TOP 4O CURRENT AFFAIRS MCQ FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS
MCQ 1
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently announced the formation of a new district named Kalyan Singh Nagar. What is the main purpose of creating this new district?
A. To improve industrial development between Aligarh and Bulandshahr
B. To commemorate the legacy of former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh
C. To promote tourism in the western region of Uttar Pradesh
D. To establish a new administrative hub near Delhi
Correct Answer: ✅B. To commemorate the legacy of former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently announced the formation of a new district named Kalyan Singh Nagar. What is the main purpose of creating this new district?
A. To improve industrial development between Aligarh and Bulandshahr
B. To commemorate the legacy of former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh
C. To promote tourism in the western region of Uttar Pradesh
D. To establish a new administrative hub near Delhi
Correct Answer: ✅B. To commemorate the legacy of former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh
MCQ 2
To mark the completion of a new development project in Aligarh and Bulandshahr
B. To honour Kalyan Singh’s contributions to Uttar Pradesh’s governance and development
C. To promote tourism in western Uttar Pradesh
D. To create a new industrial zone under the state’s smart city initiative
Correct Answer: ✅ B. To honour Kalyan Singh’s contributions to Uttar Pradesh’s governance and development
To mark the completion of a new development project in Aligarh and Bulandshahr
B. To honour Kalyan Singh’s contributions to Uttar Pradesh’s governance and development
C. To promote tourism in western Uttar Pradesh
D. To create a new industrial zone under the state’s smart city initiative
Correct Answer: ✅ B. To honour Kalyan Singh’s contributions to Uttar Pradesh’s governance and development
MCQ 3
According to official inputs, which tehsils will form part of the newly proposed district Kalyan Singh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh?
A. Khurja and Sikandrabad tehsils of Bulandshahr only
B. Atrauli and Gangiri tehsils of Aligarh, and Dibai tehsil of Bulandshahr
C. Atrauli, Iglas, and Dibai tehsils of Aligarh
D. Only Atrauli tehsil of Aligarh
Correct Answer: ✅ B. Atrauli and Gangiri tehsils of Aligarh, and Dibai tehsil of Bulandshahr
According to official inputs, which tehsils will form part of the newly proposed district Kalyan Singh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh?
A. Khurja and Sikandrabad tehsils of Bulandshahr only
B. Atrauli and Gangiri tehsils of Aligarh, and Dibai tehsil of Bulandshahr
C. Atrauli, Iglas, and Dibai tehsils of Aligarh
D. Only Atrauli tehsil of Aligarh
Correct Answer: ✅ B. Atrauli and Gangiri tehsils of Aligarh, and Dibai tehsil of Bulandshahr
MCQ 4
What event helped the proposal to create the new district Kalyan Singh Nagar gain momentum?
A. A resolution passed by the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
B. A public demand led by local citizens of Aligarh and Bulandshahr
C. A request made by Rajveer Singh, former MP and son of Kalyan Singh
D. A directive from the central government to reorganize districts
Correct Answer: ✅ C. A request made by Rajveer Singh, former MP and son of Kalyan Singh
What event helped the proposal to create the new district Kalyan Singh Nagar gain momentum?
A. A resolution passed by the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
B. A public demand led by local citizens of Aligarh and Bulandshahr
C. A request made by Rajveer Singh, former MP and son of Kalyan Singh
D. A directive from the central government to reorganize districts
Correct Answer: ✅ C. A request made by Rajveer Singh, former MP and son of Kalyan Singh
MCQ 5
Which of the following statements about Kalyan Singh Nagar and India’s administrative divisions is correct?
A. Kalyan Singh Nagar will be Uttar Pradesh’s 75th district, created from Kanpur and Agra regions.
B. Kalyan Singh served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh once, from 1991 to 1993.
C. Kalyan Singh Nagar will be Uttar Pradesh’s 76th district, formed from parts of Aligarh and Bulandshahr.
D. After Independence, Uttar Pradesh had over 60 districts, and India now has 600 districts in total.
Correct Answer: ✅ C. Kalyan Singh Nagar will be Uttar Pradesh’s 76th district, formed from parts of Aligarh and Bulandshahr
Which of the following statements about Kalyan Singh Nagar and India’s administrative divisions is correct?
A. Kalyan Singh Nagar will be Uttar Pradesh’s 75th district, created from Kanpur and Agra regions.
B. Kalyan Singh served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh once, from 1991 to 1993.
C. Kalyan Singh Nagar will be Uttar Pradesh’s 76th district, formed from parts of Aligarh and Bulandshahr.
D. After Independence, Uttar Pradesh had over 60 districts, and India now has 600 districts in total.
Correct Answer: ✅ C. Kalyan Singh Nagar will be Uttar Pradesh’s 76th district, formed from parts of Aligarh and Bulandshahr
MCQ 6
What is the main objective behind the creation of the new district Kalyan Singh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh?
A. To improve agricultural productivity in Aligarh and Bulandshahr
B. To enhance administrative efficiency and governance reach
C. To promote tourism and cultural heritage
D. To establish a new industrial corridor
✅ Correct Answer: B. To enhance administrative efficiency and governance reach
MCQ 7
The formation of Kalyan Singh Nagar is part of which broader administrative approach of the Yogi Adityanath government?
A. District reorganisation to strengthen local governance
B. Centralisation of state administration
C. Privatization of district-level services
D. Reduction of administrative divisions
✅ Correct Answer: A. District reorganisation to strengthen local governance
MCQ 8
According to the government’s strategy, what benefit do new districts like Kalyan Singh Nagar provide?
A. Better delivery of government services and local governance
B. Increase in state revenue through new tax structures
C. Promotion of tourism and trade fairs
D. Expansion of agricultural land area
✅ Correct Answer: A. Better delivery of government services and local governance
MCQ 9
Beyond administrative efficiency, what symbolic purpose does the creation of Kalyan Singh Nagar serve?
A. It represents Uttar Pradesh’s respect for influential leaders
B. It marks the anniversary of state reorganisation
C. It highlights the government’s industrial policy
D. It commemorates India’s independence movement
✅ Correct Answer: A. It represents Uttar Pradesh’s respect for influential leaders
MCQ 10
What underlying factor has prompted the Uttar Pradesh government to reorganise and create new districts?
A. Expanding population and evolving governance needs
B. Pressure from neighbouring states for border reorganisation
C. Reduction in administrative costs
D. Central government’s nationwide district merger initiative
✅ Correct Answer: A. Expanding population and evolving governance needs
MCQ 11
What is the full form of MegREAP, the new initiative launched in Meghalaya?
A. Meghalaya Renewable Energy and Agriculture Programme
B. Regenerative Economies through Accelerated & Inclusive Enterprises in Meghalaya
C. Meghalaya Green Resources and Environmental Action Plan
D. Meghalaya Rural Economic Advancement Project
✅ Correct Answer: B. Regenerative Economies through Accelerated & Inclusive Enterprises in Meghalaya
MCQ 12
What is the primary goal of the MegREAP initiative?
A. To promote tourism and cultural exchange in Meghalaya
B. To build a $10 billion green economy by 2028
C. To reduce dependence on central government funding
D. To increase industrialisation through mining activities
✅ Correct Answer: B. To build a $10 billion green economy by 2028
MCQ 13
Under which authority was the MegREAP cell established?
A. Meghalaya Rural Development Agency (MRDA)
B. Meghalaya State Planning Commission
C. Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA)
D. North Eastern Council (NEC)
✅ Correct Answer: C. Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA)
MCQ 14
When was the MegREAP cell officially notified?
A. January 2024
B. August 2025
C. March 2023
D. December 2022
✅ Correct Answer: B. August 2025
MCQ 15
Which of the following best describes the vision of MegREAP?
A. Promoting industrial mining and export trade
B. Encouraging climate-resilient, inclusive economic growth across sectors
C. Expanding urban infrastructure in Shillong and Tura
D. Creating employment through foreign investment alone
✅ Correct Answer: B. Encouraging climate-resilient, inclusive economic growth across sectors
What is the main function of the MegREAP initiative in Meghalaya?
A. To promote industrial expansion and urbanisation
B. To act as a collaborative platform linking departments, missions, and partners
C. To attract foreign investment in the mining sector
D. To focus solely on tourism development
✅ Correct Answer: B. To act as a collaborative platform linking departments, missions, and partners
MCQ 17
Which areas does MegREAP aim to integrate through its collaborative framework?
A. Education, health, and technology
B. Climate, livelihood, finance, and markets
C. Infrastructure, transport, and industry
D. Trade, agriculture, and urban development
✅ Correct Answer: B. Climate, livelihood, finance, and markets
MCQ 18
What kind of development model does MegREAP seek to promote?
A. Rapid industrialisation
B. Resource extraction and export-driven growth
C. Regenerative development valuing natural and cultural capital
D. Urban-centric growth focused on technology
✅ Correct Answer: C. Regenerative development valuing natural and cultural capital
MCQ 19
Who described MegREAP as an initiative that will “cultivate a mindset shift” among citizens?
A. Conrad K. Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya
B. Sampath Kumar, Development Commissioner and MBDA CEO
C. P.S. Thangkhiew, Chief Secretary of Meghalaya
D. Vincent Pala, Member of Parliament from Meghalaya
✅ Correct Answer: B. Sampath Kumar, Development Commissioner and MBDA CEO
MCQ 20
According to MegREAP’s vision, what outcome is expected from empowering communities?
A. Creation of large-scale industries in rural areas
B. Development of resilient, self-sustaining economies aligned with environmental priorities
C. Reduction in agricultural production
D. Expansion of government subsidies and welfare schemes
✅ Correct Answer: B. Development of resilient, self-sustaining economies aligned with environmental priorities
MCQ 21
Which unique environmental programme has Meghalaya implemented as a first-of-its-kind initiative in India?
A. National Green Mission
B. Payment for Ecosystem Services programme
C. Forest Carbon Credit Scheme
D. Biodiversity Offset Programme
✅ Correct Answer: B. Payment for Ecosystem Services programme
MCQ 22
Approximately how much forest area in Meghalaya has been brought under forest management plans?
A. 50,000 hectares
B. 75,000 hectares
C. Over one lakh hectares
D. Two lakh hectares
✅ Correct Answer: C. Over one lakh hectares
MCQ 23
Who chairs Meghalaya’s Climate Change Council?
A. Chief Secretary of Meghalaya
B. Minister of Forest and Environment
C. Chief Minister of Meghalaya
D. Development Commissioner of Meghalaya
✅ Correct Answer: C. Chief Minister of Meghalaya
MCQ 24
What is the main role of the Climate Change Council in Meghalaya?
A. To regulate industrial emissions in the state
B. To coordinate and oversee developmental and climate-related programmes
C. To manage tourism and cultural heritage projects
D. To allocate funds for local governance reforms
✅ Correct Answer: B. To coordinate and oversee developmental and climate-related programmes
MCQ 25
How does MegREAP relate to Meghalaya’s earlier environmental efforts?
A. It replaces all previous environmental programmes
B. It builds upon and aligns them with global climate and biodiversity goals
C. It focuses solely on financial reforms and urban growth
D. It operates independently of existing environmental frameworks
✅ Correct Answer: B. It builds upon and aligns them with global climate and biodiversity goals
What percentage of Meghalaya’s area is covered by forests, making it one of India’s greenest states?
A. 65%
B. 78%
C. 55%
D. 82%
✅ Correct Answer: B. 78%
MCQ 26
What is the primary aim of the MegREAP initiative in relation to Meghalaya’s natural resources?
A. To exploit forests for industrial timber production
B. To transform natural abundance into sustainable economic value
C. To convert forests into urban settlements
D. To focus only on wildlife conservation
✅ Correct Answer: B. To transform natural abundance into sustainable economic value
MCQ 27
Which aspect does MegREAP emphasize to strengthen economic outcomes in Meghalaya?
A. Centralized government control over resources
B. Community ownership and linking local resources to broader markets
C. Privatization of forests for commercial gain
D. Restricting use of natural resources to research purposes
✅ Correct Answer: B. Community ownership and linking local resources to broader markets
MCQ 28
According to Wankit Swer, which sectors will MegREAP leverage to promote inclusive growth?
A. Eco-tourism, clean energy, forest-based enterprises, and sustainable agriculture
B. Heavy industry, mining, and transport infrastructure
C. Education, healthcare, and urban planning
D. Real estate, finance, and import-export trade
✅ Correct Answer: A. Eco-tourism, clean energy, forest-based enterprises, and sustainable agriculture
MCQ 29
Who is Wankit Swer in the context of the MegREAP initiative?
A. Chief Minister of Meghalaya
B. General Manager at MBDA
C. Member of Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
D. Development Commissioner of MBDA
✅ Correct Answer: B. General Manager at MBDA
What does MegREAP stand for?
A. Meghalaya Renewable Energy and Agriculture Programme
B. Regenerative Economies through Accelerated & Inclusive Enterprises in Meghalaya
C. Meghalaya Rural Economic Advancement Project
D. Meghalaya Green Resources and Environmental Action Plan
✅ Correct Answer: B. Regenerative Economies through Accelerated & Inclusive Enterprises in Meghalaya
MCQ 31
When was the MegREAP initiative officially launched?
A. January 2024
B. August 2025
C. March 2023
D. December 2022
✅ Correct Answer: B. August 2025
MCQ 32
Under which authority was MegREAP established?
A. Meghalaya Rural Development Agency (MRDA)
B. Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA)
C. North Eastern Council (NEC)
D. State Planning Commission of Meghalaya
✅ Correct Answer: B. Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA)
MCQ 33
What is Meghalaya’s target for its green economy under MegREAP by 2028?
A. $5 billion
B. $10 billion
C. $15 billion
D. $20 billion
✅ Correct Answer: B. $10 billion
MCQ 34
What percentage of Meghalaya’s area is under forest cover, among the highest in India?
A. 65%
B. 72%
C. 78%
D. 85%
✅ Correct Answer: C. 78%
Which organisation is partnering with MBDA to develop Bamboo Villages under MegREAP?
A. North Eastern Council
B. Common Ground, comprising Vrutti, Living Landscapes, and the Bamboo Village Trust
C. Meghalaya Rural Development Agency
D. Forest Conservation Society of India
✅ Correct Answer: B. Common Ground, comprising Vrutti, Living Landscapes, and the Bamboo Village Trust
MCQ 36
What is the primary goal of developing Bamboo Villages under MegREAP?
A. To promote bamboo exports exclusively to foreign markets
B. To transform bamboo into a sustainable economic driver supporting livelihoods
C. To replace forests with bamboo plantations
D. To industrialize bamboo for heavy machinery production
✅ Correct Answer: B. To transform bamboo into a sustainable economic driver supporting livelihoods
MCQ 37
How does the initiative aim to balance economic growth and ecology?
A. By limiting bamboo use to research projects
B. By integrating innovation with traditional practices
C. By banning commercial bamboo activities
D. By focusing solely on urban bamboo industries
✅ Correct Answer: B. By integrating innovation with traditional practices
MCQ 38
What broader vision does Meghalaya hope to achieve through initiatives like Bamboo Villages?
A. Rapid industrialization and urbanization
B. A regenerative economy that ensures prosperity without compromising ecological integrity
C. Exclusive reliance on tourism for economic growth
D. Privatization of forest lands for commercial use
✅ Correct Answer: B. A regenerative economy that ensures prosperity without compromising ecological integrity
MCQ 39
Which sectors are being emphasized in MegREAP for promoting inclusive, sustainable economic growth?
A. Heavy industries and mining
B. Bamboo-based enterprises, eco-tourism, clean energy, and sustainable agriculture
C. Real estate and urban infrastructure
D. Automobile manufacturing and IT services
✅ Correct Answer: B. Bamboo-based enterprises, eco-tourism, clean energy, and sustainable agriculture
What is the main objective behind the creation of the new district Kalyan Singh Nagar in Uttar Pradesh?
A. To improve agricultural productivity in Aligarh and Bulandshahr
B. To enhance administrative efficiency and governance reach
C. To promote tourism and cultural heritage
D. To establish a new industrial corridor
✅ Correct Answer: B. To enhance administrative efficiency and governance reach
MCQ 7
The formation of Kalyan Singh Nagar is part of which broader administrative approach of the Yogi Adityanath government?
A. District reorganisation to strengthen local governance
B. Centralisation of state administration
C. Privatization of district-level services
D. Reduction of administrative divisions
✅ Correct Answer: A. District reorganisation to strengthen local governance
MCQ 8
According to the government’s strategy, what benefit do new districts like Kalyan Singh Nagar provide?
A. Better delivery of government services and local governance
B. Increase in state revenue through new tax structures
C. Promotion of tourism and trade fairs
D. Expansion of agricultural land area
✅ Correct Answer: A. Better delivery of government services and local governance
MCQ 9
Beyond administrative efficiency, what symbolic purpose does the creation of Kalyan Singh Nagar serve?
A. It represents Uttar Pradesh’s respect for influential leaders
B. It marks the anniversary of state reorganisation
C. It highlights the government’s industrial policy
D. It commemorates India’s independence movement
✅ Correct Answer: A. It represents Uttar Pradesh’s respect for influential leaders
MCQ 10
What underlying factor has prompted the Uttar Pradesh government to reorganise and create new districts?
A. Expanding population and evolving governance needs
B. Pressure from neighbouring states for border reorganisation
C. Reduction in administrative costs
D. Central government’s nationwide district merger initiative
✅ Correct Answer: A. Expanding population and evolving governance needs
What is the full form of MegREAP, the new initiative launched in Meghalaya?
A. Meghalaya Renewable Energy and Agriculture Programme
B. Regenerative Economies through Accelerated & Inclusive Enterprises in Meghalaya
C. Meghalaya Green Resources and Environmental Action Plan
D. Meghalaya Rural Economic Advancement Project
✅ Correct Answer: B. Regenerative Economies through Accelerated & Inclusive Enterprises in Meghalaya
MCQ 12
What is the primary goal of the MegREAP initiative?
A. To promote tourism and cultural exchange in Meghalaya
B. To build a $10 billion green economy by 2028
C. To reduce dependence on central government funding
D. To increase industrialisation through mining activities
✅ Correct Answer: B. To build a $10 billion green economy by 2028
MCQ 13
Under which authority was the MegREAP cell established?
A. Meghalaya Rural Development Agency (MRDA)
B. Meghalaya State Planning Commission
C. Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA)
D. North Eastern Council (NEC)
✅ Correct Answer: C. Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA)
MCQ 14
When was the MegREAP cell officially notified?
A. January 2024
B. August 2025
C. March 2023
D. December 2022
✅ Correct Answer: B. August 2025
MCQ 15
Which of the following best describes the vision of MegREAP?
A. Promoting industrial mining and export trade
B. Encouraging climate-resilient, inclusive economic growth across sectors
C. Expanding urban infrastructure in Shillong and Tura
D. Creating employment through foreign investment alone
✅ Correct Answer: B. Encouraging climate-resilient, inclusive economic growth across sectors
What is the main function of the MegREAP initiative in Meghalaya?
A. To promote industrial expansion and urbanisation
B. To act as a collaborative platform linking departments, missions, and partners
C. To attract foreign investment in the mining sector
D. To focus solely on tourism development
✅ Correct Answer: B. To act as a collaborative platform linking departments, missions, and partners
MCQ 17
Which areas does MegREAP aim to integrate through its collaborative framework?
A. Education, health, and technology
B. Climate, livelihood, finance, and markets
C. Infrastructure, transport, and industry
D. Trade, agriculture, and urban development
✅ Correct Answer: B. Climate, livelihood, finance, and markets
MCQ 18
What kind of development model does MegREAP seek to promote?
A. Rapid industrialisation
B. Resource extraction and export-driven growth
C. Regenerative development valuing natural and cultural capital
D. Urban-centric growth focused on technology
✅ Correct Answer: C. Regenerative development valuing natural and cultural capital
MCQ 19
Who described MegREAP as an initiative that will “cultivate a mindset shift” among citizens?
A. Conrad K. Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya
B. Sampath Kumar, Development Commissioner and MBDA CEO
C. P.S. Thangkhiew, Chief Secretary of Meghalaya
D. Vincent Pala, Member of Parliament from Meghalaya
✅ Correct Answer: B. Sampath Kumar, Development Commissioner and MBDA CEO
MCQ 20
According to MegREAP’s vision, what outcome is expected from empowering communities?
A. Creation of large-scale industries in rural areas
B. Development of resilient, self-sustaining economies aligned with environmental priorities
C. Reduction in agricultural production
D. Expansion of government subsidies and welfare schemes
✅ Correct Answer: B. Development of resilient, self-sustaining economies aligned with environmental priorities
MCQ 21
Which unique environmental programme has Meghalaya implemented as a first-of-its-kind initiative in India?
A. National Green Mission
B. Payment for Ecosystem Services programme
C. Forest Carbon Credit Scheme
D. Biodiversity Offset Programme
✅ Correct Answer: B. Payment for Ecosystem Services programme
MCQ 22
Approximately how much forest area in Meghalaya has been brought under forest management plans?
A. 50,000 hectares
B. 75,000 hectares
C. Over one lakh hectares
D. Two lakh hectares
✅ Correct Answer: C. Over one lakh hectares
MCQ 23
Who chairs Meghalaya’s Climate Change Council?
A. Chief Secretary of Meghalaya
B. Minister of Forest and Environment
C. Chief Minister of Meghalaya
D. Development Commissioner of Meghalaya
✅ Correct Answer: C. Chief Minister of Meghalaya
MCQ 24
What is the main role of the Climate Change Council in Meghalaya?
A. To regulate industrial emissions in the state
B. To coordinate and oversee developmental and climate-related programmes
C. To manage tourism and cultural heritage projects
D. To allocate funds for local governance reforms
✅ Correct Answer: B. To coordinate and oversee developmental and climate-related programmes
MCQ 25
How does MegREAP relate to Meghalaya’s earlier environmental efforts?
A. It replaces all previous environmental programmes
B. It builds upon and aligns them with global climate and biodiversity goals
C. It focuses solely on financial reforms and urban growth
D. It operates independently of existing environmental frameworks
✅ Correct Answer: B. It builds upon and aligns them with global climate and biodiversity goals
What percentage of Meghalaya’s area is covered by forests, making it one of India’s greenest states?
A. 65%
B. 78%
C. 55%
D. 82%
✅ Correct Answer: B. 78%
MCQ 26
What is the primary aim of the MegREAP initiative in relation to Meghalaya’s natural resources?
A. To exploit forests for industrial timber production
B. To transform natural abundance into sustainable economic value
C. To convert forests into urban settlements
D. To focus only on wildlife conservation
✅ Correct Answer: B. To transform natural abundance into sustainable economic value
MCQ 27
Which aspect does MegREAP emphasize to strengthen economic outcomes in Meghalaya?
A. Centralized government control over resources
B. Community ownership and linking local resources to broader markets
C. Privatization of forests for commercial gain
D. Restricting use of natural resources to research purposes
✅ Correct Answer: B. Community ownership and linking local resources to broader markets
MCQ 28
According to Wankit Swer, which sectors will MegREAP leverage to promote inclusive growth?
A. Eco-tourism, clean energy, forest-based enterprises, and sustainable agriculture
B. Heavy industry, mining, and transport infrastructure
C. Education, healthcare, and urban planning
D. Real estate, finance, and import-export trade
✅ Correct Answer: A. Eco-tourism, clean energy, forest-based enterprises, and sustainable agriculture
MCQ 29
Who is Wankit Swer in the context of the MegREAP initiative?
A. Chief Minister of Meghalaya
B. General Manager at MBDA
C. Member of Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
D. Development Commissioner of MBDA
✅ Correct Answer: B. General Manager at MBDA
What does MegREAP stand for?
A. Meghalaya Renewable Energy and Agriculture Programme
B. Regenerative Economies through Accelerated & Inclusive Enterprises in Meghalaya
C. Meghalaya Rural Economic Advancement Project
D. Meghalaya Green Resources and Environmental Action Plan
✅ Correct Answer: B. Regenerative Economies through Accelerated & Inclusive Enterprises in Meghalaya
MCQ 31
When was the MegREAP initiative officially launched?
A. January 2024
B. August 2025
C. March 2023
D. December 2022
✅ Correct Answer: B. August 2025
MCQ 32
Under which authority was MegREAP established?
A. Meghalaya Rural Development Agency (MRDA)
B. Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA)
C. North Eastern Council (NEC)
D. State Planning Commission of Meghalaya
✅ Correct Answer: B. Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA)
MCQ 33
What is Meghalaya’s target for its green economy under MegREAP by 2028?
A. $5 billion
B. $10 billion
C. $15 billion
D. $20 billion
✅ Correct Answer: B. $10 billion
MCQ 34
What percentage of Meghalaya’s area is under forest cover, among the highest in India?
A. 65%
B. 72%
C. 78%
D. 85%
✅ Correct Answer: C. 78%
Which organisation is partnering with MBDA to develop Bamboo Villages under MegREAP?
A. North Eastern Council
B. Common Ground, comprising Vrutti, Living Landscapes, and the Bamboo Village Trust
C. Meghalaya Rural Development Agency
D. Forest Conservation Society of India
✅ Correct Answer: B. Common Ground, comprising Vrutti, Living Landscapes, and the Bamboo Village Trust
MCQ 36
What is the primary goal of developing Bamboo Villages under MegREAP?
A. To promote bamboo exports exclusively to foreign markets
B. To transform bamboo into a sustainable economic driver supporting livelihoods
C. To replace forests with bamboo plantations
D. To industrialize bamboo for heavy machinery production
✅ Correct Answer: B. To transform bamboo into a sustainable economic driver supporting livelihoods
MCQ 37
How does the initiative aim to balance economic growth and ecology?
A. By limiting bamboo use to research projects
B. By integrating innovation with traditional practices
C. By banning commercial bamboo activities
D. By focusing solely on urban bamboo industries
✅ Correct Answer: B. By integrating innovation with traditional practices
MCQ 38
What broader vision does Meghalaya hope to achieve through initiatives like Bamboo Villages?
A. Rapid industrialization and urbanization
B. A regenerative economy that ensures prosperity without compromising ecological integrity
C. Exclusive reliance on tourism for economic growth
D. Privatization of forest lands for commercial use
✅ Correct Answer: B. A regenerative economy that ensures prosperity without compromising ecological integrity
MCQ 39
Which sectors are being emphasized in MegREAP for promoting inclusive, sustainable economic growth?
A. Heavy industries and mining
B. Bamboo-based enterprises, eco-tourism, clean energy, and sustainable agriculture
C. Real estate and urban infrastructure
D. Automobile manufacturing and IT services
✅ Correct Answer: B. Bamboo-based enterprises, eco-tourism, clean energy, and sustainable agriculture
MCQ 40
When was the MegREAP initiative
launched under the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA)?
A.
January 2024
B. August 2025
C. March 2023
D. December 2022
✅ Correct Answer: B.
August 2025
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