Consider the following statements:1. Naga and Kuki communities account...
Statement 1 is not correct: The state’s geography is divided between a central valley that accounts for
about 10% of the landmass of Manipur and is home primarily to the Meitei and Meitei Pangals who
constitute roughly 64.6% of the state’s population.
- The remaining 90% of the geographical area comprises hills, surrounding the valley, that are home
- to the recognised tribes, about 35.4% of the population.
- Manipur’s two major tribal communities – Naga and Kuki – live in the hill districts, which account for about 90% of the state’s area.
Statement 2 is correct: The Meiteis are largely concentrated in the Imphal Valley.
They are currently categorized as OBCs or SCs, the Meitei people dominate in more than half the State’s Assembly constituencies. A majority of them identify as Hindu while about 8% are Muslim.
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Consider the following statements:1. Naga and Kuki communities account...
Explanation:
1. Naga and Kuki communities in Manipur:
- The Naga and Kuki communities do not account for about 90% of the population in Manipur. In fact, they are significant ethnic groups in the state, but their combined population does not make up the majority.
- Manipur is a diverse state with multiple ethnic communities such as Meitei, Naga, Kuki, Pangal (Manipuri Muslims), etc. Each community contributes to the cultural and demographic landscape of the state.
2. Meitei community in Manipur:
- The Meitei community is largely concentrated in the Imphal Valley of Manipur.
- They are predominantly followers of Sanamahism, which is an indigenous religion of Manipur, although there is also a significant Hindu population among the Meitei community.
- While Hinduism has had an influence on the Meitei community, it is not accurate to say that they are mostly Hindus.
Therefore, statement 2 is correct, as the Meitei community is indeed largely concentrated in the Imphal Valley and has a significant Hindu population. Statement 1 is incorrect as the Naga and Kuki communities do not collectively represent 90% of the population in Manipur.
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