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the Temi Tea Garden is the only tea garden in Sikkim ?
the Buddhist monk S. Mahinda was born in Sikkim , identified himself as a Tibetan , and took part in the independence movement of Sri Lanka ?
the “Treaty of Blood Brotherhood” was signed by the Tibetan King Khye Bumsa representing the Bhutias and the Lepcha Chief Thekong, at Kabi Lungchok (memorial stone pictured) near Gangtok in Sikkim ?
the Rangit Dam project in Sikkim in northeastern India cost more than $109 million ?
according to legend, Guru Padmasambhava subdued the spirits of the Khangchendzonga, Yabdean and Mahakaal at Enchey Monastery in Sikkim ?
nationalists seek a Greater Nepal that extends into Uttar Pradesh , Himachal Pradesh , Uttarakhand and Sikkim in India ?
Wai-Wai is a popular noodle -like snack in Nepal , Sikkim and in northern parts of West Bengal ?
Chogyal established the first monastery (pictured) in Sikkim at Yuksom in 1701, which is part of a Buddhist pilgrimage circuit including Norbugang , Pemayangtse , Rabdentse , Sanga Choeling , Khecheopalri Lake , and Tashiding ?
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Question 1 : What is the total population of Sikkim?
Question 2 : ________ , distilleries, tanning and watchmaking are the main industries.
Question 3 : Who of the following is/was the leader of Sikkim?
Question 4 : [ 33] The per capita income stands at ________ 11,356, which is one of the highest in the country.
Question 5 : What is the abbreviation of Sikkim?
Question 6 : Who played centre in the Sikkim?
Question 7 : Towns in southern and western Sikkim are connected to the northern West Bengal hill stations of Kalimpong and ________ .
Question 8 : ________ is the major religion in the state, followed by Buddhism .
Question 9 : [ 17] This mutual agreement led to a thaw in ________ .
Question 10 : In 1947, a popular vote rejected Sikkim's joining the Indian Union, and Prime Minister ________ agreed to a special protectorate status for Sikkim.