Tripura - Study Mode

[#1] When was the Tribal Research Institute established in Tripura
Correct Answer

(A) 1970

Explanation

Solution: Tribal Research and Cultural Institute was established under Tribal Welfare Department in the year 1970 as per decision of Government of India for launching studies on the socio-economic aspect of the Different Tribes of Tripura besides evaluation of all development schemes taken up for the benefits of the tribes.

[#2] Who built Tripureswari temple
Correct Answer

(A) Maharaja Dhanya Manikya

Explanation

Solution: Tripureswari temple was constructed in 1501 AD by the then Maharaja Dhanya Manikya. It is a Hindu temple of the Goddess Tripura Sundari, better known locally as Devi Tripureshwari.

[#3] Which of the following buildings of Tripura are identified as vulnerable to earthquake
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Besides initiating measures for fighting possible disasters likely to be caused by earthquakes, Tripura government has already identified 2,000 vulnerable buildings. These include Ujjayanta Palace, abode of former princely rulers of the state in the heart of Agartala town, Raj Bhavan, Neermahal, a lake palace built by Tripura’s last king Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya in 1933, MBB College and a large number of school buildings.

[#4] The school for the deaf and dumb in Tripura is situated at-
Correct Answer

(B) Abhoynagar

[#5] Distance of Kolkata from Agartala by road is-
Correct Answer

(C) 1653 km