. Medicinal purposes
c. Spice cultivation
d. Silk production
Answer: c. Spice cultivation
Q.Which district in Sikkim is known for its production of large cardamom, a valuable cash crop?
a. North Sikkim
b. East Sikkim
c. West Sikkim
d. South Sikkim
Answer: a. North Sikkim
