Haryana and Himachal Pradesh Quiz

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What is the capital of Haryana?

Dalhousie

Ranchi

Chandigarh (correct)

Shimla

Which animal is the state animal of Himachal Pradesh?

Snow leopard (correct)

Blackbuck

Tiger

Elephant

What festival is celebrated in Himachal Pradesh?

Kullu Dussehra (correct)

Lohri

Baisakhi

Diwali

Which of the following foods is traditional in Haryana?

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Which river does NOT flow through Himachal Pradesh?

Ghaggar Signup and view all the answers

Which monument is located in Himachal Pradesh?

Tabo Monastery Signup and view all the answers

What is the state flower of Himachal Pradesh?

Pink Rhododendron Signup and view all the answers

What is the capital of Meghalaya?

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Which festival is celebrated in Mizoram?

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Which animal is the state animal of Meghalaya?

Clouded leopard Signup and view all the answers

What does the name 'Mizoram' mean?

Land of the Mizos Signup and view all the answers

Which river flows through Meghalaya?

Umngot River Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary craft style of Mizoram?

Cane and bamboo handicrafts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following flowers is associated with Meghalaya?

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What is a traditional food item from Mizoram?

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What is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh?

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Which animal is associated with Arunachal Pradesh?

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Which festival is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh?

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What is one of the famous foods of Arunachal Pradesh?

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Which river flows through Arunachal Pradesh?

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What is the area of Andhra Pradesh?

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Which of the following art and craft is NOT associated with Andhra Pradesh?

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What is the capital city of Odisha?

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Which city is known as one of the important cities in Arunachal Pradesh?

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Which festival is celebrated as a major event in Nagaland?

Hornbill festival Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant language spoken in Odisha?

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Which of the following rivers is located in Nagaland?

Dhanasiri river Signup and view all the answers

What type of craft is associated with the cultural heritage of Odisha?

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Which flower is the state flower of Nagaland?

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Which monument is a significant site in Kohima?

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What is the primary significance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar?

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Which festival is celebrated in Punjab and is known for its cultural significance?

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What type of craft is not typically associated with the art and craft of Punjab?

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Which river is not listed among the rivers flowing through Punjab?

Ganges Signup and view all the answers

Which area of Punjab is surrounded by the Pool of Nectar?

Golden Temple Signup and view all the answers

What is the area of Punjab in square kilometers?

50,362 Signup and view all the answers

Which animal is commonly associated with Punjab?

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What is the primary language spoken in Punjab?

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What is the capital of Manipur?

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Which animal is associated with Manipur?

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What is a traditional dish commonly found in a Manipuri meal?

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Which river is prominent in Uttar Pradesh?

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What type of craft is prominent in Manipur?

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Which animal is associated with Uttar Pradesh?

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What is a significant monument found in Uttar Pradesh?

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Study Notes

Arunachal Pradesh

Located in northeastern India
Formed in 1987 from the North-East Frontier Agency
Borders Assam and Nagaland to the south
Capital: Itanagar
Area: 83,743 km²
Language: English

Cultural, Art, and Tourist Attractions

Cultural Festival: Losar festival
Art and Craft: Weaving, carpet making, wood carving, painting, pottery, ornament making, cane, and bamboo work
Tourist Sites: Buddhist temple, Dalai lama, Ganga lake, tarin fish farm, dering ring wildlife sanctuary
Important Cities: Kuma Kurg, Upper Subansiri, Papum Pare, East Kameng, Tawang
Famous Food: Bamboo shoot, pehak, apong, mahura, momos, koat pitha
Dams: Ranganadi Dam, Subansiri Lower HE (Nhpc) Dam
Rivers: Brahmaputra, Kameng, Subanshiri, Dibang
Mountains: Kangto, Nyegyi, Kansang

Monuments and More

Monuments: Tawang Buddhist Monastery, Jaswant Garh War Memorial, Gompa Temple, The Golden Pagoda, Bomdila Monastery
More about Arunachal Pradesh: Northeastern Indian state known for its pristine beauty, lush green forests, 26 tribes, over 100 sub-tribes, more than 50 dialects.

Andhra Pradesh

Seventh-largest state in India by area
Tenth-most populous of Indian states
Covering 162,975 km²
49,386,799 inhabitants
Capital: Amaravati
Largest city: Visakhapatnam
Language: Telugu
Animal: Blackbuck
Festival:sri rama navami

Cultural Artifacts

Art and craft: Pearl jewelry, Banjara Needlecrafts, Budithi Brassware, Dokra Metal Crafts, Bronze castings, Lacquer Ware, Folk Paintings, Kalamkari, block printed fabrics and wood carvings.
Tourist sites: Goddess Alamelumanga Temple, Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Kanipakam, Srikalahasti Temple, Chandragiri Fort, Horsley Hills, Silathoranam.
Famous food: Kodi Pulao, Royyala Yeppadu, Pulasa Pulusu, Gutti Vankaya Kura.
Dams: Polavaram Project, Somasila Dam, Srisailam Dam
Rivers: Godavari, Krishna, Penna, Tungabhadra

Assam

Northeastern Indian state
Known for its wildlife, archeological sites, and tea plantations
Largest city: Guwahati
Capital: Dispur
Language:Assamese
Animal:Indian rhinoceros
Cultural festival:Bihu festival
Art and craft:Metal crafts, pottery, jewellery, paintings and woodcrafts

Bihar

Eastern Indian state, bordering Nepal
Divided by Ganges river
Fertile plains
Important Buddhist pilgrimage sites include the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya's Mahabodhi Temple
Capital: Patna
Language:Hindi
Animal:Gaur
Flower:Marigold
Cultural festival:Chhath puja

Chhattisgarh

Heavily forested state in central India
Known for its temples and waterfalls
Famous for its rich mineral resources (Uranium, Mica, Bauxite, Granite, Gold, Silver, Graphite, Magnetite, Dolomite, Fireclay, Quartz, Fieldspar, Coal, Iron and Copper)
Features Lakshmana Temple, Sanjay Market
Capital: Raipur
Language: Chhattisgarhi
Flower: orchid
Animal:Wild water buffalo
Festivals: Bastar Dussehra
Art and Craft: Crafting bell metal handicrafts with bronze and brass, Dhokra.

Goa

Located on western India, with coastlines along the Arabian Sea.
History as a Portuguese colony
Famous for its preserved 17th-century churches, tropical spice plantations and beaches.
Popular beaches: Baga, Palolem
Capital: Panaji
Language: Konkani
Flower: Red jasmine
Animal: Gaur
Festival: Goa carnival
Art and craft: bamboo craft, woodcarving, brass metals, seashell craft, Papier-Mache, and wooden lacquer ware

Gujarat

Western coast of India, with a 1,600 km coastline
Fifth-largest Indian state by area and ninth-largest by population
Capital: Gandhinagar
Language:Gujarati
Flower: Marigold
Animal: Asiatic lion
Cultural festival: kite festival, rann utsav

Haryana

North Indian state, surrounding New Delhi
Yamuna River runs along its eastern border with Uttar Pradesh
Capital: Chandigarh
Language: Hindi
Flower: lotus
Animal: blackbuck
Cultural festival:Lohri
Art and craft: Handlooms, Embroidery and Weaving
Food: Singri Ki Sabzi, Hara Dhania Cholia, Methi Gajjar, Kadhi Pakora, Mixed Dal Khichri

Himachal Pradesh

Northern Indian state in the Himalayas
Home to scenic mountain towns and resorts (Dalhousie)
Strong Tibetan presence
Famous for trekking, climbing, and skiing
Capital: Shimla
Language: Hindi
Flower: Pink Rhododendron
Animal: snow leopard
Cultural festival:Kullu dussehra

Jharkhand

Eastern Indian state, known for its waterfalls, Jain temples (Parasnath Hill), elephants and tigers (Betla National Park)
Capital: Ranchi
Language: Hindi,
Flower: Palash
Animal:wild water buffalo.

Karnataka

Southwestern Indian state, with Arabian Sea coastlines
Capital: Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore)
Language: Kannada
Flower: Lotus
Animal: Indian elephant
Festival:Hampi festival

Kerala

Tropical Malabar Coast, with nearly 600 km of Arabian Sea shoreline, known for palm-lined beaches and backwaters.
Western Ghats mountains for tea, coffee, and spice plantations
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Language:Malayalam
Flower:Golden shower tree
Animal: Indian elephant
Festival:Onam

Madhya Pradesh

Large state in central India, known for its landmarks from different historical eras.
Hindu and Jain temples. (Khajuraho)
Eastern Bandhavgarh and Kanha national parks
Capital: Bhopal
Language:Hindi
Flower: a sacred tree
Animal: barasingha
Cultural festival:Bhagoria Haat Festival

Maharashtra

Western peninsular region of India, occupying a large part of the Deccan Plateau
Second-most populous state in India.
Capital: Mumbai
Language: Marathi
Animal:Giant squirrel
Cultural festival:Ganesh chaturthi , gudi padwa

Manipur

Northeastern India, bordered by Bangladesh
Diverse tribal cultures and religious groups
Capital: Imphal
Language: Metei
Flower:shirui lilly
Animal:Sangai
Festival:Yaoshang

Meghalaya

Northeastern India
Formed by carving out districts from Assam
Capital: Shillong
Language:English
Flower: Orchid
Cultural festivals
Art and craft

Mizoram

Northeastern India, bordering Myanmar and Bangladesh
Capital: Aizawl
Language: English, Hindi and Mizo
Flower: Red vanda
Animal: Serow

Nagaland

Northeastern India, bordering Myanmar
Capital: Kohima
Language: English
Flower: Rhododendron arboreum
Animal: Gayal
Cultural festival:Hornbill festival

Odisha

Eastern Indian state, on the Bay of Bengal
Known for its tribal cultures and temples
Capital: Bhubaneswar
Language: Odia
Flower: Ashoka tree
Animal: Sambar deer
Festival:Ratha Yatra

Punjab

State bordering Pakistan, heart of India's Sikh community
Capital: Chandigarh
Language: Punjabi
Flower:Noble orchid
Animal:Blackbuck

Rajasthan

Northern India
Largest Indian state by area and seventh largest by population
Capital: Jaipur
Language:English,Nepali
Flower: Noble orchid
Animal:Red panda
Cultural festival:Durga puja

Tamil Nadu

South Indian state, famous for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples.
Capital: Chennai
Language: Tamil
Flower: Kandhal
Animal: Nilgiri tahr
Cultural festival:Pongal

Telangana

State in southern India
Capital: Hyderabad
Language:Telugu
Flower:Tangedu
Animal:Chital

Tripura

Hilly state in northeastern, bordered by Bangladesh.
Capital:Agartala
Languages: Bengali, English, Kokborok
Flower:Nageshwar
Animal:Phayre's Langur
Cultural festival:Garia Puja

Uttar Pradesh

Northern Indian state, bordering Nepal
Most populated state and country subdivision in the world
Capital:Lucknow
Language: Hindi
Flower: Brahm kamal
Animal:Swamp deer
Cultural festival: Taj mahotsav

Uttarakhand

Northern India crossed by the Himalayas
Pilgrimage sites, yoga study centre, and sacred Ganges River
Capital:Deharadun
Language:Hindi
Flower:Brahm kamal
Animal:Musk Deer
Cultural festival:Basant Panchami, Bhitauli, Harela, Phooldei, Batsavitri

West Bengal

Eastern Indian state
Capital: Kolkata (formerly Calcutta)
Language:Bengali
Flower:Sephali
Animal:Fishing cat
Durga Puja

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