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]
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. Who has been sworn-in as new Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur?
[A] Manjula Chellur
[B] Sujata Manohar
[C] Abhilasha Kumari
[D] Sukhda Pritam
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Correct Answer: C [Abhilasha Kumari]
Notes:
Justice Abhilasha Kumari has been sworn-in as new Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur on February 9, 2018. Governor Dr. Najma Heptulla administered her the oath of office at Raj Bhavan in Imphal. Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh, former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, Ministers, MLAs and Judges attended the swearing-in ceremony. Earlier, Justice Abhilasha was a judge of the Gujarat High Court.
5. Consider the following official languages of India:
1.Sindhi and Nepali
2.Konkani and Manipuri
3.Bodo and Santhali
4.Santhali and Konkani
5.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]
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Who has been sworn-in as new Chief Justice of Manipur High Court?
[A] Mohammad Yaqoob Mir
[B] Ramalingam Sudhakar
[C] M B Lokur
[D] Alok Aradhe
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Correct Answer: B [Ramalingam Sudhakar]
Notes:
Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar has been sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of Manipur High Court on May 18, 2018. He was administered the oath of office by Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, the acting governor of Manipur, at the Raj Bhawan in Imphal. Prior to this post, Justice Sudhakar has served as Acting Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court. Now, Justice Alok Aradhe has become the Acting Chief Justice of J & K High Court. Beside him, Justice Mohammad yaqoob Mir has been sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court.
9. English is the official language of __:
1. Nagaland
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Mizoram
4. Manipur
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1, 2 & 3]
10. 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]
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