Himachal Pradesh – State information – UPSC

HIMACHAL PRADESH On 25th January, 1971, Himachal Pradesh was made a full-fledged State. Himachal is in the western Himalayas. Most of the state lies on the foothills of the Dhauladhar Range. It emerged as the eighteenth state of India. The word ‘Hima’ actually means snow in Sanskrit terminology. Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma, an eminent Sanskrit Scholar from Himachal Pradesh named the state. Capital Shimla Winter capital- Dharamshala, declared in 2017 Date of…

Haryana – Indian State – Know your state – UPSC

HARYANA Haryana came into existence on 1st November 1966. Haryana is a state in Northern India. The state shares its boundaries with Rajasthan in the south and west, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab in the north, and the territory of Delhi in the east. Haryana is considered one of the wealthier states of India. Much agriculture, automobile and other industries are located in Haryana. The word “Haryana” literary means “the Forest Land of Hari.” Haryana…

Gujarat – Indian State – Know Your State

GUJARAT The State took its name from the Gujjars, who ruled the area during the 700’s and 800’s. Gujarat was formed in the year 1960; carved out of the 17 northern districts of Bombay state when that was split on a linguistic basis (Marathi-speaking). Gujarat is an industrially advanced state. The people of Gujarat are also known to be a successful business community. Stone Age settlements around Sabarmati and Mahi rivers…

Goa – Indian State – Facts & Findings – UPSC

GOA Goa, Daman, and Diu were liberated in 1961 and officially became a part of India in 1962. The Portuguese made the city of Panaji, the capital of Goa in 1843. After independence, the Indian government requested Portuguese territories to be ceded to India. After their refusal, Goa, Daman & Diu was annexed by a military operation called “Operation Vijay” on 19 Dec 1961. Goa along with Daman & Diu combined was a Union territory…

Chhattisgarh, Indian State – Know your state – UPSC

CHHATTISGARH Chhattisgarh, formed on 1 November 2000, by partitioning 16 Chhattisgarhi-speaking southeastern districts of Madhya Pradesh, is the 10th largest state in the country. It is the 17th most-populated state in India. Capital Raipur State Boundaries Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh State Animal Wild Water Buffalo State Bird Hill myna State Tree Sal Languages Hindi, Oriya, Marathi, Chhattisgarhi, Gondi, Korku Number of Districts 27 Legislature Unicameral Rivers…

Bihar – Indian State

BIHAR Bihar is located in the eastern part of India. The state is surrounded by Nepal in the north, West Bengal in the east, Uttar Pradesh in the west and Jharkhand in the south. Capital Patna Date of Formation 26 January 1950 Languages Hindi, Urdu, Santhali, Maithali, Bhojpuri State Flower Genda/ Marigold State Tree Peepal State Bird House Sparrow State Animal Bullock Key Industries Food and Beverages Rubber and Plastics Transport Equipment Chemicals…

Assam – Indian State – Know your State – UPSC

ASSAM Capital Dispur State Boundaries West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya. International Boundaries Bhutan, Bangladesh Geographical Features High land and Plains Great river valleys of the Brahmaputra Brahmaputra drains in Assam Climate Warm in Summer Cool in winter Cool and warm periods with a high humidity Biosphere Reserves Dibru-Saikhowa (Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts) Manas Wildlife Sanctuaries Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary Sonai Rupa Wildlife…

Arunachal Pradesh – Indian State – Know your State

ARUNACHAL PRADESH Background Before 1962, the state was known as North East Frontier Agency & was part of Assam. In 1972, Arunachal Pradesh was constituted as Union Territory. In 1987, It became the 24th State of Indian Union. Capital Itanagar State Boundaries Assam, Nagaland International boundaries Myanmar (440Km) , Bhutan (160Km) and China (1030Km) Separated from China by McMohan line, which is disputed. Geographical Features Mountain ranges Green forests Deep river valleys…

Andhra Pradesh – State Series – Know Your State

ANDHRA PRADESH Capital Hyderabad (Present capital). Amarawati (After 2024). Hyderabad (Common capital with Telangana till 2024). Important Cities Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Secunderabad, Vijayawada. Date of Formation October 1, 1953 (Carved out of Madras State). June 2, 2014 (Reorganized – excluded Telangana). Language Telugu, Urdu Known as Egg bowl of Asia Kohinoor of India State with second longest coastline. Regions Coastal Andhra Rayalseema Boundaries with states Odisha, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Chattisgarh, Puducherry (Yanam) Physical Characteristics…

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