31. Challenges faced by traditional institutions in Manipur include:

Erosion of authority
Influence of modern governance systems
Lack of recognition by state laws
All of the above

Detailed SolutionChallenges faced by traditional institutions in Manipur include:

32. The “Look East Policy” of India could lead to increased collaboration with neighboring countries in:

Sharing Census methodologies
Cross-border migration studies
Regional development planning
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe “Look East Policy” of India could lead to increased collaboration with neighboring countries in:

33. The ancient brick temple dedicated to Vishnu found in Manipur is located at:

Bishnupur
Moirang
Andro
Sekta

Detailed SolutionThe ancient brick temple dedicated to Vishnu found in Manipur is located at:

34. Manipur’s mineral resources are:

Abundant and well-developed
Limited but with potential
Primarily coal and petroleum
Non-existent

Detailed SolutionManipur’s mineral resources are:

35. Mapping and classification of soils in Manipur are essential for:

Land-use planning
Agricultural development
Environmental management
All of the above

Detailed SolutionMapping and classification of soils in Manipur are essential for:

36. The Meitei people, a major ethnic group in Manipur, trace their lineage to:

Pakhangba
Nongda Lairen Pakhangba
Chitravahana
Arjuna

Detailed SolutionThe Meitei people, a major ethnic group in Manipur, trace their lineage to:

37. The Manipur Minor Mineral Concession Rules regulate the extraction of:

Sand, gravel, and other minor minerals
Chromite and limestone
Uranium and thorium
Petroleum and natural gas

Detailed SolutionThe Manipur Minor Mineral Concession Rules regulate the extraction of:

38. A significant portion of Manipur’s agriculture is:

Rainfed
Irrigated
Plantation-based
Mechanized

Detailed SolutionA significant portion of Manipur’s agriculture is:

39. The Imphal Valley has a significant portion of land under irrigation due to:

Presence of rivers
Government schemes
Fertile soils
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe Imphal Valley has a significant portion of land under irrigation due to:

40. Which major river in Manipur has existing and potential hydropower projects?

Barak River
Irrawaddy River
Brahmaputra River
Chindwin River

Detailed SolutionWhich major river in Manipur has existing and potential hydropower projects?