The correct answer is: b) Khwairakpam Chaoba Singh.
Khwairakpam Chaoba Singh (1905â1990) was a Manipuri poet and Padma Bhushan awardee known for his epic poem ‘Khamba-Thoibi’. He was born in Imphal, Manipur, India. He was educated at the Johnstone School, Imphal, and the Presidency College, Calcutta. He worked as a teacher and a journalist. He was a member of the Manipuri Sahitya Parishad. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1972.
His epic poem ‘Khamba-Thoibi’ is a retelling of the traditional Manipuri folktale of Khamba and Thoibi. The poem is about the love story of Khamba, a brave warrior, and Thoibi, a beautiful princess. The poem is considered to be one of the greatest works of Manipuri literature.
The other options are incorrect because:
- a) R.K. Madhubir is a Manipuri poet and writer. He is not known for his epic poem ‘Khamba-Thoibi’.
- c) M.K. Binodini Devi is a Manipuri poet and writer. She is not known for her epic poem ‘Khamba-Thoibi’.
- d) Hijam Anganghal Singh is a Manipuri politician. He is not known for his epic poem ‘Khamba-Thoibi’.