Questions and Answers
Which of the following is one of the state flowers of Meghalaya?
What is the meaning of the name 'Meghalaya'?
Which district did Meghalaya belong to when India gained independence?
What is the nickname of Shillong?
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Which of the following tribes is NOT mentioned as being from Meghalaya?
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Who was appointed as the chief commissioner of Assam province in 1874?
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What change occurred in the provincial setup of Assam in 1874?
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What was Sarcala Dev's role in the Indian independence movement?
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What was the significance of December 12, 1911, in the history of Bengal?
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Where was the capital of Assam province shifted back to?
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Study Notes
Geography and Language
- Meghalaya translates to "abode of clouds" and is bordered by Assam to the north and Bangladesh to the south.
- Official languages include Khasi, Garo, and English.
Historical Background
- Post-independence (1947), Meghalaya was integrated into Assam as the Khasi Jaintia Hills and Garo Hills districts, with Shillong as the capital.
- In 1970, these districts gained autonomous status, leading to the establishment of Meghalaya as a full state on January 21, 1972.
Tribes and Cultural Identity
- Major tribes in Meghalaya include Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia.
- Shillong is often referred to as the "Scotland of the East."
Natural Parks and Rivers
- Key national parks include Balpakram National Park and Nokrek National Park.
- Significant rivers in the region: Umiam (also known as Borapani), Digaru, and Someswari.
State Symbols
- State Animal: Clouded Leopard
- State Bird: Hill Myna
- State Tree: Gamhar
- State Flower: Lady Slipper Orchid
Historical Figures and Events
- R.H. Keatinge was the first Chief Commissioner of the Assam province from 1874 to 1878 after Assam was separated from Bengal.
- Sarcala Dev was an influential woman who participated in the Swadeshi movement.
Administrative Changes
- Bengal was reunified on December 12, 1911, during the coronation ceremony in Delhi, leading to the capital of the province of Assam being moved back to Shillong from Calcutta.
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This quiz covers the formation of Meghalaya as an autonomous state, its official languages, and other interesting facts about the region.
