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AVI EDUVERSE (Itanagar, Naharlagun and Delhi) ARUNACHAL PRADESH GENERAL KNOWLEDGE By : Awadhesh Sir & Team Lecture by: Intakhab Sir Contact : 8178652634 by Intakhab Ali INTRODUCTION Region North East India Established...

AVI EDUVERSE (Itanagar, Naharlagun and Delhi) ARUNACHAL PRADESH GENERAL KNOWLEDGE By : Awadhesh Sir & Team Lecture by: Intakhab Sir Contact : 8178652634 by Intakhab Ali INTRODUCTION Region North East India Established 20 February 1987 Capital Itanagar Districts 25 Governor Brig. BD Mishra Chief Minister Mr. Pema Khandu Legislature Unicameral (60 seats) High Court Guwahati High Court (Itanagar Branch) Area 83, 743 sq. km Population (2011 census) 13, 82, 611 Literacy 66.95% Official Language English State Animal Mithun (Bos Frantalis) State Bird Great Hornbill (Buceros Bicornis) State Tree Hollong (Dipterocarpus Rutusus) State Flower Foxtail Orchid (Rynchostylis Gigantea)  Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged State on 20th February, 1987. Till 1972, it was known as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA). It gained the Union Territory status on 20 January 1972 and renamed as Arunachal Pradesh. On 15th August 1975 an elected Legislative Assembly was constituted and the first Council of Ministers assumed office. The first general election to the Assembly was held in February 1978. Arunachal Pradesh finds mention in the literature of Kalika Purana and Mahabharata. This place is the Prabhu Mountains of the Puranas. It was here that sage Parashuram atoned for his sin, sage Vyasa meditated, King Bismaka founded his kingdom and Lord Krishna married his Consort Rukmini. The widely scattered archaeological remains at different places in Arunachal Pradesh bear testimony to its rich cultural heritage. Arunachal Pradesh another popular name is Land of the Rising Sun. Administrative Structure Arunachal Pradesh is the largest among the seven Sister state of Northeast India. It consists of 25 Districts, the largest city and capital of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar. District Headquarter District Headquarter Papum Pare Yupia Longding Longding Anjaw Hawai Lohit Tezu Changlang Changlang Kurung Kumey Koloriang West Siang Aalo Lower Dibang Valley Roing East Siang Pasighat Upper Dibang Valley Anini Lower Subansiri Ziro Namsai Namsai Upper Subansiri Daporijo Kra Daadi Palin Upper Siang Yingkiong Siang Pangin East Kameng Seppa Lower Siang Likabali West Kameng Bommdila Kamle Raga Tawang Tawang Lepa Rada Basar Tirap Khonsa Shi-Yomi Tato Pakke Kessang Lemmi Geographical Structure Arunachal Pradesh covers an area of 83,743 square kilometres. According to the census, Arunachal Pradesh is the 14th largest state in India with the total population of 1,382,611. The average temperature of Arunachal Pradesh is 27 °C, the temperature is generally subtropical and rain precipitates about 2,782mm (109.5 inches) Dams Highest dam of Dibang Dam. The second highest dam of Subansiri Lower Dam. Longest dam of Ranganadi Dam. Largest power generating dam Dibang Dam 3,000 MW. Rivers Name Description Siang Brahmaputra river, locally known as Siang in Arunachal Pradesh Source: Tibet Tributaries: Teesta, Subansiri, Lohit Subansiri Largest tributary of Brahmaputra Source: Tibet Dibang Tributary of Brahmaputra Source: Keya pass on Indo-Chinese border Lohit Tributary of Brahmaputra Source: Zayal Chu Range Kameng Previously called Bhareli River Source: Tawang district (Gori Chen ountains) Tirap Also called Barap river Source: Originates from a high peak between Laju and Wakka (Raho village) Hills and Mountains Ranges Peak Height Districts Kangto 7090 m West Kameng Gorichen (Sa-Nga Phu) 6858 m Tawang Tapak Siri 5735 m Upper Subansiri Dopha Bum 4500 m Changlang Lali Modi 3776 m East Siang Talley Valley 3000 m Lower Subansiri Mayudie 2443 m Dibang Valley Ores and Minerals Ores/Minerals Location Coal Namchik-Namphuk, Bhalukpong Dolomite Rupa, Kaspi Limestone Tiding, Pagin, Hunli, Menga Graphite Bopi, Khtabari, Taliha Marble Tezu, Dora, Hunli, Pyuli Lead and Zinc Shergaon Oil and Gas Kharsang and Diyon (Kumchi) Lakes Lake District Ganga Lake Papum Pare Mehao Lake Lower Dibang Valley Sally Lake Lower Dibang Lake Glow Lake Lohit Nuranang Lake Tawang Sangester Lake Tawang Gorichen Lake Tawang Banggachang Lake Tawang Sela Lake West Kameng Mountain Passes in Arunachal Pradesh Waterfall Waterfall District Bomja Waterfall Tawang Nuranang Waterfall Tawang BTK Waterfall Tawang Tareng Waterfall West Siang Saddle Waterfall West Kameng Patta Sadang Waterfall East Kameng Wildlife Sanctuaries Name Year of District Notification Daying Ering Memorial (Lali) Wildlife Sanctuary 1978 East Siang Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary 1991 Dibang Valley Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary 1989 West Kameng Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary 1978 Papum Pare Kamlang (Tiger Reserve) Wildlife Sanctuary 1989 Lohit Kane Wildlife Sanctuary 2007 West Siang Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary 1980 Dibang Valley & Lohit Pakke (Tiger Reserve) 1977 East Kameng Sessa Orchid Wildlife Sanctuary 1989 West Kameng Tale Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 1995 Lower Subansiri Yordi-Rabe Supse Wildlife Sanctuary 1996 West Siang National Parks Name Year of District Notification Mouling 1986 Upper Siang National Park Namdapha 1983 Changlang (Tiger Reserve) National Park Dihang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve Constituted in 1998 with area 5111.5 sq km Mouling Wildlife Sanctuary and Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary are located fully or partly within the biosphere reserve. The reserve spreads over three districts: Dibang Vallley, Upper Siang and West Siang Species: Mishmi Taken, Red Goral, Musk Deer, Red Panda, Asiatic Black Bear, Mechuka Giant Flying Squirrel, Mishmi Hills Giant Squirrel Some Facts Biggest Wildlife Sanctuary Dibang Smallest Kane Total Tiger Reserves 3 National Parks 2 Biosphere Reserve 1 GI Tag Arunachal Wakro Orange APPSC Established on: 4th April, 1988 Some Facts Arunachal Pradesh means Land of the dawn-lit mountains. Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state (area wise) in the Northeast region of India, among the seven sisters (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura). Arunachal Pradesh shares a total of 1630 km of International boundary; 1030 km with China, 160 km with Bhutan and 440 km with Myanmar. The state is inhabited by 26 major tribes and over 100 sub-tribes. Its climate ranges from sub-tropical in South to Alpine in the North. Neolithic tools have been found in Arunachal Pradesh which date back to approximately 11,000 years. The 400 year old Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh is the largest monastery in India and is the second largest monastery in the world. Some Facts The easternmost district of Arunachal Pradesh is Anjaw The westernmost district of Arunachal Pradesh is Tawang Tapi Mra, From Upper Subansiri, the first person to scale Mount Everest from Arunachal Pradesh. Anshu Jamsenpa from Bomdila is the first woman to scale Mount Everest from Arunachal Pradesh. Parsuramkund is in Lohit district. The Crossing Bridges, feature film in Sherdukpen language, directed by Sange Dorjee Thangdok was awarded the Rajat Award in the 61st national film award 2013. It was the first ever film was first ever film in Arunachalee language to receive National Award. Tamreswari temple also known as Kesaikhaiti is located in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. Some Facts 55th Amendment Act of Indian Constitution, 1986 made Arunachal Pradesh the 24th state of Indian Union. Panchayat Act 1997, provides for the constitution of State Election Commission to supervise Panchayat elevtion in Arunachal Pradesh. The Inner Line Regulation Act, was introduced in North Eastern Region by the Britishers in 1873. Katakis officials appointed by the Ahom king Pratap Singha were the negotiator of ‘Posa’ with the hill tribes. The Yobin, also called Lisus, are a small group of people inhabiting in Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh. The first all Women Police Station of Arunachal Pradesh is located in Itanagar. Sukapha founded the Ahom Kingdom. Some Facts Assam Bandhu was the first news journal published in North East India. Y.D. Thongchi is the first Arunachalee to receive Sahitya Akademi Award. Sartang are inhabitant of West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Dalai Lama entered India from Bum la Pass (Tawang) in March 17, 1959 after escaping from Tibet. Asia’s third largest Orchidarium is located in Tipi. Doordarshan Kendra was established in Arunachal Pradesh at Itanagar in 1982. The entire state of Arunachal Pradesh lies in seismic hazard under Zone V India’s Longest Bridge Dhola-Sadiya Bridge Inaugurated in 2017, also referred to as the Bhupen Hazarika Setu, is a beam bridge in India, connecting the northeast states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The bridge spans the Lohit River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River, from the village of Dhola (Tinsukia District) in the south to Sadiya to the north. President’s Rule in Arunachal Pradesh Duration Days President Nov 3, 1979 – Jan 18, 1980 76 Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Jan 27, 2016 – Feb 19, 2016 26 Pranab Mukherji Traditional Music Of Arunachal Pradesh Ja- Jin-Ja These songs are sung by men and women either individually or in chorus during weddings, social gatherings and feasts. Baryi This song is a whole cycle narrating the religious history and mythology of the glorious past and takes hours to complete. Since it takes a long time to complete the song, it is generally sung in parts. It is also sung during festivals and religious and social gatherings. Nyioga This song is a joyous one sung after a marriage ceremony has been completed and the bride is left in her new home by the bridal party. It contains advice to the bride for her future married life. Apart from this the various dances also require songs to be sung and beats to be kept so that the dancers can perform to the delight of all. Solung Festival One of the popular agriculture festivals, Solung is celebrated by the Adi Tribes. The festival is celebrated in the first week of September, after the sowing of seeds, to seek prosperity and a good harvest. Mopin Festival As a matter of fact, during this festival you can see the locals smearing rice powder in each other’s faces; this marks the start of the festival. This is an important festival of Galo Adi tribe and it is celebrated during the month of April. Losar Festival Marking the start of spring and the first day of the lunar calendar, Losar is a popular festival of Arunachal Pradesh. It is celebrated by the people of Monpa Tribe who are said to be inhabitants of Arunachal Pradesh since 500 BC. Boori Boot Festival Exclusively performed by Nyishi tribes in February to welcome the spring, and a successful harvest, Boori Boot is a must experience over a trip to Arunachal Pradesh. Dree Festival This is the biggest festival celebrated by Apatani and it is marked by sacrificial offerings and prayers. This festival is celebrated on 5th of July and you can witness this auspicious festival in Ziro district of Arunachal Pradesh. Nechi Dau Festival Nechi Dau or Nechido is celebrated by the tribe of Aka in Arunachal Pradesh. The festival is celebrated in the month of November each year and lasts for four days. Chalo-Loku Festival The most colorful festival of Arunachal Pradesh, Chalo Loku is a harvest festival of Nocte tribe that is celebrated in the month of October-November annually; right after the harvest of the paddy field, and before the start of the new Jhum cultivation. Longte Yullo Festival Longte Yullo is one of the oldest festivals of the Nyishis tribe in Arunachal Pradesh. This must see festival has a unique feature and that is, Longte Yullo has neither ritual sacrificing nor any ritual chanting. Longte-Yullo is celebrated with traditional gaiety and devoutness on the onset of spring season in the month of April. Oriah Festival The festival of Oijale/Oriah is celebrated by the tribe of Wanchos who inhabit the Patkai Hills region in Longding District. Oijale us held either in the month of March or April and is main festival of Wancho Tribe. Reh – Idu Festival An important festival of Arunachal Pradesh, Reh is the festival of the Idus tribes on 1st February People of Idus tribe believe that they are the sons, and daughters of divine mother 'Nanyi Inyitaya. Sanken Festival Sanken/Sangken Festival is one of the most unique religious festival of Khamti/Singpho tribe in Arunachal Pradesh. Sanken is a three day long festival and it is celebrated on 14th February every year. Si-Donyi Festival The festival of Si-Donyi is celebrated by one of the major tribes of Arunachal Pradesh known as Tagin. Celebrated in the month of January every year, this festival marks the beginning of a new year Nyokum -Yullo Festival The traditional festival of Arunachal Pradesh, Nyokum is mainly celebrated by the Nyishi tribe on 26th February. The term 'Nyokum' is derived from two words - "Nyok" means "land or earth" and "Kum" means collectiveness or togetherness. Tamladu Festival Tamladu Festival is one of the ancient and popular festivals of Arunachal Pradesh celebrated on 15th February. This festival is celebrated in the Lohit district of the state by the Digaru/Tarun Mishmis tribe. Governors of Arunachal Pradesh Name From To Name From To Shri Bhishma Narain Singh 20/02/1987 18/03/1987 Gen. JJ Singh 27/01/2008 28/05/2013 Shri RD Pradhan 19/03/1987 16/03/1990 Lt. Gen. Nirbhay Sharma 29/05/2013 31/05/2013 Dr Gopal Singh 17/03/1990 08/05/1990 Shri JP Rajkhowa 01/06/2015 09/07/2016 Shri DD Thakur 09/05/1990 16/03/1991 Shri Tathagata Roy 10/07/2016 12/08/2016 Shri Loknath Mishra 17/03/1991 25/03/1991 Shri JP Rajkhowa 13/08/2016 13/09/2016 Shri SN Dwivedy 26/03/1991 04/07/1993 Shri IV Shanmuganathan 14/09/2016 27/01/2017 Shri Madhukar Dighe 05/07/1993 20/10/1993 Shri PB Acharya 28/01/2017 02/10/2017 Shri Mata Prasad 21/10/1993 16/05/1999 Brig. (Dr.) BD Mishra 03/10/2017 Present Lt. Gen. SK Sinha 17/05/1999 01/08/1999 Shri Arvind Dave 02/08/1999 12/06/2003 Shri VC Pande 13/06/2003 15/12/2004 Shri SK Singh 16/04/2004 23/01/2007 Shri MM Jacob 24/01/2007 06/04/2007 Shri Sankaranarayan 07/04/2007 14/04/2007 Shri SK Singh 15/04/2007 03/09/2007 Shri Sankaranarayan 04/09/2007 26/05/2008 Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh Council of Ministers Nickname of Seven Sisters State Nickname Assam The Land of Red Rivers & Blue Hills Arunachal Pradesh The Land of the Dawn lit Mountains Mizoram The Land of Peace & Progress Manipur Jewel of India Meghalaya Scotland of the East Nagaland Switzerland of the East Tripura Call of Verdant Valley Books & Author Authors Books Bani Danggen The Kebang: a unique indigeneous political institution of the Adis Joram Begi Educational Development in A.P. Joram A. Tana Lok Geet Sanskrit Adhyan Lummer Dai Upar Mahal, Kanyar, Prithivar, Mon Aur Mon, Paharar Sile Sile (All in Assamese) Lijum Ronya Geography of Arunachal Pradesh Mamang Dai Arunachal Pradesh: The Hidden Land, The Black Hills & many others NN Lego Modern History of Arunachal Pradesh Tony Koyu Ale Leki Lok Demay – novel in Galo in Tani Script Takhe Kani Apa Tani: In the Days British and other, the Advancing Apa Tanis of Arunachal Pradesh Tamo Mibang Marriage in Tribal Societies T. Nyori History & culture of the Adis TT Tara The Nyishi World Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi Mouna Onth Mukher Hirdoy ( Assamese), won Sahitya Academy Award in 2005, Sonam, Mishing, Lingjhik, Bih Kanyar Deshat, Hawa Kata Manuh, Moi Akou Janam Lom, Janahamudrat Akalshare Ejoni Adibahi Census Arunachal Pradesh Religious Data (2011 Census) Arunachal Pradesh Population – District Wise (2011 Census) High Population Growth Rate High Literacy Districts Books & Author State Population Males Females Sex Literacy Area Density Ratio (km2) (/km2) Arunachal 13,83,727 7,13,912 6,69,815 938 65.38 % 83,743 17 Pradesh Assam 3,12,05,576 1,59,39,443 1,52,66,133 958 72.19 % 78,438 397 Manipur 25,70,390 12,90,171 12,80,219 992 79.21 % 22,327 122 Meghalaya 29,66,889 14,91,832 14,75,057 989 74.43 % 22,429 132 Mizoram 10,97,206 5,55,339 5,41,867 976 91.33 % 21,081 52 Nagaland 19,78,502 10,24,649 9,53,853 931 79.55 % 16,579 119 Sikkim 6,10,577 3,23,070 2,87,507 890 81.42 % 7,096 86 Tripura 36,73,917 18,74,376 17,99,541 960 87.22 % 10,486 350