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Presidents of India
S.No Name Tenure
1 Rajendra Prasad 26 Jan 1950 - 12 May 1962 (120 months) 2 Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan 13 May 1962 - 13 May 1967(60 months)
3 Zakir Husain (Died in office) 13 May 1967 - 3 May 1969(24 months) Varahagiri Venkata Giri* 3 May 1969 - 20 July 1969(3 months) Mohammad Hidayatullah * 20 July 1969 - 24 August 1969(1 months) 4 Varahagiri Venkata Giri 24 Aug 1969 - 24 Aug 1974(60 months)
5 Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed(Died in office) 24 Aug 1974 - 11 Feb 1977(36 months)
Basappa Danappa Jatti* 11 Feb 1977 - 25 July 1977(6 months) 6 Neelam Sanjiva Reddy 25 July 1977 - 25 July 1982(60 months) 7 Zail Singh 25 July 1982 - 25 July 1987(60 months)
8 Ramaswamy Venkataraman 25 July 1987 - 25 July 1992(60 months) 9 Shankar Dayal Sharma 25 July 1992 – 25 July 1997(60 months) 10 A P J Abdul Kalam 25 July 2002 - 25 July 2007(60 months)
11 Pratibha Patil 25 July 2007 - 25 July 2012(60 months) 12 Pranab Mukherjee 25 July 2012 - 25 July 2017(60 months) 13 Ram Nath Kovind 25 July 2017 Incumbent
* Acting President
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Vice Presidents of India
S.No Name Tenure
1 Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan 13 May 1952 - 12 May 1962(10Yrs)
2 Zakir Husain 13 May 1962 - 12 May 1967(5 Yrs)
3 Varahagiri Venkata Giri 13 May 1967 - 3 May 1969(2 Yrs)
4 Gopal Swarup Pathak 31 Aug 1969 - 30 Aug 1974(5 Yrs)
5 Basappa Danappa Jatti 31 Aug 1974 - 30 Aug 1979(5 Yrs)
6 Mohammad Hidayatullah 31 Aug 1979 - 30 Aug 1984(5 Yrs)
7 Ramaswamy Venkataraman 31 Aug 1984 - 24 July 1987(3 Yrs)
8 Shankar Dayal Sharma 3 Sep 1987 - 24 July 1992(5 Yrs)
9 Kocheril Raman Narayanan 21 Aug 1992 - 24 July 1997(5 Yrs)
10 Krishan Kantdagger 21 Aug 1997 - 27 July 2002(4 Yrs)
11 Bhairon Singh Shekhawat 19 Aug 2002 - 21 July 2007(5 Yrs)
12 Mohammad Hamid 11 Aug 2007 - 11 Aug 2017(10 Yrs)
13 Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu 11 August 2017 - Incumbent
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Chief Ministers & Governors (As on June 2018)
State Name Chief Minister Governor Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu(TDP) E. S. L. Narasimhan Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu(BJP) B. D. Mishra Assam Sarbananda Sonowal(BJP) Jagdish Mukhi Bihar Nitish Kumar( JD United) Satya Pal Malik Chhattisgarh Raman Singh(BJP) Balram Das Tandon Delhi Arvind Kejriwal(AAP) Anil Baijal * Goa Manohar Parrikar(BJP) Mridula Sinha Gujarat Vijay Rupani(BJP) Om Prakash Kohli Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar(BJP) Kaptan Singh Solanki Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur(BJP) Acharya Dev Vrat Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti(PDP) Narinder Nath Vohra Jharkhand Raghubar Das(BJP) Draupadi Murmu Karnataka H. D. Kumaraswamy(JD Secular) Vajubhai Vala Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan(CPI (Marxist)) P. Sathasivam Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan(BJP) Anandiben Patel Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis(BJP) C. Vidyasagar Rao Manipur N. Biren Singh(BJP) Dr. Najma Heptulla Meghalaya Conrad Sangma(NPP) Ganga Prasad Mizoram Lal Thanhawla(INC) K Rajasekharan Nagaland Neiphiu Rio(NDPP) Padmanabha Acharya Odisha Naveen Patnaik(Biju JD) Ganeshi Lal Puducherry V. Narayanasamy(INC) Kiran Bedi * Punjab Amarinder Singh(INC) V. P. Singh Badnore Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje(BJP) Kalyan Singh Sikkim Pawan Kumar Chamling(SDF) Shriniwas Patil Tamil Nadu Edappadi K. Palaniswami (AIADMK) Banwarilal Purohit Telangana K. Chandrashekhar Rao(TRS) E. S. L. Narasimhan Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb(BJP) Tathagata Roy Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath(BJP) Ram Naik Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat(BJP) Krishan Kant Paul West Bengal Mamata Banerjee(AITC) Keshari Nath Tripathi
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Lieutenant Governors & Administrators of Union Territories (As on June 2018)
UT Lt Governor Delhi Anil Baijal Puducherry Kiran Bedi Andaman and Nicobar Islands Devendra Kumar Joshi Chandigarh V. P. Singh Badnore Dadra and Nagar Haveli Praful Khoda Patel Daman and Diu Praful Khoda Patel Lakshadweep Farooq Khan
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Indian States info | 29 states of India 7 Union Territories of India
India, officially the Republlic of India is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh – largest country by the area, the second – most populous country (with over 121 crore people)
It is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the South, the Arabian Sea on the South – West, and the Bay of Bengal on the South – East.
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It shares land borders with Pakistan to the West, China, Nepal and Bhutan to the
North – East; and Myanmar and Bangladesh to the East
In the Indian Ocean, Indian is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and Maldives. India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and
Indonesia
Capital: New Delhi
President: Ram Nath Kovind
Vice President: Venkaiah Naidu
Prime Minister: Narendra Modi
Chief Justice: Dipak Misra
Lok Sabha Speaker: Sumitra Mahajan
Independence: 15 August 1947 (from United Kingdom)
Republic: 26 January 1950
Official Languages: Hindi and English (Total 22 languages)
Area: 32, 87, 263 sq km Density: 392 per sq km
Population (2011): 121, 01, 93, 422
Male = 62, 37, 24, 248 & Female = 58, 64, 69, 174]
Motto: Satyameva Jayate (Truth Alone Triumphs)
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Anthem: Jana Gana Mana
National Song: Vande Mataram
National Animal: Tiger (Panthera Tigris)
National Bird: Peacock (Pavo Muticus)
National Tree: Banyan (Ficus Benghalensis)
National Flower: Lotus (Nelumbonucifera)
National Sport: Hockey
Indian States
ANDHRA PRADESH
ARUNACHAL PRADESH
ASSAM (ASOM)
BIHAR
CHATTISGARH
GOA
GUJARATH
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HARYANA
HIMACHAL PRADESH
JAMMU & KASHMIR
JHARKHAND
KARNATAKA
KERALA
MADHYA PRADESH
MAHARASTRA
MANIPUR
MEGHALAYA
MIZORAM
NAGALAND
ODISHA
PUNJAB
RAJASTHAN
SIKKIM
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TAMIL NADU
TELANGANA
TRIPURA
UTTARAKHAND
UTTAR PRADESH
WEST BENGAL
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR
CHANDIGARH
DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI
DELHI
DIU DAMAN
LAKSHA DWEEP
PUDUCHERRY
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Andhra Pradesh
CAPITAL: Hyderabad (from 2024, Amaravati)
ESTABLISHED: November 1st, 1956 and June 2nd, 2014
CHIEF MINISTER: Nara Chandrababu Nayudu.
1st CM: Tanguturi Prakasham.
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GOVERNOR: E S L Narasimhan.
RULING PARTY: Telugu Desam Party
HIGH COURT: Hyderabad.
DISTRICTS: 13
LANGUAGES: Telugu, Hindi, Urdu.
POPULATION (2011): 4, 93, 86, 799 (10th)
Male = 2, 47, 38, 068 & Female = 2, 46, 48, 731
Male: Female = 1000: 996
AREA: 1, 60, 200 sq km (8th)
DENSITY: 308 per km2.
LITERACY (2011): 67. 41%
ASSEMBLY: Bicameral Assembly Seats = 175 & Legislative Council = 54.
LOKSABHA: 25
RAJYASABHA: 11
BOUNDARY STATES: Telangana, Yanam (Puducherry), Chattisgarh, Odisha,
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Bay of Bengal (sea)
STATE ANIMAL: Krishna Jinka (Black buck)
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STATE BIRD: Palapitta (Indian Roller)
STATE TREE: Neem
STATE FLOWER: Water Lily
STATE DANCE
Kuchipudi
Changu (Folk Dance)
Dhaman (Folk Dance)
Butta Bommalu (Folk Dance)
Tappeta Gullu (Folk Dance)
Lambadi (Folk Dance)
Dhimsa (Folk Dance)
Chindu (Folk Dance)
TEMPLES
Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple (Tirupati)
Mallikarjun Swami Temple (Sri Sailam)
Ahobila Temple/Caves
Simhachalam Temple
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Lepakshi Temple
Mahsthupa (Amaravati)
FESTIVALS
Ugadi – Telugu New Year
Sankranti
Dasara
Vinayaka Chaviti
Deepavali
Vasantotsavam
Maha Shivaratri
Attla Taddi
Bakrid
Ramdan
Christamas
RIVERS: Godavari, Krishna, Thungabhadra, Penna.
LAKES: Pulicat Lake, Kolleru Lake, Nagarjun Sagar Lake, (Kolleru Lake &
Pulicat Lake are two major lakes for number of migratory birds in India)
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POWER PLANTS
Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant
Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station
Nagarjun Sagar Hydel Power Plant
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Sagar Hydel Power Plant
Upper & Lower Sileru Hydel Power Plant
Tungabhadra Hydel Power Plant
Nellore Thermal Power Plant
Vijayawada Thermal Power Plant
Muddanur Thermal Power Plant
PROJECTS/ DAMS: Srisailam Dam (Krishna River), Sriram Sagar Reservoir
(Godavari), Dindi Reservoir (Krishna)
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Sri Venkateswara National Park
Rajiv Gandhi National Park
Mrugavani National Park
Coringa Wild Life Sanctuary
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Kolleru Wild Life Sanctuary
Nellapattu Wild Life Sanctuary
Pulicat Lake Wild Life Sanctuary
Rollapadu Wild Life Sanctuary
Rajiv Gandhi (Nagarjuna Sagar – Srisailam) Wild Life Sanctuary
Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary – Uppalapadu
Andhra Pradesh Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park
Telineelapuram Bird Sanctuary – Srikakulam
Telukunchi Bird Sanctuary – Srikakulam
Atapaka Bird Sanctuary – Kolleru Lake
MAIN CITIES
Vijayawada (Krishna River)
Vishakhapatnam
Guntur
Nellore
Kurnool
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Kadapa
Kakinada
Vizianagaram
Nandyal
Machilipatnam
Tenali
Hindupur
Guntakal
Madanapalle
AIRPORTS: Vishakapatnam Airport – Vishakapatnam, Rajamandri.
MISCELLANEOUS
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Vishakapatnam
All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) Mangalagiri, Guntur
Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) Tirupathi
Central Institute of Plastic Engineering & Technology Anatapur district
Vishakapatnam International Airport Vishakapatnam
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Rajamandry Airport Rajamandry
Tirupati Airport Tirupati
Gannavaram Airport Vijayawada
Apca – Vdca Stadium Visakhakapatnam
Indira Gandhi Stadium Vijayawada
Andhra Pradesh is called, the Rice Bowl of India
Swasthya Vidya Vahini Scheme: Andhra Pradesh state launched a health education program by name Swasthya Vidya Vahini, program aimed to develop a disease – Free State
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Arunachal Pradesh
CAPITAL: Itanagar
ESTABLISHED: February – 20, 1987
CHIEF MINISTER: Pema Khandu
GOVERNOR: Dr B.D Mishra
RULING PARTY: BJP
HIGH COURT: Guhavathi
DISTRICTS: 20
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LANGUAGES: English, Tibetan, Monpa, Miji, Aka, Sherdukpen, Apatani, Adi,
Hill Miri
POPULATION: 13, 83, 727 (27th)
[Males = 7, 13, 912 and Females = 6, 69, 815),
M : F = 1000 : 920
AREA: 83, 743 sq km (17th)
Density: 17 per Km2
LITERACY: 66. 95%
ASSEMBLY: 60
LOKSABHA: 2
RAJYASABHA: 1
BOUNDARY STATES: Myanmar, Bhutan, China, Assam, Nagaland
STATE ANIMAL: Gayal (Ox)
STATE BIRD: Great Hornbill
STATE TREE: Hollong
STATE FLOWER: Lady’s Slipper
STATE DANCE: Popir, Aji Lama, Hiri, Khaning, Cham, Bardo
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TRIBES: Aadi, Apatami
FESTIVALS: Solung, Mopin, Lossar, Boori – boot, Sherdukpens, Dree, Nyokum
RIVERS: Siang (Brahmaputra), Lohit, Subansiri, Dibang, Kameg, Dikrang,
Dihing, Kamlang
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Namdapha National Park
Mouling National Park
INDUSTRIES: Sawmills, Plywood, Rice mills, Fruit preservation units, Handloom
& Hadicrafts
MAIN CITIES: Aalo, Itanagar, Naharlagun, Pasighat, Tezu, Daporijo
AIRPORTS: Daporijo Airport, Tezu Airport, Itanagar Airport, Ziro Airport, Aalo
Airport, Pasighat Airport,
MISCELLANEOUS
Centre for Film Production & Animation (North – East region)
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Assam
CAPITAL: Dispur
ESTABLISHED: November – 1, 1956
CHIEF MINISTER: Sarbananda Sonowal
GOVERNOR: Jagdish Mukhi
RULING PARTY: BJP
HIGH COURT: Guhavathi
DISTRICTS: 33
LANGUAGES: Assami, Bengali, Bodo, Karbi
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POPULATION: 3, 12, 05, 576 (15th)
[Males = 1, 59, 39, 443 and Females = 1, 52, 66, 133]
M : F = 1000 : 954
AREA: 78, 550 sq km (16th)
LITERACY: 72. 19%
ASSEMBLY: 126
LOKSABHA: 14
RAJYASABHA: 7
BOUNDARY STATES: Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur,
Tripura, Mizoram, West Bengal, Bhutan, Bangladesh
STATE ANIMAL: One – horned Rhino
STATE BIRD: White Pagad Wood Duck
STATE TREE: Hollong
STATE FLOWER: Foxtail Orchids
STATE DANCE: Bishaki Bihu (Folk Dance), Khanoy, Nongkrem, Rasaleela, Khelgopal, Bagurumba, Maharas, Ojapali, Sattriya (Classical Dance), Jammur
Nach, Naga Dance
TRIBES: Garo, Khasi, Avo, Mickry, Chutiya
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FESTIVALS: Bhagel Bihu, Bohag Bihu, Kati Bihu, Konyak Nagas, Ambubashi
Mela, Rangoli Bihu, Parasuram Mela
TEMPLES: Kamakhya temple, Navagraha (temple of nine planets), Surkeswar temple, Gita – Mandir, Madan Kamdev temple
RIVERS: Brahmaputra, Manas, Subansiri, Sonai
POWER PLANTS: Bongaigaon Thermal Power Plant
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Kaziranga National Park
Manas National Park
Dibru – Saikhow National Park Nameri National Park
Rajiv Gandhi orange National Park
Amchang Wild Life Sanctuary
Chakrashila Wild Life Sanctuary
Nambor Wild Life Sanctuary
Dihing Patkai Wild Life Sanctuary
East Karbi Anglong Wild Life Sanctuary
North Kabri Anglong Wild Life Sanctuary
Garampani Wild Life Sanctuary
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INDUSTRIES
Digboyi
Noonumathi
Bongayugav
Agro – Industries, Refinery, Cottage, Handicraft, Silk(types: Muga, Tassar, Endi)
MAIN CITIES: Dibrugarh (Brahmaputra River), Guwahati, Dispur, Silchar, Jorhat,
Karimganj, Diphu, Nagaon, Marigaon, Barpeta, Dhuburi, Matia
AIRPORTS: Lok Priya Gopinath Bardolia International Airport – Guwahati,
Silchar Airport
IMPORTANT PERSONS: Indira Goswami, Hemachandra Goswami,
Hemachandra Baruva
MISCELLANEOUS
Monchester of East = Salkuchi
Muga Silk is produced only in Assam State in the world
Gate way of North – East = Assam
Atal – Amrit Abhiyam scheme: It is a health assurance scheme which will provide coverage against several critical illnesses
Chief Minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana: To bring about paradigm shift towards holistic development of villages in the state
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Bihar
CAPITAL: Patna (Ganga River)
ESTABLISHED: 26 January, 1956
CHIEF MINISTER: Nitish Kumar
GOVERNOR: Keshari Nath Tripathi
RULING PARTY: Janata Dal (United)
HIGH COURT: Patna (1916)
DISTRICTS: 38
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LANGUAGES: Hindi, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Magadhi, Maithili, Angika
POPULATION: 10, 40, 99, 452 (3rd)
[Males = 5, 42, 78, 157 & Females = 4, 98, 21, 295]
M : F = 916 : 1000
AREA: 94, 163 sq km (13th)
Density: 1, 102 per sq. km
LITERACY: 63. 80%
ASSEMBLY: 243
Legislative Council = 75
LOKSABHA: 40
RAJYASABHA: 16
BOUNDARY STATES: Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Nepal
STATE ANIMAL: Gaur (Ox)
STATE BIRD: House Sparrow
STATE TREE: Peepal
STATE FLOWER: White Orchid
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STATE DANCE: Bako, Natuna, Jadhana, Chau (Folk Dance), Jati Jatin, Jhijhiya,
Karma, Gadur, Bidesia, Seraikella
TRIBES: Sarhul, Karam
FESTIVALS: Chhath
TEMPLES: Mahabodhi Temple – Bodh Gaya
RIVERS: Ganga, Sone, Gandak, Kosi, Kamla, Panar, Saura, Durgawati,
Karmanasa
LAKES: The Kanwar Thal Lake (Kabar Thal Lake)
POWER PLANTS
Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station
Barauni Thermal Power Station
Suvarnalekha Hydro Power Plant
PROJECTS/ DAMS: Mahatma Gandhi Sethu (Ganga river – Patna), Kosi Project,
Gandak Project,
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Valmiki National Park, Gautam Budha Wild Life Sanctuary (Gaya)
Kaimur WildLife Sanctuary
Pant (Rajgir) Wild Life Sanctuary
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Valmiki Wild Life Sanctuary
Bheemaband Wild Life Sanctuary
Datma Wild Life Sanctuary
INDUSTRIES: Fertilizers Corporation of India – Sindri, Cotton spinning mills,
Sugar mills, Jute mills, Leather Industries
MAIN CITIES: Champaran, Barauni, Sindri, Poosa, Bodhgaya, Aurangabad, Buxar, Chapra, Sasaram, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Dehri, Jehangabad, Kishanganj,
Muzaffarpur, Barauni, Katihar, Vaishali, Patna (Ganga River)
AIRPORTS: Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport – Patna, Gaya Airport – Gaya
IMPORTANT PERSONS: Gautama Buda, Vardhamana Veerudu, Ashokudu,
Babu Rajendra Prasad, Rabri Devi, Thatagath
MISCELLANEOUS
Lord Curgon Agriculture Research Institute = Poosa
First woman Loksabha Speaker = Meira Kumar
First woman Chief Minister = Rabri Devi
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) = Bodhgaya
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Chhattisgarh
CAPITAL: Raipur
ESTABLISHED: November 1, 2000 (from Madhya Pradesh)
CHIEF MINISTER: Raman Singh
GOVERNOR: Balram Das Tandon
RULING PARTY: BJP
HIGH COURT: Bilashpur (2000)
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DISTRICTS: 27
LANGUAGES: Hindi, Chattisgarhi, Oriya, Marathi, Gondi, Korku,
POPULATION: 2, 55, 45, 198 (17th)
[Males = 1, 28, 32, 895 & Females = 1, 27, 12, 303]
M : F = 1000 : 991
AREA: 1, 35, 195 sq.km (10th) Density: 189 per sq. km
LITERACY: 71. 04%
ASSEMBLY: 90
LOKSABHA: 11
RAJYASABHA: 5
BOUNDARY STATES: Telangana, Jharkund, Maharstra, Madhya Pradesh,
Utterakand, Andhra Pradesh Odisha
STATE ANIMAL: Wild Buffalo
STATE BIRD: Hill Myna
STATE TREE: Sal
STATE DANCE: Panthi, Danda, Sarhul, Raut Naucha, Suaa, Karma
FESTIVALS: Pola, Nawakhi, Dasara, Diwali, Diwali, Holi, Govardha Puja
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RIVERS: Mahanadi, Godavari, Indravati, Sonu, Pairi, Hasdo, Son, Sabr, Pairi
POWER PLANTS
Sipat Thermal Power Station
Hasdeo Thermal Power Station
Bhilai Expansion Power Station
Arasmeta Thermal Power Station,
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Indravati National Park (Tigers)
Sanjay National Park (Guru Ghasi Das)
Khannurghat National Park
Badalkhol Wild Life Sanctuary
Bhairamgarh Wild Life Sanctuary
Bhoramdev Wild Life Sanctuary
Udanti Wild Buffalo Wild Life Sanctuary
Samarsot Wild Life Sanctuary
Sitanadi Wild Life Sanctuary
Achanakma Wild Life Sanctuary
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INDUSTRIES: Bhiloy steel plant
MAIN CITIES: Raipur, Bastar, Bilaspur, Dantewada, Ambikapur, Bhilai Nagar,
Birgaon, Dhamtari, Durg, Jagdalpur, Korba, Mahasamund, Raigarh, Rajnandgaon
MISCELLANEOUS
Pandit Ravi Shankar Central University = Rayapur
Indira Gandhi Central University = Rayapur
State Forest Research and Training Institute = Rayapur
Swami Vivekananda Air port = Rayapur
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Goa
CAPITAL: Panaji
ESTABLISHED: May 30, 1987
CHIEF MINISTER: Manohar Parikar
GOVERNOR: Mridula Sinha
RULING PARTY: BJP
HIGH COURT: Mumbai
DISTRICTS: 2
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LANGUAGES: Konkani, Marati
POPULATION: 14, 58, 545 (26th)
[Males = 7, 39, 140 & Females = 7, 19, 405]
M : F = 1000 : 968
AREA: 3, 702 sq.km (29th)
Density: 394 per sq. km
LITERACY: 88. 70%
ASSEMBLY: 40
LOKSABHA: 2
RAJYASABHA: 1
BOUNDARY STATES: Karnataka, Maharashtra, Arabian Sea
STATE ANIMAL: Gaur
STATE BIRD: Black central bul bul
STATE TREE: Asna
STATE DANCE: Dhakto, Shigma, Talagudi, Corridinho, Mussal khel, Lamp Dance, Fugdi, Kumbi, Dhalo (Folk Dance), Dhangar (Navaratri), Hanpet Sword,
Taramgamel, Dashavatar
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FESTIVAL: Zatra at cansaulim, Goan Carnival, Shigmotsav, Sabado Gordo,
Konkani Drama Fest
RIVERS: Therokol, Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Baga, Sal, Saleri, Talpona, Galgibag, Mayem Lake
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Salim Ali Birds sanctuary
Bhagwan Mahavir (Molem) National Park
Bondla Wild Life Sanctuary
Bhagwan Mahavir (Molem) Wildlife Sanctuary
Netravali Wild Life Sanctuary, Madei Wildlife Sanctuary
Cotigoa Wildlife Sanctuary
INDUSTRIES: Mining Industries, Breweries Industries, Fruit Canning, Fish
Canning, Printing Press, Automobile Batteries, Computer Perpherals
MAIN CITIES: Vasco, Bicholim, Chimbel, Concolim, Curti, Davorlim, Mapusa,
Margao, Panaji, Mormugao, Ponda, Quepem, Taleigao
AIRPORT: Goa International Airport – Goa
Dabolim International Airport
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IMPORTANT PERSONS
Shasikala kathokar
MISCELLANEOUS
Mormugo Port
Fatorda Stadium (Football & Cricket) = Margao
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Gujarat
CAPITAL: Gandhi Nagar (Sabarmati River)
ESTABLISHED: May 1, 1960
CHIEF MINISTER: Vijay Rupani
GOVERNOR: Om Prakash Kohli
RULING PARTY: BJP
HIGH COURT: Ahmedabad (1960)
DISTRICTS: 33
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LANGUAGES: Gujarati, Sindhi, Urdu, English, Marwari, Kutchi, Sourasthra,
Vasavi,
POPULATION: 6, 04, 39, 692(9th)
[Males = 3, 14, 91, 260 & Females = 2, 49, 48, 432]
M : F = 1000 : 918
AREA: 1, 96, 024 sq km (6th)
Density: 308 per sq. km
LITERACY: 79.31%
ASSEMBLY: 182
LOKSABHA: 26
RAJYASABHA: 11
BOUNDARY STATES: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Dadra Nagar
Haveli, Diu – Daman, Pakistan, Arabian Sea
STATE ANIMAL: Asiatic Lion
STATE BIRD: Greater flamingo
STATE TREE: Mango
STATE FLOWER: Marigold
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STATE DANCE: Dandiya, Tippani, Rasila, Jerian, Thamal lasya nritya, Bhavai,
Padhar, Ghenaiya, Garba (folk dance), Raas (folk dance)
TRIBES: Gujjaru
FESTIVALS: Gudi padva, Dev Diwali, Navaratri, Ganapati festival, Janmastami,
Sankranti, Ambaji fair
TEMPLES: Somanath Dev temple, Dwarakadish temple – Dwaraka
RIVERS: Narmada, Tapti, Sabarmati, Mahi, Banas, Saraswati, Damanganga
LAKES: Narayana Sarovaram Lake
POWER PLANTS
Kakrapara Atomic power plant
Ukai thermal power plant
Ankaleswar Thermal power plant
Baroda heavy water plant
Hazari Hydro Power Plant
Mundra Thermal Power Plant
Akrimota Thermal Power Station
PROJECTS/ DAMS
Sardar sarovaram dam(Narmada river)
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Ukai Dam (Tapi River)
Dharoi Dam (Banas)
Kadana Dam (Mahi River)
Dantiwada Dam (Sabarmati River)
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Gir Forest National park
Junagadh palvadar National Park
Vansda National Park
Blackbuck National Park
Bansda National Park
Jessore Wild Life Sanctuary
Kutch Desert Wild Life Sanctuary
Jambugodha Wild Life Sanctuary
Porbandar Lake Wild Life Sanctuary
Mitiyala Wild Life Sanctuary
Ratnamahal Wild Life Sanctuary
Rampara Vidi Wild Life Sanctuary
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Gulf of Kachch Marine National Park
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary – Ahmedabad
Thol Lake Bird Sanctuary – Mehasana
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary – Jamnagar
Porbandar Bird Sanctuary – Porbandar
INDUSTRIES: Textiles, Inorganic Chemicals (Caustic soda, soda ash), Petro chemicals, Drugs, Oil refinery, Pharmaceuticals, Electrical & electronics goods,
MAIN CITIES
Vadodhara
Junagadh
Surat (Tapti River)
Ahmedabad (Sabarmati River)
Amreli
Anand
Ankaleswar
Bhavnagar
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Bhuj
Botad
Gandhidham
Godhra
Jamnagar
Junagadh
Nadiad
Patan
Porbandar
Rajkot
Vaslad
Vapi
AIRPORTS: Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport – Ahmedabad
MISCELLANEOUS
Manchestor of India = Ahmedabad
Boston of the East = Ahmedabad
Space Application centre = Ahmedabad
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Institute of Plasma Research centre = Ahmedabad
National Institute of Occupational Health = Ahmedabad
Physical Research laboratory = Ahmedabad
Indian Institute of Management = Ahmedabad
Sardar Vallabhai patel International Airport = Ahmedabad
Railway staff college = Vadodara
Central salt & Marine Chemaical Research centre = Bhav nagar
Electrical Research & Development Association = Vadodara
Kandla Air port = Kandla
Sun set state of India
Para Training Centre = Gandhinagar
Khanderi Cricket Stadium = Rajkot
Moti Bagh Cricket Stadium = Vadodara
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Haryana
CAPITAL: Chandigarh
ESTABLISHED: November 1, 1966 (from Gujarath)
CHIEF MINISTER: Manohar Lal Khattar
GOVERNOR: Kaptan Singh Solanki
RULING PARTY: BJP
HIGH COURT: Chandigarh (1975)
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DISTRICTS: 22
LANGUAGES: Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Haryanvi
POPULATION: 2011: 2, 53, 51,462 (18th)
[Males = 1, 34, 94, 734 & Females = 1, 18, 56, 728]
M : F = 1000 = 877
AREA: 44, 212 sq km (21st) Density: 573 per sq. km
LITERACY (2011): 83. 78%
ASSEMBLY: 90
LOKSABHA: 10
RAJYASABHA: Nill
BOUNDARY STATES: Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakand, Rajastan, Delhi,
Chandigarh
STATE ANIMAL: Black Buck
STATE BIRD: Black Fronkolin
STATE TREE: Peepal
STATE FLOWER: Lotus
STATE DANCE: Thamal, Koriya, Duf, Phag Dance, Dhamal, Loor, Gagga,
Swang, Gagor
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FESTIVALS: Holi, Diwali, Teej, Sanjhi
RIVERS: Ghaggar, Yamuna
LAKES: Sirajkhand Lake, Badkhal Lake, Chakarvaty Lake, Damdama Lake
(Damdama Lake is one of the biggest natural lakes in Haryana)
POWER PLANTS: Gorakhpur Atomic Power Station, Deenabandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Station, Rajiv Gandhi Thermal Power Station, Panipat Thermal Power Station
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Sultanpur National park
Kalesar National Park
Bindawas Wild Life Sanctuary
Kalesar Wild Life Sanctuary
Khaparwas Wild Life Sanctuary
Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary – Gurgaon
MAIN CITIES: Panipat, Kurukshetra, Pinjor, Ray, Karnal, Gurgav, Binola,
Bahadurgarh, Jind, Kaithal, Palwal, Rewari, Sirsa, Thanesar
AIRPORTS: Pinjore, Karnal, Hissar, Bhiwani, Narnaul
IMPORTANT PERSONS
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Kalpana chawla, Susma swaraj, Kapil Dev (Haryana hurricane)
Indian National Defence University = Binola
National Dairy Research University = Karnal
Nehru School of Sports = Ray
Rock Garden = Chandigarh
Cement Research Institute of India = Ballabgarh
Indian School of Communications & Reputations = Gurgaon (Gurugram)
Charhki Dadri is the 22nd district
Nahar Singh Cricket Stadium = Faridabad
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Himachal Pradesh
CAPITAL: Shimla (Dharmasal, 2nd Capital in winter)
ESTABLISHED: January 25, 1971
CHIEF MINISTER: Jai Ram Thakur (As per May 2018).
GOVERNOR: Acharya Dev Vrat (As per May 2018).
RULING PARTY: BJP
HIGH COURT: Shimla, 1971
DISTRICTS: 12
LANGUAGES: Hindi, Punjabi, Pahari, Kinnauri,
POPULATION: 68, 64, 602 (21st)
[Males = 34, 81, 873 & Females = 33, 82, 729]
M : F = 1000 : 974
AREA: 55, 673 sq km (18th) Density: 123 per sq. km
LITERACY: 82. 80%
ASSEMBLY: 68
LOKSABHA: 4
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RAJYASABHA: 3
BOUNDARY STATES: Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Jammu & kasmir, China
STATE ANIMAL: Snow leopard
STATE BIRD: Western Trogo Pan
STATE TREE: Deodar
STATE FLOWER: Rhododendron
STATE DANCE: Munjra, Gidha parhaun, Luddi, Charba, Kariyala kayanga,
Mahasu, Kinnauri, Thali, Nati, Jadda, Namgeri
TRIBES: Dasasu
FESTIVALS: Minjar Mela, Jwalamukti fair, Dasara, Lohri, Namdas, Gudma
RIVERS: Ravi, Beas, Satlej, Chenab, Yamuna
LAKES: Govinda sagar lake, Chandra Taal Lake, Suraj Taal Lake
HIMACHAL PRADESH POWER PLANTS
Rothang power plant
Nathpajakri hydro power plant
Mandi Hydro power plant Girinagar Hydel project
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Binwa Hydel Project
Rangtong Hydel Project
Baner and Neugal Project
HIMACHAL PRADESH PROJECTS/ DAMS
Bhakra Nangal dam (Sutlej River)
Pong dam (Beas River)
Parbatti dam (Parbatti)
Pandoh Dam (Beas River)
Nathpa Jhakri Dam (Sutlej River)
Chamera Dam (Ravi)
Gobind Sagar Reseroir (Chenab River).
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Rohlo N.P (Kulu)
Shikari Devi sanctuary (Mandi)
Pin Valley National Park Great Himalayan National Park
Inderkilla National Park
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Simbalbara National Park Bandli Wild Life Sanctuary
Daranghati Wild Life Sanctuary
Pong Dam Lake Wild Life Sanctuary
Dhauladhar Wild Life Sanctuary
Nargu Wild Life Sanctuary
Shilli Wild Life Sanctuary
Talra Wild Life Sanctuary
INDUSTRIES: Bio – technology, Brewery, Fruit processing, Electronics, Cement
HIMACHAL PRADESH MAIN CITIES Kulu, Manali, Dalhausi, Mandi, Baddi, Chamba, Dharmasala, Sahib, Nahan, Solan,
Sundarnagar
HIMACHAL PRADESH MISCELLANEOUS
Central Potato Research Institute = Shimla
Switzerland of India = Manali
Indian Institute of Advance Study = Shimla
Indian Institute of Management = Sirmar
HPCA Cricket Stadium = Dharmashala
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Jammu and Kashmir
CAPITAL: Srinagar (summer), Jammu (winter)
ESTABLISHED: 26 October 1947
CHIEF MINISTER: Mehbooba Mufti
GOVERNOR: Narinder Nath Vohra
RULING PARTY: Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP)
HIGH COURT: Sri Nagar, 1928
DISTRICTS: 22
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LANGUAGES: Kasmiri, Urdu, Punjabi, Ladakhi, Dogri, Pahari, Balti, Gurji,
Dadri, Purig
POPULATION: 1, 25, 41, 302 (19th)
[Males = 66, 40, 662 & Females = 59, 00, 640]
M : F = 1000 : 883
AREA: 2, 22, 236 sq km (5th) Density: 124 per sq. km
LITERACY: 68. 74%
ASSEMBLY: 87
LOKSABHA: 6
RAJYASABHA: 4
BOUNDARY STATES: Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Pakistan, China, Afghanistan
STATE ANIMAL: Kasmir stag
STATE BIRD: Black necked crane
STATE TREE: Chinar Tree
STATE FLOWER: Lotus
STATE DANCE: Rauf, Hikat, Chakri, Dumhal (folk dance), Kud, Hemis Gumpa
FESTIVALS: Nav warish, Sont Vaisakhi, Har navami, Urs, Hemis, Bahu Mela,
Losar Mela, Muharram, Assuj, Id – ul – fitr, Id – ul – Zuha
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TEMPLES: Vaishno Devi Temple – Katra
RIVERS: Chenab, Jhelum, Indus, Zanskar, Suru, Nubra, Shyok
LAKES: Dal lake, Tso Moriri Lake, Achar Lake, Pangong Lake, Wular Lake
(Wular Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia and the largest in India, is located in Jammu and Kashmir)
POWER PLANTS: Kalakat thermal power plant, Salal & Baramulla hydro power plants
PROJECTS/ DAMS: Salal dam (Chenab River), Baglihar dam (Chenab River),
Pakal Dul dam
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Salim Alim National Park (Sri Nagar)
Dachigam National Park
Hemis National Park Kishtwar National Park
Gulmarhg Wild Life Sanctuary
Limber Wild Life Sanctuary Nandini Wild Life Sanctuary
INDUSTRIES: Handcrafts, Carpet, wood carving, shawl – making, Horticultural products
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MAIN CITIES: Ladakh, Lay, Siachin, Gulmarg, Srinagar (Jhelum River),
Anantnag, Udhampur, Leh Baramula, Sopore, Kathua, Bandipura
AIRPORTS: Sheik – ul – Alam International Airport (Srinagar), Jammu Airport,
Leh Airport
MISCELLANEOUS
Amarnath Caves (Naturally formed ice Shivlinga)
Founder of Sri Nagar state = Ashokudu
High Altitude Research Laboratory = Gulmarg
Jammu Masid & Hasrat Bal Masid = Sri Nagar
Sri Nagar Air port = Sri Nagar
Amaranath Temple
Vaishno Devi Temple = Katra
Extreme Altitude Research Centre = Chang La, Ladakh
(17600 metre above sea level world’s highest research centre)
Maulana Azad Cricket Stadium = Jammu
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Jharkhand
CAPITAL: Ranchi
ESTABLISHED: November 15, 2000 from Bihar
CHIEF MINISTER: Raghubar Das
GOVERNOR: Draupadi Murmu
RULING PARTY: BJP
HIGH COURT: Ranchi, 2000
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DISTRICTS: 24
LANGUAGES: Urdu, Hindi, Kasmiri, Dongri, Kurmati, Santhali, Ho, Kurukh,
Sadri, Mudari, Khariya, Bengali, Malto, Nagpuria, Khortha, Karmali,
POPULATION: 3, 29, 88, 134 (14th)
[Males = 1, 69, 30, 315 & Females = 1, 60, 57, 819]
M : F = 1000 : 947
AREA: 1, 14, 840 sq km (16th)
Density: 414 per sq. km
LITERACY: 67. 60 %
ASSEMBLY: 81
LOKSABHA: 14
RAJYASABHA: 6
BOUNDARY STATES: Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal,
STATE ANIMAL: Indian Elephant
STATE BIRD: Asian Koel
STATE TREE: Sal
STATE FLOWER: Palash
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STATE DANCE: Karma, Jhumri, Jogida, Panwaria, Chhau, Chhath, Diwali, Id,
Budha Purnima, Sarhul, Durga Puja, Bandna, Sohraj, Dasai
TRIBES: Munda, Gondu, Santhal, Oran, Biror
RIVERS: Ganga, Jayanthi, Badwa, Damodar, Subarnarekha, Brakat, Sankh, South
Koel
POWER PLANTS: Chandrapura Thermal Power Station, Koderma Thermal Power Station, Bokaro Thermal Power Station
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Betla National Park
Hajaribagh Wild Life Sanctuary
Palamapu Tiger Reserve
Lawlong Wild Life Sanctuary
Parasnath Wild Life Sanctuary
Palkot Wild Life Sanctuary
INDUSTRIES: Bokaro Steel plant, Mining, Heavy Industries
AIRPORTS: Ranchi, Jamhedpur,
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MAIN CITIES: Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Jadhuguda, Hajaribagh, Ranchi, Bokar steel city, Deoghar, Phurso, Giridh, Medininagar, Chirukonda,
Pitsberg of India & City of Steel = Jamshedpur
National Mettalogical Laboratory = Jamshedpur
Indian School of Mines = Dhanbad
Central Mining Research Station = Dhanbadh
Central Fuel Research Institute = Dhanbad
Vinobabhave Central University = Hajaribagh
Uranium Corporation of India = Jadhuguda
Birsa Munda Air port = Ranchi
Sonari Air port = Jamshedpur
JSCA Cricket Stadium = Ranchi
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Karnataka
CAPITAL: Bengalore
ESTABLISHED: November 1, 1956
CHIEF MINISTER: Siddaramaiah
GOVERNOR: Vajubhai Vala
RULING PARTY: Congress Party
HIGH COURT: Bengalore, 1884
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DISTRICTS: 30
LANGUAGES: Kannada, Telugu, Urdu, Konkani, Hindi, Mahl
POPULATION: 6, 10, 95, 297 (8th)
[Males = 3, 09, 66, 657 & Females = 3, 01, 28, 640]
M : F = 1000 : 968
AREA: 1, 91, 791 sq km (7th)
Density: 320 per sq. km
LITERACY: 75. 36%
ASSEMBLY: 224
Vidhana parishat = 75
LOKSABHA: 28
RAJYASABHA: 12
BOUNDARY STATES: Goa, Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamilanadu,
Telangana, Arabean Sea
STATE ANIMAL: Indian Elephant
STATE BIRD: Indian Roller
STATE TREE: Sandalwood
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STATE FLOWER: Lotus
STATE DANCE: Yakshagana, Huttari, Kola, Suggi Kunitha, Dollu Kunitha,
Bayalata, Veeragasi,
TRIBES: Lambadi, Medara
FESTIVALS: Dasara, Sankrantri, Ugadi, Karago, Urs, Diwali, Navaratri, Ramzan,
RIVERS: Thungabadhra, Cauvery, Penna, Sharavati, Malaprabha, Krishna, Kabini,
Hemavati
POWER PLANTS: Kaiga Atomic power plant, Kali Hydro power plant, Sharavati Hydro Power Plant, Siva samudram Hydro Power Plant, Kakarpar Nuclear Power Plant, Raichur Thermal Power Station, Udupi Thermal Power Plant, Bellary
Thermal Power Plant
PROJECTS/ DAMS: Supa dam(Kali river), Malaprabha project, Kundremukh Iron project, Chakra dam, Tungabadra Dam (Tungabadra river), Krishna Raja Sagar
Dam (Kaveri ) Alamatti Dam (Krishna River)
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Nagarsol National Park
Banargath National Park
Thungabadhra Wild Life Sanctuary
Dandeli Wild Life Sanctuary (Tigers)
Bandipur National Park
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Sharavati Wild Life Sanctuary
Kudremukh Nationa Park
Anshi National Park
Bhadra Wild Life Sanctuary
Bhimgad Wild Life Sanctuary
Someswar W L S
Arabithittu Wild Life Sanctuary
Attiveri Wild Life Sanctuary
Nugu Wild Life Sanctuary Pushpagiri Wild Life Sanctuary
Cauvery Wild Life Sanctuary
Brahmagiri Wild Life Sanctuary
Rangan Tittu Wildlife (Bird) Sanctuary
Rajiv Gandhi National Park
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary – Shimoga
Kokkrebellur Pelicanry Bird Sanctuary – Kokkrebellur Attiveri Bird Sanctuary –
Mundgod Taluk
Bonal Bird Sanctuary – Yadgir
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Magadi Bird Sanctuary – Gadag
Kaggaladu Bird Sanctuary – Sira Taluk
INDUSTRIES: Visweswaraiah Iron & Steel, Ballari, Chidradurga, Kemman Gudi, Hospeta Iron & Steel, Aircraft, Electronics, Software, Telecome equipments,
Watches, Alloy steel, Automobiles, Machine tools,
MAIN CITIES: Karvar, Hubli, Mysore, Mangaluru, Belgavi, Davanagere, Bellari, Vijayapura, Kolar, Shivamogga, Bidar, Udupi, Hosapete, Raichur, Chitradurga,
Kolar, Gadag, Hosur, Tumakuru, Kalaburagi, Dharwad
AIRPORTS: Bengaluru International Aiport – Bengalore, Belgavi, Hubballi,
Mangalore International Airport – Mangalore,
IMPORTANT PERSONS: Pampa, Ponna, Ranna, K.V Puttappa
MISCELLANEOUS
Panambur Port, Gomateswara – Mysore (2000 year old statue of Jain sage carved out of a single stone)
Roof of the South = Karnataka
Rome of the East = Mangulure
Golden city = Kanchipuram
Gate way of the Karnataka = New Mangulur port
National Horticulture Research Institute = Bangolore
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Garden city & Science city = Bangolore
Central University for National Law School = Benglalore
Visweswaraiah Institute of Technological Museum = Bengalore
Central Institute of Indian Languages = Mysore
Devanahalli International Air port = Devanahalli
Chemical Food Technological Research Institute = Mysore
National Aeronautical Laboratory = Bengalore
Indian Plywood Industries Research Institute = Bengalore
All India Institute of Speech & Hearing = Mysore
Indian Scientific Satellite Project = Bengalore
Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) = Bengalore
Defence Food Research Laboratory = Mysore
Indian Institute of Spirtualogy = Bengalore
Kempegowda International Air port = Bangalore
Virupaksha Temple = Hampi, Ballari
Gomateswara Temple = Shravana Belagola
M Chinnaswami Cricket Stadium = Bangalore
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Kerala
CAPITAL: Tiruvananthapuram
ESTABLISHED: November 1, 1956
CHIEF MINISTER: P Vijayan (As on Nov 2017)
GOVERNOR: P Sathasivam (As on Novc 2017)
RULING PARTY: Communist Party of India (Marxist)
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HIGH COURT: Ernakulam, 1958
DISTRICTS: 14
LANGUAGES: Malayalam, English
POPULATION: 3, 34, 06, 061 (13th)
[Males = 1, 60, 27, 412 & Females = 1, 73, 78, 649]
M : F = 1000 : 1084
AREA: 38, 863 sq km (22nd) Density: 860 per sq. km
LITERACY: 93. 90%
ASSEMBLY: 140
LOKSABHA: 20
RAJYASABHA: 9
BOUNDARY STATES: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Lakshdweep
STATE ANIMAL: Indian Elephant
STATE BIRD: Great Hornbill
STATE TREE: Coconut
STATE FLOWER: Golden Shower
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STATE DANCE: Kathakali, Kudiyattam, Kalavipanattu, Kaliyattam, Theyyam,
Oottam, Krishnastam, Kaikottukali, Thullal, Margamkalli, Oppana, Mohiniattam
TRIBES: Moplah
FESTIVALS: Onam, Poorum, Vishu, Thrissoorpuram, Shivaratri, Ramzan,
Christamas
TEMPLES: Sabarimala – Kottayam, Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple –
Tiruvananthapuram, Guruvayur Temple, Yogamaya Temple
RIVERS: Periyar, Pampa, Chaliyar, Kadalundi, Chalakkudy, Achenkovil, Kalada,
Pambar, Bhavani, Kabani, Bharathapuzha
LAKES: Astamudi lake, Kayamkulam, Vellayani, Pookot, Vembanadu Lake (Vembanadu Lake is India’s longest lake and is the largest lakes in the beautiful state, land of God, Kerala)
POWER PLANTS: Idukki Hydro power plant, Shabaragiri Hydro Power Plant,
Brahmaputram power Station, Kayakulam Power Station
PROJECTS/ DAMS
Idukki dam (Periyar River)
Mullaperiyar dam
Banasura Sagar Dam (Kabini River)
Kundala Dam (Parambikulam River)
Parambikulam Dam (Parambikulam River)
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Walayar Dam (Walayar River)
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARY
Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary (Elephants- Idukki)
Parambikulam Wild Life Sanctuary Whynad Wild Life Sanctuary (Kojikode)
Eravikulam National Park
Mathikettan Shola National Park
Periyar National Park
Silent Valley National Park
Anamudi Shola National Park
Pamadum Shola National Park
Aralam Wild Life Sanctuary
Chimmony Wild Life Sanctuary
Idukki Wild Life Sanctuary
Malabar Wild Life Sanctuary
Neyyar Wild Life Sanctuary
Mangalavanam Bird Wild Life Sanctuary
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary – Kochi
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Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary – Kochi
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary – Malapparam
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary – Kottayam
INDUSTRIES: Coir, cashew besides handloom and bamboo based industries are well developed. Agricultural products, rubber industries
MAIN CITIES: Kojikode (kalikat), Alapuja, Kochin, Trivendram, Palakkad, Ernakulam, Kasargadh, Karaikudi, Idukki, Kochi, Thrissur, Kottayam, Kollam,
Malappuram, Kannur
AIRPORTS: Thiruvananthapuram, Nedumbassery, Andkaripur, Cochin
International Airport Trivendram International
Airport – Trivantapuram, Calicut International Airport – Kozhikode
IMPORTANT PERSONS: Annachandi, K.R Narayanan, Arundati Roy, K.G
Balakrishnan, Raja Ravivarma
MISCELLANEOUS
Cochin Port
Spice Garden of India – Kerala
Land of Coconuts – Kerala
God’s Own Country & Land of Parasuram = Kerala
Rail Coach Factory = Kozikode
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Research Institute for Sea Fish = Kochin
Needumbaseri International Air port = Kochin
Queen of Arabian Sea = Kochin
Venis of the East India = Alapuja
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre = Tiruvananthapuram
Thumba Space Centre = Tiruvananthapuram
Anantha padmanabha swami temple = Tiruvanathapuram
Central Electro – chemical Research Institute = Karaikudi
Thumba Equilateral Rocket Launching Centre = Thumba
Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium (Multipurpose) = Kochi
University Football Stadium = Tiruvanantapuram
Fort Maidan (Football) = Palakkad
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Madhya Pradesh
CAPITAL: Bhopal
ESTABLISHED: November 1, 1956
CHIEF MINISTER: Shivraj Singh Chouhan (As on Nov 2017)
GOVERNOR: Om Prakash Kohli (As on Nov 2017)
RULING PARTY: BJP
HIGH COURT: Jabalpur, 1956
DISTRICTS: 51
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LANGUAGES: Hindi, Punjabi, Malvi, Nimadi, Gondi, Bilodi, Korku, Kalto,
Nihali
POPULATION: 7, 26, 26, 089 (5th)
[Males = 3, 76, 12, 306 & Females = 3, 50, 14, 503]
M : F = 1000 : 930
AREA: 3, 08, 252 sq km (2nd) Density: 236 per sq. km
LITERACY: 72. 60%
ASSEMBLY: 230
LOKSABHA: 29
RAJYASABHA: 11
BOUNDARY STATES: Chattisgarh, Rajastan, Uttera Pradesh, Maharastra,
Gujarat
STATE ANIMAL: Bharasinga (Swamp Deer)
STATE BIRD: Asian Paradise Flycatcher
STATE TREE: Banyan
STATE FLOWER: Parrot Tree
STATE DANCE: Pandavani, Matcha, Lota, Chero, Gaur (folk dance), Pavri/Tarpa nacha, Dindi, Koli, Lanvani, Tamasha
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TRIBES: Baiga, Bhillulum Mukiya, Kole, Bhuya, Biror, Katkari, Khond, Gondu,
Khariya, Adivasi
FESTIVALS: Gangaur, Teej, Pushkar Fair, Bhagoria, Jhabua, Holi, Sravan
Somavar, Id, Diwali, Dussehra, Ramnavami
RIVERS: Chambal, Betwa, Kalisindhu, Narmada, Tapti, Mahanadi, Indravati,
Kshipra, Ken, Son.
LAKES: Upper Lake (Upper Lake is the largest artificial lake in Asia, situated in “City of lakes “called, Bhopal)
POWER PLANTS
Korba thermal power plant
Vindyachal Thermal Power Station
Sant Singaji Thermal Power Plant
Satpura Thermal Power Station
Amarkantak Thermal Power Station
Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project
Kota Thermal Power Station
PROJECTS/ DAMS: Indhira sagar dam( Narmada river), Gandisagar dam, Rajghat Dam (Betwa River), Narmada Dam (Narmada River), Bansagar Project (Son River), Tawa Reservoir (Tawa River)
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NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Bandavagarh National (Tigers)
Panna National Park (Tigers)
Shivapuri National Park
Gandhi Sagar Wild Life Sanctuary
Panchamarhi Wild Life Sanctuary (Hoshangabad)
Pench National Park (Tigers)
Kanha National Park (Tigers)
Bori Wild Life Sanctuary
Satpura National Park (Hoshangabad)
Madhav National Park
Mandla Plant Fossils National Park
Sanjay National Park
Van Vihar National Park
National Chambal Wild Life Sanctuary
Orcha Wild Life Sanctuary
Kuno Wild Life Sanctuary
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Sardarpur Wild Life Sanctuary
Son Gharial Wild Life Sanctuary
Karera Bird Sanctuary – Shivpuri
INDUSTRIES: Electronics, Telecommunications, Auto mobiles, IT, Bank Note Press – Dewas, Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited – Bhopal, Security Paper Mill –
Hoshangabad, Newsprint Factory – Nepanagar
MAIN CITIES: Jabalpur (Narmada River), Balaghat, Ujjaini, Nephanagar, Indore, Kajuraho, Gwalior, Sagar, Dewas, Satna, Tatlam, Rewa, Betul, Chhatarpur, Guna,
Khandwa, Khargone, Morena, Vidisha, Bhopal (City of Lakes)
AIRPORTS: Gwalior, Khajuraho, Devi Ahalya Bhai Airport – Indore, Raja Bhoj
Airport – Bhopal
IMPORTANT PERSONS: Latha Mungesker
MISCELLANEOUS
State of Tigers = Madhya Pradesh
Rani Durgavati Central University = Jabalpur
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Central University = Jabalpur
Devi Ahalya Central University = Indore
Devi Ahalyabhai International Air port = Indore
Forest Research Institute = Bhopal
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Mega Food Park = Panwa
Indo – Tibetan Boarder Police Weapon Training Centre = Batiagarh, Danoh
Raja Bhoj International Air port = Bhopal
Sanch stupa = Raisen district
Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Stadium = Indore
Roopsingh Cricket Stadium = Gwalior
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Maharastra
CAPITAL: Mumbai
ESTABLISHED: 1 May 1960
CHIEF MINISTER: Devendra Fadnavis (As on Nov 2017)
GOVERNOR: C Vidyasagar Rao (As on Nov 2017)
RULING PARTY: BJP
HIGH COURT: Mumbai, 1862
DISTRICTS: 36
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LANGUAGES: Marathi, English, Konkani
POPULATION: 11, 23, 74, 333 (2nd)
[Males = 5, 82, 43, 056 & Females = 5, 41, 31, 277]
M : F = 1000 : 925
AREA: 3, 07, 713 sq km (3rd)
Density: 370 per sq. km
LITERACY: 82. 90%
ASSEMBLY: 288
LOKSABHA: 48
RAJYASABHA: 19
BOUNDARY STATES: Madhya Pradesh, Gujarath, Chattisagarh, Telangana,
Goa, Karnataka, Arabian Sea,
STATE ANIMAL: Indian Giant Sqirrel
STATE BIRD: Yellow footed Green Pigeon
STATE TREE: Mango
STATE FLOWER: Jarul
STATE DANCE: Thamasha, Lovani, Dashavatar, Lezim, Dahikala, Mauni,
Povada, Dhangri Gaja, Bhondla, Dindi,
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TRIBES: Varlilu
FESTIVALS: Gudi padva, Dev divali, Navaratri, Ganapati festival
TEMPLES: Siddivinayak Temple, Trimbakeswar Temple – Nasik
RIVERS
Godavari
Krishna
Mootha
Bhima River
Penganga
Manjira
Varna
Panjhara
Wardha
Wainganga
Purna
Dudhana
Pravara
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Mula
Ghod
Sina
Tima
LAKES: Cratet Lake, Lonar Lake, Tansa Lake, Beale, Mulshi, Koyna Reseroir,
BEACHES: Dahanu, Marve, Bassein, Mandwa, Kihim, Alibag, Ganapatipule,
Ichikaroji, Jalgaon, Jalna, Kolhapur, Latur,
POWER PLANTS: Tarapur Atomic power plant, Jaitapur Atomic Power Plant, Trambe Thermal Power Plant, Koradi Thermal Power Plant, Thal Heavy Water Plant, Koyina Hydro Power Plant, Tirora Thermal Power Plant, Amaravati
Thermal Power Plant,
PROJECTS/ DAMS: Koyna Dam (Koyna river), Pawna Dam (Pawna River), Mulshi Dam (Mula River), Bhandardara Dam (Arthur Lake), Vaitarna Dam (Vaitarna River), Khandakwasla (Mutha River)
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Fench National Park (Tigers)
Sanjay Gandhi N.P
Tiranvegone National Park
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Thadoba National Park (Tigers)
Melghat Tiger Reserves
Thansa Wild Life Sanctuary (Thane)
Chandoli National Park
Gugamal National Park
Bhamargarh Wild Life Sanctuary
Aner Dam Wild Life Sanctuary
Bhimashankar Wild Life Sanctuary
Radhanagari Wild Life Sanctuary
Great Indian Bustard Wild Life Sanctuary
Koyna Wild Life Sanctuary Jaikwadi Wild Life Sanctuary
Nagzira Wild Life Sanctuary
Tipeswar Wild Life Sanctuary Sagareshwar Wild Life Sanctuary
Tungareshwar Wild Life Sanctuary
Navegaon N. P
Borivilli National Park
Karnala Bird Sanctuary – Mumbai,
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Mayani Bird Sanctuary –Vaduj
Great Indian Bustard Bird Sanctuary – Sholapur
MAIN CITIES: Nagapur, Ratnagiri, Thane, Pune, Lathur, Sholapur, Nasik (Godavari River), Trambe, Khadak vasla, Sindr, Pandharpur (Bhima River), Aurangabad, Amravati, Akhola, Bhisawal, Ahmadanagar, Jalgaon, Jalna,
Kolhapur, Latur,
AIRPORTS : Gandhi Nagar Airport – Nasik, Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport – Mumbai, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar International Airport – Nagpur,
Pune Airport – Pune,
IMPORTANT PERSONS: Gopala Krishna Gokhale, Prabitha patil, B.R Ambedkar, Ratan Tata
MISCELLANEOUS
Ajantha Caves – Aurangabad (Buddhist Care Temples)
Ellora Caves
Elephenta Caves
Gate Way of India – Mumbai (Erected in 1911 on King George V to India)
Indian Cancer Research Institute = Mumbai
Rastriya Chemical & Fertilizers Limited = Trambe
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National Institute of Virology = Pune
National AIDS Research Institute = Pune
National Defence Academy = Khadak vosla
Pencilin Factory = Sindri
Demand for new state = Vidarba
Chatrapati Shivaji International Air port = Mumbai
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) = Nagapur
Dr B R Ambedkar International Air port = Nagapur
National Chemical Laboratory = Pune
Central Public Health Engineering Research Institute = Nagapur
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute = Nagapur
Automotive Research Association of India = Mumbai
Silk & Art silk Mills Research Institute = Mumbai
Wool Research Association = Mumbai
Institute of Research in Reproduction = Mumbai
Atomic Energy Commission = Mumbai
Baba Atomic Research Centre, Trambe, = Mumbai
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Saha Institute of Fundemental Research = Mumbai
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) = Nagapur
National Institute of Naturopathy = Pune
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple = Shirdi
Wankhede Cricket Stadium = Mumbai
Gymkhana Cricket Stadium = Mumbai
Dr. D Y Patil Stadium (Football & Cricket) = Mumbai
Nehru Cricket Stadium = Pune
VCA Cricket Stadium = Nagpur
Brabourne Cricket Stadium = Mumbai
Guru Gobind Singh Cricket Stadium = Nanded
Mahindra Hockey Stadium = Mumbai
Dadaji Kondadev Football Stadium = Thane
India’s first Bio – CNG plant – Pune
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Manipur
CAPITAL: Imphal
ESTABLISHED: January 21, 1972
CHIEF MINISTER: N Biren Singh
GOVERNOR: Namjma Heptulla
RULING PARTY: BJP
HIGH COURT: Imphal, 2013
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DISTRICTS: 16
LANGUAGES: Manipuri
POPULATION: 29, 66, 889 (24th)
[Males = 14, 91, 832 & Females = 14, 75, 057]
M : F = 1000 : 987
AREA: 22, 327 sq km (24th) Density: 130 per sq. km
LITERACY: 79. 85%
ASSEMBLY: 60
LOKSABHA: 2
RAJYASABHA: 1
BOUNDARY STATES: Nagaland, Assom, Mizoram, Myanmar,
STATE ANIMAL: Sangai
STATE BIRD: Mistres Homes Peasant
STATE TREE: Indian Mahogany
STATE FLOWER: Siroy Lily
STATE DANCE: Manipuri, Rasaleela, Maharasa, Thang Ta (Classical dance),
Dhol Cholam, Loy haroba
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TRIBES: Angami, Kuki
FESTIVALS: Dol Jatra, Lai Haroba, Rasa Leela, Cheiraoba, Gaan Nagai,
Yaoshang (Holi), Kut, Christamas, Id – Ul – Fitr
RIVERS: Barak, Iril, Imphal
LAKES: Lokthak Lake (largest fresh water lake in India)
POWER PLANTS: Lokthak Hydre power plant
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Keibul Lamjao National Park (Floating National Park)
Yangoupokpi – Lokchao Wild Life Sanctuary
Silohi National Park
INDUSTRIES: Sericulture, Bamboo & Cane, Rice mills, edible oil crushing, leather goods
MAIN CITIES: Imphal, Kakching, Thoubal, Ukhrul
AIRPORTS: Tulihal Airport – Imphal
MISCELLANEOUS
The Land of Germs & Jewel of India = Manipur
Switzerland of India = Manipur
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Meghalaya
CAPITAL: Shillong
ESTABLISHED: January 21, 1972
CHIEF MINISTER: Mukul Sangma (As on Nov 2017)
GOVERNOR: Ganga Prasad (As on Nov 2017)
RULING PARTY: Congress
HIGH COURT: Shillong, 2013
DISTRICTS: 11
LANGUAGES: Garo, Khasi, English
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POPULATION: 29, 66, 889 (23rd)
[Males = 14, 91, 832 & Females = 14, 75, 057]
M : F = 1000 : 986
AREA: 22, 429 sq km (23rd)
Density: 140 per sq. km
LITERACY: 75. 84
ASSEMBLY: 60
LOKSABHA: 2
RAJYASABHA: 1
BOUNDARY STATES: Asom, Bangladesh
STATE ANIMAL: Clouded Leopard
STATE BIRD: Hill Myna
STATE TREE: White Teak
STATE FLOWER: Lady’s Slipper
FESTIVALS: Khasis, Laho, Wangala, Garos, Behdiengkhlam,
RIVERS: Simsang, Manda, Darming, Ringge, Gamol, Bugi
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NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTURIES
Balphakram National Park
Nokrek National Park
Baghmara Pitcher Plant Wild Life Sanctuary
Nongkhyllem Wild Life Sanctuary, Siju Wild Life Sanctuary
INDUSTRIES: Cement factory – Cherrapunjee, Iron & Steel, Cottage Industries
MAIN CITIES: Masinram, Chirapunji (Sohro), Jowai, Nongstoin, Shillong, Tura,
Williamnagar
AIRPORTS: Umroi, Zaruki International Airport – Shilling
MISCELLANEOUS
Scotland of the East = Meghalaya
North Eastern Central University = Shillong
Nokrek Biosphere Reserve = Garo
Zaruki International Air port = Shillong
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Mizoram
CAPITAL: Aizwal
ESTABLISHED: February 20, 1987
CHIEF MINISTER: Lal Thanhawla (As on Nov 2017)
GOVERNOR: Nirbhay Sharma (As on Nov 2017)
RULING PARTY: Congress Party
HIGH COURT: Guhavathi
DISTRICTS: 8
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LANGUAGES: Mizo, English, Kuki, Hindi,
POPULATION: 10, 91, 014(28th)
[Males = 5, 55, 339 & Females = 5, 41, 867]
M : F = 1000 : 975
AREA: 21, 087 sq km (25th)
Density: 52 per sq. km
LITERACY: 91. 58%
ASSEMBLY: 40
LOKSABHA: 1
RAJYASABHA: 1
BOUNDARY STATES: Tripura, Asom, Manipur, Myanmar
STATE ANIMAL: Hillock Gibbon
STATE BIRD: Mistress Homes Peasant
STATE TREE: Iron wood
STATE FLOWER: Red Vanda
STATE DANCE: Chera veduru, Bamboo Dance, Kuallam, Chheihlam,
FESTIVALS: Chapchar Kut, Mim Kut, Pawl Kut, Christamas, Easter, Thalfavang,
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RIVERS: Dhaleswari, Sonai, Tuivawl,
LAKES: Tam Dil Lake
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Murlen National Park
Phawngpui Blue National Park
Pualreng Wild Life Sanctuary Dampa Wild Life Sanctuary (Tigers)
Ngengpui Wild Life Sanctuary
Mountain National Park
Tokalo Wild Life Sanctuary
INDUSTRIES: Sericulture, Handloom, Rice mills, Flour mills, Bricks making,
Bamboo Handicraft
MAIN CITIES: Aizwal, Lunglei, Champhai, Kolosib, Saiha, Serchhip, Lawngtlai
AIRPORTS: Aizwal,
Lengpui Air port = Aizwal
Miscellaneous
Mountain city = Aizwal
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Nagaland
CAPITAL: Kohima
ESTABLISHED: December 1, 1963
CHIEF MINISTER: Shri. T R Zeliang
GOVERNOR: Padmanabha BalaKrishna Acharya
RULING PARTY: Naga People’s Front
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HIGH COURT: Guhavati
DISTRICTS: 11
LANGUAGES: English, Angami, Seema, Ao, Chang, Konyak, Lotha, Sangtam
POPULATION: 19, 78, 602(25th)
[Males = 10, 24, 649 & Females = 9, 53, 853]
M : F = 1000 : 931
AREA: 16, 579 sq km (26th) Density: 119 per sq. km
LITERACY: 80. 11%
ASSEMBLY: 60
LOKSABHA: 1
RAJYASABHA: 1
BOUNDARY STATES: Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Assom, Myanmar
STATE ANIMAL: Gaur
STATE BIRD: Bleth Trogo Pan
STATE TREE: Alder
STATE FLOWER: Rhododendron
STATE DANCE: Naga Dance, Chang Lo/Sua Lua
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TRIBES: Angami
FESTIVALS: Sekreni, Hornbill Festival, Konyak, Pikhuchak, Lotha
RIVERS: Chindwin, Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu, Jhanji, Chubi
POWER PLANTS: Dikku Hydro Electric Power Plant
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Intanki National Park
Fakim Wild Life Sanctuary
Puliebadze Wild Life Sanctuary
Rangapahar Wild Life Sanctuary
MAIN CITIES: Kohima, Phek, Mon, Wokha, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Zunheboto,
Dimapur
AIRPORTS: Dimapur
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Odisha
CAPITAL: Bhubaneswar
ESTABLISHED: April 1, 1936
CHIEF MINISTER: Naveen Patnaik (As on Nov 2017)
GOVERNOR: S C Jamir (As on Nov 2017)
RULING PARTY: Biju Janata Dal
HIGH COURT: Cuttak, 1984
DISTRICTS: 30
LANGUAGES: Santhali, Driya
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POPULATION: 4, 19, 74, 218 (11th)
[Males = 2, 12, 12, 136 & Females = 2, 07, 62, 082]
M : F = 1000 : 978
AREA: 1, 55, 820 sq km (9th) Density: 270 per sq km
LITERACY: 73.45%
ASSEMBLY: 147
LOKSABHA: 21
RAJYASABHA: 10
BOUNDARY STATES: Andhra Pradesh, Jharkand, West Bengal, Chattisgarh,
STATE ANIMAL: Sambar
STATE BIRD: Indian Roller
STATE TREE: Aswatha
STATE FLOWER: Ashoka
STATE DANCE
Odissi, Chau (folk dance)
Bahu kavata
Jaddur
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Mahari
Gotipua
Dalkhai
Ghumura
Chhadaya (folk dance)
Ranapa
Danda Nacha
Baagh Naach
Dalkai
Ghumra
Keisabadi
TRIBES: Chenchu, Santhal, Chengu, Oran
FESTIVAL: Rath Yatra – Puri, Shraban Purnima, Ashokastami, Chandan yatra,
Konark festival
TEMPLES: Sun Temple – Konark, Jagannath Temple – Puri, Lingaraja Temple –
Bubaneswar
RIVERS: Mahanadi, Nagavali, Brahmani, Baitarani, Pushikulya, Sabari, Tel,
Salandi, Indravati, Vanshadhara, Kolab
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LAKES:
Chilaka Lake
Hirakud Reservoir
Balimela
Chilaka Lake (Chilaka Lake is the brackish water lake and is the largest coastal lake in India, The Chilaka lake in situated in Orissa and is Asia’s largest inland salt water lagoon)
POWER PLANTS: Hirakud Hydro Power Plant, Thalcheru Thermal Power Plant,
PROJECTS/ DAMS: Hirakud Dam (Mahanadi River), Balimela Reseroir (Sileru
River)
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Bitar Karnika National Park
Simlipal National Park (Mayur Bhanju)
Nandan wild life Sanctuary (Garden of pleasure)
Badram Wild Life Sanctuary
Satkosia Gorge Wild Life Sanctuary
Baisipalli Wild Life Sanctuary
Chilika (Nalaban) Wild Life Sanctuary
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Hadgarh Wild Life Sanctuary
Khalsuni Wild Life Sanctuary
INDUSTRIES: Rurkela
MAIN CITIES: Mayur Bhanju, Cuttak (Mahanadi River), Baleswar, Puri,
Brahmapur, Bhadrak, Baripada, Rurkela, Bolangir, Sambalpur (Mahanadi River)
AIRPORTS: Biju Patnaik International Airport – Bhubaneswar,
IMPORTANT PERSONS: Varaha Venkata Giri (V V Giri), Charan Mahapatra,
Panigrahi
MISCELLANEOUS
Paradip Port
Temple town of India = Bhubaneswar
Jagannatha temple = Puri
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) = Sambalpur
Biju Patnaik International Air port = Bhubaneswar
Barabati Cricket Stadium = Cuttack
Kalinga Hockey Stadium = Bhubaneswar
Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana Scheme: for the development of Girls
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Punjab
CAPITAL: Chandigarh
ESTABLISHED: November 1, 1956
CHIEF MINISTER: Amarinder Singh
GOVERNOR: V P Singh Bandore
RULING PARTY: Congress Party
HIGH COURT: Chandigarh, 1975
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DISTRICTS: 22
LANGUAGES: Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Gurmukhi, English,
POPULATION: 2, 77, 43, 338 (16th)
[Males = 1, 46, 39, 465 & Females = 1, 31, 03, 873]
M : F = 1000 : 893
AREA: 50, 362 sq km (20th) Density: 550 per sq km
LITERACY: 82. 20%
ASSEMBLY: 117
LOKSABHA: 13
RAJYASABHA: 7
BOUNDARY STATES: Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu & Kasmir, Rajastan
STATE BIRD: Northern Goshawk
STATE TREE: Indian Rosewood
STATE DANCE: Bangra, Gidda, Thumar, Ludi Sami, Gatka (folk dance), Dandas
FESTIVALS: Guru pournimi, Dasara, Holi, Diwali, Baisakhi, Holamohola, Johri,
Maghi Mela, Basant, Holla Mohalla, Saboo, Urs, Rauza Sharif, Chappar Mela
TEMPLES: Golden Temple – Amritsar
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RIVERS: Satlaj, Ravi, Beas, Chenab
POWER PLANTS: Nangal Heavy Water plant, Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal
Power Plant
PROJECTS/ DAMS: Bakranangal dam (Satlaz)
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Abohar Wild Life Sanctuary
Harika Lake Wild Life Sanctuary
Jhajjar Barcholi Wild Life Sanctuary
INDUSTRIES: Textiles, Sewing Machines, Sports Goods, Sugar, Starch,
Fertilizers, Electrical Goods, Bicyles, Scientific Instrumens
MAIN CITIES: Amritsar, Patiala, Jalianvalla bagh, Nangal, Kapurtala, Ludhiana (Sutlej River), Moga, Jalandhar, Bathinda, Pathankot, Batala, Firozpur, Hoshiapur,
Muktsar, Barnala
AIRPORTS: Rajaja Sansi International Airport – Amritsar, Chandigarh, Patiala,
Ludhiana, Sahhewal, Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport – Amritsar
IMPORTANT PERSONS: Lala Lajipti Roy, Manmohan singh, Kiren Bedi, Gurunanak, Amrita Pritam, Balvanth Gargi
MISCELLANEOUS
Jallianwallabagh Bagh – Amritsar (A public garden infamous for the massacre of hundreds of innocent Indians by the British on 13 April 1919)
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Land of Five Rivers = Punjab
Granary of India = Punjab
Rail Coach Factory = Kapurtala
PG Institute of Horticulture = Amritsar
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) = Amritsar
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Air port = Amritsar
Gandhi Sports Complex Cricket Stadium = Amritsar
Guru Nanak Football Stadium = Ludhiana
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Rajasthan
CAPITAL: Jaipur (Pink city)
ESTABLISHED: 1 November, 1956
CHIEF MINISTER: Vasundara Raje (As Nov 2017)
GOVERNOR: Kalyan Singh (As Nov 2017)
RULING PARTY: BJP
HIGH COURT: Jodhpur (Sun City)
DISTRICTS: 33
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LANGUAGES: Hindi, Rajastani, Gujarati, Hindi, Marwari, Mewari, Mewati,
Harauti, Dhundhari,
POPULATION: 6, 85, 48, 437 (7th)
[Males = 3, 55, 50, 997 & Females = 3, 29, 97, 440]
M : F = 1000 : 926
AREA: 3, 42, 2349 sq km (1st)
Density: 200 per sq km
LITERACY: 67%
ASSEMBLY: 200
LOKSABHA: 25
RAJYASABHA: 10
BOUNDARY STATES: Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana,
Punjab, Pakistan
STATE ANIMAL: Camel and Chikara
STATE BIRD: Great Indian Bustard
STATE TREE: Khejri
STATE FLOWER: Rohira
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RAJASTHAN STATE DANCE
Gopikaleela
Chakri
Tippani
Ganguar
Khayal
Ginad
Ghoomar (Classical dance)
Gair (Folk dance)
Chamar
Panihari
Chari
Bhavai
TRIBES: Myna, Bhillulu, Gujjarulu
FESTIVALS: Gangaur, Teej, Puskar fair, Urs, Camesl Festival – Bikaner, Diwali,
Dussera, Holi, Christamas, Mahavir Fair, Janbeswari Fair
TEMPLES: Brahma Temple – Puskar
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RIVERS: Luni, Banas, Kali Sindh, Chambal, Jawal,
LAKES: Sambhar Salt lake, Puskara lake, Pichola lake, Dhebar Lake, Mandor
Lake, Gudha Lake, Rana Pratap Sagar, Gandhi Sagar
POWER PLANTS: Rawatbatt Atomic power plant, Rawattbat Heavy water plant, Chhabra Thermal Power Station, Suratgarh Power Station, Barsingsar Thermal
Power Station,
PROJECTS/ DAMS: Rana Pratap Sagar Dam (Chambal River)
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Keoladeo Ghana National Park
Ratnambore National Park (Rajiv Tiger Reserve)
Sariska National Park
Jaisamand National Park (Udaypur)
Darrah National Park
Ghana Bird Sanctuary (Bharatpur)
Desert National Park
Darrah Wild Life Sanctuary
Bundh Baratha Wild Life Sanctuary
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Jawahar Sagar Wild Life Sanctuary
Kailadevi Wild Life Sanctuary
Mount Abu Wild Life Sanctuary
Sariska Wild Life Sanctuary
Ramsagar Wild Life Sanctuary
Sawai Man Singh Wild Life Sanctuary
Shergarh Wild Life Sanctuary
Sitamata Wild Life Sanctuary
INDUSTRIES
Hindustan Zinc Limited (Udaypur)
Textiles & Woolen
Engineering Goods
Electronic Items
Automobile
Food processing
Gems & Jewellery
Cement
F D A Y T A L K www.fdaytalk.com F D A Y T A L K CAREER POINT
Marble Slabs & Tiles Fertilizers
Railway Wagons
Water & Electricity meters
Stainless steel
MAIN CITIES: Udaypur, Ajmeer, Chttoragadh, Jodhpur, Pilani, Jaisalmer, Pusakr, Kota (Chambal River) Bharatpur, Sangeswar, Kumbalghad, Janthar Manthar, Jalavar, Bikaner, Bilwara, Alwar, Sikar, Hanumangarh, Sawai, Pali, Madhopur,
Gangapur, Beawar,
AIRPORT: Jaipur International Airport – Jaipur, Jodhpur
MISCELLANEOUS
Hill Fort
National Institute of Ayurvda = Jaipur
Maharana Pratap Airport = Udaipur
Temple for God Brahma = Puskar
Savai Mansing Cricket stadium = Jaipur
Sanganeswar International Airport = Jaipur
Jaipur foot founder = P K Sethi
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City of Lakes = Udaipur
Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute = Pilani
Ranakpur Temple = Pali district
Barkatullah Khan Cricket Stadium = Jodhpur
Sawai Mani Singh Cricket Stadium = Jaipur
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Sikkim
CAPITAL: Gangtak
ESTABLISHED: May 16, 1975
CHIEF MINISTER: Pawan Kumar Chamling
GOVERNOR: Srinivas Dadasaheb Patel
RULING PARTY: Sikkim Democratic Front
HIGH COURT: Gangtak, 1975
DISTRICTS: 4
LANGUAGES: Hindi, Nepali, Bhutiya, Lepcha, Limbuhing, Mangan, Lachen, Yunthang, Rumtek, Rangpo, Gurung, Mukhia, Newari, Rai, Sherpa, Sikkimese,
Thamang
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POPULATION: 6, 10, 557 (29th)
[Males = 3, 23, 070 & Females = 2, 87, 507]
M : F = 1000 : 889
AREA: 7, 086 sq km (28th) Density: 91 per sq km
LITERACY: 82. 60%
ASSEMBLY: 32
LOKSABHA: 1
RAJYASABHA: 1
BOUNDARY STATES: West Bengal, Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet, China
STATE ANIMAL: Red Panda
STATE BIRD: Blood Pheasant
STATE TREE: Rhododendron
STATE FLOWER: Noble Orchid
STATE DANCE: Singhi Chham,
TRIBES: Lepcha
FESTIVALS: Bumchu, Sankranti, Durga Puja, Chaite Dasai, Pang Lhabsol, Losar,
Naamsoong
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RIVERS: Teesta, Rangit
LAKES: Gurundongmar Lake (Gurundongmar lake is one of the highest lakes in the world. This fresh water lake is located in North – East of the Kangchenjunga range in Sikkim)
POWER PLANTS: Rangit Hydro Electric Power Plant
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTURIES
Khangchandzonga National Park
Kanchan Ganga Biosphere Reserve
Pangolakha Wild Life Sanctuary
Fambong Lho Wild Life Sanctuary
Maenam Wild Life Sanctuary
Kitam Bird Sanctuary – Namchi
INDUSTRIES: Food processing, Tanning, Watch assembling, Distilleries,
Breweries, Flour mills,
MAIN CITIES: Gangtok, Namchi, Gyals, Mangan
AIRPORTS: Gangtok, Bagdogra, Pakyong
MISCELLANEOUS: Kanchan Ganga peak (8598 mt)
National Organic Farming Research Institute =Sikkim
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Tamil Nadu
CAPITAL: Chennai
ESTABLISHED: 26 January, 1950
CHIEF MINISTER: Edappadi K Palaniswami (as on May 2018)
GOVERNOR: Banwari Lal Purohit (as on May 2018)
RULING PARTY: AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)
HIGH COURT: Chennai, 1862
DISTRICTS: 32
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LANGUAGES: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Urdu, English
POPULATION: 7, 21, 47, 030 (6th)
[Males = 3, 61, 37, 975 & Females = 3, 60, 09, 055]
Male to Female Ratio = 1000: 995
AREA: 1, 30, 060 sq km (11th)
DENSITY: 550 per sq km
LITERACY: 80. 33%
ASSEMBLY: 234
LOKSABHA: 39
RAJYASABHA: 18
TAMIL NADU BOUNDARY STATES Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Puducheri, Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and
Indian Sea
STATE ANIMAL: Nilagiri Tahir
STATE BIRD: Emerald Dove
STATE TREE: Palmyra Palm
STATE FLOWER: Glory Lily
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TAMIL NADU STATE DANCE
Bharata Natyam
Kolatam
Kummi
Karagam (fold dance)
Kavadi
Kalakshetra
Kummi
Therukkothu
Kamandi
Devarattam
Peacock dance
Snake dance
Oyilattam
TRIBES: Thodalu, Badaga, Irula, Kota, Kanikara
TAMIL NADU TEMPLES
Meenakshi Amman Temple – Madhurai
Brihadeeswar Temple – Tanjavur
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Ekambareswar Temple – Kanchipuram
Mahabaleswaram Temple – Gokarn
Rameswaram Temple – Ramanthapuram
Murugan Temple – Palani
TAMIL NADU FESTIVALS
Karagam
Kummi
Kavadi
Pongal
Adipperukku
Mahamagam fest
Kanthuri
Navaratri
Karthigai
TAMIL NADU RIVERS
Kaveri
Vaigey
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Tamravarni
Bhavani
Amaravati
Cheyyar
Palar
Ponniyar
Chittar
Vellar
Noyal
Suruli
Vaipar
LAKES: Pulicat salt lake
TAMIL NADU POWER PLANT
Kudankulam Atomic Power Plant
Kalpkkam Atomic Power Plant
Mayoorakshi Hydro Power Plant
Mettor Hydro Power Plant
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Kundbi Hydro Power Plant
Kundha Hydro Power Plant
Neyveli Thermal Power Plant
Tuticorin Thermal Power Plant
Papanashanam Hydro Power Plant
Ennore Thermal Power Station
TAMIL NADU PROJECTS/DAMS
Mullaperiyar Dam (Periyar River)
Hogenakkal Dam (Dharmapuri)
Pillur Dam
Mettur Dam (Kaveri River)
Pechparai Reservoir (Kodayar River)
Perunchani Dam (Paralayar River)
Thunakadavu Reservoir (Chalakudy River)
Wellingdon Reservoir (Periya Odari River)
Gundar Reservoir (Berijam Lake)
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TAMIL NADU NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Guindy National Park
Vedantagal Bird Sanctuary – Chengalpattu
Kalakad Wild Life Sanctuary
Mudumalai National Park
Mukurthi National Park
Mudumalai Wild Life Sanctuary
Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park
Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) Wild Life Sanctuary
Karaivetti Wild Life Sanctuary
Karikili Wild Life Sanctuary
Pulicat Lake Wild Life Sanctuary
Vaduvor Wild Life Sanctuary
Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary
Palani Hills National Park
Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary – Ramananthapuram
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Vellode Bird Sanctuary – Erode
Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary – Ramananthapuram
Koothankulam Bird Sanctuary – Tirunelveli
Suchindram Theroor Bird Sanctuary – Kanyakumari
Udayamathandapuram Bird Sanctuary – Tiruvayur
TAMIL NADU INDUSTRIES
Koramadal Fertilizers Factory
Salem Iron & Steel
Ford
Hindustan Motors
Chemical Fertilizers,
Paper & Paper products
Railway Wagons & Coaches,
Army Tanks
TAMIL NADU MAIN CITIES
Madhurai
Rameswaram
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Chengalapattu
Aavadi
Salem,
Koimbattor
Tirupur
Erode
Perambur
Tuticoran
Kanchi
Kodainkenal
Tirucharapalli (Kaveri River)
Tirunelveli
Vellore
Thoothukudi
Dindigul
Hosur
Karur
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Kachipuram
Ranipet
Nagercoil
Ooty
Thanjavur
Sivakasi
Arakkonam
TAMIL NADU AIRPORTS
Meenabakkam International
Madurai
Tirucharapalli International Airport – Tirucharapali
Chennai International Airport – Chennai
Coimbatore International Airport – Coimbatore
TAMIL NADU IMPORTANT PERSONS
A P J Abdul kalam
Sarvepalli Radhakrishna
Rakesh Sharma
Tiruvallur
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Viswanath Anand
C N Annadurai (DMK)
M G Ramachandran (AIADMK)
TAMIL NADU MISCELLANEOUS
Tutocorin Port
Chennai Port
Kanya Kumari
Land of Temples – Tamilanadu
Gate way of South India – Chennai
Detroit of India – Chennai
Apple city – Chennai
National Maritime University – Chennai
Annadurai (Meenam Bakkam) International Airport – Chennai
Central Leather Institute – Chennai
T B Research Institute – Chennai
Heavy Vehicles Tank Factory (War Tanks) -Aavadi
Helicoptor Training School – Aavadi
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Integral Coach Factory (Rail Bhogi, AC Coach) – Perambur
Manchester of South – Coimbattor
Pearl City – Tuticoran
Structural Engineering Research Centre – Chennai
South India Textile Research Association – Coimbattore
Brihadeeswara Temple – Tanjavuru
Meenakshi Temple – Madhurai
M A Chidambarm Cricket Stadium – Chennai
Temple of Virgin Goddess situated on the extreme southern tip of India
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Telangana
CAPITAL: Hyderabad
ESTABLISHED: June 2, 2014
CHIEF MINISTER: K Chandrashekar Rao.
GOVERNOR: E S L Narasimhan.
RULING PARTY: Telangana Rasthra Samithi (TRS)
HIGH COURT: Hyderabad.
DISTRICTS: 31
LANGUAGES: Telugu, Urdu.
POPULATION: 3, 51, 93, 978 (12th), 1, 14, 840 sq km (12th)
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SEX RATIO: 988
AREA: 1, 14, 840 sq km (12th) Density: 307 per sq km.
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS: 6
MUNICIPALITIES: 42
NAGAR PANCHAYATS: 25
ZILLA PRAJA PARISHADS: 9
MANDAL PRAJA PARISHADS: 438
GRAM PANCHAYATS: 8684
REVENUE MANDALS: 584
LITERACY: 66. 54%.
ASSEMBLY: 120
Legislative Council = 43
LOKSABHA: 17
RAJYASABHA: 7
BOUNDARY STATES: Andhra Pradesh, Maharasthra, Chattisgarh, Odisha,
Karnataka
STATE ANIMAL: Deer.
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STATE BIRD: Indian Roller.
STATE TREE: Jammi Chettu (Prosopis Cineraria).
STATE FLOWER: Tangedu Puvvu (Senna Auriculata)
STATE DANCE: Dappu
STATE EMBLEM: Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, Charminar
STATE FRUIT: Mango
STATE SPORT: Kabaddi.
TRIBES: Lambadi
FESTIVALS
Batukamma
Bonalu
Sankranti
Ramdhan
Christamas
Dussera
Holi
Diwali
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TEMPLES
Gnana Saraswati Temple – Basar
Sri Ram Temple – Bhadrachala
Yadagirigutta Temple
Vemulavada Raja Rajeswari Temple
Ramappa Temple
Thousand Pillar Temple – Warangal
RIVERS: Godavari, Krishna, Musi, Bhima, Manjira,
POWER PLANTS: Kothagudem Thermal Power Station.
PROJECTS/ DAMS: Sri Sailam Dam (Krishna River), Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
(Krishna River)
TELANGANA NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park – Hyderabad
Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park – Ranga Reddy District
Mrugavani National Park – Ranga Reddy
Eturunagaram Wildlife Sanctuary – Warangal
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary – Warangal
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Kawal Tiger Reserve – Adilabad
Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary – Adilabad
Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary – Khammam
Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary – Medak
Nagarjunsagar – Srisailam
Tiger Reserve – Nalgonda & Mahbubnagar Districts
Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary – Medak & Nizamabad Districts
Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary – Karimnagar
MAIN CITIES
Hyderabad (Musi River)
Warangal
Nizambad
Karimnagar
Ramagundam
AIRPORTS: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport – Hyderabad
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TELANGANA MISCELLANEOUS
Centre for Cellular & Molucular Biology Hyderabad
National Fishery Development Board Hyderabad
National Institute for Nutrition Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hyderabad
National Geo Physical Research Institute Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Hyderabad
Char Minar Hyderabad
Mission Bhagiratha was launched by PM at Kematibanda village Gajwel in
Medak district.
New Districts
Adilabad
Bhadradri Kothagudem
Hyderabad
Jagtial
Jangaon
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Jayashankar Bhupalpally
Jogulamba Gadwal
Kamareddy
Karimnagar
Khammam
Kumuram Bheem
Mahabubabad
Mahabubnagar
Mancherial
Medak
Medchal
Nagarkurnool
Nalgonda
Nirmal
Nizamabad
Peddapalli
Rajanna Sircilla
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Rangareddy
Sangareddy
Siddipet
Suryapet
Vikarabad
Wanaparthy
Warangal (Rural)
Warangal (Urban)
Yadadri Bhuvanagiri
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Tripura
CAPITAL: Agartala
ESTABLISHED: January 21, 1972
CHIEF MINISTER: Manik Sarkar (As on Nov 2017)
GOVERNOR: Tathagata Roy (As on Nov 2017)
RULING PARTY: Communist Party of India (Marxist)
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HIGH COURT: Guhavati
DISTRICTS: 8
LANGUAGES: Bengali, Manipuri, Kokbrak, Kokborok, English, Noyakhali,
Chakma
POPULATION: 36, 71, 032 (22nd)
[Males = 18, 74, 376 & Females = 17, 99, 541]
M : F = 1000 : 961
AREA: 10, 492 sq km (27th) Density: 350 per sq km
LITERACY: 87. 75%
ASSEMBLY: 60
LOKSABHA: 2
RAJYASABHA: 1
BOUNDARY STATES: Asom, Mizoram, Bangladesh
STATE ANIMAL: Phyre’s Langur
STATE BIRD: Green Imperial Pegion
STATE TREE: Agar
STATE FLOWER: Nag Kesar
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STATE DANCE: Bamboo Dance, Garia, Leban Boomain, Hozagiri, Bizu, Haihak, Welcome, Cheraw, Wangala
TRIBES: Khasi, Lusai
FESTIVALS
Karchi puja
Ker puja
Tripureswari temple festival
Makar Sankranti
Garia Puja
Hozagiri
Mansa
Mangal
Budha Purnima,
Christamas
Ashokastami
Sarad Festival
Rash Leela
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Jhula Jatra
RIVERS: Gomati, Khowai, Manu, Haorah, Muhuri, Burima
LAKES: Kamala sagar lake, Damboor Lake
POWER PLANTS: Palatana Thermal Power Plant
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Bison (Rajbari) National Park
Clouded Leopard National Park
Gumti Wild Life Sanctuary
Rowa Wild Life Sanctuary
Sepahijala Wild Life Sanctuary
Trishna Wild Life Sanctuary
INDUSTRIES: Handloom weaving, Jute factories, Sericulture
MAIN CITIES
Agartala
Belonia
Kumarghat
Kailashahar
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Udaipur
Khowar
Kamalpur
Manughat
Dharamnagar
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Uttarakhand
CAPITAL: Dehardun
ESTABLISHED: November 9, 2000 from UP
CHIEF MINISTER: Trivendra Singh Rawat (As on Nov 2017).
GOVERNOR: Krishan Kant Paul (As on Nov 2017)
RULING PARTY: BJP
HIGH COURT: Nainital, 2000
DISTRICTS: 13
LANGUAGES: Hindi, Garvali, Kumaoni, Sanskrit, English
POPULATION: 1, 00, 86, 292 (20th)
[Male = 51, 37, 773 & Female = 49, 48, 519]
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M : F = 1000 : 963
AREA: 53, 484 sq km (19th) Density: 189 per sq km
LITERACY: 79. 63%
ASSEMBLY: 70
LOKSABHA: 5
RAJYASABHA: 3
BOUNDARY STATES: Uttara Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Nepal,
China
STATE ANIMAL: Musk Deer
STATE BIRD: Himalayan Monal
STATE TREE: Burans
STATE FLOWER: Brahma Kamal
STATE DANCE: Jagar, Chaufulla, Jhumalia, Jhoda, Langvir Nritya, Baradanati,
Choliya
FESTIVALS: Kumbh Mela, Nanda Devi Mela, Gauchar Mela, Baisakhi Mela
TEMPLES: Manasa Devi Temple – Haridwar, Badhrinarayan Temple –
Badhrinath, Gangothri Temple – Uttarakashi
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RIVERS: Bhagirati, Gangotri, Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga, Tons, Kali, Sarayu,
Alaknanda, Dhauliganga
LAKES: Bheemtal Lake, Gohna Lake, Roopkund Lake
POWER PLANTS: Chibro Power Plant, Khodri Power Plant, Chilla Power Plant
PROJECTS/ DAMS: Tehri Dam (Bhagirati), Lakshwar Dam (Yamuna), Koteswar Dam (Bhagirati)
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Jim Carbett National Park (Tigers – Nainital)
Rajaji National Park (Tigers)
Gangotri National Park
Valley of Flowers National Park
Binsar Wild Life Sanctuary
Sonanandi Wild Life Sanctuary
Askot Musk Deer Wild Life Sanctuary
Govind Pashu Vihar Wild Life Sanctuary
Kedarnath Wild Life Sanctuary
Govind National Park
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Nanda Devi National Park
INDUSTRIES: Forest based, Handicraft
MAIN CITIES
Mussori
Nainital
Roorke
Haridwar (Ganga River)
Badrinath (Ganga River)
Rudrapur
Kashipur
Rishikesh
Pithoragarh
Ramnagar
Kichha
Manglaur
Jaspur
Kotdwar, Udhamsingh Nagar, Kathgodham
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AIRPORTS: Joly Grant Airport – Dehradun
MISCELLANEOUS
Valley of Flowers = Utterakhand
Yoga University = Haridwar
National Forest Research Institute = Dehradun
Army Cadet College = Dehradun
Rastriya Indian Military College = Dehradun
Indian Military Academy = Dehradun
Indian Institute of Petrolium = Dehradun
Institute for the Visually Handicaped = Dehradun
Indian Institute of Technology ( IIT ) = Roorkie
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy for Administration = Mussori
Central Building Research Institute = Roorki
Structural Engineering Research Centre = Roorki
Indhira Gandhi National Forest Academy = Dehradun
India’s first Earthquake Warning system = Dehradun
1. Uttrakhand Ratna award – 2016 = Narayan Dutt
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West Bengal
CAPITAL: Kolkata (Hoogly River)
ESTABLISHED: 26 January, 1950
CHIEF MINISTER: Mamata Benerjee (As on Nov 2017)
GOVERNOR: Kesharinath Tripathi (As on Nov 2017)
RULING PARTY: All India Trinamool Congress
HIGH COURT: Kolkata
DISTRICTS: 23
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LANGUAGES: Bengali, Hindi, English, Nepali,
POPULATION: 9, 13, 47, 736 (4th)
[Male = 4, 68, 09, 027 & Female = 4, 44, 67, 088]
M : F = 1000 : 947
AREA: 88, 752 sq km (14th)
Density: 1029 per sq km
LITERACY: 77. 08%
ASSEMBLY: 295
LOKSABHA: 42
RAJYASABH: 16
BOUNDARY STATES: Bihar, Odisha, Sikkim, Assam, Jharkand, Nepal, Bhutan,
Bangladesh, Bay of Bengal
STATE ANIMAL: Fishing Cat
STATE BIRD: White Breasted Kingfisher
STATE TREE: Devil Tree
STATE FLOWER: Night – flowering Jasmine
STATE DANCE: Chau (folk dance), Jatra, Kathi, Baul dance, Keertana,
GaudiyaNritya (classical dance), Gambhira
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TRIBES: Santhalu
WEST BENGAL FESTIVALS: Charakh, Poila, Baishaki, Boi Mela, Durga Puja,
Diwali, Vasant Panchami, Holi, Laxmi Puja, Id – Ul – Fitr
RIVERS: Damordar, Hugli, Bhagirathi, Mayurakshi, Kangsbati, Teesta, Torsha,
Jaldhaka, Subarnarekha, Mahananda
POWER PLANTS:
Mayurakshi Hydro Power Plant
Farakka Thermal Power Plant
Kolaghat Thermal Power Plant
Barkeshwar Thermal Power Plant
Durgapur Steel Thermal Power Plant
Bandil Thermal Power Plant
PROJECTS/ DAMS: Farakka barrage, Damodar project,
NATIONAL PARKS: Sundarbans National Park (Tigers), Jaldapara Wild Life
Sanctuary, Singalila National
SANCTUARIES
Neora Valley National Park
Buxa National Park
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Ballavpur Wild Life Sanctuary
Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary
Haliday Island Wild Life Sanctuary
Lothian Island Wild Life Sanctuary
Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary
Gorumar National Park
Sajnakhal Wildlife Sanctuary – Parganas
Rasikbil Bird Sanctuary – Coochbehal
INDUSTRIES: Durgapur Iron & Steel, Engineering, Automobiles, Chemicals,
Pharmaceuticals, Ceramics, Jute, Cotton textiles, Locomotives, Fertilizers,
MAIN CITIES: Kharagpur, Sheharanpur, Raniganj, Barakpur, Chitterajan, Beluru, Asansol, Howrah, Durgapur, Jadhavpur, Bardhaman, Siliguri, Murshidabad,
Sealdah, Bandel,
AIRPORTS:
Dum Dum International Airport – Kolkata, Kalaikunda, Panagarh, Malda, Barrakpore, Behala, Balurghat, Nataji Subash Chandra Bose International Airport
– Kolkata, Bagdora Airport – Siliguri
IMPORTANT PERSONS: Swami Vivekananda, Ravindranath Tagore, Pranab Mukerjee, Jyotibasu, Asha poornima Devi
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MISCELLANEOUS
The Gate way of Eastern India = Siligiri
Demand for new state = Gurkhaland
City of Palaces = Kolkata
Botanical survey of India = Kolkata
Zoological Survey of India = Kolkata
Jadhavapur Central University = Jadhavpur
Kolkata Central University = Kolkata
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) = Kolkata
Indian Institute of Chemical Biology = Kolkata
Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute = Jadhavpur
Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute = Durgapur
Birla Industrial Technological Museum = Kolkata
Indian Jute Industries Research Association = Kolkata
All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health = Kolkata
Central Drug Laboratory = Kolkata
Chittaranjan Cancer Research Centre = Kolkata
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School of Trophical Medicine = Kolkata
International Institute of Hotel Management = Kolkata
Badogra Airport = Badogra
Eden Gardens (Cricket) = Kolkata
UNION TERRITORIES OF INDIA
India has 7 Union Territories,
Chandigarh
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Daman and Diu
Lakshadweep
Puducherry
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
National Capital Territory of Delhi
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CHANDIGARH
CAPITAL: Chandigarh
ESTABLISHED: November 1, 1966
GOVERNOR: V P Singh Badnore (Administrator)
HIGH COURT: Chandigarh, 1975
DISTRICTS: 1
LANGUAGES: Hindi, Punjabi, English
POPULATION: 10, 54, 686 (3rd)
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[Male = 5, 80, 663 & Female = 4, 47, 787]
M : F = 1000 : 818
AREA: 114 sq km (5th) Density: 9, 262 per sq km
LITERACY: 86. 05%
LOKSABHA: 1
BOUNDARY STATES: Punjab, Haryana,
STATE ANIMAL: Indian Grey Mongoose
STATE BIRD: Indian Grey Hornbill
STATE TREE: Mango
STATE FLOWER: Dhak Flower
FESTIVALS: Lodhi, Baisakhi,
RIVERS: Patiala – Ki – Rao
INDUSTRIES: Hosiiery, Cycles, Electrical meters, Home Appliances, Electronic equipments, Automobiles
MISCELLANEOUS
Central Scientific Instruments Organisation = Chandigarh
Post- Graduate Institute for Medical Education & Research = Chandigarh
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Sector 16 Stadium (Cricket) = Chandigarh
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
CAPITAL: Silvassa
ESTABLISHED: August 11, 1961
GOVERNOR: Praful Khoda Patel (Administrator)
HIGH COURT: Mumbai
DISTRICTS: 1
LANGUAGES: Hindi, Gujarati, Bheeli, Bilodi, Marathi, English
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POPULATION: 3, 43, 709 (5th)
[Male = 1, 93, 760 & Female = 1, 49, 949]
M : F = 1000 : 775
AREA: 491 sq km (3rd) Density: 700 per sq km
LITERACY: 86. 34%
LOKSABHA: 1
BOUNDARY STATES: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Daman & Diu
FESTIVALS: Diwaso, Bhawada, Kali Puja
RIVERS: Silvasa, Khanvel, Ganga
INDUSTRIES: Textiles, Engineering, Electronics, Chemicals, Cottage
DAMAN AND DIU
CAPITAL: Daman
ESTABLISHED: May 30, 1987
GOVERNOR: Praful Khoda Patel (Administrator)
HIGH COURT: Mumbai
DISTRICTS: 2
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LANGUAGES: Hindi, Gujarati, English, Konkani, Agri, Warli,
POPULATION: 2, 43, 247 (6th)
[Male = 1, 50, 301 & Female = 92, 946]
M : F = 1000 : 618
AREA: 112 sq km (6th)
Density: 2, 169 per sq km
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LITERACY: 92. 28%
LOKSABHA: 1
BOUNDARY STATES: Gujarat
RIVERS: Bhagwan, Damanganga, Kolak, Kalai, Chasi
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES: Sasangir Wildlife Sancturary, Fudam
Bird Sanctuary
MAIN CITIES: Diu, Daman
AIRPORTS: Diu, Daman
Miscellaneous: Devika beach & Nagao beach
LAKSHADWEEP
CAPITAL: Kavarati
ESTABLISHED: November 1, 1956
GOVERNOR: Farooq Khan (Administrator)
HIGH COURT: Ernakulam
DISTRICTS: 1
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LANGUAGES: Malayalam, Mahi, Jesari, Divehi, Tamil, English,
POPULATION: 65, 473 (7th)
[Male = 33, 123 & Female = 31, 350]
M : F = 1000 : 946
AREA: 32 sq km (7th) Density: 2, 000 per sq km
LITERACY: 92. 28%
LOKSABHA: 1
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BOUNDARY STATES: Kerala, Karnataka
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES: Pitti Bird Sanctuary – Pitti Island,
INDUSTRIES: Fishing, Boat building, Coir,
AIRPORTS: Agatti
Indira Gandhi National Technical Education Research Center
PUDUCHERRY
CAPITAL: Puducherry
ESTABLISHED: January 7, 1963
CHIEF MINISTER: V Narayanasamy
GOVERNOR: Kiran Bedi
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RULING PARTY: Congress Party
HIGH COURT: Chennai
DISTRICTS: 4
LANGUAGES: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, English, French,
POPULATION: 12, 47, 953 479 sq km
ASSEMBLY: 30
LOKSABHA: 1
RAJYASABHA: 1
STATE ANIMAL: Squirrel
STATE BIRD: Asian Koel
STATE TREE: Bael Fruit Tree
STATE FLOWER: Cannonball Tree’s Flower
STATE DANCE: Podikazhiattam, Garadi
FESTIVALS: Mascarade, Masimagam
RIVERS: Gingee, Mahe
INDUSTRIES: Textiles, Computer hardware, Electronics, Bicyle parts, Alcoholic beaverages, Auto mobile parts, Electrical appliances
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MAIN CITIES: Puduchery, Karaikal, Yanam, Mahe, Villupuram
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
CAPITAL: Port Blair
ESTABLISHED: November 1, 1956
GOVERNOR: Admiral (Retd) Devendra Kumar Joshi (As on Nov 2017)
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HIGH COURT: Kolkata
DISTRICTS: 3
LANGUAGES: Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Niocbarese, Malayalam,
POPULATION: 3, 80, 581 (4th)
[Male = 2, 02, 871 & Female = 1, 77, 710]
M : F = 1000 : 878
AREA: 8, 249 sq km (1st)
Density: 46 per kq km
LOKSABHA: 1
RAJYASABHA: 1
BOUNDARY STATES: West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu,
Puducherry, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka,
STATE ANIMAL: Sea Cow
STATE BIRD: Andaman wood Pigeon
STATE TREE: Andaman Padauk
RIVERS: Hooghly, Kalpong,
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NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES
Rani Jhansi Marine National Park
Campbell Bay National Park
Galathea N. P
Mahathma Gandhi Marine (Wandur N. P) National Park
Mount Harriet N. P
Middle Button Island National Park
Saddle Peak National Park,
South Peak N. P
South Island National Park
North Button Island National Park
MAIN CITIES: Shyamnagar, Nabagram, Mayabunder, Uttara, Herber – tahad,
Wandoor,
AIRPORTS: Vir Savarkar International Airport – Port Blair,
IMPORTANT PERSONS: Veer Savarkar
International Airport = Port Blair
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National Capital Territory of Delhi
CAPITAL: New Delhi (Yamuna River)
ESTABLISHED: February 1, 1992
CHIEF MINISTER: Arvind Kejiriwal (As on Nov 2017)
GOVERNOR: Anil Baijal (As on Nov 2017)
RULING PARTY: Aam Admi Party (AAP)
HIGH COURT: Delhi, 1966
DISTRICTS: 11
LANGUAGES: Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English
POPULATION: 1, 67, 87, 941 (1st)
[Male = 89, 87, 326 & Female = 78, 00, 615]
M : F = 1000 : 866
AREA: 1484 sq. km (2nd) Density: 11, 297 per sq km
LITERACY: 87. 40%
ASSEMBLY: 70
LOKSABHA: 7
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RAJYASABHA: 3
BOUNDARY STATES: Haryana, Uttar Pradesh
STATE ANIMAL: Nilgai
STATE BIRD: House Sparrow
RIVERS: Yamuna
POWER PLANTS: Bhagalpur Thermal Power Plant
NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES: Najafgarh Drain Bird Sanctuary –
Najafgarh Drain
INDUSTRIES: Electronics, Light engineering machines, Automobile parts, Sports goods, PVC goods, Textiles, Fertilizers, Hoisery
MAIN CITIES: New Delhi, Palam, Mehrauli, Shahdara, Alipur, Badaali,
Nazafgarh, Narela,
AIRPORTS: Indira Gandhi International Airport – New Delhi
MISCELLANEOUS
Humayun’s Tomb
Red Fort
Lotus Temple (Temple with a flower like design)
Gandhi Sadan (Birla House – where Gandhiji was assassinated in 1948)
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Rajghat (Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi on the bank of Yamuna river)
Qutab Minar
Red Fort (a red stone structure built by Sha Jahan on the bank of Yamuna river)
Shaktisthal (situated on the bank of the Yamuna river where Mrs Indira Gandhi was cremated)
Shantivan (Samadhi of Jawahar Lal Nehru)
Vir Bhumi (Samadhi of Rajiv Gandhi)
Vijay Ghat (Samadhi of Lal Bahadur
CENTRAL INSTITUTES IN NEW DELHI
All India Malaria Research Institute = New Delhi
Indian Institute of Mass Communications
Central Road Research Institute
Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre
National Institute of Communicable Diseases
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
The Indian Council of Agriculture Research
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Indira Gandhi National Open University
National Physical Laboratory
Indian Council of Medical Research
Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute
International Institute of Hotel Management
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
National Rail Museum
National War Memorial
Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Feroz Shah Kotla Ground (Cricket)
Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium (Cricket & Football) = New Delhi
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