Shreshtha Bharat: Meghalaya

What is the nick name given to the state of Meghalaya?

• Abode of clouds

• State of all seasons

• Fruit bowl of India

• Bread basket of India

The major tribes of Meghalaya are:

• Garo

• Khasi

• Jayantiya

• All of the above

In Meghalaya, the matrilineal system of lineage is followed.

• True

• False

• Uncertain

• Don't know

The following are the popular folk dance forms of Meghalaya

• Bihu

• Bharat natyam

• Nongkrem & Laho

• Katthak

Wangala is the post-harvest festival of the Garo tribe. It is popularly known as:

• Festival of dance

• Hundred drums festival

• New harvest festival

• Fifty drum festival

For women, the traditional costume for women in Meghalaya is known as :

• Mekhla

• Saree

• Jainsen.

• Kimono

A local delicacy of Meghalaya made with pork and rice is called:

• Jadoh

• Chowmein

• Thukpa

• Kachori

(a)   is the main occupation of the people of Meghalaya

•The 'Garo' tribe weaves ________________, a material used for their dresses along with shirts, bed covers, bed sheets and tablecloths.

• Munga

• 'Dakmanda'

• Kanvivaram

• None of the above

____________ is a durable variety of cane mat weaved by the people.

• Chatai

• Carpet

• Tlieng

• Table mat