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.
21. Which invasive plant species poses a major threat to the ecosystem of Loktak Lake in Manipur?
[A] Parthenium hysterophorus
[B] Waterhyacinth
[C] Lantana camara
[D] Eichhornia crassipes
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Correct Answer: B [Waterhyacinth]
Notes:
Waterhyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) spreads rapidly in Loktak Lake, blocks waterways, degrades phumdis, and disrupts fishing, threatening the lake’s ecosystem.
22. Which traditional farming practice in the hill regions of Manipur is a major cause of deforestation?
[A] Jhum cultivation
[B] Paddy terrace farming
[C] Sericulture
[D] Wet rice cultivation
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Correct Answer: A [Jhum cultivation]
Notes:
Jhum, or shifting cultivation, involves clearing forests for temporary farming, leading to deforestation and soil erosion in Manipur’s hill areas.
23. Which of the following is a bird sanctuary in Manipur that supports migratory waterfowl during winter?
[A] Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Keibul Lamjao National Park
[C] Waithou Lake Bird Sanctuary
[D] Jiri-Makru Wildlife Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: C [Waithou Lake Bird Sanctuary]
Notes:
Waithou Lake Bird Sanctuary in Manipur is known for hosting migratory waterfowl such as teals, pintails, and herons during winter.
24. Which climate type primarily characterizes the environment of Manipur?
[A] Tropical savanna
[B] Arid desert
[C] Subtropical monsoon
[D] Humid continental
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Correct Answer: C [Subtropical monsoon]
Notes:
Manipur has a subtropical monsoon climate with mild winters and heavy summer rainfall.
