The correct answer is: a) Hijam Irabot.
Hijam Irabot was a Meitei freedom fighter, social reformer, and writer who played a major role in the revival of the Meitei Mayek script in the early 20th century. He was born in 1892 in Imphal, Manipur, and educated at the Johnstone School and the Presidency College in Calcutta. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and was involved in the Non-Cooperation Movement. He was also a member of the All Manipur Students’ Union and the All Manipur State Congress. He was arrested and imprisoned several times for his political activities.
In the early 20th century, the Meitei Mayek script was in decline. It was not being used in schools or government offices. Irabot was one of the first people to call for the revival of the script. He wrote articles and pamphlets on the importance of the script and organized meetings to promote its use. He also founded the Meitei Mayek Association to promote the use of the script.
The Meitei Mayek script was officially revived in 1932. Irabot’s efforts played a major role in this revival. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of the Meitei language and culture.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Chinguangpou Sana was a Meitei writer and scholar who lived in the 18th century. He is not known to have played any role in the revival of the Meitei Mayek script.
- Maharaja Churachand Singh was the Maharaja of Manipur from 1891 to 1941. He is not known to have played any role in the revival of the Meitei Mayek script.
- Shri Govindaji Temple Board is a religious organization that is responsible for the management of the Shri Govindaji Temple in Imphal, Manipur. It is not known to have played any role in the revival of the Meitei Mayek script.