Manipur GK Questions for Manipur Public Service Commission Exams
31. 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.
32. 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.
33. By which article the President is authorized to provide for the creation of a committee of the Manipur Legislative Assembly consisting of the
members elected from the Hill Areas of the state?
[A] Article 371 A
[B] Article 371 B
[C] Article 371 C
[D] Article 371 D
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Correct Answer: C [Article 371 C]
Notes:
The Article 371 C of the Constitution authorizes the President to provide for the creation of a committee of the Manipur Legislative Assembly consisting of the members elected from the Hill Areas of the state.
34. The tribal areas in which of the following states have been constituted as autonomous districts?
1. Assam
2. Meghalaya
3. Tripura
4. Manipur
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The tribal areas in the four states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram have been constituted as autonomous districts in India. However, they do not fall outside the executive authority of the concerned.
35. Thangjam Dhabali Singh of Manipur has been conferred the ‘Order of Rising Sun’. Which country constituted the award?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] Japan
[C] Saudi Arabia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Japan]
Notes:
Thangjam Dhabali Singh, a doctor from Manipur and founder of the Manipur Tourism Forum (MTF), was conferred the ‘Order of Rising Sun – Gold and Silver Rays’ by Japan. He was selected for promoting a better understanding of Japan in India and deepening ties between the two countries.
The award was constituted by Japanese Emperor Meiji in 1875. It is awarded to persons who contribute in promotion of Japanese culture, environmental preservation and international relations.
36. Which among the following states of India shared its boundary with Myanmar?
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Nagaland
3. Manipur
4. Tripura
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The states of India which shared its boundary with Myanmar- Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram.
37. The State of Manipur and the State of Nagaland is separated by which of the following hill range?
[A] Arakan hills
[B] Manipur hills
[C] Patkai hills
[D] Barail hills
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Correct Answer: D [Barail hills]
Notes:
The Barail range is the highest hill range in Assam. It separates the State of Manipur and the State of Nagaland.
38. Barak River flows in which among the following states of India?
1. Manipur
2. Nagaland
3. Mizoram
4. Assam
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Barak River (900 km) flows in the state of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam. It drains into the Bay of Bengal after flowing through Bangladesh.
39. Which among the following matches of lakes and their state are correct?
1. Loktak- Manipur
2. Pulicat- Andhra Pradesh
3. Lonar- Maharashtra
4. Wular- Jammu-KashmirChoose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake that is situated in Northeast India and it is famous for the phumdis floating over it. Keibul Lamjao is the only floating national park is situated on the lake. Pulicat Lake (Pralaya Kaveri) is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India. It is situated near the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu states with over 97% in Andhra Pradesh and 3% in Tamil Nadu. Lonar Lake is a saline soda lake situated in Maharashtra. Wular Lake is situated in Bandipora district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The lake basin was formed by tectonic activity and is fed by the River Jhelum.
40. Which among the following statements about the Keibul Lamjao National Park are correct?
- The park was initially declared as a Sanctuary in 1966, to preserve the natural refuge of the endangered Brow–antlered Deer Sangai (Rucervus eldi eldi)
- The Keibul Lamjao, the only floating national park in the world and located near Moirang in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur
- It was established as a National Park in the year of 1977
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The park was initially considered under the category of a sanctuary in 1966, to preserve the natural refuge of the endangered Brow -antlered Deer Sangai. It is the only floating National Park in the world which is situated in Manipur. It was declared a National Park in 1977.
