Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 28, 2023 [Mock Test]
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1. Which of the following are the criterias for an intangible cultural heritage to be inscribed in the United Nations list?
- High antiquity of recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years.
- It should be recognized by communities, groups and, in some cases, individuals as part of their cultural heritage.
- It should provide them with a sense of identity and continuity.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:- There are three criteria for an intangible cultural heritage to be inscribed in the United Nations list.
- The entity must “
- be recognized by communities, groups and, in some cases, individuals as part of their cultural heritage,
- be transmitted from generation to generation and be constantly recreated by communities and groups in response to their environment, their interaction with nature and their history and
- provide them with a sense of identity and continuity, thus promoting respect for cultural diversity and human creativity.
2. Ima market and lallup kaba were in news recently, these respectively are:
[A] An all women market in Mizoram and a GI tagged handicraft sold there
[B] An all women market in Meghalaya and a folk dance of Meghalaya
[C] An all women market in Manipur and ancient bonded labour system
[D] An all women market in Manipur and a type of rice wine sold here
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Correct Answer: C [An all women market in Manipur and ancient bonded labour system]
Notes:- Ima market or Mothers’ Market, is an all-women market, it is said to be the largest such type of shopping complex in Asia.
- Male vendors and shopkeepers are banned here. In 2018, the state government of Manipur announced that legal action would be taken if any male vendor was found selling goods at the market under the Manipur Municipalities Act, 2004.
- The Ima Market is a centuries-old market system and has its origins in “Lallup Kaba”, an ancient bonded labour system.
- Under the system, Meitei tribe men had to compulsorily serve some time working in the military and on other civil projects, keeping them away from home.
- The women were left to manage on their own, and they developed a market system which is today known as “Ima Keithel”.
3. Identify the tribe from the statements given below:
- They follow Hinduism and Sanamahi religion.
- Lai Haroba dance form is associated with this tribe.
- Martial art thang-ta is associated with them.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Kuki
[B] Angami
[C] Meitei
[D] Mikir
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Correct Answer: C [Meitei]
Notes:- The Meitei people are the dominant ethnic group in Manipur. The Meitei ethnic group represents about 53% of Manipur’s population.
- They speak the Meitei language (officially called Manipuri), which is one of the 22 official languages under the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
- It is the sole official language of Manipur.
- The famous Manipuri dance form had its roots in the Lai Haraoba dance form.
- The Manipuri martial art ‘Thang-ta’ is a combative sport which had its origin in the Meitei knights during the king’s rule. It involves various fighting techniques with swords and spears.
- According to the 2011 census, Meiteis follow only two religions, with the majority of Meiteis practising variants of Hinduism. Around 16% of Meiteis traditionally believe in the Sanamahi religion named after the god Sanamahi.
