Inter-KV Quiz on the Northeast of India

1. KVS SOCIAL SCIENCE EXHIBITION 2015-16
Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Ishapore
Quiz Contest
Research, Presentation & Conduction by:
Somnath ChandaSomnath Chanda

2. Round
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3. • 8 questions.8 questions.
• Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.
• Half points, if any, is totallyHalf points, if any, is totally
QM’s discretion.QM’s discretion.

4. • If you are doubly sure about the answer, then you can
double up your score by saying “Double” before giving
out the answer.
• Marks : Correct answer fetches you  +20
Wrong answer fetches you  - 05
DOUBLEDOUBLE

6. SohraSohra is the original Khasi name of this littleis the original Khasi name of this little
village. The British missionaries found itvillage. The British missionaries found it
difficult to pronounce the name and theydifficult to pronounce the name and they
changed it to what?changed it to what?
(In the recent times, it has again gone back(In the recent times, it has again gone back
to its original name)to its original name)
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8. CherrapunjeeCherrapunjee
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9. Surrounded by lush pine groves, the pictureSurrounded by lush pine groves, the picture
postcard Shungetser Lake in Tawang, is apostcard Shungetser Lake in Tawang, is a
sacred lake for the Buddhist Monpa tribe.sacred lake for the Buddhist Monpa tribe.
Since 1996, the lake lost its original name andSince 1996, the lake lost its original name and
started attracting a huge no. of tourists.started attracting a huge no. of tourists.
How the lake is popularly known to us?How the lake is popularly known to us?
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12. Madhuri LakeMadhuri Lake
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13. Chizmi, a nondescript village in North-EastChizmi, a nondescript village in North-East
India, is home to more than 200 varieties, asIndia, is home to more than 200 varieties, as
per the latest survey. Some of them are –per the latest survey. Some of them are –
Red Caliph, Cruiser, Tawny Emperor,Red Caliph, Cruiser, Tawny Emperor,
Wizard and Koh-i-Noor.Wizard and Koh-i-Noor.
What am I talking about?What am I talking about?
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15. ButterflyButterfly
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16. Syrmaticus humiaeSyrmaticus humiae, a little known pheasant,, a little known pheasant,
is found through out forest habitats ofis found through out forest habitats of
northeast, especially in Manipur &northeast, especially in Manipur &
Mizoram. It is named after Mary AnnMizoram. It is named after Mary Ann
Grindall, wife of a famous British naturalist.Grindall, wife of a famous British naturalist.
Who was the famous husband of Mary?Who was the famous husband of Mary?
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19. Allan Octavian HumeAllan Octavian Hume
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20. The Ujjayanta Palace, a former palace ofThe Ujjayanta Palace, a former palace of
the kings of Tripura also served as thethe kings of Tripura also served as the
seat of the Tripura Legislative Assemblyseat of the Tripura Legislative Assembly
until 2011.until 2011.
Which famous Indian coined the nameWhich famous Indian coined the name
‘Ujjayanta’?‘Ujjayanta’?
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23. Rabindranath TagoreRabindranath Tagore
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24. The state flower of Manipur, considered toThe state flower of Manipur, considered to
be a very beautiful and shy girl, can’t bebe a very beautiful and shy girl, can’t be
planted any where in the world other than aplanted any where in the world other than a
particular highland in Manipur.particular highland in Manipur.
Which flower?Which flower?
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27. Siroi LilySiroi Lily
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28. An integral part of Loktak Lake, thisAn integral part of Loktak Lake, this
picteresque National Park is home to thepicteresque National Park is home to the
endangered Sangai deer. A place of touristendangered Sangai deer. A place of tourist
interest, it also houses exotic species likeinterest, it also houses exotic species like
golden cat, bamboo rat and flying fox.golden cat, bamboo rat and flying fox.
Apart from its natural beauty, what makesApart from its natural beauty, what makes
this NP unique in the world?this NP unique in the world?
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30. Keibul Lamjao National Park,Keibul Lamjao National Park,
world’s only floating Nationalworld’s only floating National
ParkPark
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31. Founded by Merag Lama Lodre Gyatso, it isFounded by Merag Lama Lodre Gyatso, it is
the largest of its kind in India. Its namethe largest of its kind in India. Its name
literally means - ‘Horse Chosen’, as its siteliterally means - ‘Horse Chosen’, as its site
was chosen by the horse of Merag Lama. It iswas chosen by the horse of Merag Lama. It is
also known by a Tibetan name, Galdenalso known by a Tibetan name, Galden
Namgey Lhatse, which means ‘celestialNamgey Lhatse, which means ‘celestial
paradise in a clear night’.paradise in a clear night’.
What is being talked about here?What is being talked about here?
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33. Tawang MonasteryTawang Monastery
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35. Ima Market, also known as Ima Keithel, inIma Market, also known as Ima Keithel, in
Imphal with it’s 4000 odd shopkeepers is oneImphal with it’s 4000 odd shopkeepers is one
of the busiest markets in the state. It is alsoof the busiest markets in the state. It is also
Asia’s second-largest market of its type.Asia’s second-largest market of its type.
What is so special about that market?What is so special about that market?
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37. All Woman MarketAll Woman Market
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39. Round
2

40. • 8 questions.8 questions.
• Flat scoring of 10 points.Flat scoring of 10 points.
• Half points, if any, is totallyHalf points, if any, is totally
QM’s discretion.QM’s discretion.

41. • If you are doubly sure about the answer, then you can
double up your score by saying “Double” before giving
out the answer.
• Marks : Correct answer fetches you  +20
Wrong answer fetches you  - 05
DOUBLEDOUBLE

43. Literally means ‘coconut snatching’, thisLiterally means ‘coconut snatching’, this
indigenous sport is said to be a precursor ofindigenous sport is said to be a precursor of
Rugby.Rugby.
What is it’s name?What is it’s name?
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45. Yubi LakpiYubi Lakpi
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46. The dance, performed usually by the teaThe dance, performed usually by the tea
garden workers of Assam, gets its name fromgarden workers of Assam, gets its name from
the cluster of bells worn round the ankles,the cluster of bells worn round the ankles,
which make a clanging noise.which make a clanging noise.
Name the dance form.Name the dance form.
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48. JhumurJhumur
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49. What is this single stringed traditionalWhat is this single stringed traditional
musical instrument invented and used bymusical instrument invented and used by
the Naga people since time immemorial,the Naga people since time immemorial,
called?called?
(Clue – The name sounds similar to that of a
profession in rural Bengal)
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51. TatiTati
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52. One of theOne of the
controversialcontroversial
moments in themoments in the
history ofhistory of
Indian SportsIndian Sports
………………
Identify theIdentify the
Indian lady.Indian lady.
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54. L. Sarita DeviL. Sarita Devi
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55. What are these four Rabindrasangeets doingWhat are these four Rabindrasangeets doing
in a quiz on North-East of India?in a quiz on North-East of India?
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57. Inspiration was ManipuriInspiration was Manipuri
dance and musicdance and music
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58. This is the artistic representation of whichThis is the artistic representation of which
martial art form?martial art form?
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60. Thang TaThang Ta
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61. Who is he?Who is he?
* He is the 1* He is the 1stst
Olympian from northeast;Olympian from northeast;
* He is one of the 1* He is one of the 1stst
badminton players tobadminton players to
represent India in Olympics (he took part inrepresent India in Olympics (he took part in
2 Olympics) &2 Olympics) &
* He is the only Senior National Champion* He is the only Senior National Champion
from northeast till date.from northeast till date.
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63. Dipankar BhattacharyaDipankar Bhattacharya
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64. The name of whichThe name of which
soccer club of NE, insoccer club of NE, in
local language meanslocal language means
‘Our Own’?‘Our Own’?
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66. Lajong F.C.Lajong F.C.
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68. Identify the singer of this song taken fromIdentify the singer of this song taken from
the soundtrack of a recent movie.the soundtrack of a recent movie.
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70. PaponPapon
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72. Round
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73. • 3 questions per team.3 questions per team.
• Correct answer fetches 10 points perCorrect answer fetches 10 points per
question.question.
• Full house ensures 10 extra.Full house ensures 10 extra.

75. Team 1

76. Apart from the animal it is most wellApart from the animal it is most well
known for, this World Heritage Site isknown for, this World Heritage Site is
home to tiger, elephants, wild waterhome to tiger, elephants, wild water
buffalo and swamp deer.buffalo and swamp deer.
Which forest area am I talking about?Which forest area am I talking about?
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78. Kaziranga ForestKaziranga Forest
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79. To mark the centenary celebrations of aTo mark the centenary celebrations of a
particular song in 2006, Assam, despite havingparticular song in 2006, Assam, despite having
about 37% Muslim population, happens to beabout 37% Muslim population, happens to be
one of the first states to issue a blanket orderone of the first states to issue a blanket order
to facilitate mandatory singing of which songto facilitate mandatory singing of which song
in all educational institutions?in all educational institutions?
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81. Vande MataramVande Mataram
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82. This is actress Ojas Suniti Vijay performingThis is actress Ojas Suniti Vijay performing
her play titledher play titled ‘Le Mashale’‘Le Mashale’ which waswhich was
performed in many Indian cities includingperformed in many Indian cities including
Hyderabad to great acclaim.Hyderabad to great acclaim.
Whose life is this play all about?Whose life is this play all about?
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84. Irom Chanu SharmilaIrom Chanu Sharmila
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85. Team 2

86. Just identify the city from thisJust identify the city from this
memorial-plaque.memorial-plaque.
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88. KohimaKohima
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89. Introduced on the occasion of the 150Introduced on the occasion of the 150thth
birthbirth
anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, this trainanniversary of Swami Vivekananda, this train
runs from Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari. Itruns from Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari. It
covers a distance of 4286 km and passescovers a distance of 4286 km and passes
through six states in India.through six states in India.
Name it.Name it.
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91. Vivek ExpressVivek Express
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92. Identify this SahityaIdentify this Sahitya
Akademi AwardeeAkademi Awardee
(1983) and the(1983) and the
Jnanpith AwardeeJnanpith Awardee
(2001) who used to(2001) who used to
write under thewrite under the
penname ‘Mamoni’. penname ‘Mamoni’.
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94. Indira GoswamiIndira Goswami
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95. Team 3

96. They are the Tibeto-Burman-Mongoloid-They are the Tibeto-Burman-Mongoloid-
Jewish ethnic community inhabiting in allJewish ethnic community inhabiting in all
the northeast states other than Arunachalthe northeast states other than Arunachal
Pradesh.Pradesh.
Identify them.Identify them.
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98. KukiKuki
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99. In Indian mythology, Nagas are primarilyIn Indian mythology, Nagas are primarily
serpent-beings living under the sea.serpent-beings living under the sea.
However, a hindu god, mentioned in theHowever, a hindu god, mentioned in the
Vedas as the God of Storms, is viewed as theVedas as the God of Storms, is viewed as the
King of the Nagas, ie. Nagarajah.King of the Nagas, ie. Nagarajah.
Which god? Which god?
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101. VarunaVaruna
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102. Kangla Palace, the traditional seat of theKangla Palace, the traditional seat of the
Meetei rulers was situated on both sides of theMeetei rulers was situated on both sides of the
bank of the main river passing through thebank of the main river passing through the
city. But now the ruins can only be found oncity. But now the ruins can only be found on
the western side of the river.the western side of the river.
In which city, named after that river, wouldIn which city, named after that river, would
you find this palace/fort?you find this palace/fort?
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105. ImphalImphal
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106. Team 4

107. Situated on the Nilachal Hill, it is one ofSituated on the Nilachal Hill, it is one of
the oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas. Whichthe oldest of the 51 Shakti Pithas. Which
highly revered temple is this?highly revered temple is this?
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109. Kamakhya Temple, GuwahatiKamakhya Temple, Guwahati
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110. Known by the sobriquetKnown by the sobriquet
‘Maithil Kavi Kokil’, this‘Maithil Kavi Kokil’, this
famous poet’s works onfamous poet’s works on
the theme of Radha-the theme of Radha-
Krishna has greatlyKrishna has greatly
influenced the lyricsinfluenced the lyrics
used in Manipuri dance.used in Manipuri dance.
Who was he?Who was he?
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112. VidyapatiVidyapati
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113. As mentioned in the Mahabharata, ArjunaAs mentioned in the Mahabharata, Arjuna
met Ulupi, the daughter of the Naga Serpentmet Ulupi, the daughter of the Naga Serpent
king Kauravya. Their only son died a heroicking Kauravya. Their only son died a heroic
death in the Kurukshetra War.death in the Kurukshetra War.
What was his name?What was his name?
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115. IravanIravan
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117. Round
4

118. • 8 topics on the grid.8 topics on the grid.
• Points – Direct : 10; Bonus : 15.Points – Direct : 10; Bonus : 15.
• Team with the lowest score will getTeam with the lowest score will get
the first chance to pick their topic.the first chance to pick their topic.

119. Topics

121. To mark his contribution to Indian sports,To mark his contribution to Indian sports,
this popular sportsman from Sikkim wasthis popular sportsman from Sikkim was
honoured by naming a stadium after him.honoured by naming a stadium after him.
He was also one of the lucky few in theHe was also one of the lucky few in the
world to get that honour while still playing.world to get that honour while still playing.
Who?Who?
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122. Which popular sportsman from SikkimWhich popular sportsman from Sikkim
has a stadium named after him in honourhas a stadium named after him in honour
of his contribution to Indian sports andof his contribution to Indian sports and
became the first player to have suchbecame the first player to have such
honour while still playing?honour while still playing?
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123. Bhaichung BhutiaBhaichung Bhutia
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124. Situated at an average height of 4,908 feetSituated at an average height of 4,908 feet
above sea level, which popular hill stationabove sea level, which popular hill station
would you get from the following two clues?would you get from the following two clues?
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Meghala
ya

125. Which popular sportsman from SikkimWhich popular sportsman from Sikkim
has a stadium named after him in honourhas a stadium named after him in honour
of his contribution to Indian sports andof his contribution to Indian sports and
became the first player to have suchbecame the first player to have such
honour while still playing?honour while still playing?
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126. ShillongShillong
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Meghala
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127. If Swami Vivekananda is in Raipur, IndiraIf Swami Vivekananda is in Raipur, Indira
Gandhi is in New Delhi, Rajiv Gandhi is inGandhi is in New Delhi, Rajiv Gandhi is in
Hyderabad and Netaji Subhas Bose is inHyderabad and Netaji Subhas Bose is in
Kolkata, then who is in Guwahati?Kolkata, then who is in Guwahati?
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129. Gopinath BordoloiGopinath Bordoloi
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130. This large semi-domesticated bovine foundThis large semi-domesticated bovine found
on the official seal of Nagaland, has anon the official seal of Nagaland, has an
important place in economic, social andimportant place in economic, social and
cultural life of tribal people and owning itcultural life of tribal people and owning it
results elevation of social status.results elevation of social status.
Identify the animal which shares its nameIdentify the animal which shares its name
with the first name of a popular actor.with the first name of a popular actor.
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Nagala
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131. Nagala
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132. Which popular sportsman from SikkimWhich popular sportsman from Sikkim
has a stadium named after him in honourhas a stadium named after him in honour
of his contribution to Indian sports andof his contribution to Indian sports and
became the first player to have suchbecame the first player to have such
honour while still playing?honour while still playing?
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133. MithunMithun
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134. Moirang, a sleepy town in Manipur, cameMoirang, a sleepy town in Manipur, came
into prominence on April 14, 1944 wheninto prominence on April 14, 1944 when
Colonel Shaukat Ali Malik did somethingColonel Shaukat Ali Malik did something
extraordinary. It was the very first instanceextraordinary. It was the very first instance
of that occurrence in a land liberated fromof that occurrence in a land liberated from
the British.the British.
What did he do?What did he do?
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Manipur

135. Which popular sportsman from SikkimWhich popular sportsman from Sikkim
has a stadium named after him in honourhas a stadium named after him in honour
of his contribution to Indian sports andof his contribution to Indian sports and
became the first player to have suchbecame the first player to have such
honour while still playing?honour while still playing?
Sikki
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136. Raised the Indian National FlagRaised the Indian National Flag
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Manipur

137. There are over 600 varieties to be found in thisThere are over 600 varieties to be found in this
state. Some of them bear exotic names likestate. Some of them bear exotic names like
Sita-Pushpa and Draupadi-Pushpa whichSita-Pushpa and Draupadi-Pushpa which
were believed to have been worn by Sita andwere believed to have been worn by Sita and
Draupadi for ornamentation. Because of theirDraupadi for ornamentation. Because of their
colourful presence, AP is called the ‘____ Statecolourful presence, AP is called the ‘____ State
of India’.of India’.
Fill in the blank. Fill in the blank.
Ar.
Pradesh
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139. OrchidOrchid
Ar.
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140. What is the Mizo word for the phrase -What is the Mizo word for the phrase -
‘land of the hill people’‘land of the hill people’??
Mizoram
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142. MizoramMizoram
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Mizoram

143. Tripura has two Official language. One ofTripura has two Official language. One of
them is Bengali.them is Bengali.
Which is the other?Which is the other?
Tripura
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145. KokborokKokborok
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Tripura

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