Meghalaya State Formation and Facts
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Which of the following is one of the state flowers of Meghalaya?

  • Lady Slipper Orchid (correct)
  • Mountain Daisy
  • Blue Orchid
  • Golden Poppy
  • What is the meaning of the name 'Meghalaya'?

  • Land of Rivers
  • Abode of Clouds (correct)
  • Forest of Hills
  • Region of Tribes
  • Which district did Meghalaya belong to when India gained independence?

  • Assam (correct)
  • Nagaland
  • Tripura
  • West Bengal
  • What is the nickname of Shillong?

    <p>Scotland of East</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tribes is NOT mentioned as being from Meghalaya?

    <p>Mizo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was appointed as the chief commissioner of Assam province in 1874?

    <p>R.H. Keatings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change occurred in the provincial setup of Assam in 1874?

    <p>Assam was separated from Bengal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Sarcala Dev's role in the Indian independence movement?

    <p>She was a woman who joined the Swadeshi Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of December 12, 1911, in the history of Bengal?

    <p>Bengal was reunited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the capital of Assam province shifted back to?

    <p>Shillong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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