Question – In October 2021, the name of ‘Mount Harriet’ has been changed to ‘Mount Manipur’. Where is Mount Harriet located?
(a) Manipur
(b) Lakshadweep
(c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(d) Uttarakhand
Answer—(c)
Related facts—
- In October 2021, the name of ‘Mount Harriet’ has been changed to ‘Mount Manipur’.
- Mount Harriet is located on UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- This was announced during the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Port Blair.
- It is noteworthy that in the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891, many Manipuris including Maharaja Kulchandra Dhwaja Singh fought with the British.
- After this war, all of them were sent to Cellulur Jail in Andaman and Nicobar as punishment.
- Mount Harriet is a hill station located in Fergunj Tehsil of South Andaman District.
- It was the summer capital of the Chief Commissioner during the British Raj.
- It is noteworthy that Mount Harriet is an important symbol of the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891.