MANIPUR
Capital: Imphal
Area: 22347 SQKM (23rd)
No.of Districts: Nine
Language: Manipuri.
Population: 2721756 (22nd)
Literacy: 80%
Assembly: Unicameral - 60 seats
Lok Sabha: 2 seats
Rajya Sabha: One
Major Rivers: Barak, Manipur, Yu
Geographical Position: 23 degree 83'N to 25 degree 68'N latitude 93 degree 03E to 94 degree 78'E longitude.
Borders: Nagaland, Mizoram, Assam, Myanmar
State Tree: Indian Mahogany
State Animal; Sangai (Deer)
State Bird: Mrs. Hume's Pheasant
State Flower: Siroi Lily
Governor: Najma Hepatullah
Chief Minister: N. Biren Singh
Q1. Give a brief history of Manipur?
It was a princely state during British rule by Kanglapak rulers. After the end of world war II, under the Manipur Constitution Act 1947, a legislature was formed with the Maharaja Budha Chandra at the helm. In 1949, the legislature was dissolved and it was annexed with India in October 1949. From 1949 to 1956 it was part of the North East Frontier Agency and in 1956, it was declared as a Union Territory and on 21.1.1972 became a full fledged state.
Q2. What are the districts of Manipur?
1. BISHNUPUR 2. CHURCHANDPUR 3. CHANDEL 4.IMPHAL EAST 5. IMPHAL WEST 6. SENAPATI 7. TAMENGLONG 8. THOUBAL 9. UKHRUL
Q3. What is the unique geographical feature of Manipur?
64% of its land area is full of greeneries, grass, bamboos, trees of various species and forest coverage. Full of mountains.
Q4. Give a brief about Capital Imphal?
Mountainous and hilly region. Palace, Fort, the world's oldest polo ground are the places of interest. Administered as East and West Imphal Districts.
Q5. What is the most famous classical dance form of Manipur?
Manipuri.
Q6. What are the famous folk dances of Manipur?
Ras Lila, Pung Cholom, Laiharaoba.
Q7. Which game, now a popular one, was invented here?
POLO - originated from here, taken to British, and then modified to its present form. The world's oldest pologround is located here in Imphal.
Q8. What are the unique martial art form of Manipur?
Sarit Sarak and Thang Ta.
Q9. What rare variety of rose was discovered here in Manipur?
Rosa Macrocarpa - discovered by Sir George Watt in 1888.
Q10. How was Manipur described by some leading personalities?
"Switzerland of India" by Lord Irwin. "Jewel of India" by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Q11. Which variety of Lily is found only in Manipur?
Shiroi Lily - found only on the Shiroi Hills of Manipur.
Q12. Is Manipur accessible to foreigners?
No. Prior permission is required as the state is declared as a "Protected Area". However, some relaxation has been made in 2011 as a trial period for one year.
Q13. What is the name of the famous "women market" solely run by women of Imphal?
IMA KEITHEL - at Khwairamband Bazaar.
Q14. Who was the first CM of Manipur?
M. Koireng Singh 1963 - 1967 before statehood. Mohammad Alimuddin 1972-1973 after statehood.
Q15. What is the name for the new year of Manipur?
Cheiraoba - falling in March/April.
Q16. Singda in Manipur has a dam. What is unique about it?
Highest mud dam of India.
Q17. Manipuri is the language of Manipur. What is the name of the script?
Meitei Mayek.
