Meghalaya means abode of clouds and became a state on 21 January 1972 after separation from Assam. Shillong is the capital, and the state receives heavy rainfall on the Khasi and Garo hills.
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| Capital | Shillong |
|---|---|
| Formation / statehood | 21 January 1972 (carved out of Assam) |
| Official language(s) | English (Khasi and Garo widely used) |
| Public Service Commission | MPSC (Meghalaya) |
| Flagship exam | Meghalaya Civil Services |
Focus your revision on: Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia hills · Highest rainfall regions · Matrilineal Khasi society · Coal and limestone economy · Meghalaya PSC exams.
Meghalaya GK questions and answers
- What is the capital of Meghalaya?
Answer: Shillong - In which year did Meghalaya become a state?
Answer: 1972 - Meghalaya was carved out of which state?
Answer: Assam - What does the name Meghalaya mean?
Answer: Abode of clouds - Which town in Meghalaya receives among the highest recorded rainfall in the world?
Answer: Mawsynram / Cherrapunji (Sohra) - Which Public Service Commission conducts Meghalaya civil services exams?
Answer: Meghalaya Public Service Commission - Which living root bridges are a cultural-ecological feature of Meghalaya?
Answer: Living root bridges of Khasi hills - Which language community is associated with the Garo hills?
Answer: Garo - Shillong served as capital of which larger state before Meghalaya was formed?
Answer: Assam - Which clear river near Dawki is a well-known border tourism site in Meghalaya?
Answer: Umngot river (Dawki)
How to prepare for MPSC (Meghalaya)
Use this PDF as a first-pass revision sheet, then expand each focus topic with the latest official state board sources, government portals, budget documents and the syllabus published for Meghalaya Civil Services. Static geography and history build the base; current affairs must be updated for the examination year.
Test the questions without looking at the answers, revise wrong facts after one day, and repeat after one week. For reasoning and numeracy, use our free CSAT practice. You can also browse the complete State PSC exam list.
Sources and scope: stable facts compiled from standard government and educational references, including Know India, state government and State PSC portals. Verify changing administrative facts and the latest exam scheme from the concerned official website.
FAQ / नेहमीचे प्रश्न
Where can I download the Meghalaya GK PDF?
Use the Download Now button on this page. The free PDF contains the same 10 stable-fact questions and answers shown below for offline revision.
Is this PDF useful for MPSC (Meghalaya)?
Yes, as a quick static-GK revision sheet for Meghalaya Civil Services. It is not a full syllabus or current-affairs replacement, so verify changing facts from official notifications.
What topics should I revise for Meghalaya GK?
Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia hills; Highest rainfall regions; Matrilineal Khasi society; Coal and limestone economy; Meghalaya PSC exams.