Q. With reference to the Shirui Lily Festival, consider the following statements:
1.The festival is organized annually by the Manipur Tourism Department to encourage eco-tourism and protect an endangered endemic flora species.
2.The festival is hosted in the Ukhrul district, which is the traditional homeland of the Tangkhul Naga tribe.
3.The Shirui Lily is recognized as the official State Flower of Manipur and grows naturally in high-altitude environments.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: First celebrated in 2017, this festival is run by the state’s tourism arm each May to showcase local culture and raise awareness about saving the delicate Lily habitat.
- Statement 2 is correct: The venue is the Ukhrul district, where the Tangkhul Naga community manages the local ecosystem. The community protects the flower as a cultural symbol linked to their traditional folklore.
- Statement 3 is correct: The flower (Lilium mackliniae) is endemic to the upper slopes of the Shirui Hill range (at an altitude of around 2,673 meters) and serves as the official State Flower of Manipur. All statements are true.
