Licking MCS/MPS prelims Q

Free Thinker *

Leaking the question paper is an offence but licking is not. The Manipur Civil Services Exam prelims paper is going to be held on the 30th of this month if not postponed. Some anticipated questions pertaining to the State are as follows:

Name the CM of Manipur who started a war against drugs. (a) Ibobi Singh (b) Rishang Keishing (c) Alimudin (d) Biren Singh.

Golden Triangle is at the border confluence of (a) Manipur, Nagaland and Assam (b) Manipur, Mizoram and Assam (c) Manipur, Tripura and Assam (d) Myanmar, Thailand and Laos.

What is the colour of Ingourock Mahadev? (a) Black (b) Green (c) Blue Back (d) White.

Who said it - “Death is now certain for us. But we will never retreat” in a battle of Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891 (a) Thangal General (b) Jubraj Tikendrajit (c) Chongtha Miya (d) Paona Major.

The distance between Govindaji Temple in the Palace compound and Hanumanji Temple in Mahabali is approximately (a) one km (b) two km (c) three km (d) one and a half km.

Both the CM of Manipur and the CM of MPSC are pretty serious about the State Civil Services Exam. They would like to conduct this exam as cleanly as possible.

Perhaps all the precautionary measures have been taken up to not trigger any litigation. Only deserving candidates ought to be selected. The new recruits will be the pillar of the State Administration in future.

They will guide or misguide the political leadership in governance. The quality of governance will depend on them. Ministers or political leaders normally don’t know the nitty-gritty of Statecraft. Bureaucrats and police are supposed to be their guides.

At the same time, all the aspirants of the Manipur Civil Services Examination who have started reading day and night for their Preliminary exam must know certain important basic facts about the region.

For instance, Prasuram Kund is in Arunachal Pradesh; Vishnu temple is in Bishempur which is the oldest temple in Manipur and older than Shantidas Gossain. Arjun and Chitrangada are (a) Historical characters (b) Real Characters (c) Filmy Characters (d) Mythological characters.

As of now the number of posts advertised/approved for recruitment is 100. The vacancy position may be increased drastically according to the capacity and background of the candidates. Even after the Mains it may be increased or decreased as per the situation or demand. Normally it is not decreased, in the recent past also the number increases as per the requirement of the candidates.

This information is for the parents and guardians of the candidates. Please download the admit cards of the candidates from the MPSC website, if there is any difficulty contact MPSC. Nowadays they are very helpful – perhaps the right instruction has gone down below. Please go through the instructions given. Candidates are supposed to visit the exam centres one day in advance for recce.

By the way, do you know the name of the birthplace (village ) of Rani Gadinglu? Don’t forget Nungkao/Longkao village of Tamenglong District. This time believe me you will have a good number of questions relating to the State.

On the pretext of giving some exam tips, we may instil some crucial facts to all and sundry. Rani Gaidinliu who was a great freedom fighter was conferred (a) Padma Shri (b) Bharat Ratna (c) Padma ViBhushan (d) Padma Bhushan.

Please remember almighty if you are not an atheist or an agnostic. In fact, faith can move mountains. Who took the initiative to remove a part of Chinga hill-lock for constructing a commercial complex? (a) Doren Singh (b) Ranbir Singh (c) Yaima Singh (d) Tompok Singh.

What is the approximate estimated annual revenue loss to the State exchequer due to prohibition (a) 1000 to 2000 crores (b) 2000-3000 crores (c ) 3000- 4000 crores d) 500-1000 crores.

The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) was established in Imphal in the year (a) 1971, (b) 1980, (c) 1977 (d) 1972.

What is the present frequency of Chopper to & fro Service between Imphal and Jiribam (a) once a day (b) twice a day (c) thrice a day (d) nil.

The first IAS officer direct recruit of the State is (a) Phalguni Singh (b) T.C.Tiaankham (c) Nabakishore Singh (d) Kaikhokam Kipgen.

“Go to hills and Go to villages” is associated with( a) Gandhi ji (b) Nehru ji (c) Subhas ji (d) none of the above.

Choose the missing word, “ Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka … (a) Piyar (b) Pass (c) Praman (d) Prayaas.

The ancient Ram ji Prabhu Temple in Manipur is located at a) Bamon Leikai b) Sagolband Bijoy Govinda c) Bishempur d) Ningthem Pukhri.

Last but not least – Statewide prohibition was enforced in the year 1991 on (a) New Year’s Day (b) Christmas Day,(c) Gandhi Jayanti Day (d) April Fool’s Day.

Wishing you all the best - to all the aspirants. ‘b’ is the answer to all the above highly unexpected bogus questions.

(The author has never passed any Prelims in life; don’t take the suggestions seriously - Disclaimer).