Major Points about Arunachal Pradesh - Know Your State in PDF for SSC, Bank Exams If you look at the question papers of exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc. you will find a lot of questions related to India and its states. Questions based on various states of India form a large part of the General Awareness section of many government and bank exams. In fact, if you are thinking of appearing for state govt. exams, it becomes all the more important for you to know your state. Our latest GK Notes series – ‘Know your State’, will help you learn major facts, global importance, and culture of every state. This particular article will help you learn everything about Arunachal Pradesh in one glance. Read the complete article to find out the history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc. about Arunachal Pradesh. You can also download this article as PDF to keep it handy. Important Points about Arunachal Pradesh in PDF 1 | P a g e Situated at the most northeastern point of India, Arunachal Pradesh is a state rich in culture, heritage and potential. The state has immense potential for hydropower development, which remains untapped because of land dispute with China. Here's more for you to read about Arunachal Pradesh: Arunachal Pradesh - Itanagar Capital & - Tawang, Bhismaknagar, Malinithan, Imp Cities Bomdila, Basar, Akshiganga, Ziro - In 1826, the British exercised their control in Assam after the treaty of Yandaboo concluded on 24th February 1826. - Before 1962, the state was Date of known as Northeast Formation Frontier Agency & was constitutionally a part of Assam. - In 1972, Arunachal Pradesh was constituted as a union territory. 2 | P a g e - In 1987, it became the 24th state of the Indian Union. Districts 20 - English (Official Language) - Nishi, Dafia, Miji, Mishmi, Monpa, Memba, Khamba, Galo, Nyishi, Tagin, Apatani, Tangsha, Nocte,Wancho,Olo, Languages Tutsa, Tai Khamti(Shan) and Singpho, Sherdukpen, Adi Gallong, Tagin, etc. - More than 30 languages in practice! Highest number of regional languages in the Indian subcontinent. - Land of Sunrise (India) - Orchid State of India - Paradise of the Botanists - Largest among the Northeast Indian states Known as/for - Lowest population density in India - 2nd largest decadal population growth rate of 25.9% (First - Meghalaya) - Most of Arunachal Pradesh’s terrain consists of deep valleys flanked by Physical highland plateaus and ridges that Characteristic rise to the peaks of the Great Himalayas. s - Farthest south is a series of foothills - Farther north, along the Tibetan border, lie the main ranges of the Great Himalayas 3 | P a g e - The rivers Kameng, Subansiri, Siang, Lohit and Tirap have divided the plains into valleys. Tropical rainforest (2/3), tropical evergreens, Natural subtropical pines, Vegetation subtropical mixed broad-leaved and pine forests - The Brahmaputra river originates from Mansarovar Lake, Tibet. - The Dibang (Sikang) originates near Keya pass on the Indo-Chinese border in the Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh - The Lohit River (the river of blood) rises in eastern Tibet, in the Zayal Chu range Major Rivers 4 | P a g e Major Regional Losar, Mopin, and Solung festivals Tanghka Painting consisting of a picture panel painted or embroidered on silk appliqué or cotton usually Major art depicting a Buddhist scene forms or Mandala or deity Music - Ja- Jin-Ja, Baryi, Nyioga Dance - Idu Mishmi, Wancho, Ponung, Khampti, Buiya and Nuiya, Aji Lamu Rice and vegetable-oil milling, fruit processing, manufacture Industry of forest-based products and steel fabrication, sericulture Petroleum, coal, copper ore, gold & pyrites, Minerals limestone and marble, dolomite, quartzite, graphite Rice, corn (maize), millet, buckwheat, Agriculture Oilseeds, potatoes, ginger, sugarcane, and vegetables Geographical Arunachal Wakro orange Indications State animal Gayal (mithun) State Bird Great hornbill State flower Lay’s slipper orchid 5 | P a g e State tree Hollong Mallini, Bismaknagar in the Dibang valley, Important Malinithan, Thembang Fortified Village, Historical sites Golden Pagoda, Bisra Munda - Namdapha National Park - This is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot World - Apatani Cultural Landscape - The Apatanis Heritage the tribe inhabiting Ziro valley are known Sites for their effective traditional village council called bulyañ, which supervises, guides and have legal oversight over the activities of individuals that affect the community as a whole. Ramsar sites - Biodiversity Indo-Burma hotspots Bird - sanctuaries Namdapha National Park, National parks Mouling National Park Biosphere Dehang-Dibang reserve - D’Ering Memorial (Lali) WLS Wildlife - Dibang WLS Sanctuaries - Eagle Nest WLS 6 | P a g e - Itanagar WLS- Kamlang WLS - Kane WLS - Mehao WLS - Pakhui/ Pakke WLS - Sessa Orchid WLS - Tale Valley WLS - Yordi-Rabe Supse WLS Namdapha, Pakke, Tiger reserve Kamlang Tiger Reserve We hope this article taught you something new about Arunachal Pradesh. If you know anything that we have missed, then do comment below. You can read about other Indian states here: Know All Indian States at a Glance Here are some more GK notes for you: Andhra Pradesh - Know Your State Types of Habitats - Part 1 Quick Bits of Economic Survey in PDF Important Acts during East India Rule (Since 1600) Complete Union Budget of India in PDF Demonetization - Important Facts & Questions 7 | P a g e Major Points about Andhra Pradesh - Know Your State in PDF for SSC, Bank exams If you look at the question papers of exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc. you will find a lot of questions related to India and its states. Questions based on various states of India form a large part of the General Awareness section of many government and bank exams. In fact, if are thinking of appearing for state govt. exams, it becomes all the more important for you to know your state. Our latest GK Notes series - 'Know All your States', will help you learn major facts, global importance and culture of every state. This particular article will help you learn everything about Andhra Pradesh in one glance. Read the complete article to find out the history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc. about Andhra Pradesh. You can also download this article as PDF to keep it handy. Important Points about Andhra Pradesh in PDF Situated at the south-eastern coast of India, Andhra Pradesh is a state rich in culture, heritage and potential. Here's more for you to read about Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh - Hyderabad Capital & - Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Imp Cities Nellore, Chittoor, Anantapur, Secunderabad 1 | P a g e - Carved out of Madras state on 1st October Date of 1953 Formation - Reorganized (Telangana excluded) on 2nd June 2014 Districts 13 - Telugu (Official language) Language - Urdu - Egg bowl of Asia Known as/for - Kohinoor of India - State with 2nd longest coastline (972 km) - Consists of coastal regions, plateau, and plains. - Forests in the state can be divided into 4 major biotic provinces: Physical 1. Deccan Plateau - 53% characteristics 2. Central Plateau - 35% 3. Eastern Highland -11% 4. East Coastal Plains - 1% Natural - Tropical shrub land in the inner regions vegetation - Tropical dry forest to the west. - Godavari (Dakshin Ganga) flowing from Brahmagiri mountain in Maharashtra to → Antarvedi into → the Bay of Bengal. Major rivers - Krishna flowing from Mahabaleswar in Maharashtra to → Andhra Pradesh through Karnataka. Major regional Ugadi, Rama Navami, festivals Maha Sivarathri, Tirupati Brahmosavam 2 | P a g e - Dance: Kuchipudi, Butta Bommalu, Veeranatyam, Lambadi, Harikatha, Major art Burra katha (katha → storytelling) forms - Muggulu floor painting, Tirupati painting - Textile art: Kalamkari Sugar, textiles, IT, Pearl jewellery, Industry silver filigree & tobacco research & farming - Minerals found: oil, natural gas, manganese, asbestos, iron ore, ball clay, fire clay, gold, diamonds, graphite, dolomite, quartz, tungsten, steatitic, feldspar, silica sand - Rich in Industrial Minerals Minerals - 1/3rd of India's limestone reserves, - Internationally known for large exclusive barytes &galaxy granite deposits - Mining: Uranium Bauxite, Copper manganese, gold, asbestos, mica, Rice, maize, millets, sugar cane, cotton, chili, Agriculture pepper, nuts, oil seeds, pulse, nuts Srikalahasthi Kalamkari, Kondapalli Bommalu, Machilipatnam Kalamkari, Budithi Bell and Brass Craft, Shadow Puppets, Bobbili Veena, Geographical Uppada Jamdani Sarees, Tirupati Laddu, indications Venkatagiri Sarees, Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics, Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees, Guntur Sannam Chilli and Paavadas 3 | P a g e State animal Blackbuck State Indian roller State flower Lotus Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Kanipakam temple, Talakona waterfall, Important Victoria Museum, Golconda Fort, historical sites Borra Caves, Adoni Fort, Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy, etc. World heritage -- sites Ramsar sites Kolleru Lake Biodiversity -- hotspots Endemic bird areas -- Pulicat Bird Sanctuary, Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, Bird sanctuaries Rollapadu Bird Sanctuary, Kondakarla Bird Sanctuary, Kolleru Bird Sanctuary National parks Sri Venkateswara National Park Biosphere reserve -- Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuary, Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife Kolleru Bird Sanctuary, sanctuaries Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary,