Arunachal Pradesh Geography Quiz

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The state's name, derived from Sanskrit, means "Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains".

Arunachal Pradesh is known as the 'Orchid State' due to its rich diversity of orchid species.

The state borders Assam, Nagaland, Bhutan, Myanmar, and China, with the latter having a disputed border along the McMahon Line.

Kangto, with a height of 7,060 meters, is the highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh.

The state's major rivers are Siang/Dihang, Kameng, Subansiri, Dibang, Lohit, and Noa Dihing, flowing through the Eastern Himalayas.

Arunachal Pradesh's forest area encompasses a significant 79.96% of the state's total land area, showcasing a diverse range of forest types.

The state is home to diverse wildlife, including a newly discovered subspecies of the hoolock gibbon, the Mishmi Hills hoolock, and three giant flying squirrel species.

Arunachal Pradesh hosts a remarkable variety of biodiversity, with over 5,000 plant species, 750 bird species, and more than 200 mammal species, making it a biodiversity hotspot.