Updated on June 23, 2025
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Manipur is a state located in the northeastern part of India, bordered by Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south, and Assam to the west. It also shares an international border with Myanmar to the east. Imphal is the capital city of Manipur.

The state is known for its rich history, unique culture, and stunning landscapes. With a diverse population comprising various ethnic groups and communities, including the Meitei, Naga, Kuki, and others, Manipur offers a fascinating blend of traditions, languages, and festivals. The state is famous for its vibrant art forms like Manipuri classical dance, its festivals, and its natural beauty, including the famous Loktak Lake and the Keibul Lamjao National Park.

Let’s dive into the trivia questions to discover more about this wonderful state:

Table of Contents:

  1. Formation of Manipur
  2. Administrative and Political Facts
  3. State Symbols
  4. History
  5. Geography
  6. Agriculture
  7. Art and Culture
  8. Economy
  9. Forests and Wildlife

Formation of Manipur

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  1. Who was the first Chairman of the Manipur Public Service Commission?

                       ○    Answer: G.B.K. Hooja

  • When was the Manipur Public Service Commission constituted?

                       ○    Answer: 1972

  • Who was the Governor of Manipur when the Manipur Public Service Commission was inaugurated?

                       ○    Answer: B.K. Nehru

  • In which year did Manipur attain statehood?

                       ○    Answer: 1972

  • Which Act provided for the formation of the Manipur State Appointment Board in 1947?

                       ○    Answer: Manipur State Constituent Act

  • What is the capital of Manipur?

                       ○    Answer: Imphal

  • What was the administrative status of Manipur before 1956?

                       ○    Answer: Union Territory

  • Which Act made Manipur a Union Territory in 1956?

                       ○    Answer: States’ Re-Organisation Act

  • Who was the first Secretary of the Manipur Public Service Commission?

                       ○    Answer: Karam Gourakishore Singh

  1. Which hall hosted the inauguration of the Manipur Public Service Commission?

                       ○    Answer: Gandhi Memorial Hall

  1. Which date marks the merger of Manipur into the Indian Union?

                       ○    Answer: October 15, 1949

  1. What is the role of the Chief Commissioner in Manipur’s governance post-merger?

                       ○    Answer: Appointing functionaries

  1. When was the Territorial Council of Manipur abolished?

                       ○    Answer: 1963

  1. What was the first name of the state appointment board created in Manipur in 1947?

                       ○    Answer: Manipur State Appointment Board

  1. Which commission functioned as the Public Service Commission of Manipur until 1972?

                       ○    Answer: Union Public Service Commission

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Administrative and Political Facts

        1.   Which country does Manipur share its southeastern border with?

                       ○    Answer: Myanmar

        2.   What is the total area of Manipur?

                       ○    Answer: 22,327 sq km

        3.   What is the latitude range of Manipur?

○    Answer: 23.80 N to 25.70 N 4.   What is the longitude range of Manipur?

                       ○    Answer: 93.50 E to 94.80 E

  • Which king of Manipur led multiple invasions into Burma during the 18th century?

                       ○    Answer: Garibniwaj

  • In which year did the British forces defeat the Manipuri forces at Khongjom?

                       ○    Answer: 1891

  • What day is commemorated as Khongjom Day in Manipur?

                       ○    Answer: April 23

  • Who was executed by the British after the battle of Khongjom?

                       ○    Answer: Yuvraj Tikendrajit

  • In which year did the first Indian tricolour flag get hoisted at Moirang in Manipur?

                       ○    Answer: 1944

  1. Who led the Indian National Army (INA) during the flag hoisting at Moirang?

                       ○    Answer: Subhas Chandra Bose

  1. Which year marked the merger of Manipur into the Indian Union?

                       ○    Answer: 1949

  1. What Act established a democratic form of government in Manipur in 1947?

                       ○    Answer: Manipur Constitution Act

  1. What is the name of the palace that was captured by the British after the battle of Khongjom?

                       ○    Answer: Kangla

State Symbols

State Symbols Of Manipur

        1.   What is the state animal of Manipur?

                       ○    Answer: Sangai

        2.   What is the state bird of Manipur?

                       ○    Answer: Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant

        3.   What is the state fish of Manipur?

                       ○    Answer: Pengba

        4.   What is the state tree of Manipur?

                       ○    Answer: Uningthou

        5.   What is the state flower of Manipur?

                       ○    Answer: Shirui Lily

        6.   Where is the Keibul Lamjao National Park located?

                       ○    Answer: Loktak Lake

        7.   What is the scientific name of the state animal Sangai?

                       ○    Answer: Panolia eldii eldii

        8.   What is the scientific name of Mrs. Hume’s pheasant?

○    Answer: Syrmaticus humiae 9.   Where is the Shirui Lily found in Manipur?

                       ○    Answer: Shirui Hills

10. In which year was Manipur granted full statehood?

                       ○    Answer: 1972

11. What is the local name of the state tree Uningthou in Nepali?

                       ○    Answer: Angare

12. Which river is associated with the Pengba fish in Manipur?

                       ○    Answer: Nambul River

13. What is the local name of the Shirui Lily in Manipuri?

                       ○    Answer: Siroy Kumudini

  1. Which wildlife sanctuary is home to the Sangai?

                       ○    Answer: Keibul Lamjao

  1. Which endangered species of fish is found in the Loktak Lake?

                       ○    Answer: Pengba

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History

  1. Who was the first king to establish the kingdom of Manipur?
    • Answer: Pakhangba
  2. In which year did Pakhangba establish his kingdom in Manipur?
    • Answer: 33 AD
  3. Which epic mentions the marriage of Arjuna to Princess Chitrangada of Manipur?
    • Answer: Mahabharata
  4. Who was the son of Arjuna and Chitrangada?
    • Answer: Babrubahana
  5. In which battle did Babrubahana fight bravely?
    • Answer: Kurukshetra
  6. In what year did the British forces defeat the Azad Hind Fauz in Manipur?
    • Answer: 1944
  7. Who led the Azad Hind Fauz during its entry into India through Manipur?
    • Answer: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
  8. When did the Maharaja of Manipur sign the merger agreement with India?
    • Answer: September 1949
  9. In which year was an advisory government introduced in Manipur?
    • Answer: 1950-51
  10. When was the Legislative Assembly of Manipur established?
    • Answer: 1963
  11. When was the status of the Administrator of Manipur raised to Lt. Governor?
    • Answer: 1969
  12. When did Manipur attain full statehood?
    • Answer: 21 January 1972

Geography

  1. Which state borders Manipur to the north? Answer: Nagaland
  2. Which state borders Manipur to the south? Answer: Mizoram
  3. Which country borders Manipur to the east? Answer: Myanmar
  4. Which district borders Manipur to the west? Answer: Cachar
  5. Which mountain range forms an important feature of Manipur’s geography? Answer: Eastern Himalayas
  6. What is the highest peak on the Nagaland-Manipur border? Answer: 3,000 meters
  7. Which river is the main watercourse of Manipur? Answer: Barak
  8. In which river basin does Imphal lie? Answer: Barak
  9. What is the state flower of Manipur? Answer: Shiroy Lily
  10. What is the average annual rainfall in Manipur? Answer: 210 cm
  11. What percentage of Manipur’s land area is under forest? Answer: 60%
  12. What is the scientific name of the Shiroy Lily? Answer: Lilium Macklinae

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Art and Culture

  1. What is the classical dance form of Manipur? Answer: Manipuri
  2. Which festival in Manipur is celebrated in spring for peace and prosperity? Answer: Lai Haraoba
  3. Who are the main figures in the Manipuri classical dance ‘Raas Leela’? Answer: Radha and Krishna
  4. What is the main focus of the Lui-Ngai-Ni festival? Answer: Tribal culture
  5. In which months is the Lai Haraoba festival celebrated in Manipur? Answer: April-May
  6. What does the dance ‘Raas Leela’ primarily depict? Answer: Love and devotion
  7. What does the Lai Haraoba festival symbolize? Answer: Peace and prosperity
  8. Which traditional dance of Manipur is associated with Hindu scriptures? Answer: Raas Leela
  9. Which community celebrates the Lui-Ngai-Ni festival? Answer: Naga Tribes
  10. What is the primary theme of Manipuri folk dances? Answer: Nature and creation
  11. What is the focus of tribal dances in Manipur? Answer: Aestheticism and rituals
  12. Which deity is central to the theme of ‘Raas Leela’? Answer: Lord Krishna
  13. What type of dance movements are used in Manipuri classical dance? Answer: Graceful
  14. What is the purpose of tribal dances like those performed during Lui-Ngai-Ni? Answer: Cultural expression
  15. What aspect of life do tribal festivals in Manipur primarily reflect? Answer: Traditional life

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Economy

  1. Which state is known as the “Gateway to the East” of India?Answer: Manipur
  2. Which town in Manipur acts as the land route for trade with Myanmar? Answer: Moreh
  3. Manipur is one of the largest producers of which plant in India? Answer: Bamboo
  4. What is the largest cottage industry in Manipur? Answer: Handlooms
  5. Who is the Chief Minister of Manipur as of 2024? Answer: Nongthombam Biren Singh
  6. What is the projected Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Manipur for FY 2024-25?Answer: Rs. 49,937 crore
  7. What is the total installed power generation capacity of Manipur as of August 2024?Answer: 270.41 MW
  8. Which sector contributed the highest to Manipur’s Gross State Value Added (GSVA) in 2021-22? Answer: Tertiary
  9. What percentage of Manipur’s GSVA in 2021-22 came from the primary sector? Answer: 26.76%
  10. Which railway project was completed in Manipur in May 2023? Answer: Jiribam-Imphal
  11. How many wireless subscribers were in Manipur as of August 2024? Answer: 12.64 million
  12. What is the installed capacity of renewable power in Manipur as of August 2024?Answer: 105.73 MW
  13. Which flower is considered the state flower of Manipur? Answer: Shiroy Lily
  14. What is the name of the state-level mission launched for healthcare in Manipur in 2021? Answer: Chief Minister’s Health for All
  15. Which government agency initiated the Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA)?
  16. Answer: Horticulture and Soil Conservation Department

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Forests and Wildlife

  1. Which two biodiversity hotspots are located in Manipur? Answer: Indo-Myanmar, Himalayan
  2. How many species of orchids are found in Manipur? Answer: 500
  3. What is the total forest cover of Manipur as a percentage of its geographical area? Answer: 77.20%
  4. What is the name of the endangered deer species found in Manipur? Answer: Sangai
  5. In which national park is the Sangai deer found? Answer: Keibul Lamjao
  6. What percentage of Manipur’s forest area is classified as Reserved Forests? Answer: 8.42%
  7. Which species of bear is found in Manipur’s forests? Answer: Malayan Sun Bear
  8. What is the primary role of Manipur’s forests in relation to agriculture? Answer: Pollination
  9. What is the name of the major river located in Manipur? Answer: Loktak
  10. Which type of forest covers the tropical wet areas of Manipur? Answer: Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
  11. Which bird species migrates through Manipur’s East-Asian migratory flyway? Answer: Amur Falcon
  12. What is the main function of the Forest Department in relation to wildlife? Answer: Conservation
  13. What type of forest is found in the sub-alpine regions of Manipur? Answer: Sub-alpine Forest
  14. What percentage of Manipur’s forest cover is in the hills? Answer: 82%
  15. Which national park is located in the Ukhrul district? Answer: Shirui National Park
  16. What type of forest is found in tropical dry regions of Manipur? Answer: Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
  17. Which community-based conservation initiative has been established in Manipur?
  18. Answer: Community Reserves
  19. What kind of timber products can be produced from Manipur’s forests? Answer: Furniture
  20. Which animal is known as the “Manipur Dancing Deer”? Answer: Sangai
  21. What is the main objective of spring shed management in Manipur? Answer: Water conservation

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