21. Which of these factors has the highest weightage in calculating the HDI?

Life expectancy at birth
Education
Per capita income
Equal weightage to all three

Detailed SolutionWhich of these factors has the highest weightage in calculating the HDI?

22. The Tharon Cave in Manipur is significant for the discovery of:

Pleistocene fossils
Megalithic structures
Hindu sculptures
Buddhist relics

Detailed SolutionThe Tharon Cave in Manipur is significant for the discovery of:

23. Which Manipuri dialect shows significant influence from Naga languages?

Aimol
Kom
Chiru
Paite

Detailed SolutionWhich Manipuri dialect shows significant influence from Naga languages?

24. Rail connectivity is limited in Manipur, with the nearest major railway station located in:

Dimapur (Nagaland)
Silchar (Assam)
Guwahati (Assam)
Kohima (Nagaland)

Detailed SolutionRail connectivity is limited in Manipur, with the nearest major railway station located in:

25. The Manipuri poet and Padma Bhushan awardee known for his epic poem ‘Khamba-Thoibi’ is:

R.K. Madhubir
Khwairakpam Chaoba Singh
M.K. Binodini Devi
Hijam Anganghal Singh

Detailed SolutionThe Manipuri poet and Padma Bhushan awardee known for his epic poem ‘Khamba-Thoibi’ is:

26. The best time to visit Manipur is generally considered to be:

During the dry season (October-May)
The monsoon season (June-September)
Spring (March-April)
Autumn (September-October)

Detailed SolutionThe best time to visit Manipur is generally considered to be:

27. A major challenge to agriculture in Manipur is:

Limited availability of arable land
Lack of irrigation facilities
Poor market access
All of the above

Detailed SolutionA major challenge to agriculture in Manipur is:

28. Which river valley forms the central region of Manipur?

Imphal Valley
Barak Valley
Brahmaputra Valley
Teesta Valley

Detailed SolutionWhich river valley forms the central region of Manipur?

29. The intricate Manipuri art of creating dolls from a mix of cloth and sawdust is called:

Laicha Pokpi
Kauna Craft
Longpi Hamlei
Bell-metal craft

Detailed SolutionThe intricate Manipuri art of creating dolls from a mix of cloth and sawdust is called:

30. Urbanization refers to:

The process of people moving from rural to urban areas
The growth of cities and towns
The increase in industrial activities
All of the above

Detailed SolutionUrbanization refers to: