Assam Jatiya Bidyalay || Class 8 || Our English || Lesson 6 : Manipur, the Jewels of the North-East

Wordnote

exquisite (adj) : extremely beautiful or epitome (n) : a thing that shows on a small scale all the characteristics of something much larger

Vaishnavite culture: The Vaishavites are Hindus and their culture has been influenced by Vaishnavism. They are the devotees of Lord Vishnu.

eternal (adj) : a famous Manipur Theatre personality who has written and directed many plays and has given a new dimension to Manipur Theatre.

polo : a game played on horseback with a ball and a stick. England, Argentina and the United States are the chief polo centers of the world.

adjacent (adj) : situated near or next to something 

Exercise

Comprehension

1. Answer each of the following questions in a single sentence.

a) Where does Smriti's uncle live ?

Ans: Smriti's uncle lived in Manipur.

b) What is Manipur called?

Ans: Manipur in called "a land of jewels"

c) When did Manipur come under the British rule?

Ans: Manipur came under the British rule in 1891.

d) When did it become a full fledged state of India?

Ans: It became a full fledged state of India in 1947.

e) Who are the two Arjuna award winners from Manipur?

Ans: The two Arjuna award winners from Manipur are Kunjarani Devi and M. C. Merykom.