21. In which among the following states of India, the forest cover comprises over 75 percent of the State’s area?
1. Nagaland
2. Arunanchal Pradesh
3. Tripura
4. Manipur
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
States from northeast like Nagaland, Arunanchal Pradesh, Tripura and Manipur, whose forest cover comprises over 75 percent of the State’s area, have shown a decrease in forest cover in latest state of forests report.
22. 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
Answer: B [1, 3, 4 and 5 Only]
Notes:
Ghumura is a dance form in Odisha state of India
23.The Patkai range hills passes through which of the following states?
1.Nagaland
2.Manipur
3.Mizoram
4.Meghalaya
5.Tripura
Chose the 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
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.
24. Who has been appointed as the green ambassador of Manipur?
[A] Dingko Singh
[B] Mirabai Chanu
[C] Mary Kom
[D] Valentina Elangbam
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.
25. Match the columns:
List 1 List 2
(Lakes) (States)
A. Wular 1. Rajasthan
B. Chilka 2. Orissa
C. Loktak 3. Manipur
D. Nakki 4. Jammu and Kashmir
5. Madhya Pradesh
A B C D
[A] 5 2 3 4
[B] 3 5 2 1
[C] 4 2 3 1
[D] 4 3 5 2
Answer: C [4 2 3 1]
Notes:
Wular Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. It is sited in Bandipora district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River. The lake’s size varies seasonally from 12 to 100 square miles
Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km².
Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for the phumdis floating over it. The lake is located at Moirang in Manipur state, India. The etymology of Loktak is Lok = “stream” and tak = “the end”.
Nakki Lake is a lake situated in the Indian hill station of Mount Abu in Aravalli range.
26.Which city organized the 2019 edition of Manipur Sangai Festival?
[A] Chandel
[B] Kamjong
[C] Imphal
[D] Bishnupur
Answer: C [Imphal]
Notes:
The 2019 edition of Manipur Sangai Festival is being organised from 24-30 November in Imphal. Every year in November, Gateway of North-East region, Manipur celebrates the ‘Sangai Festival’, which was named after the State animal, Sangai, the brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur. It is one of the largest Government-sponsored tourism fests. The Festival is all about unity in diversity and a true reflection of Manipur’s saga.
27. With reference to the increasing shortage and price of the black rice in Manipur, consider the following statements:
- This rice variety is indigenous to Manipur.
- Anthocyanins are responsible for the rice’s coloration.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
[D] Both 1 and 2 are correct
Answer: D [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The Manipur black rice is also known as the Chakhao Amubi. It is indigenous and unique to the state. It is especially consumed during the festive season. Due to incessant rains, flash floods and insufficient irrigation during dry spell, the state is facing a shortage and drastic price rises.
Statement 2 is correct:
The rice variety is known for its health benefits. Its black/ purple coloration is due to a compound called anthocyanins. The anthocyanins are responsible for the rice’s anti-oxidant activity. In the hilly region, the farmers cultivate it without the use of fertilizers in an organic manner.
28. 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
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.
29. 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
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.
30.In context with the recent celebrations of the Sangai Festival, consider the following statements:
- It is a festival of the state of Manipur.
- It aimed at conservation of Sangai and other wildlife of the region.
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
Answer: A [Only 1 is correct]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct:
The Sangai festival is conducted annually in the north- eastern state of Manipur. Sangai is the state animal of Manipur. This brow antlered deer is found only in this state. It is being celebrated here since 2010. Countries like Bhutan, Haiti, Japan, Russia, etc. are expected to participate in the 2019 edition.
Statement 2 is incorrect:
The Manipur Sangai Festival is a cultural festival aimed at improving tourism to the state. It involves the showcasing of the ethnic cuisine, arts, handicrafts, music, etc. This is one of the biggest government sponsored event in the state.