States PCS: Manipur GK Questions for Manipur Public Service Commission Exams
For all Manipur Public Service Commission (Manipur PSC) exams including Civil Services, Assistant Engineer, and other Group A/B services.
11. Which district in Manipur is renowned for being the natural habitat of the high-altitude Shirui Lily?
[A] Churachandpur
[B] Thoubal
[C] Imphal West
[D] Ukhrul
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Correct Answer: D [Ukhrul]
Notes:
Ukhrul district is home to the endemic Shirui Lily, found only on Shirui Hills and nowhere else globally.
12. Which national park in Manipur is renowned as the world’s only floating national park?
[A] Keibul Lamjao National Park
[B] Sirohi National Park
[C] Shirui Lily National Park
[D] Khangkhui Mangsor National Park
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Correct Answer: A [Keibul Lamjao National Park]
Notes:
Keibul Lamjao National Park, situated on Loktak Lake in Manipur, is the world’s only floating national park, famous for its phumdis and as the last habitat of the endangered sangai deer.
13. Which of the following passes in Manipur connects India with Myanmar and serves as a major trade route?
[A] Joupi Pass
[B] Moreh
[C] Likhuyi Pass
[D] Sinzawl Pass
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Correct Answer: B [Moreh]
Notes:
Moreh, in Tengnoupal district, is a key border trade town linking Manipur (India) with Myanmar via the Indo-Myanmar highway and Asian Highway 1.
14. Which valley in Manipur is known for being the most densely populated and agriculturally productive?
[A] Imphal Valley
[B] Barak Valley
[C] Loktak Valley
[D] Ukhrul Valley
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Correct Answer: A [Imphal Valley]
Notes:
Imphal Valley is Manipur’s central alluvial plain, most populous, and the main rice-producing region surrounded by hills.
15. Which lake in Manipur is regarded as sacred and is associated with the Lai Haraoba festival?
[A] Tamdil Lake
[B] Loktak Lake
[C] Pumlen Lake
[D] Umiam Lake
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Correct Answer: C [Pumlen Lake]
Notes:
Pumlen Lake in Manipur is revered in Meitei culture and is associated with the Lai Haraoba festival dedicated to local deities.
16. Which district in Manipur is known for having the highest elevation terrain?
[A] Imphal East
[B] Thoubal
[C] Churachandpur
[D] Bishnupur
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Correct Answer: C [Churachandpur]
Notes:
Churachandpur has regions reaching up to 2,500 meters, making it the highest elevation district in Manipur.
17. Which type of soil predominantly covers the hilly regions of Manipur, enabling dense forest growth?
[A] Laterite
[B] Alluvial
[C] Black
[D] Red
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Correct Answer: A [Laterite]
Notes:
Laterite soils are widespread in the hills of Manipur; they are rich in iron and aluminum, less suited for agriculture but support forest vegetation and jhum cultivation.
18. Which deer species, endemic to Manipur, is uniquely found only in the floating Keibul Lamjao National Park?
[A] Sangai (Brow-antlered deer)
[B] Barking Deer
[C] Hog Deer
[D] Sambar
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Correct Answer: A [Sangai (Brow-antlered deer)]
Notes:
The Sangai is endemic to Manipur and found only in Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world’s only floating national park on Loktak Lake.
19. Which lake in Manipur, apart from Loktak Lake, is currently under threat due to encroachment and siltation?
[A] Ikop Lake
[B] Pumlen Lake
[C] Waithou Lake
[D] Lousi Lake
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Correct Answer: A [Ikop Lake]
Notes:
Ikop Lake in Thoubal district faces degradation from encroachment, siltation, and pollution, impacting biodiversity and local livelihoods.
20. Which community-driven conservation initiative in Manipur is known for protecting forest biodiversity through sacred groves?
[A] Umanglai
[B] Zawlbûk
[C] Mawphlang
[D] Jhum cultivation
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Correct Answer: A [Umanglai]
Notes:
Umanglai sacred groves, maintained by Meitei communities in Manipur, are protected forest patches linked to traditional deities, preserving local biodiversity and culture.
