Manipur Legislative Assembly GK MCQ Q&A

1. Who is the current Chief Minister of Manipur?
a. Nongthombam Biren Singh
b. Okram Ibobi Singh
c. Thounaojam Chaoba Singh
d. Oinam Nabakishore Singh

Answer: a. Nongthombam Biren Singh

2. How many members are there in the Manipur Legislative Assembly?
a. 60
b. 70
c. 80
d. 90

Answer: a. 60

3. Which city serves as the capital of Manipur?
a. Imphal
b. Thoubal
c. Churachandpur
d. Ukhrul

Answer: a. Imphal

4. Who is the Speaker of the Manipur Legislative Assembly?
a. Yumnam Khemchand Singh
b. Thangminlen Kipgen
c. Oinam Lukhoi Singh
d. Khuraijam Loken Singh

Answer: a. Yumnam Khemchand Singh

5. What is the term duration of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Manipur?
a. 3 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
d. 6 years

Answer: c. 5 years

6. Which political party is currently in power in Manipur?
a. Indian National Congress (INC)
b. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
c. National People’s Party (NPP)
d. All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)

Answer: b. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

7. Who is the Governor of Manipur as of the latest available information?
a. Najma Heptulla
b. Ganga Prasad
c. Satya Pal Malik
d. R. N. Ravi

Answer: a. Najma Heptulla

8. In which year was Manipur granted statehood?
a. 1963
b. 1972
c. 1987
d. 1991

Answer: c. 1987

9. Which river is significant in the geography of Manipur?
a. Ganges
b. Brahmaputra
c. Barak
d. Manipur River

Answer: c. Barak

10. How many Lok Sabha seats does Manipur have?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

Answer: b. 2

11. Who was the first Chief Minister of Manipur?
a. Rishang Keishing
b. Yangmasho Shaiza
c. Mairembam Koireng Singh
d. Raj Kumar Dorendra Singh

Answer: c. Mairembam Koireng Singh

12. Which tribal communities are prominently found in Manipur?
a. Khasi and Garo
b. Mizo and Hmar
c. Nagas and Kukis
d. Bodos and Karbis

Answer: c. Nagas and Kukis

13. What is the name of the famous traditional dance form of Manipur?
a. Bharatanatyam
b. Kathak
c. Manipuri Ras Lila
d. Odissi

Answer: c. Manipuri Ras Lila

14. Who is known as the ‘Father of Modern Manipur’ for his role in the socio-political development of the state?
a. Rishang Keishing
b. Hijam Irabot Singh
c. Okram Ibobi Singh
d. Thangminlen Kipgen

Answer: b. Hijam Irabot Singh

15. Which National Park is located in Manipur and is known for its biodiversity?
a. Kaziranga National Park
b. Keibul Lamjao National Park
c. Bandipur National Park
d. Sundarbans National Park

Answer: b. Keibul Lamjao National Park

16. What is the official language of Manipur?
a. Hindi
b. English
c. Manipuri (Meiteilon)
d. Bengali

Answer: c. Manipuri (Meiteilon)

17. Which iconic fort is located in the hills of Imphal and played a significant role in the Anglo-Manipur War?
a. Red Fort
b. Kangla Fort
c. Gwalior Fort
d. Chittorgarh Fort

Answer: b. Kangla Fort

18. Who is the author of the famous Manipuri folk tale “Pebet and the Deer”?
a. Konsam Himalaya Singh
b. M. K. Binodini Devi
c. Irengbam Arun
d. L. Joychandra Singh

Answer: a. Konsam Himalaya Singh

19. Which festival is celebrated with grandeur and is known as the festival of Manipur’s traditional boat race?
a. Yaoshang
b. Cheiraoba
c. Ningol Chakouba
d. Heikru Hidongba

Answer: d. Heikru Hidongba

20. In which district of Manipur is the Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, located?
a. Senapati
b. Thoubal
c. Bishnupur
d. Churachandpur

Answer: c. Bishnupur

21. Which hill station in Manipur is famous for its picturesque landscapes and is a popular tourist destination?
a. Ukhrul
b. Chandel
c. Tamenglong
d. Mao

Answer: a. Ukhrul

22. Which river flows through the valley of Manipur and is considered sacred by the Manipuri people?
a. Imphal River
b. Barak River
c. Iril River
d. Manipur River

Answer: a. Imphal River

23. Who is the current Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur?
a. Yumnam Joykumar Singh
b. Karam Shyam Singh
c. Gaikhangam Gangmei
d. Thokchom Radheshyam Singh

Answer: b. Karam Shyam Singh

24. Which traditional art form of Manipur involves the use of a drum and is often performed during religious ceremonies and festivals?
a. Thang Ta
b. Pung Cholom
c. Lai Haraoba
d. Khongjom Parba

Answer: b. Pung Cholom

25. Which National Highway connects Manipur to the rest of India?
a. NH-2
b. NH-31
c. NH-37
d. NH-39

Answer: d. NH-39

26. Who is known as the “Lily of Manipur” and was a prominent social worker and political activist from the state?
a. Irom Sharmila Chanu
b. Binodini Devi
c. Rani Gaidinliu
d. Ima Keithel Devi

Answer: c. Rani Gaidinliu

27. What is the name of the traditional Manipuri boat race that takes place during the festival of Lai Haraoba?
a. Thangjing
b. Heikru Hidongba
c. Kang
d. Yubi Lakpi

Answer: c. Kang

28. Which region of Manipur is known for its vibrant and diverse tribal cultures?
a. Imphal Valley
b. Jiribam
c. Hill Areas
d. Churachandpur

Answer: c. Hill Areas

29. Which famous battle took place in Manipur during World War II, where British and Indian forces fought against the Japanese invasion?
a. Battle of Kohima
b. Battle of Imphal
c. Battle of Manipur River
d. Battle of Churachandpur

Answer: b. Battle of Imphal

30. Who is known as the “Nightingale of Manipur” and is a renowned folk singer from the state?
a. Pena Devi
b. Lourembam Bedabati Devi
c. Huirongbam Surmani Devi
d. Wahengbam Ibotombi Singh

Answer: b. Lourembam Bedabati Devi