Manipur GK Questions for Manipur Public Service Commission Exams
21. Consider the following pairs:
State Dance
1. Manipur : Pung cholam
2. Assam : Ghumura
3. Meghalaya : Shad Suk Mynsiem
4. Sikkim : Chu fat
5. Karnataka : Dholu Kunitha
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
[A] 1,2 and 3 Only
[B] 1,3,4 and 5 Only
[C] 3,4 and 5 Only
[D] 1,2,3,4 and 5
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Correct Answer: B [1,3,4 and 5 Only]
Notes:
Ghumura is a dance form in Odisha state of India
22. The Patkai range hills passes through which of the following states?
- Nagaland
- Manipur
- Mizoram
- Meghalaya
- Tripura
Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2 & 3
[B] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[C] 1, 2, 3 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Patkai Range is the hills on India’s North Eastern border with Burma. Indian states along the Patkai range are Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Manipur.
23. Who has been appointed as the green ambassador of Manipur?
[A] Dingko Singh
[B] Mirabai Chanu
[C] Mary Kom
[D] Valentina Elangbam
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Correct Answer: D [Valentina Elangbam]
Notes:
The Manipur government has appointed a 9-year-old girl Valentina Elangbam as the State’s green ambassador after a video of her crying over felled trees goes viral. Hence, the state government issued an order in recognition of her immense love and affection for trees and for generating mass awareness on conservation of the environment for a period of one year from the date of issuing the order. Valentina is a Class V student of Amutombi Divine Life English School in Kakching town. She had planted the saplings of two Gulmohar (royal poinciana) trees by the side of a river when she was in Class I. However, in a rude shock to her, the trees were recently cut down as part of a road expansion project. Then, a video of the crying child over the trees was shared on Facebook by her uncle.
24. Some people in Manipur live in houses built on floating islands of weeds and decaying vegetation held together by suspended silt. Which of the following is te name given to these islands?
[A] Tipis
[B] Barkhans
[C] Phoomdis
[D] Izba
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Correct Answer: C [Phoomdis]
Notes:
Phumdis are a series of floating islands, exclusive to the Loktak Lake in Manipur state, in northeastern India. They cover a substantial part of the lake area and are heterogeneous masses of vegetation, soil and organic matter, in different stages of decay.
25. In context with the Meghalaya government deciding to exclude unrepresented tribes from the VI schedule, consider the following statements:
- These tribes are not indigenous to Meghalaya.
- The VI schedule covers Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur and Tripura.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: C [Neither 1 nor 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The unrepresented tribes that have been listed for exclusion from the provisions of VI schedule are Rabha, Koch, Mann, Hajong and Bodo Kachari. They are indigenous to the Meghalayan region. They are minor tribes who have been residing there even before 1972.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The VI schedule has provisions for Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. The schedule gives special provisions for the welfare and development of ST populations in the region. The exclusion of the 5 unrepresented tribes is as a result of the state government’s recommendation for the removal of the term ‘unrepresented tribes’ from the schedule in September.
26. In context with the recent ban on Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council, consider the following statements:
- It was banned by the Manipur government.
- It is a secessionist group in the north-east.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect:
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council was banned by the Meghalaya government in November under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The HNLC had been involved in intimidation, bullying and extortion of funds from the civilians as well as supporting insurgents in the region.
Statement 2 is correct:
The HNLC is a secessionist group. It declared that its objective was to break away from the Indian Union and create a separate nation for the ‘natives’. Its aim is to ‘liberate’ Meghalaya from the domination of Garos, Dkhars, etc.
27. The President recently ordered the extension of the Inner Line Permit system to Manipur. With reference to this, consider the following statements about ILP:
- ILP applies to Nagaland.
- ILP is required for both inward and outward movement from these states.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The ILP system is applicable to Nagaland also. Manipur became the 4th state to get the system after Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram. The extension was done in context with the recent enactment of the amended citizenship act. This is intended to protect the interest of the indigenous people of the state.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
ILP is intended only for inward movement into the state. It is a document issued by the government as a permit for outsiders to enter and stay in these states under the ILP regime. The system originated from the provisions of the Bengal Eastern frontier Regulations of 1873.
28. The Tamenglong Orange Festival commenced recently. In this context, consider the following statements:
- It is celebrated in Manipur.
- The Tamenglong Orange holds a GI tagged status.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The Tamenglong Orange Festival is hosted in Manipur. The 2019 edition of the festival is 16th edition. The festival is conducted by the Manipur state government with the sponsorship of the North Eastern Council. Tamenglong is a district in Manipur.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
Tamenglong Orange is yet to get a GI tag. The district is the largest producer of oranges in the state. The festival is being organised to promote orange growers and competitions and seminars are held in addition to cultural programs. Monetary prizes are also distributed to the winners of the orange growers.
29. When is the Statehood day of the three North-eastern states- Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura, recently celebrated?
[A] January 19
[B] January 20
[C] January 21
[D] January 22
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Correct Answer: C [January 21]
Notes:
The people of the three North-eastern states- Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura celebrated their Statehood Day on January 21. On the same day in 1972, these three states became full-fledged states under the North Eastern Region (Re-organisation) Act, 1971. This year, the states celebrate their 48th Statehood day.
Many National Leaders including the Prime Minister and the President expressed their wishes to the states on their Statehood day and greeted the cultural heritage and traditions of the North-Eastern states.
30. Which of the following languages were included through 71st Amendment Act, 1992?
1. Konkani
2. Manipuri
3. Nepali
4. Sindhi
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:71st Amendment Act, 1992 included 3 languages i.e., Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali languages in the Eight Schedule. With this, the total number of scheduled languages increased to 18.
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