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1. Ratan Thyiam, the famous personality from Manipur, is known for his wo

Ratan Thyiam, the famous personality from Manipur, is known for his work in the field of:

Sports

Music

Theatre

Social reform

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UPSC CAPF – 2009

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Ratan Thiyam is a highly acclaimed Indian playwright and theatre director. He is renowned for his innovative productions that blend traditional Manipuri performance forms with modern theatrical techniques. His work has been staged nationally and internationally. He is associated with the Chorus Repertory Theatre in Imphal. Therefore, he is known for his work in the field of Theatre.

Identifying prominent personalities in various fields of arts and culture is important for general knowledge. Ratan Thiyam is a major figure in contemporary Indian theatre.

Ratan Thiyam has received numerous awards for his contribution to theatre, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the Kalidas Samman, and the Padma Shree. His notable works include ‘Chakravyuh’, ‘Urubhangam’, and ‘Andha Yug’.

2. Which one of the following political parties was launched by Irom Shar

Which one of the following political parties was launched by Irom Sharmila in Manipur?

People's Resurgence and Justice Alliance

Manipur Resistance Alliance

Tribal Resistance Party

Revolutionary People's Party

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2017

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After ending her long fast in August 2016, Irom Sharmila announced her intention to enter politics and subsequently launched a political party named the People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) in Manipur.

Irom Sharmila is known as the “Iron Lady of Manipur” for her 16-year hunger strike against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the state. Her political foray was aimed at contesting elections to repeal the controversial law.

She contested the 2017 Manipur Legislative Assembly election from the Thoubal constituency against then Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh but received very few votes, indicating a lack of electoral success despite her long-standing protest.

3. Rani told her friends that last year she did boating in four different

Rani told her friends that last year she did boating in four different lakes, namely, Loktak, Barapani, Kolleru and Pulicat. Which of the following States did she visit?

Manipur, Meghalaya, Kerala, Tamil Nadu

Manipur, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu

Mizoram, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu

Mizoram, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2023

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The correct answer is B) Manipur, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu. The lakes mentioned are located in the following states: Loktak Lake in Manipur, Barapani Lake (Umiam Lake) in Meghalaya, Kolleru Lake in Andhra Pradesh, and Pulicat Lake in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Therefore, the states visited are Manipur, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

– Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in North East India, famous for the floating phumdis, located in Manipur.
– Barapani Lake, also known as Umiam Lake, is a reservoir in Meghalaya.
– Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, located between the Krishna and Godavari deltas in Andhra Pradesh.
– Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India, situated on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu (mostly in Andhra Pradesh).

Knowing the locations of major lakes and geographical features is important for general knowledge and geography sections of competitive exams. The states listed in other options do not correspond correctly to the locations of all four lakes.