UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — ‘Settlement discussed with govt. day before Manipur violence’

Q1. Consider the following developments relating to the Manipur peace process during 2025–2026: 1. Signing of a tripartite Suspension of Operations agreement on revised ground rules, effective for a period of one year from the date of signing. 2. Issue of a Proclamation under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of the State of Manipur. 3. Approval by the Union Government of 5,000 houses under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin for rehabilitation of internally displaced persons. 4. Constitution by the Union Government of a Peace Committee for Manipur headed by the Governor of the State. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. Signing of a tripartite Suspension of Operations agreement on revised ground rules, effective for a period of one year from the date of signing.
  2. Issue of a Proclamation under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of the State of Manipur.
  3. Approval by the Union Government of 5,000 houses under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin for rehabilitation of internally displaced persons.
  4. Constitution by the Union Government of a Peace Committee for Manipur headed by the Governor of the State.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 1 and 4 only

Q2. In the context of the Manipur peace process, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) is best described as which one of the following?

  • A. An apex body of Kuki-Zo civil society organisations which held talks with the Union Home Ministry and took the decision to open National Highway-2 to commuters and essential goods
  • B. An umbrella grouping of sixteen Kuki armed outfits which is a signatory to the Suspension of Operations agreement with the Centre and the State Government
  • C. An umbrella grouping of seven Kuki armed outfits which is a signatory to the Suspension of Operations agreement with the Centre and the State Government
  • D. An autonomous district council for the Kuki-Zo inhabited hill areas of Manipur constituted under the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India

Q3. Under the tripartite Suspension of Operations agreement on revised ground rules signed in September 2025, how many designated camps were agreed to be relocated away from areas vulnerable to conflict?

  • A. Five
  • B. Seven
  • C. Eleven
  • D. Sixteen

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Suspension of Operations (SoO) arrangement with Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur: 1. It is a tripartite arrangement involving the Government of India, the Government of Manipur and the Kuki-Zo armed groups, first signed in 2008. 2. Under the revised ground rules, weapons of the groups under the pact are to be relocated to the nearest CRPF and BSF camps. 3. Under the revised ground rules, the security forces retain the liberty to launch operations against the signatory groups even while those groups abide by the agreement. 4. The revised ground rules record that the territorial integrity of Manipur will be maintained. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. It is a tripartite arrangement involving the Government of India, the Government of Manipur and the Kuki-Zo armed groups, first signed in 2008.
  2. Under the revised ground rules, weapons of the groups under the pact are to be relocated to the nearest CRPF and BSF camps.
  3. Under the revised ground rules, the security forces retain the liberty to launch operations against the signatory groups even while those groups abide by the agreement.
  4. The revised ground rules record that the territorial integrity of Manipur will be maintained.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 3 and 4 only

Q5. Consider the following statements about the ethnic geography of Manipur: 1. The Meitei community is concentrated in the Manipur River valley. 2. Naga tribes largely inhabit the northern hill tracts while Kuki-Zo tribes are concentrated in the southern hills. 3. The Meiteis are notified as a Scheduled Tribe in relation to the State of Manipur. 4. The hill tracts account for a substantially larger share of the State's geographical area than the valley. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. The Meitei community is concentrated in the Manipur River valley.
  2. Naga tribes largely inhabit the northern hill tracts while Kuki-Zo tribes are concentrated in the southern hills.
  3. The Meiteis are notified as a Scheduled Tribe in relation to the State of Manipur.
  4. The hill tracts account for a substantially larger share of the State's geographical area than the valley.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1, 2 and 4
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1 and 4 only

Q6. The specification of communities such as the Naga and Kuki tribes as Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State of Manipur is made by a Presidential notification issued under which one of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?

  • A. Article 341(1), read with the power of Parliament to modify the list by law
  • B. Article 342(1), read with the power of Parliament to modify the list by law
  • C. Article 244(2), read with the provisions of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution
  • D. Article 371C, read with the rules for the Hill Areas Committee of the Legislative Assembly

Q7. Which one of the following correctly describes the legal effect of the Proclamation issued in respect of Manipur in February 2025?

  • A. The President assumed all functions of the Government of the State and all powers vested in or exercisable by the Governor of that State
  • B. The President assumed the powers of the State Government as well as those vested in the High Court exercising jurisdiction over the State
  • C. The State Legislative Assembly stood dissolved with immediate effect on the issue of the Proclamation itself
  • D. The executive authority of the State was transferred to the Governor to be exercised in his discretion for a fixed term of one year

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding President's Rule in Manipur: 1. The Proclamation was issued on 13 February 2025, days after the resignation of the Chief Minister. 2. It was approved through statutory resolutions adopted in both Houses of Parliament. 3. Its continuance in force was approved for a further period of six months with effect from 13 August 2025. 4. Once approved by Parliament, a Proclamation under Article 356 continues permanently until the normal term of the State Legislative Assembly expires. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. The Proclamation was issued on 13 February 2025, days after the resignation of the Chief Minister.
  2. It was approved through statutory resolutions adopted in both Houses of Parliament.
  3. Its continuance in force was approved for a further period of six months with effect from 13 August 2025.
  4. Once approved by Parliament, a Proclamation under Article 356 continues permanently until the normal term of the State Legislative Assembly expires.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 3 and 4

Q9. With which one of the following Naga armed groups did the Government of India conclude its earliest ceasefire agreement, preceding the Framework Agreement of 2015?

  • A. National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah)
  • B. National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Unification)
  • C. National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Reformation)
  • D. National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (Khango)

Q10. Consider the following statements comparing peace settlements concluded by the Government of India in the North-East: 1. The Memorandum of Settlement of January 2020 was concluded with Bodo groups of Assam, after which thousands of cadres of the NDFB groups abjured violence. 2. The Memorandum of Settlement of September 2021 was concluded with Karbi groups of Assam. 3. The Framework Agreement of August 2015 was signed on behalf of the Government of India by A.K. Mishra, its interlocutor, with the NSCN (IM). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Memorandum of Settlement of January 2020 was concluded with Bodo groups of Assam, after which thousands of cadres of the NDFB groups abjured violence.
  2. The Memorandum of Settlement of September 2021 was concluded with Karbi groups of Assam.
  3. The Framework Agreement of August 2015 was signed on behalf of the Government of India by A.K. Mishra, its interlocutor, with the NSCN (IM).
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q11. The Peace Committee constituted by the Union Government for Manipur under the chairpersonship of the State's Governor comprised how many members?

  • A. 31
  • B. 41
  • C. 51
  • D. 61

Q12. Consider the following statements comparing the institutional responses to the situation in Manipur: 1. The Peace Committee for Manipur was constituted with the Governor of the State as its chairperson, and its membership included the Chief Minister, Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly and civil society representatives. 2. Unlike the Peace Committee, the Suspension of Operations mechanism is a bilateral arrangement between the Government of India and the Kuki-Zo armed groups, with no role for the Government of Manipur. 3. President's Rule imposed in the State in February 2025 was revoked in February 2026 following the election of a new leader of the majority legislature party and the formation of a popular government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Peace Committee for Manipur was constituted with the Governor of the State as its chairperson, and its membership included the Chief Minister, Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly and civil society representatives.
  2. Unlike the Peace Committee, the Suspension of Operations mechanism is a bilateral arrangement between the Government of India and the Kuki-Zo armed groups, with no role for the Government of Manipur.
  3. President's Rule imposed in the State in February 2025 was revoked in February 2026 following the election of a new leader of the majority legislature party and the formation of a popular government.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3