Question 1

What is the capital city of Sikkim?

Accepted Answer

Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim, situated at about 1,650 m above sea level.

Question 2

What is the state animal of Sikkim?

Accepted Answer

The Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) is the state animal of Sikkim.

Question 3

How many districts does Sikkim have?

Accepted Answer

Sikkim has 6 districts: Gangtok, Namchi, Gyalshing, Mangan, Pakyong, and Soreng.

Question 4

Which is the highest mountain in Sikkim?

Accepted Answer

Kanchenjunga at 8,586 m is the highest peak in Sikkim and the third highest in the world.

Question 5

When did Sikkim become a state of India?

Accepted Answer

Sikkim became the 22nd state of India on 16 May 1975.

Question 6

What is the state flower of Sikkim?

Accepted Answer

The Noble Orchid (Dendrobium nobile) is the state flower of Sikkim.

Question 7

Which river flows through Sikkim north to south?

Accepted Answer

The Teesta river flows through Sikkim from north to south.

Question 8

Who is the Chief Minister of Sikkim?

Accepted Answer

Prem Singh Tamang (PS Golay) is the Chief Minister of Sikkim, leading the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) party.

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