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What is the meaning of Himachal Pradesh's nickname 'Dev Bhoomi'?
What is the meaning of Himachal Pradesh's nickname 'Dev Bhoomi'?
Which state shares an international border with Himachal Pradesh to the east?
Which state shares an international border with Himachal Pradesh to the east?
What characterizes the landscape of Himachal Pradesh?
What characterizes the landscape of Himachal Pradesh?
What was Himachal Pradesh known as prior to India's independence from the British?
What was Himachal Pradesh known as prior to India's independence from the British?
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What does 'Himachal' mean in Hindi?
What does 'Himachal' mean in Hindi?
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Which of the following states does Himachal Pradesh share its border with?
Which of the following states does Himachal Pradesh share its border with?
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What was Himachal Pradesh known as when it was organized as the Chief Commissioner's province after India's independence?
What was Himachal Pradesh known as when it was organized as the Chief Commissioner's province after India's independence?
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What does 'Veer Bhoomi' mean in relation to Himachal Pradesh?
What does 'Veer Bhoomi' mean in relation to Himachal Pradesh?
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What is the meaning of the Hindi nickname 'Dev Bhoomi' for Himachal Pradesh?
What is the meaning of the Hindi nickname 'Dev Bhoomi' for Himachal Pradesh?
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Which region has historically ruled the predominantly mountainous region comprising present-day Himachal Pradesh?
Which region has historically ruled the predominantly mountainous region comprising present-day Himachal Pradesh?
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Study Notes
Geography and Borders
- Himachal Pradesh shares an international border with Tibet to the east.
- Himachal Pradesh shares its border with the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
Name and Meaning
- 'Himachal' means 'snow-laden' or 'snow-abode' in Hindi.
- 'Dev Bhoomi' means 'Land of Gods' or 'Abode of Gods' in Hindi.
- 'Veer Bhoomi' means 'Land of the Brave' in Hindi.
History
- Prior to India's independence from the British, Himachal Pradesh was known as a collection of over 30 princely states.
- After India's independence, Himachal Pradesh was organized as the Chief Commissioner's province and was known as the Himachal Pradesh Union Territory.
Landscape
- The landscape of Himachal Pradesh is characterized as predominantly mountainous.
Historical Rulers
- The region of Himachal Pradesh has historically been ruled by the Mughals, Gurkhas, and the British.
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Explore the unique features of Himachal Pradesh with this quiz. From its snowy peaks to extensive river systems, test your knowledge on this northern state of India.
