21. Manipur experiences significant rainfall due to:

The monsoon
Its proximity to the Bay of Bengal
The Himalayan mountain range
Cyclonic activity

Detailed SolutionManipur experiences significant rainfall due to:

22. The main staple crop cultivated in Manipur is:

Rice
Maize
Wheat
Millet

Detailed SolutionThe main staple crop cultivated in Manipur is:

23. Which Manipuri folk song form often involves call-and-response between singers?

Pena songs
Lai Haraoba songs
Khubak Ishei
Nupi Pala

Detailed SolutionWhich Manipuri folk song form often involves call-and-response between singers?

24. The Angom dynasty is connected to which former princely state in Manipur?

Moirang
Andro
Wangkhei
Nongmaiching

Detailed SolutionThe Angom dynasty is connected to which former princely state in Manipur?

25. Invasive plant species can pose a threat to Manipur’s native vegetation by:

Outcompeting native plants
Altering ecosystems
Reducing biodiversity
All of the above

Detailed SolutionInvasive plant species can pose a threat to Manipur’s native vegetation by:

26. Which language heavily influenced the vocabulary of Manipuri?

Sanskrit
Tibetan
Chinese
Burmese

Detailed SolutionWhich language heavily influenced the vocabulary of Manipuri?

27. Which policy aimed to drive industrial growth and attract private investments in Manipur?

Industrial and Investment Policy of Manipur, 2013
National Manufacturing Policy
Make in India initiative
Northeast Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS)

Detailed SolutionWhich policy aimed to drive industrial growth and attract private investments in Manipur?

28. The main source of revenue for the Manipur state government is:

Taxes
Central government grants
Borrowings
Income from public enterprises

Detailed SolutionThe main source of revenue for the Manipur state government is:

29. The “Look East Policy” may influence Manipur’s population dynamics by:

Increasing cross-border migration
Facilitating trade and economic growth
Enhancing cultural exchange
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe “Look East Policy” may influence Manipur’s population dynamics by:

30. Which sector forms the backbone of Manipur’s industrial landscape?

Large-scale manufacturing
Handloom and handicrafts
Food Processing
Mining

Detailed SolutionWhich sector forms the backbone of Manipur’s industrial landscape?