1.
The famous civil rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila belongs to which state of India?
A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Manipur
C
Assam
D
Tripura
Answer and explanation
Correct Answer: B — Manipur
Irom Chanu Sharmila, known as the 'Iron Lady of Manipur', is from Manipur. She is renowned for her 16-year hunger strike (2000–2016) demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from Manipur. She is one of the longest hunger strikers in history.
