Manipur GK Questions for Manipur Public Service Commission Exams
1. The “Chai Taret Khuntakpa” is a period ranging from 1817-1826 , which the Manipuris remember it as 7 years of devastation. In this context consider the following statements:
- During this period, the rule of Assam and Manipur had gone into hands of the Burmese
- The “Chai Taret Khuntakpa” ended with the Treaty of Yandabu
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2 are correct]
Notes:
Assam was ruled by Ahom kingdom from 1228 to 1826 and it was sovereign even in the Mughal era. But in 1817, it was attacked by the Burmese and thus Ahom Kingdom went into the control of Burmese till 1826. The Assamese call this 7 year period as Manor din and the Manipuris call it Chai Taret Khuntakpa which means 7 years of devastation. The independent and powerful Ahom dynasty ended with the Burmese invasion. But, after the First Anglo Burmese War, the Burmese lost control over Assam in 1826 by Treaty of Yandabu.
2. Consider the following states:
- Tripura
- Mizoram
- Meghalaya
- Manipur
The correct order of increasing area of the above states is shown by which among the following?
[A] 1, 2, 3,4
[B] 1, 4, 2, 3
[C] 1, 3, 4, 2
[D] 1, 2, 4, 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 4, 3]
Notes:
Tripura 10,492 km²
Mizoram 21,081 km²
Meghalaya 22,720 km²
Manipur 22,327 km²
3. Consider the following:
- Patkai hills
- Manipur hills
- Mizo hills
- Naga hills
Which among the above make the Purvanchal Range?
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2, & 3
[C] 1, 2 3, & 4
[D] 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 3, & 4]
Notes:
The mentioned four hills viz. . Patkai hills, Manipur hills, Mizo hills and Naga hills make the Purvanchal Range which is famous for Sandstone.
4. Consider the following official languages of India:
- Sindhi and Nepali
- Konkani and Manipuri
- Bodo and Santhali
- Santhali and Konkani
- Dogri and Maithili
Which of the above languages were added to the 8th Schedule by the 92nd Amendment Act of 2003?
[A] 1 and 2
[B] 2 and 3
[C] 3 and 5
[D] 4 and 5
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Correct Answer: C [3 and 5]
Notes:The 92nd Amendment Act of 2003 added the following languages to the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution:
Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali
The other language pairs mentioned are already official languages of India, but were not part of the 92nd Amendment Act in 2003. Specifically:
- Sindhi and Nepali were already added earlier to the 8th schedule.
- Konkani and Manipuri were also already official languages before 2003.
So out of the options listed, only Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were newly added by the 92nd Amendment Act in 2003.
5. Who authored the book “Matmagi Manipur-The first Manipuri Feature Film”?
[A] Irom Chanu Sharmila
[B] M. K. Binodini Devi
[C] Bobby Wahengbam
[D] Rajen Toijamba
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Correct Answer: C [Bobby Wahengbam]
Notes:
In the 65th National Film Awards for 2017, the Best Book on Cinema award was given to ‘Matmagi Manipur-The first Manipuri Feature Film’ authored by Bobby Wahengbam. The book provides a vivid account of the socio-political scenario in which Manipur regional cinema was born. The book denotes a compassionate account of the dreams, challenges, preparation, execution and success of the team involved. The critical analysis of the film makes it more praiseworthy and insightful.
6. Who has been sworn-in as the acting governor of Manipur?
[A] Devendra Kumar Joshi
[B] E.S Lakshmi Narasimhan
[C] BD Mishra
[D] Jagdish Mukhi
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Correct Answer: D [Jagdish Mukhi]
Notes:
On May 2, Jagdish Mukhi has been sworn in as the acting governor of Manipur by the Acting Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, Justice N Kotiswar Singh. As per official release, Mukhi, who is the governor of Assam and Meghalaya, will hold office in the absence of Governor Najma Heptullah. The swearing-in was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar Singh, Speaker Y Khemchand Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Ksh Bhabananda Singh, the council of ministers, the chief secretary and director general of police and other senior officials.
7. Before becoming the Full Fledged states, which among the following was / were among the Union Territories?
1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Manipur
3. Tripura
4. Sikkim
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[B] 1, 2, 3
[C] 1, 2
[D] 1, 3
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2, 3]
8. With reference to the special provisions made under article 371, consider the following matches:
- Article 371A – Nagaland
- Article 371B – Assam
- Article 371C – Manipur
- Article 371D – Mizoram
Which of the above matches is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
3 Article 371 {Special provision with respect to the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat} 3.1 Article 371A {Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland} 3.2 Article 371B {Special provision with respect to the State of Assam} 3.3 Article 371C {Special provision with respect to the State of Manipur} 3.4 Article 371D {Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh} 3.5 Article 371E {Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh} 3.6 Article 371F {Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim} 3.7 Article 371G {Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram} 3.8 Article 371H {Special provision with respect to the State of Arunachal Pradesh} 3.9 Article 371I {Special provision with respect to the State of Goa}
9. Consider the following pairs:
- Article 371A – Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland
- Article 371B – Special provision with respect to the State of Assam
- Article 371C – Special provision with respect to the State of Manipur
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
All of the above are correct
10. Consider the following states:
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Mizoram
3. Manipur
4. Nagaland
Which among the following is the correct order of the above states with their decreasing share in International borders of India with Myanmar?
[A] 1 2 3 4
[B] 1 3 2 4
[C] 1 4 2 3
[D] 1 4 3 2
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Correct Answer: A [1 2 3 4]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh- 520 Kilometers, Mizoram – 510 kilometers, Manipur – 398 Kilometers, Nagaland – 258 Kilometers
