CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION ‘Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110 301 IndiaHeritage Quiz Book PRICE: FIRST EDITION : 2016 © CBSE, India COPIES: without the prior permission of the publisher. PUBLISHED BY : The Secretary, Central Board of Secondary Education, Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi - 110092 DESIGN, LAYOUT & Multi Graphics, 84/101 WEA, Karol Bagh, ILLUSTRATIONS BY New Delhi- 110005 Phone : 25783846 PRINTED BYHeritage means what we inherit from our ancestors and from our past. The heritage of India is the result of developments in the social, economic, cultural and political life of Indian people over a period of thousands of years. The land and people are the two components of this heritage. Nature has made India into a distinct geographical entity. India is a vast country. It extends for nearly 3000 km from Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south and for the same distance from its western-most parts to its eastern-most parts. The Himalayan ranges in the north and the sea in the east, west and south separate it from the rest of the world. Enchanting India is a treasury of art, architecture; of philosophy, classical dances and music; of the mesmerising Taj, the eternal Ganges, the Thar desert, the mighty Himalayas, tropical rainforests, the Cape where the waters of three seas mingle; of the rich fauna-snakes, peacocks, Royal Bengal Tiger and lions. India is all of these and more. CBSE believes that Heritage Education is important to children's understanding of the beliefs, values, history and socio-cultural contexts of the land they live in, and not to be confined merely to the study of physical survivals. Such education encompasses the acceptance and respect for cultural diversity at the global level to raise critical awareness among the young whichis the need of the hour. lt is to this end that the Board has conceptualized the Heritage Education Programme for schools. The Heritage Education website: wwwheritage.cbseacademic.in is a part of this larger picture. The website aims to raise awareness about India's rich cultural heritage among future decision makers, and encourage their participation in safeguarding their cultural legacy for generations to come. The CBSE Heritage India Quiz is one of the many enrichment activities initiated by the Board with the objective of inculcating interest and appreciation among students for their rich heritage and diversity of the country. Started in 2001, it has been generating tremendous enthusiasm among the community and schools have also been participating with even greater vigor each year. The quiz competition has grown from a minor event into a much awaited TV programme and have included 25% questions on the tangible and intangible, folk and tribal heritages of the North Eastern states of India in 2014, In order to acknowledge the essence of conserving the Indian heritage and understanding its importance, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has planned to come out with the most awaiting Heritage Quiz book1e objective of spreading the knowledge and appreciation of India - its history, scientific achievements, constitution, democracy and civic rights - along with its glorious traditions, culture and customs in the student community and to inculcate a sense of pride amongst students about India's rich natural heritage. Heritage Quiz Book has two sections. In first section there is information about Indian states and union territories with an additional attribute of QR (quick response) codes. These codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can be read by many cell phones and smartphones. Once your cell phone reads the code, the information that it stores is shared with you. You will be taken to a URL where you can find additional information regarding the respective state and territory. In order to raise the credibility of the information about states and union territories, we acknowledge the Indian Population Census 2011. The second section involves quiz questions related to four domains of Heritage - Built Heritage, Natural heritage, Intangible cultural and Performing arts. One prime feature of this book is this that it also focuses on the heritages of North Eastern India and includes 25% questions based on it, A special feature of this book is the large number of quiz questions created by experts, who have put their heads together and compiled tasks to suit everyone. While some of these explore the reader's knowledge of Indian history acquired in the earlier sections of the book, or in the classroom, for those quiz fanatics among you, we have some questions that may provide a challenge for even a seasoned quizzer. So pit yourself against the best, or just join in for a bit of fun; and whether you're playing in groups or simply testing your own skill, one for sure - this quiz book put together by our experts is guaranteed to provide you with sound knowledge about the cultural, social and political heritage of India. The board appreciates and acknowledges the art work of its students. A vibrant Quiz Book requires constant updation, and hence your suggestions are most welcome. This informative book would never have been possible but for the sincere effort by Mr. Sandeep Sethi, Former Education Officer, CBSE and his team. Y.S.K. Seshu Kumar ChairmanThe word Bioscope conjures up the image of a queer multi-coloured box through which children and grownups peeped for hours at village fairs. This box was quite popular with children in the fifties before arrival of TV. The hawker would move it on trolley and would attract children to see moving pictures. He would crank roll of pictures which could be magnified through a lens fitted on viewing windows and give a running commentary. These days these can only be seen only at some fairs, The cover shows a Bioscope in neon/fluoroscent colours with bandhej, warli, block printing and madhubani designs. It includes a plethora of crafts from all over India. These include (left to right) - Wooden crafts of Arunachal Pradesh Assamese Jaapi (headgear) Punjabi Jutti Blue Pottery of Rajasthan Saree with Bhandej print of Rajasthan Woodearving on rice beer mug of Nagaland Tribal masks of bamboo and cane of Northeast States Kullu cap (Himachal Pradesh) Lac craft of Karnataka Rajasthani Puppets The female puppet holds a bamboo fan from Tripura. Both puppets have traditional costumes ( turbans etc). The male puppet holds a small ‘dhol’. There is also a small handheld drum used by street performers, kept on the bioscope. The peepholes of the Bioscope have the four domains of Heritage; Tabla and veena of Performing arts, puppet of art and craft, monuments of Built heritage and trees of Natural heritage. Credit: Pahul Singh of MSMSY, JaipurFront (nner Cover (Natural Heritage) Left: Black buck, Hyderabad, Yoshita, GHPSI, New Delhi, Water Colour Right: Bread-fruit of Lakshadweep, Mujtaba Syed, DPS Srinagar, Poster Color Middle: White winged wood duck of Assam, Era Parihar, MSBS School, Jaipur, Water Color Lower: Foxtail Orchid of Arunachal Pradesh, Priya Gupta, MSBS School, Jaipur, Mix Media Front Inner Double Cover (Built Heritage) (Left to Right) Kale khan tomb, Char Minar (Delhi), Chhoti Gumti (Delhi), Qutub Minar, Lal Bangla (Delhi), Lotus Temple. The clay monuments are a collection of both lesser known and known monuments of Delhi. These monuments were first photographed with details of their architectural features and visible protrusions and depths given to decorate the outer walls. Thereafter, a rough sketch of the outline and basic details was made on paper. A wet clay tile was prepared; the basic outline of the monument was again sketched on the tile. The tile was allowed to dry to reduce the moisture and become hard enough to scrape the clay with tools. Tools were used to scrape out the numerous layers in the outer walls, clay was added to show protrusions, magically and slowly the monument came alive. Credit: Anya Goyal of Step by Step School, Noida, Clay Work Back Inner Double Cover (Performing Arts) (Garba, Satakshi Garg, Water coleron paper) (Seri Jharkband,NanreenNari, Por color) Lavani, Divyani Gupta, Charcoal on paper } » (Manipuri, Charvi Singhal, Soft pastel on paper)» (Felk dance, Assam, Neha Singh, Water color onpaper)) Bhangra, Nazreen Nazir, Water color on paper)» IHtam School for Girls, Ghaziabad CreBack Inner Cover (Art and Craft) CBSE Heritage Oath on Naga Baskets, Kohima, Ahamer Hassan, DPS Srinagar, Water Color Back Story Left (top): Chau Tribal Dancers, Bihar, Riya Sethi, Sanskar School Jaipur, Poster Color Right: Blue Jay, Ocisha, Vibhu Jain, MSBS School, Jaipur, Water color and soft pastel Left (bottom): Blue Pottery, Jaipur, A Tribute - Leela Bordia Right: Red Fort, Vridhi Dhaddha, MSMSV JaipurC® Advisory Panel ZA) Mr. Y.S.K. Seshu Kumar Chairmen, CBSE Ms. Sugandh Sharma Associate Professor & Additional Director /In-charge (Research and Innovation}, CBSE (GF Monitoring and Editing Board 2) Mr. Sandeep Sethi, Former Education Officer, CBSE Ms. Deepa Shukla, Consultant, CBSE ‘Ms. Vandana Indoria Kaushik Ms, Padma Srinivasan Ms. Renu Anand Mr. Adnan Latif Kohli (F® Material Production Z) Mr. Ajay Poonia ‘Ms, Gunjan Verma ® Art Work Z) ute Leela Bor Blue Pottery - a Springdales School, Pusa Road, New Delhi Maharaja Sawai Mansingh Vidyalaya, Jaipur | BCM Arya Model Sr. Sec. School, Ludhiana Maharaja Sawai Bhawai Singh School, Jaipur | s,V, public Schoo|, Jaipur Sanskar School, Jaipur Uttam School for Girls, Ghaziabad N.H. Goel World School, Raipur G.D. Goenka Public School, Ghaziabad Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya, Gwalior Delhi Public School, Srinagar Naman Vidya, Hazaribagh Guru Harkrishan Public School, New Delhi Summerfield School, Gurgaon Delhi Public School, Ghaziabad Gwalior Glory High School, Gwalior G.D. Salwan Public School, New Delhi Step by Step, Noida C® Cover Page A) Pahul Singh, Maharaja Sawai Mansingh Vidyalaya, Jaipur C® Pooms ZA) Tanessa Puri, R.N. Podar School, MumbaiBU Ce) Ou dha rad Assam _—— Se Cire ee Suet ti) Goa ee (ee fence area hatte —_ rare crn ree) Karnataka LCCC) Madhya Pradesh ener een eee Ty REreene) OdishaCyc [enueay ren ieee pore bie) (irae Cierra Tree rete Deane err DTU Cac Peruri st Delhi Lakshadweep ere eee eee ents Ree eneres ee aree eo ee |: Hyderabad (Proposed Amravati) Date of formation: October 1, 1953 (States Reorganisation Act,1956- November 1, 1956, States Reorganisation Act, 2014- June 2, 2014) Languages: Telugu Size: 1,60,000sqkm — * Population: 49,386,799 Sex Ratio: 996F/1000M % Literacy: 67.41% * Density: 308 persqkm Rivers: Godavari, Krishna, Wainganga, Tungabhadra, Chitravati, Banda, Papagni Major crops: Jowar, Rice, Bajra Minerals: Limestone, Reserve of Oil, Diamonds, Asbestos, Mica Highest Peak: Jindhagada peak (1690 m) Forests and reserved forest: Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary Fairs and festivals: Ugadi, Srirama Navami, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Panduga, Dasara festival, Pongal, Sivaratri, Devaragutta Theatre form: Burrakatha Major dance and music forms: Kuchipudi, Bhamakalpam, Dappu, Kelika Arts and crafts: Kalamkari cotton, the Nakashis of Cheriyal village, Kondapalli Toys Museum: NS Kurusura Submarine Museum Cuisine: Gongura Pachadi, Hyderabadi Biryani, Mirchisalan, Korikoora State animal: Blackbuck * |: Indian Roller State flower: Water Lily : Neem Tourist attractions: Araku Valley, Borra Caves Factoids: The Indira Gandhi Zoo in Visakhapatnam is the 3" largest zoo in India. Tolubommalata or Leather puppets are made with cured and dried goatskin is coloured with vegetable dyes.eg es ee ee Eo Eo Capital: ltanagar % Date of formation: February 20, 1987 Languages: Monpa Miki, Aka, Sherdukpen, Apatani, Adi Hill Miri, Nishi Size: 83,743 sq km *% Population: 13,83,727 Sex Ratio: 749 F/1000 M * Literacy: 65.38% * Density: 17 per sq km Rivers: Siang, Lohit, Kameg, Dikrong, Tirap, Dibang, Subansiri, Noa- Dihing, Kamlang Major crops: Maize, Paddy Minerals: Coal, Graphite, Dolomite Highest Peak: Kangto (7060m) Forests and reserved forest: Pankhui, Itanagar Daying Ering Fairs and festivals: Losar, Si-Donyi, Reh, Mopin and Solung, Tawang festival, Podi- Barbi, Lengri Nilki Major dance and music forms: Lion and Peacock dance, Ponung, Roppi, Wancho dance Arts and crafts: Monpas are especially good wood carvers, women of AP are expert weavers Museum: Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Itanagar Cuisine: Thukpa State animal: Hollock Gibbon % State bird: Great Indian Hornbill State flower: Foxtail Orchid % State tree: Hollong Tourist attractions: Twang Gompa, Dirang, Bomdila Factoids: Arunachal, the land of the rising sun, with its snow clad peaks, high altitude meadows and vast unspoiled sub tropical forests is aptly known as the ‘Last Shangri La on Earth. Tawang Monastery is the largest monastery in India.We Poe FF ee eee ‘ eon gee Capital: Dispur % Date of formation: August 14, 1947 Languages: Assamese, Bodo, Karbi, Bengali, Dimosa, Nepali Size: 78,438 sq km % Population: 3,11,69,272 Sex Ratio: 932 F/1000 M * Literacy:73.18% * Density: 397 per sq km Rivers: Brahmaputra, Manas, Subansiri, Sonai, Barak, Kopili Major crops: Rice, Jute, Tea Minerals: Coal, Limestone, Iron ore, Granite Highest Peak: Unnamed Peak near Laike Forests and reserved forest: Kaziranga, Manas, Orang, Pabitara F ihu, Sivaratri Mela, Baishagu, Jonbeel Mela, Bathow Puja, Durga Puja Theatre form: Ankia Naat Major dance and music forms: Bihu, Satriya Arts and crafts: Jappi (traditional hat), toys made of clay, cork, wood and bamboo, Satras or monasteries to preserve art and culture Museum: Shankardey Kalakshetra, Guwahati, State Museum, GHY and fes! Cuisine: Masor Tenga, Pitha, Bora saul, Pantabhat i State animal: One horned rhinoceros State bird: White winged wood duck ‘oxtail Orchid * State tree: Hollong State flowe: Tourist attractions: Kamakhya temple, Umananda (Peacock Island), Navagraha (temple of nine planets), Basistha Ashram, Dolgobinda, Ranghar, Shivadol, Talatal Ghar, Sivasagar, Sualkuchi, Hajo, Digboi Refinery Museum Factoids: 2 Assamis the home to world's largest river island 'Majuli'.eee o fee oF ee * eee * Capital: Paina 2% Date of formatio Languages: Hindu, Urdu, Santhali Size:94,163sqkm _* Population:10,38,04,637 SexRatio: 916F/1000M * Literacy: 63.82% *Density: 1,102 persqkm Rivers: Ganga, Gandak, Bagmati, Kamla Balan, Mahananda, Sone, Pun-pun, Saryu, Panar, Saura, Kosi Major crops: Paddy, Wheat, Maize Minerals: Crude Mica, Thorium, Steatite, Pyrites, Quartzite, Limestone Highest Peak: Someshwar Fort (880m) Forests and reserved forest: Valmiki, Raigir, Bhimbandh, Gautam Buddha, Udayapur Fairs and festival Bihula, Ram Navami Theatre form: Chhau Major dance and music forms: Jat-Jatin dance of the Mithila region, Bidesia, the songs of Vidyapatti, Chav Tribal dances Arts and crafts: Madhubani painting; making baskets, toys dolls etc. with the ‘sikki’ grass growing in the marshes of Madhubani SujiniKantha embroidery is a specialization of Bihar Museum: Paina Archaeological Museum, Paina Cuisine: Littichokha, Khubikalai, Anarasa, Tilkut Stateanimal:Gour State bird: Indian Roller State flower: Kachnar ** State tree: Peepal Tourist attractions: Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Pawpuri, Bodh Gaya, Vikramshila, Gaya, the ancient city of Patliputra € Factoids: % 2 Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya under the Peepal or Bodhitree. Nalanda University, a seat of Buddhist learning, was founded around the 5th century AD. Chatth Puja, Makar Sankranti, Sama-Chakeva,eo oe eee a ee ad * ee bee Capital: Raipur % Date of formation: November 1, 2000 Languages: Hindi, Oriya, Marathi, Chhattisgarhi, Gondi, Korku ize:1,35,361 sqkm + Populaiton: 2,55,40,196 Sex Ratio: 991F/1000M * Literacy: 71.04% # Density: 189 persqkm Rivers: Mahanadi, Indravatti, Son, Pairi, Hasdo, Sabri Major crops: Rice, Wheat, Niger Minerals: Limestone, Coal, Iron ore, Diamond, Steel, Aluminium Highest Peak: Bailadila Range (1276m) Forests and reserved forest: Kanger Ghat, Indravati Fairs and festivals: Pola, Nawakhai, Dussehra, Deepavali, Holi, Govardhan Pooja, Malhar Mahotsay, Rajyautsay, Bastar Lokotsav 33> Theatre form: Pandavani Major dance and music forms: Panthi, Raut Nacha and Soowa dances: Sohar, Bihav and Pathoni songs Arts and crafts: Iron crafting, Dhokra art of metal casting using a clay core with wax ribbons, bhittichitras or murals Museum: Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum, Raipur Cuisine: Dehrori, Bafauri, Kusli State animal: Wild Buffalo % State bird: Hill Myna State tree: Sal Tourist attractions: Bastar, Chitrakot falls, Kailash and Kutumbar Caves, Mahamaya Temple e % Factoid, The ancient caves of Kutumsar, Kailash and Dandak in the Kanger forest have stunning limestone formations (or Stalagmites and Stalactites). “eh Approximately 90 languages and dialects are spoken in this state. [ERE elr Ps *® Capital: Panaji % Date of formation: May 30, 1987 A % Languages: Konkani, Marathi % Size: 3,702 sqkm % Population: 14,58,545 2 Sex Ratio: 973F/1000M *: Literacy: 80.00% #: Density: 364 persqkm River \col, Zuari, Chapora, Talpona andovi, Betul, Major crops: Paddy, Ragi, Maize, Cashew Minerals: Iron ore, Manganese, Bauxite, Basallt, Silica sand, Ferro- Manganese Highest Peak: Sonsogor (1166 m) Forests and reserved forest: Bondla, Morlem, Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Cotigao, Bhagwan Mahavir % Fairs and festivals: Carnival, Feast of St. Fancis Xavier, Shigmotsay, Ganesh Chaturthi, Christmas Theatre form: Dashavatar higmo dance, Manddo, Durpod Arts and crafts: Terracotta or baked clay figurines, utensils etc, crochet tablecloths, curtains, covers, handkerchiefs, cane and bamboo dish traps, mats, baskets Museum: Christian Art Museum Bebinca, Vindaloo, Xacuti, Human, Kalputi Stateanimal:Gaur _* State bird: Black-crested bulbul # Major dance and music forms: Asna attractions: Anjuna, Arambol, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral Factoids: The Basilica of Bom Jesus holds the tomb of St. Francis Xavier. Goa, Daman and Div were liberated in 1961 from the Portuguese and officially became a part of India in 1962.+ Date of formation: May 1,1960 > Capital: Gandhinagar % Languages: Gujarati a Size: 1,96,024sqkm —_% Population: 6,03,83,628 % Sex Ratio: 919F/1000M * Literacy:79.31% *% Density: 308 per sq km 2 Rivers: Sabarmati, Mahi, Narmada, Tapti, Banas, Saraswati, Damanganga % Major crops: Groundnuts, Cotton, Tobacco 2 Minerals: Limestone, Salt, Lignite, Amreli % Highest Peak: Girnar (1145m) 2 Forests and reserved forest: Gir, Wild Ass Sanctuary Kutchh, Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Velavadhar, Vansda 2% Fairs and festivals: Navratri, Kite Festival, Shivratri, Kutchh Utsay, Makar Sakranti, Kutch Mahotsay, Tarnetar Fair, Holi 2% Theatre form: Bhavai, Akhyana 2 Major dance and music forms: Bhavai folk dance, Garba, Raas, Hallisaka 2% Arts and Crafts: Gurjari, Garvi, Bandhani or tie and dye fabric; woven Patola fabric; rich embroidery by the Rabari tribals including, Soof embroidery % Museum: Vadodara Museum, Calico Textile Museum, Sardar Patel ‘Museum, Kite Museum, Kutchh Museum, Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad, Bhuj, Watson Museum, Rajkot, % Cuisine: Khandvi, Thepla, Dhokla, Handvo, Dhansak % Stateanimal: Asiaticlion % State bird: Greater Flamingo 2 State flower: Galgota % State tree: Mango % Tourist attractions: Gir, Somnath, Dwarka & Palitana Temples, Sabarmati Ashram, Champaner Rani ki vay, Sun temple at Modhera, Lothal and Dholavira in Rann of Kutchh Factoids: Lothal and Dholavira are among the famous towns of the Indus Valley ci ation that existed in India. It is possible to climb down the richly carved step-wells or vavs of Gujarat. The ancient fort Uparkot was first built by the Mauryas.ee eee ee ee eee eee ee ye Capital: Chandigarh: Date of formation: November 1, 1966 Languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Haryanvi Size: 44,212sqkm Population: 2,53,51,462 Sex Ratio: 877F/1000M *: Literacy:76.6% * Density: 573 persqkm Rivers: Yamuna, Ghaggar Major crops: Sugarcane, Groundnut, Paddy, Maize, Wheat, Oilseeds Minerals: Quartz, Sulphur, Kaolin, Feldspar Highest Peak: Karoh Peak (1499m) Forests and reserved forest: Sultanpur, Kalesar, Simbalawara gl Fairs and festivals: Gugga Naumi, Lohri, Basant Panchmi, Surajkund International Crafts Mela, Geetajayanti festival, Gangore Theatre form: Swang Major dance and music forms: Sarangi/Rasleela, Phag Dance Arts and crafts: Shoes called Tilla or kauri juttis are made from buffalo and goat hide; Panja dhurries Museum: Museum of Folk and Tribal Art, Gurgaon, Sri Krishna Museum Cui: Kachri Subzi, Cholia, Bajra Khichri, Bathuaraita, Singri ki subzi State animal: Blackbuck * State bird: Black Francolin State flower: Lofus a State tree: Peepal Tourist attractions: Star Monument, Rock Gardens, Hot springs at Gurgaon Factoids: ‘Many invaders like the Huns and Alexander's army swept through Haryana. Gugga Naumi is a festival that is observed by both Hindus and Muslims. It honours Gugga Pir who could cure snake bites. Thanesar, the capital of Harshayardhana is in Haryana.Sooo 8G ee ee ae eee oe Capital: Shimla 2 Date of formation: January 25, 1971 Languages: Hindi, Punjabi, Kinnauri, Pahari Size: 55,673 sq km 2 Population: 68,64,602 Sex Ratio: 972F/1000M + Literacy: 82.80% «Density: 123 per sq km River ‘avi, Beas, Chenab, Sutlej, Yamuna Major crops: Wheat, Rice, Maize, Barley Minerals: Magnesite, Salt, Silica, Gypsum Highest Peak: Reo Purgyil (6816m) Forests and reserved forest: Pin Valley, Greater Himalayas, Renuka, Chail, Kalatope Kh Fairs and festivals: Pori, Fulaich, Kullu Dussehra, Dham Theatre form: Banthra Major dance and music forms: Mala dance, Rakshas Dance Arts and crafts: Pahari painting in Basohli and Kangra styles; Kullu shawls and woollen caps; the Chamba Rumal has Kangra style paintings embroidered on cloth Museum: Himachal Pradesh State Museum, Shimla Cuisine: Madra, Pater, Chouck, Bhagjery State animal: Snow Leopard % State bird: Western Tragopan State flower: Pink Rhododendron * State tree: Deodar Tourist attractions: Kalka-Shimla railway, Kulu, Manali, Dharamsala, Rohtang pass, Rashtrapati Niwas, Tsuglagkhand Complex, Kufri € % Factoids: % The world's oldest democracy is believed to be a tiny, isolated Village called Malana. s Shimla was the summer capital of British India. oS tesJammu & Kashmir Capital: Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter) Date of formation: October 26,1947 Languages: Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Dogri, Kashmiri, Balti, Ladakhi, Gojri, Dadri Size: 2,22,236,sqmt % Population: 1,25,48,926 Sex Ratio: 883F/1000M ** Literacy: 66.7% * Density: 56 persq km Rivers: Jhelum, Sind, Lidder, Vishnu, Chenab, Indus, Tawi, Zanskar, Suru, Nubra, Shyok, Kishan Ganga and Ravi Major crops: Rice, Jowar, Bajra, Maize, Wheat, Barley, Millets, Pulses, Sugarcane, Condiments & Spices, Fruits & Vegetables, Oil Seeds Minerals: Limestone, Gypsum, Dolomite, Coal, Quartzite beside building stones like, Slate, Marble, Granite etc. Highest Peak: Saltoro Kangri (7742m) Forests and reserved forest: Dachigam, Hemis High Altitude Fairs & festivals: Baisakhi, Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha, Hemis Festival, Lohri, Urs, Dussehra, Ashoora, Diwali, Vaishno Devi Theatre form: Bhand Pather Major dance and music form: Pathhar, Bhands, Sufiana Mauseeq Bachcha Naghma Arts and crafts: Carpet making, Chain-stitching, Copperware, Crewel- work, Embroidery, Gabbas, Jewellery, Leather, Papier-mache, Pashmina, Wicker work, Khatam-Band Museum: Kanchenjunga Museum Gulmarg, Amar Mahal Palace Jammu, Sri Pratap Singh Museum Srinagar, Dogra Art Museum Cuisine: Wazwan, Paneer, Haksag, Nadru, Bam Tsunt State animal: Hangul % State bird: Black necked crane State flower: Lotus * State tree: Chinar Tourist attractions: Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Yousmarg, Dodpathri, Verinag, Kokernag, Leh, Painitop, Lakhanpur-Sarthal, Aharbal, Wular- Manasbal, Zanskar, Rajouri, Poonch, Bhaderwah, Kishtwar, Mansa, Nubra Valley, Tso Moriri Lake, Pangong Lake, Suru Valley, Mughal Gardens, Dal Lake wb ae Hafiza dances, Wattal Dambal, i, Wanawun, Roef, Chhakri, Laddi Shah, Ea ee ee Factoids: % In Ladakh, the hangul or Kashmiri stag, the only species of European redilesuisteundl Nelosonisctlacakiibelievemn Bonen cninistic religion in which the forces of nature are worshipped. Khardungla is the highest motorable road in the world.ee ee ee ae eae * eee ee Capital: Ranchi 2 Date of formation: November 15, 2000 Languages: Hindi, Santhali, Bengali, Mundari, Oriya, Kurukh Size:79,714sqkm + Population: 3,29,66,238 Sex Ratio: 948F/1000M + Literacy: 66.40% * Density: 414 per sq km Rivers: Aon, Kosi, Ghagra, Damodar, Brahmi Major crops: Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Oil seeds, Sugarcane, Til, Bajra Minerals: Mica, Uranium, Copper, Coal, Bauxite, Granite, Iron, Gold, Silver, Fireclay, Fieldspar Highest Peak: Parasnath (1366m) Forests and reserved forest: Betla National Park, Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary Fairs & festivals: Sarhul, Karam festival, Jawa, Tusu Parab or Makar, Hal Punhya, Rohini, Jani-Shikaar, Basant Panchami, Chhath Puja, Jivitputrika, Sohrai, Kunda Mela, Baha, Kobhua Mela Theatre form: Jatra Major dance and music forms: Agni and Jhumar dances, Paika, Hunta Arts and crafts: Large colourful masks made from dark clay taken from the banks of the river Khakai, Jadu Patua is a form of scroll painting Museum: Heritage Museum, Ranchi Cuisine: Rugda, Pechki, Pua, Marva, Jhinga, Litti Chokha, Thekua State animal: Elephant * State bird: Koel Stateflower:Palash State tree: Saal Tourist attractions: Dassam falls, Sun temple, Birsa Zoological park, Jamshedpur Industrial area, Betla fort, Deoghar, Jonha Fall, Hundru Fall, Rock Garden Factoids: % Dhanbad is also known as India's coal capital. % Jharkhand's adivasis revolted against the British exploitation of their forests.ee ee e gas aie Capital: Bengaluru 2 Date of formation: November 1,1956 Languages: Kannada, Kedava, Tulu, Konkani Size:1,91,791 sqkm —% Population: 6,10,95,297 Sex Ratio: 973F/1000M * Literacy:75.36% * Density: 319 per sq km Rivers: Krisha, Bhima, Tungabhadra, Cauvery, Shimsha, Kabini Major crops: Rice, Jowar, Ragi, Sugarcane Minerals: Gold, Iron Ore, Limestone, Granite, Manganese Ore Highest Peak: Mullayanagiri (1925m) Forests and reserved forest: Bandipur, Nagarhole, Kudremukh Fairs & festivals: Kar Hunnive, Hampi Utsav, Kambala, Mysore Dasara, Dakkeballi, Theppotsava, Melukote Vairamudi Brahmotsava, Deepavalim Ugadi Theatre form: Yakshagaana Major dance and music forms: Simha Nutrya, Yakshagana Arts and crafts: Bidriware, Wood chiseling, specialized card game Ganjifa, Channapatna toys, Sandalwood & Ivory Carving, Mysore silk Museum: Folk Lore Museum, Mysore, Visveshvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum-Banglore, HAL Heritage & Aerospace Museum- Banglore Cuisine: Pandi curry, Kesaribhaat, Mysore pak, Dharwad pedha, Mysore Masala Dosa Stateanimal: Elephant % State bird: Indian Roller Melukote, Somnathapura, The Heritage City-Hampi, Cave temples at Badami, Rock-cut temples at Aihole, Belur, Halebeedu, Shravanabelagola, Jog Falls, Sringeri Sharada Peetam, Udupi Shree Krishna Temple € % Factoids: Another name for Karnataka is Karunadu. The central dome of Muhammad Adil Shah's tomb, the Gol Gumbaz at Bijapuris the second largest dome in the world. The Karnataka Khadi Gramodaya Samyukta Sangha in Bengeri in Hubli is the only unit in India that is authorized to manufacture and supply the Flag of India. ae *eee eee & eee ee ee ee Capital: Thiruvananthapuram *% Date of formation: Nov 1, 1956 Languages: Malayalam Size: 38,863 sqkm % Population: 3,34,06,061 Sex Ratio: 1084F/1000M + Literacy: 94% + Density: 860 per sqkm a Rivers: Cauvery, Kadalundipuzha, Bharathapuzha, Chalakudy river, Periyar, Pamba, Achancoil, Kalladayar Major crops: Coconut, Rubber, Tea, Coffee Minerals: Magnesite, Thorium, Zircon, Iron ore Highest Peak: Anamudi(2695m) Forests and reserved forest: Periyar, Wayanad, Silent Valley Fairs & festivals: Onam, Vishu, Maha Shivarathri, Christmas, Navarathri, ‘e Miladi Sherif, Ramdan, Bakrid, Chinakathoor, Dharani dance festival, Thrissur Pooram, Pongala festival Theatre form: Krishnattam, Mudiyettu Major dance and music forms: Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, Kalaripayattu Arts and crafts: Kalamezhuthu paintings: Murals in temples using ‘pure’ colours such as white, red, black, green and Bell metal idols, Aranmula Kannadi Museum: Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur Cuisine: Avial, Malabar Parotha, Payasam, Thalassery biryani State animal: Elephant % State bird: The Great Indian hornbill State flower: Kanikonna or Indian laburnum or amaltas State tree: Coconut free Tourist attractions: Kovalam, Wayanad, Kannur Om” Factoids: Edakkal caves in Ammukutty Mountain have petroglyphs or rock carvings that are believed to have been made by Neolithic men. Believed to be the oldest of all martial art forms, Kalaripayattu gets its name from ‘kalkari’ or school and ‘payattu' or practice.eee eae ee * ae % eae ae Madhya Pradesh Capital: Bhopal 2% Date of formation: Nov 1,1956 Languages: Hindi Size: 3,08,000 sq km % Population: 7,25,98,000 ioe il Sex Ratio: 931F/1000M + Literacy:70.6% # Density: 236 per sqkm River larmada, Kali Sindh, Tapti, Betwa, Sone, Chambal, Shipra, Tava Major crops: Rice, Wheat, Soybeans, Spices, Jowar, Paddy, Goarse Millets, Pulses Minera letlimestonel Diamond! Copper Gley) Ty Highest Peak: Dhupgarh (1350m) Forests and reserved forest: Bandhavgarh, National Park of Kanha, Pench, Indrawati Tiger Reserve, Kheoni, Panna, Satpura, Madhav, Van Vihar, Shivpuri Fairs and fes imhastha, Aalami Tableegi litima, Ramlila, Pir Budhan, Nagoli, Chandi Devi, Lokrang festival, Gana-Gour, Ganga, Dashami, Hareli, Khajuraho festival, Bhagoria Haat festival, Madai festival Theatre form: Maach Major dance and music forms: Matki, Gangaur, Badhal, Baredi, Halraj, Naurata, Bhagoria, Mauria dance, Relo songs Arts and crafts: Wall paintings or bhittichitras, Chippas or handblock printers, Battubal dolls, Chander! Museum: Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal Cuisine: Bhuttekakees, Lapsi, Bafla, Bhopali Kebab State animal: Swamp Deer State bird: Paradise fly-catcher State Flower: Parrot Tree (Palash) % State Tree: Banyan Tourist attractions: Sanchi Stupa, Gwalior fort, Orchha fort, Khajuraho, Ujjain, Bhera Ghat, Marble Rocks, Mandu, Chachai falls, Patalkot, Bhimbet Ka, Parchmarhi, Tajul Mastid Factoids: Bhumbetka caves or rock shelters near Bhopal are a world Heritage site. The site spread over 10 kms has more than 200 rock shelters which have over 400 paintings from the Palaeolithic period. One half of Bhawani Mandi station on the Mumbai-Delhi line lies in Madhya Pradesh and the other half lies in Rajasthan. Pench and Kanha forests in the Satpura ranges, and Bandhaygarh inthe Vindhyas, are alll tiger reserves. * ayeo ee ee ee * * aa ee Capital: Mumbai 2 Date of formation: May 1, 1960 Languages: Marathi Size: 3,07,713sqkm — *% Population: 11,23,74,333 Sex Ratio: 929F/1000M ** Literacy: 82.34% * Density: 365 persq km Rivers: Godavari, Penganga, Bhima, Varna, Parvara, Mula Major crops: Paddy, Wheat, Sugarcane, Oranges Minerals: Salt, Manganese, Iron ore, Coal Highest Peak: Kalsubai (1646m) Forests and reserved forest: Pench, Tadoba, Nagzir, Nawegean, Devlagaon, Gugamal Fairs and festivals: Gudi Padwa, Makar Sankranta and Ratha Saptami, Ganesh festival, Nariyal Purnima, Pola, Vat Purnima, Elephanta festival, Naga Panchami Theatre form: Tamasha Major dance and music forms: Vasudev dance, Lavni folk dance, Dhangari Gaja, Tutari Arts and crafts: Kolhapuri Chappals, Bidri work, Silver art crafts, People of the Warli tribe create ritualistic paintings on cowdung- plastered walls, Paithani sarees, Mashru and Himroo fabrics Museum: Coin Museum, Nasik; Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum, Kolhapur; Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai, National Maritime Museum, Mumbai ine: Thalipeeth, Shrikhand, VadaPao, Modak, MisalPao State animal: Giant Squirrel % State bird: Green imperial pigeon State flower: Jarul 2 State tree: Mango Tourist attractions: Gateway of India, Murud-Janjira fort, Elephanta Island, Aurangabad Caves Factoids: & % Gharapuri, just outside Mumbai, has seven beautiful rock-cut caves carved between the 6th and 7th centuries AD. s Kolis were among the first residents of the archipelago or arc of x seven islands that later became Mumbai.Se eee aga a & eo * eee aoe Capital: Imphal % Date of formation: January 21,1972 Languages: Manipuri, Thado, Tangkhul Size: 22,327 sqkm % Population: 27,21,756 Sex Ratio: 985F/1000M *: Literacy:79.21 % # Density: 82 persq km Rivers: Manipur, Barak Major crops: Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Pulses Minerals: Chromite, Limestone, Serpent Highest Peak: Khayang Peak (3114m) Forests and reserved forest: Keribul Lamjao, Khonghampat Orchidarium Fairs and festivals: Heikru Hitongba Boat Races, Baruni, Yaoshang, Kang, Cheiraoba, Christmas, Lai Haraoba, Kut, Gung Theatre form: Nama Sankeertana Major dance and music forms: Ras Lila, Lai Haroba, Nongdai Jagoi, Pung Cholam, Maibi dance Arts and crafts: Bamboo baskets, Fish traps, Mats, Umbrellas, Musical instruments etc. Museum: Manipur State Museum, Imphal Cuisine: Khaman Asinba Kangshoi, Eromba, Singju, Morokmetpa al: SangaiDeer ** State bird: Nongin roi Lily # State tree: Uningthou Tourist attractions: LoktakLak, Sendra Island Factoids: The Pung is the Manipuri version of the Mridanga, an ancient drum andis played during the Ras Lila. 2 Imphal has an all-women's market or Ima Keithel.Meghalays Capital: Shillong 2 Date of formation: January 21,1972 Languages: Khasi, Garo, Jaintia, Bengali, Assamese, Phar Size: 22,429, sq km % Population: 29,64,007 989F/1000M *: Literacy:75.48% * Density: 132 persqkm sang, Manda, Darming, Ringge, Gamol, Bugi Major crops: Potato, Cotton, Pineapple, Orange Minerals: Coal, Limestone, Clay, Granite Highest Peak: Shillong Peak (1965m) Forests and reserved forest: Nokrek, Balpakram, Nongkhyllem, Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, Siju Bird Sanctuary Fairs and festivals: Tiger festival, Bam Khana Wangala (Harvest festival), Shad Nongkrem, Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, KaPom-Blang Nongkrem, Durga Puja, Seng Kut Snem, Christmas Major dance and music forms: Shad Sukmynsiem, Shad Nongkrem and Doregata dances Arts and crafts: Endi silk is used to make colourful wraps and shawls; baskets known as khok and thugis are commonly woven; cone shaped bamboo rain shields known as knup are also popular Museum: Butterfly Museum, Williamson Sangma State Museum, Shillong Cuisine: Jadoh, Kikpu, Tung-rymbai State animal: Clouded leopard % State bird: Hill Myna State flower: Lady Slipper Orchid % State tree: Gamhar Tourist attractions: Cherrapunji Garo Hills, Tura, Butterfly, Museum, Central Museum, Lady Hydari Park, Words Lake Factoids: % Nartiang in Jaintia Hills has a cluster of megaliths and monoliths. % Garos celebrate a good harvest with wangala, or the dance of hundred drums, in November.fe be eee ee ee * ee eee Capital: Aizawl 2% Date of formation: February 19, 1987 Languages: Lushai, Mizo, Bengali, Lakher Size: 21,087 sq km % Population: 1,16,000 Sex Ratio: 976F/1000M * Literacy: 91.58% * Density: 52 persqkm Rivers: Tiwang, Chimtuipui, Tuichange, Tuirial, Tut Major crops: Paddy, Wheat, Bamboo, Oil palm Minerals: Lignite, Sandstone Highest Peak: Blue Mountain (Phawngpui) 2210 m Forests and reserved forest: Lengteng, Murlen, Phawngpui, a6 Thorangtlang Fairs and festivals: Mim Kut, Chapchar Kut, Jhum Cultivation, Moatsu harvest festival, Sekrenyi, Paw| kut Major dance and music forms: Khuallam, Chai, Chheih lam, Sawikin, Cheraw Arts and crafts: Puan: Cane and bamboo baskets, pipes, toys that utilize the natural elasticity of bamboo Museum: Mizoram State Museum, Aizawl Cuisine: Sawchiar, Paanch Phoron Torkari, Arsa Buhchiar, Vawksa Rep State animal: Serow State bird: Hume's bartailed pheasant (Vavu) State flower: Senhri State tree: Nahar (Herhse) Tourist attractions: World War || Cemetery, Kohima Village (Bara Basti), State Museum, Tualchang, Sibuta Lung, Tomb of Vanhimailian “ Factoids: Cheraw or the bamboo dance is a popular form of dancing. eo It is believed that the cave in Pukzing village of Aizwal was carved out of the hills with the help of only a hair pin by a very strong man called Mualzavata.+ Date of formation: Dec. 1, 1963 > Capital: Kohima Languages: Ao, Sema, Konyak, Angami, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Kuki Size: 16,579 sq km % Population: 19,79,000 Sex Ratio: 900F/1000M ** Literacy: 79.55% *% Density Rivers: Milak, Barak, Dhansiri, Doyang, Dikhu, Zungki, Tizu Major crops: Rice, Maize, Millet, Rubber Minerals: Coal, Iron ore, Cobalt Highest Peak: Mount Saramati (3841m) Forests and reserved forest: Intanki Fairs and festivals: Moatsu harvest festival, Sekrenyi, Sankarni, Hornbill Festival, Yemshe festival Major dance and music forms: Nrvirolians (Cock dance), Temangnetin (Fly dance), Bamboo dance Arts and crafts: Naga baskets: cup violin made using bamboo and a gourd; bamboo trumpet Museum: Nagaland State Museum, Kohima Cuisine: Bamboo steamed fish, Koatpitha, Misa maach poora State animal: Mithun % State bird: Blyth's tragopan State flower: Rhododendron + State tree: Alder Tourist attractions: World War Il Cemetery, Kohima village, Bara Basti village, State Museium # Factoids: - % 360 orchid species are found on peaks like Saramati and in low- lying areas. ae 119 persq km Pega ae * Peg ae The Angami festival of Sekrenyi is celebrated after harvest. °o2Capital: Bhubaneswar Languages: Oriya Size: 1,55,707 sqkm Population: 4,19,47,358 Sex Ratio: 979F/1000M + Literacy:72.87% * Density: 270 persqkm Rivers: Mahandi, Baitarani, Bahuda, Nagaballi, Rushikulya, Brahmani, Tel, Pushkulyam Sabari, Subarnarekha Major crops: Paddy, Wheat, Ragi, Maize Minerals: Bauxite, Coal, Iron ore, Limestone Highest Peak: Deomali (1672m) Forests and reserved forest: Chilka lake, Bird sanctuary, Samlipal Bhitarkanika, Chandaka Fairs and festivals: Rathyatra, Dol Jatra, Patua Jatra, Chandak Puja Konark dance festival, Balijatra Theatre form: Pala, Chhav Major dance and music forms: Odissi chitrapada, Dhrubapada, Panchal Arts and crafts: Pattachitras or palm leaf ganjifa cards, intricate combs made using bamboo, lac and fabric, Sambalpuri double ikat, Tarakasi Museum: Odisha State Museum, Bhubaneswar Cuisine: Chhenapoda, Khirmohan, Rasaball, Rasgulla State animal: Sambar State bird: Blue Jay State flower: Ashok State tree: Ashwatha or Peepal Tourist attractions: Sun Temple, Konark, Puri, Taptapani Date of formation: August 15,1947 Se. The 33 sandstone caves on the Udaygiri and khandagiri hills in Bhubaneswar were carved under King Kharavela. Odisha has 62 tribes including the Santhals, Savaras, Juangs, Gonds, Bonda tribe etc. The Chandipur beach is « hide and seek beach of Odisha that appears and disappears with every high and low tide to approximately 5 kms.Po eet” aa Capital: Chandigarh Languages: Punjabi Size: 50,362sqkm _% Population: 2,77,04,236 Sex Ratio: 895F/1000M + Literacy:76.70% # Density: 550 persq km Rivers: Beas, Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab, Jhelum Major crops: Wheat, Barley, Rice, Maize, Sugarcane Minerals: Limestone, Bauxite, Iron Ore Highest Peak: Naina Devi range (1000m) Forests and reserved forest: Bir Moti bagh, Bir Bhunderhari, Bir Dosanjh 2 Date of formation: November 1,1966 a ac Fairs and festivals: Lohri, Baisakhi, Gurpurab, Teeyan, Dussehra, Diwali Theatre form: Nagal Major dance and music forms: Bhangra, Giddha, Sammi, Jhumar Arts and crafts: Phulkari (flower embroidery) wood inlay of Hoshiarpur on black shisham wood eee eee Museum: Virasat-e-Khalsa, Anandpur Sahib Makki-Roti and Sarson-Saag, Cholay and Bhature, Amritsar Machhli, Lassi, Kulcha State animal: Blackbuck * State bird: Northen Goshawk (Bai) State tree: Shisham Tourist attractions: Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana Mandir Harmandir Sahib, Virasta-e-Khalsa, Wagha Border, Leisure Valley ee aoe Factoids: % Sikhism, founded by Guru Nanak is a dominant religion in Punjab. The word 'Sikh' means a learner. 2 The first person to give Punjab its independence was Banda Singh Bahadur. etIF Ae AGREE Bt AOOR Ba Ar Capital: Jaipur % Date of formation: March 30, 1949 Languages: Rajasthani Size: 3,42,239 sqkm + Population: 6,85,48,437 Sex Ratio: 928F/1000M + Literacy: 66.11% * Density: 200 per sq km Rivers: Beas, Luni, Banas, Kali Sindh, Chambal Major crops: Jowar, Pulses, Maize, Gram Minerals: Mica, Limestone, Asbestos, Magnesite Highest Peak: Guru Shikhar (1722m) Forests and reserved forest: Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary, Keoladeo National Park, Ranthambore, Darrah Game Sanctuary Fairs and festivals: Kalitee), Ramdevra, Teej, Gangaur festival, Bikaner festival, Marwar festival, Shilpgram Crafts Mela, Urs festival, Pushkar Camel fair, Gogaji Mela, Dussehra Theatre form: Swang Major dance and music forms: Gair, Fire dance, Terah Taali, Kac Ghodi, Chari, Ghoomar and Kalbeliya dances; Kathputli puppet theatre, Bhopa, Jogi Arts and crafts: Rajasthani miniature paintings such as Kishangarh, Blue Pottery, Jodhpur, Jaipur etc. Pichhvai paintings, Hand block printing, Panihari music, Bandhani, Kota Doria, Leheria, Textile, Kajali and Gemstone paintings, Handmade Jewellery Museum: Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, Udaipur Cuisine: Malaai Ghewar, Dal-Baati-Choorma, Ker-Sangari, Kalakand State animal: Chinkora + State bird: Great Indian Bustord State flower: Rohira s State tree: Khejri Tourist attractions: Mount Abu, Jaipur Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jaisalmer fort, Ranthambore, Pushkar Se ee Ea ae se B- * ee ae Factoids: Jaipur's elephant festival has a tug of war between humans and elephants. Bikaner has a Karni Mata temple in which rats are worshipped. *Ty py H i aoe Se oe e Capital: Gangtok 2% Date of formation: May 16,1975 Languages: Lepcha, Bhutia, Limbu Nepali Size:7,096 sq km Population: 6,10,577 Sex Ratio: 890F/1000M ** Literacy: 82.60% * Densit Rivers: Testa, Rangit : 86 persq km Major crops: Maize, Paddy, Wheat Minerals: Copper, Dolomite, Talc, Graphite Highest Peak: Kangchenjunga (8598m) Forests and reserved forest: Kanchendzonga, Fambong La Fairs and festivals: Kanchendzonga Lossong, Drupka Teshi, Losar, Kalchakra puja Major dance and music forms: Khanchendzonga, Kali Topi Hat Arts and crafts: Thangkas or religious scroll paintings depict scenes from Buddha's life; sand mandala; hand knotted carpets Museum: Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Sikkim Cuisine: Momos, Thukpa, Gundruk, Phagshapa, Sael Roti State animal: Red Panda % State bird: Blood Pheasant lobile Orchid Dendrobium % State tree: Rhododendron Tourist attractions: Tusklakhang, Namgyal, Deer Park, Orchid Sanctuary, Rumtek Monastery State flows Factoids: % The highly endangered red panda is found in Sikkim. 2 Sikkim has around 200 monasteries or Gompas where red robed Jamas chant to drums, horns and trumpets. ae* eee ee ea ae ae e eee ae Capital: Chennai 2 Date of formatio: : January 26, 1950 ¢ Languages: Tamil Size: 1,30,058 sq km % Population: 7,21,47,030 Sex Rai 996F/1000M : Literacy: 80.09% +: Density: 555 persq km Rivers: Kaveri, Palar, Piyar, Bhavani val Major crops: Paddy, Jowar, Ragi, Tea : Minerals: Highest Peak: Doddabetta (2636m) Forests and reserved forest: Mudumalai, Mukurthi, Annamalai Fairs and festivals: Mahamagam fes Pongal, Vaikasi, Visakam, Avani Moolam, Pongal, Natyanjali festival, imestone, Magnesite, Thorium, Graphite, Lignite, Granite /al, Dance festival Mamallapuram, Chithirai festival, Adipperukku, Navarathiri Theatre form: Therukoothu Major dance and music forms: Bharatnatyam, Paravi Attam, Neyyandi Melam, Karagattan Arts and crafts: Tanjore style of painting: Kanchipuram silk: Toda women embroider geometrical patterns on shawls called poothkuli, Kanjivaram Sari, Kolam, Tanjore brass work, Kanchipuram Sarees Museum: Vivekanandar |Ilam, Chennai Cuisin State animal: Nilgiri Tahr % State bird: Emerald Dove State flower: Glory lily or kandhal * State tree: Palmera Palm Tourist attractions: Suruli (Water falls), Rameswaram, Nagoor, Marina Beach, Mahabalipuram Beach, Ooty be ee ‘cambukoozh, Pongal, Rasam, Sambhar, Dosaii Idli, Vada Factoids: Mamallapuram is a group of rock cut monuments and temples carved between 7th and 8th centuries AD in Mahabalipuram. The magnificent Meenakshi temple at Madurai was built by the Pandyas.Capital: Hyderabad % Date of formatio: Language: Telugu Size: 1,14,840 sq km % Population: 3,52,86,757 Sex Ratio: 988F/1000M ** Density: 307 per sq km eral: Bauxite, Mica, Iron ore, Coal ighest Peak: Lakshmidevipalli (670m) Fairs and festivals: Ugadi, Srirama Navami, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Peerlapunduga, Bathukamma, Bonaly, Ramzan Theatre form: Veedhinatakam Forests and reserved forest: Eturnagaram, Shivaram Arts and crafts: Nirmal Arts, Bidri craft, Banjara Needle craft, Dokra Metal craft, Bronze Castings, Manthani is famous for rare Lord Siva temples. Museum: Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad Cuisine: Royala Kura, Oorru Kodi Pulusu, Endu Chapala Vankaya, " Bachali Kura State Animal: Jinka (Deer) State Bird: Palapitta (Indian Roller or Blue Jay) State Flower: Tangedu (Tanner's Cassia) State Tree: Jammi Chettu (Prosopis Cineraria) Religious tourism: Keesaragutta Warangal: The Thousand Pillar Temple, Ramappa Temple, Bhadrachalam Temple, Yadagirigutta Temple Water falls: Kuntala Waterfall located in Kuntala, Adilabad district, at 45 metres (148 ft), is the biggest in the state % Tourist attractions: Charminar, Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Chowmahalla Palace, Falaknuma Palace and Bhongir Fort, The Ramappa Temple (with a 6ft tall Nandi bull), Golconda Fort e % Factoids: At 1666 acres, Ramoji Film City is the largest integrated film city in the world. You can find the sword of Aurangzeb and the wardrobe of Tipu Sultan in the Salar Jung Museum of Hyderabad. : June 2, 2014 Pe ee ee & Eo Eo ee bat * * eeo eee ee eee * a Capital: Agartala 2 Date of formation: January 21,1972 Languages: Kokborok, Bengali, Manipuri Size:10,492sqkm —** Populatio Sex Ratio: 960F/1000M + Literacy Rivers: Gomti Major crops: Paddy, Wheat, Sugarcane, Potato Minerals: Glass sands, Limestone, Clay Highest Peak: Betalongchhip (1097m) Forests and reserved forest: Shepahijala, Trishna, Rowa Fairs and festivals: Pous Sankranti, Kharchi Puja, Jer, Garia Puja, Ganga Puja, Ker Puja, Durga Puja, Nazrul Jayanti, Way (Lamp) festival Major dance and music forms: Garia Dance, Jhum, Maimita, Bizu, Hozagiri, Hai-Hak, Wangla, Cheraw, Lebang Boomani Dance, Bihu dance, Sarinda, Sumui music, Welcome Dance Arts and crafts: Bamboo mats: cloths with snakeskin designs known as Ponmongyom garments called the risa and the rignai Museum: Ujjayanta Palace, Agartala Cuisine: Chakhwi, Muitru, Mosdeng State animal: Phayre’s langur or spectacled langur State bird: Green Imperial pigeon State flower: NagKesar + State tree: Agar Tourist attractions: Ujjayant Palace, Chaturdas Devata Temple, Neer Mahal, Sipahijala € %. Factoids: Before becoming a state, Tripura was made a Union Territory in 1963. Singers are usually accompanied by instruments like the sarinda, chongpreng, bamboo flute or sumui. Lake Rudrsagar is the only lake in eastern India with a palace in it; Neermahal was built by Maharaja BirBikram Kishore Manikya Bo] 3671,032 7.8% + Density: 350 persq km a Py Bahadur as a summer resort.Eo Capital: Lucknow Date of formatio Languages: Hindi, Urdu Size: 2,40,928 sqkm —_** Population: 19,95,81,477 Sex Ratio: 908F/1000M « Literacy: 69.72% * Density: 828 per sq km Rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, Gomti, Ghagra, Ram Ganga, Betwa, Ken Major crops: Wheat, Rice, Pulses, Paddy, Barley, Urad (Black gram), Moong (Green Gram), Millet, Sugarcane, Mustard, Guavas,Litchi, Mangoes Minerals: Coal, Dolomite, Lime-stone, Gypsum, Bauxite Highest Peak: Amsot Peak (957m) Forests and reserved forest: Dudhwa Fairs and festivals: Naag Panchami, Rama Navami, Karvachauth, Annakoot, Sheetla Ashtami, Eid, Kumbh Mela, Lath mar holi, Diwali, Moharram, Dusehra Theatre form: Nautanki, Rasleela Major dance and music forms: Raai, Dhobia, Kathak, Lucknow and Benares gharanas of music, Charkula, Karma, Pandey, Pai-Danda, Tharu Arts and crafts: Chikankari or shadow work embroidery, Benarasi brocades Museum: Sarnath Museum, Sarnath, Government Archaeological Museum, Kanuaj Cuisine: Shami Kebab, Awadh Biryani, Aloo Kachori, Moong Dal Halwa Stateanimal: Swamp Deer * State bird: Sarus crane State flower: Palash a State tree: Ashok Tree ‘ ; Tourist attractions: Taj Mahal, Sangam, Varanasi, Mathura ae Factoids: The ancient Dhamek Stupa Marks the spot where Buddha gave his first sermon in Sarnath. % Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal for his dead wife & Mumtaz Mahal; the tomb took 22 years to build. & a am) & i January 26, 1950 See eae ee ae ae ees +Capital: Dehradun 2 Date of formation: November 9, 2000 Languages: Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni Size: 53,483 sqkm Population: 1,01,17,000 Sex Ratio: 963F/1000M * Literacy:79.63% *% Density: 189 persq km Rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga, Kali Major crops: Rice, Wheat, Barley, Jowar, Oilseed Minerals: Magnesite, Iron ore, Limestone, Gypsum, Dolomite, Marble, Copper, Rock Phosphate Highest Peak: Nanda Devi (7816m) Forests and reserved forest: Nanda devi, Rajaji, Corbett Tiger Reserve Fairs and festivals: Devidhura Mela, Nanda Devi Mela, Purnagiri Mela, Bhitauli, Phooldei, Ganga Dussehra, Uttrayani, Kumbh Mela Theatre form: Ramman Major dance and music form: Arts and crafts: Kholi woodcarving, Aipan or rangoli, Candle making Museum: Corbett Museum, Ramnagar Cuisine: Aloo Gutke, Kaapa, Jnangorakheer, Chainsoo State animal: White Bellied Musk Deer State bird: Himalayan Monal or Monale = State flower: Brahm Kamal * State tree: Burans ea Tourist attractions: Corbett, Nainital, Almora Valley of flowers, Nanda Devi Park, Char Dham, Chandi Devi temple Factoids: % Kedarnath temple, at a height of 3584 m, is devoted to Shiva. = # The Kol-Munds, a Dravidian people, were probably the first to live xz here. Se be ee eee folk dance and music arhwé See ge eeePee eee ee eee Ea eo ge Capital: Kolkata % Date of formation: January 26, 1950 Languages: Bengali, Hindi, Urdu Size:88,752sqkm * Population: 9,12,76,115 Sex Ratio: 950F/1000M + Literacy:76.26% % Density: 1,028 persqkm Rivers: Hooghly, Testa, Torsa, Subarnarekha, Joldhara Major crops: Rice, Maize, Oil seeds, Sugarcane Minerals: Coall, Kaolin, Iron ore, Quartz Highest Peak: Sandakphu (3636m) Forests and reserved forest: Sunderbans Tiger Reserve, Jaldapara Fairs and festivals: Durga Puja, Rabindra Jayanti, Gajan, Nababarsha, Pausha mela Theatre form: Jatra Major dance and music forms: Jatra theatre, Baul, Rabindra Sangeet Arts and crafts: Terracotta Bankura horses: Kalighat style of painting, | hand woven Baluchari silk textiles, Dhoka, Murshidabad Silk Museum: Everest Museum, Darjeeling; Birla Industrial and Technological ‘Museum, Kolkata; Indian Museum, Kolkata Cui State animal: Fishing Cat —_** State bi State flower: Night Flowering Jasmine State tree: Shephali, Devil free or Chatian Tourist attractions: Victoria memorial, Vidyasagar Setu, Shantiniketan, Darjeeling, Howrah Bridge, Trams, Dakshineswar [i Factoids: Bengali literature developed early thanks to the cultural awakening brought about by the Brahmo Samaj. Bhapallish, Daab Chingri, Mishti Doi, Machher Jhol : White-throated Kingfisher Literature, was from Bengal. 2 Rabindranath Tagore, the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize for =Ee Andaman and Nicobar Island ¢ Capital: Port Blair Date of formation: November 1,1956 ee Languages: Hindi, Nicobarese, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu Size: 8,249 sq km 146 persqkm Major crops: Paddy, Coconuts, Nuts, Banana, Mango eee ee ee Fairs and festivals: Beach festival, Music/Monsoon festival, Food festival, Andaman and Nicobar Tourism festival, ethnic tribal festivals, Island tourism festival, Block mela, Vivekananda mela { Museum: Anthropological Museum, Port Blair Cuisine: Sea food State animal: Dugong (sea cow) State bird: indaman wood pigeon State tree: Andaman Padauk Tourist attractions: Cellular Jail, Ross Island, Havelock Island, Marine Museum eee eee Factoids: 2 Denmark's presence in the Nicobar islands ended in 1868 when it sold the rights to the Nicobar Islands to Britain, which in 1869 made them part of British India. # The islands host the Andaman and Nicobar Command, the only tri- service geographical command of the Indian Armed Forces.Capital: Chandigarh ee Date of formation: November! , 1966 Languages: Hindi, Punjabi Size: 114 sq km Population: 9,00,635 Sex Ratio: 777 F/1000 M Literacy: 81.9% — Density: 7,900 per sq km Major crops: Wheat, Maize, Rice ee te ee ee Highest Peak: Capital area (383 m) Fairs and festivals: Festival of gardens, Mango festival, Maha Moorkh Sammelan, Gurpurab, Baisakhi, Rose festival Ea Museum: Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh cui ine: Chhole, Lachha paratha, Baingan da bhurtha, Kadhi eee Tourist attractions: Rock gardens, Sukhna lake, Capital complex, openhand monument, Rose garden, Garden of Fragrance Factoids: 2% Chandigarh is the first smoke-free city in India. 2 The original manhole covers of Chandigarh had the impression of the city's master plan.ae Pee ee gee ee ee Capital: Silvassa Date of formation: August 11,1961 Languages: Gujarati, Marathi, Konkani Size: 491 sq km Population: 2,20,000 Sex Ratio: 774 F/1000 M Literacy: 76.24% Density: 700 per sqkm Rivers: Silvassa, Khanvel Major crops: Paddy, Ragi, Millet, Pulses, Oilseeds, Bajra, Sawar Highest Peak: Amboli (278m) Fairs and festivals: Barash (Diwali), lvaso Bhawada, Tarpa festival, Akhatrii, Divaso Museum: Silvassa Tribal Museum, Silvassa Cuisine: Ubadiyu, Paunk, Doodhpak Tourist attractions: Tad Keshwara Temple, Van, Vihar, Daman Ganga River, Dudhani (water sports) Factoids: It was a free administration between 1954 -1961 before it merged into the Union of India. The ghangal, a musical instrument made with a gourd, bamboo and iron strings, is a part of Warli religious rituals.Qe EE & Capital: Daman and Div Date of formation: May 30, 1987 Languages: Gujarati, Marathi Size: 111 sqkm Population: 2,43,247 Sex Ratio: 618 F/1000 M = Literacy: 87.10 % Density: 2,191 persq km Rivers: Daman Ganga, Kolak, Kalai ee te ee ee Major crops: Paddy, Ragi, Groundnut, Pulses Mineral Highest Peak: Div (30m) Fairs and festivals: Gangaji Fair, Holi, Diwali, Folk Dance festival, Nariyal poornima \estone eee t. Thomas Church Museum, Daman and Div, * ine: Rotla and saag, Potaya, Dudh-plag, Dhakanu % Tourist attractions: Somnath Mahadev Temple, Devka Beach, Div Fort, Panikotha, Nagoa Beach Factoids: % Daman was once a part of the Kushana Empire. 2 The ancient river Damanganga lends its name to the region of Daman.ee ee eee eee ee * Capital: Delhi Date of formation: December 1991 Languages: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi Size: 1,483 sqkm Population: 1,67,53,235 Sex Ratio: 866 F/1000M Literacy: 86.24% Density: 11,297 persqkm Rivers: Yamuna Major crops: Rice, Maize Minerals: Kaolin, Fire clay Highest Point: Tughlaqabad (319m) Fairs and festivals: Republic Day Parade, Surajkund Crafts Mela, Diwali, Holi, Eid, Trade faiir, Phoolwalon ki sair, Lori Museum: Gandhi Smriti, National Rail Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, Tibet House Museum, Archaeological Museum, Crafts ‘Museum Cuisine: Butter Chicken, Raima Chawal, Nar: Kofta, Kulfi Tourist attractions: Qutub Minar, Hamayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Red Fort, India Gate, Birla Mandir, Safdarjung's Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House Factoids: % The National Capital Region or NCR is one of the world’s biggest urban clusters. It is believed that Delhi was destroyed and rebuilt at least seven times. Itis also the worlds greenest capital city.Pe TTT Capital: Kavaratti Date of formation: Nov. 1, 1956 Languages: Malyalam, Mahi, Tamil Size: 32 sqkm 2,013 per sq km Rivers: Butterfly fish Major crops: Coconut Highest Peak: Agatt [sand (1 5m) and festivals: Sufi festivals, Eid, Bakr id, Miladuinabi Museum: Marine Aquarium and Museum Cuisine: Sea food State bird: Sooty tern State tree: Bread fruit Tourist attractions: Kavaratti Kadamat, Kalpeni, Minicoy Lighthouse, Bangaram, Amini, Kiltan Factoids: Lakshadweep was ruled by Kerala dynasties like the Kuladekharas and the Chirakkal Rajahs. Only on the island of Minicoy do they speak Mahi, a dialect of Dhivehi the national language of Maldives. There are 36 total Islands among them the major islands are MINICOY, KALPENI, ANDROTH, AGATTI, KAVARATTI, AMINI, KADMA\, KILTAN, CHETLAT, BITRA, PITTI. RS aL ay% Capital: Puducherry % Date of formation: January 7, 1963 % Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam % Size: 479 sq km % Population: 12,44,464 % Sex Ratio: 1037 F/1000M * 85.85% * 2,547 per sqkm % Major crops: Rice, Maize, Jowar (Cholam), Bajra (Cumbu), Ragi and Pulses % Minerals: Kaolin, Lignite 2 Highest Peak: Les Montagnes Rouges (30m) % Fairs and festivals: Fire Walking festival, Sedal, Mascarade festival, Masi Magam, Veerampattinam Car festival, Kini Radhothsavam, Brahamothsavam, St. Theresa festival, Bastille day, Mangani festival, Kandoori festival, Mandalam Vilakku, Pongal ss Museum: Puducherry Museum % Cuisine: Coconut Curry, Tandoori Potato, Soya Dosa, Italian Baked Beans, Podanlankai, Assad, Curried Vegetables, Stuffed Cabbage. % Tourist attractions: Serenity Beach, Plage Paradiso, Karaikal Beach, Place du Government, Aurobindo Ashram Factoids: 2% Mahe, a small town in Puducherry, is also known as Mayyazhi or the 'sea''s eyebrow’. % The ancient town of Arikamedu traded pottery, beads, precious stones and textiles with the Romans in exchange for wine, olive oil and fish sauce.built heritage. Khwaish bas ttni st Ectioes from the past, Time would turn the key History most of it, is in my walls carefully 1 absorbed those emotions of joy, peace cast and victory When the pages of your textbooks were Without doubt allowed the desires of man being made It was my body which was always at the highest stake The Matiaraja loved me but 1 knew the armips love to me was fake They declared war, the Maharaja won Just bloodshed worth a ton to question the contradictory. With lights as my walls and doors are decorated As this era of mankind celebrates my ashes as they trickled Wit tensions taken during fits youth the face of man wrinkled The tousled state of affairs lay in my lap And today you ask me why I am not fit It rained that day as if God forgot to clase fumanity’s tap. Of, yes! That little girl who lost her father Did you see her mother crying for a little of larder Times just got harder sls the Indian history went farther. The water that you see Very often have flown through it streams Orisa Yet, there you can see it stands Like a father’s shoulder with very strong ands. When simplicity through each of my brick used to shine When the wind was frost-filled and the King sat inside with his dreams and charisma people offered to me How was 1 t0 know? Or like the others you can come and see Appreciate the marvels of man and flee. 1 often wondered about the charm, chivalry Whtwaaish bas itni si ki tum mere lafzon, but fickle. Since Maharaja left everyone came and gazed Spent an afiernoon while during a vacation they lazed Uf I could protect the Indian cultural heritage through a century Why can't you get up from your sentry Of yes! Indeed the Army was brave Now it’s me you ought to save J leave you with the option Pages from Indian legacy can stand straight And unravel those stories of love, compassion and hate coo) po ko samjhio"Meaning ‘Protector of Moon God, this temple stands at a point on the Indian landmass from where there is no land in straight line between the temple's seashore till the South Pole. Identify this temple?" a) Lingaraj Temple b) Somnath Temple ¢) Brihadisvara Temple d) Meenakshi Temple Which UNESCO World Heritage Site's name literally means Mound of the dead? a) Lothal b) Kalibangan ¢) Mohenjo Daro d) Rohtang Pass In which UNESCO World Heritage Site will you find Nehr-i-Behisht, Hayat Bakhsh Bagh, Muthamman-Burj, Rang Mahal and Naqqar Khana? a) Humayun's Tomb b) Red Fort <) Agra Fort d) Mehrangarh Fort The Hornby Vellard project was one of the first major civil engineering projects in In single island with a deep natural harbour. Which region? with an aim to unite all seven islands of this region into a a) Mumbai b) Chennai ©) Vishakapatnam d) Kolkata Fed by the river Musi, the Hussain Sagar lake was built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562. Where is it located? s a) Ahmedabad b) Nagpur ¢) Visakhapatnam d) Hyderabad This site was accidently rediscovered by Englishman T. S Burt. Its architectural compound was covered with date palms, giving it its name. Identify this UNESCO World Heritage Site. a) Khajuraho b) Konark Temple ) Somnath S d) Mahabodhi Complex. Which temple, built by the Somavamsi dynasty of Kalinga, has four components namely, vimana, jagamohana, natamandira and bhoga- mandapa each increasing in height over its predecessor? a) Jagannath Temple b) Lingaraj Temple ¢) Brihadeshwara Temple d) Kashi Vishwanath Templebuilt heritage. Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian architect chosen by Bega Begum, was the architect of this monument. It is one of the largest mausoleums of Asia, with the members of a certain illustrious family are buried. Identify this UNESCO World Heritage Site. a) Gol Gumbaz b) Humayun's Tomb ¢) Taj Mahal d) Agra Fort In 1888, an elephant carrying sleepers for Assam Railways and Trading Company for laying tracks near Margherita in Assam was found to have dark coating on its legs. To what major discovery (oldest in Asia) did this incident lead to? a) Digboi Oil Refinery b) Neyyeli Coal Mines cc) Jharia Coal mines d) Makum Coal Fields Which UNESCO World Heritage Site was designed by Frederick William Stevens in 18872 a) Victoria Memorial b) Basilica of Bom Jesus <) Matrimandir d) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus In which Uttar Pradesh town will you be, if you are visiting the 15th century Atala Masjid built by Sultan Ibrahim? a) Moradabad b) Meerut <) Gorakhpur d) Jaunpur By the rulers of which dynasty were the Khajuraho temples built between 950 to 1050 AD? a) Chandella b) Mauryas ) Gaekwad d) Scindias Originally known as Khadki or Khirki, which historical town in western India was founded by Malik Ambar in 16102 a) Bidar b) Aurangabad <)> Pune d) Raigarh Which massive arch was built by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 to commemorate the end of plague in the city? a) Char Minar b) Qutub Minar d) Alai Minar ¢) Allahabad Pillar i :16. WA 18. 19. 20. a Who built the Jama Masjid of Delhi? a) Aurangzeb b) Shah Jahan ¢) Jehangir d) Humayun Who built the observatory, Jantar Mantar, at Delhi in 1724? a) Man Singh b)_Itumish <) Todar Mal d) Maharaja Jai Singh Il Dedicated to protection of cultural heritage of India, what organisation was founded in 1861 under British colonial administration by Sir Alexander Cunningham with the help of the then Viceroy Canning? a) Archaelogical survey of India b)_ Royal Asiatic Society ¢) Central Council d) Ministry of Culture This town, meaning ‘town of boiled beans’, credits its name to the 11th century king Veera Ballala Il who was served boiled beans when he lost his way on a hunting expedition? a) Hyderabad b) Chennai ) Bengaluru d) Coimbatore Which city founded by Guru Ramdas as Ramdaspur derives its current name from small pool there, the name meaning ‘Pool of Nectar’? a) Jalandhar b) Amritsar ) Dehradhun d) Ambala Which Indian city was designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, strictly according to Shilpa Shastra? 9) Jaipur b) Udaipur ) Aimer | d) Jodhpur Which state capital city’s name is derived from a 15th century fort that this city counts among its attractions, along with the legendary Ganga Lake or Gyakar Sinyi, and the Buddhist temple known as Buddha Vihar consecrated by the Dalai Lama? a) Kohima b) Itanagar d) Aizawl <). Gangtok22. 23. 24, 25. 26. 27. 28. This\term is used for the innermost area or the sanctum sanctorum of a Hindu temple, and is a feature in Jain and Buddhist temples as well. The term comes from the Sanskrit for ‘womb chamber because the primary deity is supposed to reside here. Whatis the term? a) Rangmandapa b) Mukhmandapa ) Vimana d) Garbhagriha This monastery is ani important centre of the Kagyupa sect which traces its Buddhist teachings to Tilopa. Lécated near Gangtok in Sikkim. What is the name of this monastery. a) Tawang b) Rumtek <)_Hemis d) Chaitya In which city in India would you find the historic Mehrangath fort? a) Udaipur b) Jodhpur ¢) Jaipur d) Jaisalmer Ratnasagar was the name of one of the three buildings of the library which was being used by over 10,000 students and 20,000 teachers at a point of time. Name the residential complex. a) Nalanda b) Vikramshila ¢) Takshila d) Gandhara Which city, once the seat of the mighty Vijayanagara empire and now designated as «UNESCO World Heritage Site, was traditionally known as Pampakshetra of Kishkindha? a) Bijapur b) Hampi ¢) Aurangabad d) Warangal Which famous temple is located on Nilachal Parvat or Kamagiri, near Guwahati? ‘ ) Kamakhya Temple b) Pashupatinath ¢). Badrinath d) Kedarnath Muhammad Bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his cousin Firuz Shah Tughlagq who built this town in his memory. It has also served as a centre for the Sharqi dynasty. Name the town. @) Jaunpur b) Kanpur p) lwcknow30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. One the last palaces to be built in India, it is sometimes called the ‘Taj of the desert’ and now a luxury hotel, it was built by the ruler to provide work to the famine stricken public. Which palace is this? a) Amer Fort b) Umaid Bhawan <) Sheesh Mahal d) Badalmambara Which Lucknow structure was built in 1784 primarily to provide food in lieu of work in the midst of famine? ) Baralmambara b) Hazratganj Chowk ¢) Charbagh d) Beni Khanam's Tomb Which monument in Delhi was designed by Fariborz Sahba? a) Lotus Temple b) Red Fort ¢) Safdarganj Tomb d)_Humayun's Tomb In which of these monuments do we find extensive Pietra Dura work? a) AgraFort b) Lahore Fort <) Taj Mahal d) Moti Masjid This tomb was built in 1431 in the memory of a wealthy Muslim merchant who hailed from Persia. Name it. a) Nizamuddin Dargah b) Lal Masjid ¢) Hazratbal Shrine d) Haji Ali Dargah Which ancient Indian city’s name is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘military establishment’? a) Cuttack b) Guwahati ¢) Silchar d) Kohima Name the dance village near Bengaluru that was established by Protima Gouri. a) Kalashetra, b) Nrityagram <) Kalamandalam d) Shantiniketan Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya founded the largest residential university in India. Name the university he founded. a) Delhi University b) Lucknow University ¢) Banares Hindu University d) Bombay University* 38. 384 40. Al. 42. Built in the beginning of the 13th century, which complex of structures comprises the Alai Darwaza Gate (1311), the Alai Minar and the Quwwat-ul-lslam Mosque (the earliest existing mosque in India)? a) Qutub Minar Complex b) Fatehpur Sikri ¢) SiriFort d) Davlatabad Located in the foothills of the Vindhyas, which rock shelters comprise a group of ‘five clusters of rock shelters’ with paintings that are inferred to date from the ‘Mesolithic period right through to the Historical period’? a) Dhauli b) Ajanta ¢) Bhimbetka d). Sanchi Where is Salar Jang Museum located in India? a) Mumbai b) Hyderabad ¢) Chennai d) Delhi Akbar built a structure in 1601 to commemorate his victory over Muzaffar Shah Il of Gujarat? Which was the structure? a) AgraFort b) Fatehpur Sikri ¢) Buland Darwaza d) Lahore Fort The site that was'selected for the monument was a garden by a river, un- shadowed by any other building. The garden belonged to Raja Jai Singh. By a royal announcement, the Emperor at the time gave Jai Singh four haveli exchange for it. Which monument came up on the site? a) Taj Mahal b) Jama Masjid <) Agra Fort d) Itmadud Daulah tomb They are called Chaityas in Nepal, Sotoba in Japan, Suvarga in Mongolia and Chedey in Cambodia. They originated as earthen burial mounds, in which men of religion were buried. What is being talked about? a) Monasteries b) Stupas <) Viharas d) Ashrams44. 45. 46. 47. 48. About 1200 years ago, the site of this town was covered with extensive forests. Godo Singh, a Chauhan Rajput, cleared the forests, and founded a town called Sawai Gedo, which shortly afterwards passed into the hands of the rulers of the Kannayj. Name the town. a) Unnao b) Mandu <) Aurangabad d) Allahabad Name the eldest daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan under whose supervision Chandni Chowk (in Delhi) was constructed? a) Roshanara b) Noorjahan ©) Jahanara d) Mumtaz Which monument, having the largest dome in India, is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur, and was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul? a) Gol Gumbaz b) Humayun's Tomb ¢) Sher Shah Suri's mausoleum d) Badalmambara Which Mughal Emperor laid the foundation for Dinpanah, supposed to become the new capital of Mughal Empire by constructing massive gateways and walls of Purana Qila in Delhi? a) Humayun b) Babur © ¢) Jahangir d) Shah Jahan While in Central India, where can one find the Jahaz Mahal and the Hindola Mahal, meaning the ‘swinging palace’? a) Mandu b) Gwalior <) Bhopal d) Nagpur Literally meaning ‘the royal tank’, what was the name given'to the large reservoir built by Alauddin Khilji to supply water to Siri Fort? 4) Dhaula Kuan b) Havz Khas <) Talkatora d) Chandni Chowk49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. BS. <) Amritsar A In which. Karnataka city would you find the statue of Gommateshvara Bahubali, one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Jainism? a) Belgaum b) Belur ) Hampi d) Shravanabelagola The Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in Delhi marks the cremation site of a sikh guru who was beheaded by Aurangzeb in 1675.Name the guru. a) Guru Arjan b) Guru Har Kishan ¢) Gury Tegh Bahadur d) Guru Amar Das Which renowned architect was involved in the design and the construction of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the capital for the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana and India's first planned city? a) Edwin Lutyens b) Herbert Baker <) Le Corbusier d) Frank Lloyd Wright Who built the Dakshineshwar Temple in 1847 and dedicated it to the goddess Kali? a) Rani Rashmoni b) Ramakrishna Paramhansa ¢) Sharadamani d) Satyendranath Tagore The famous Kashi Vishwanath temple of Varanasi was destroyed and re- constructed many times. The gold for the current temple was donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, but who built the current temple structure? a) Rani Rashmoni b) Ramakrishna Paramhansa <) Swami Vivekanand d) Ahilyabai Holkar Which town in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh was established by Maharaja Rudra Pratap Singh in 1501 as the seat of an eponymous former princely state of Central India in the Bundelkhand region? a) Orchha b) Gwalior ¢)* Jhansi d) Bhopal Which city getsitsname from the word meaning the 'City of Lord Ananta’ deriving from the deity of the city's Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple? a) Anandpur b) Thiruvananthapuram57. 58. SH 60. 61. 62. Which town holds the Vaishnavite shrine pertaining to the Pushti Marg, founded by Vallabha Acharya, and is famous for its temple of Krishna which houses the idol of Shrinathii, brought here from Mathura in 1672 to protect it from Aurangzeb’s non tolerant policies? a) Nathdwara b) Udaipur ¢) Jodhpur d) Mount Abu Which dynasty built the imposing Golconda fort in the 1 3th century? 9) Chalukyas b) Kakatiyas <) Cholas d) Adil Shahi In which imposing fort called the ‘pearl among the forts of the Hind’ by Babur do we find the Gurjari Mahal, Man Mandir, Saas- bahu temple and Teli ka mandir? a) Jaisalmer fort b) Mehrangarh Fort ¢) Gwalior Fort d) Agra Fort One of the largest fortifications in the world, which fort standing on the Trikuta Hill was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, from whom it derives its name? a) Jaisalmer fort b) Mehrangarh Fort ¢) Chittorgarh Fort d) AmerFort The archaeological site- Nagarjunakonda is located on the banks of which river? 9) Narmada b) Krishna. ¢) Godavari d) Mahanadi Name the Gurdwara was built in 1517 on the Leh-Kargil road to commemorate the visit to Ladakh region of Guru Nanak Dev? a) Gurdwara Damdama Sahib b) Gurdwara Nanaklama Sahib ¢) Gurdwara Padal Sahib d) Gurdwara Pathar Sahib Which 7th century fort was the capital of Mewar for over 800 years till it was destroyed by Akbar in 1568? a) Jaigarh Fort b) Kumbalgarh Fort ¢) ChittorgarhFort d) Achalgarh Fort i63. 64, 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. Which 15th century Mewar fort that has perimeter walls extending 36 kilometres is also the birthplace of Maharana Pratap? a) Jalore Fort b) Kumbalgarh Fort ¢) Nahargarh Fort d) Taragarh Fort With which architectural style would you associate the usage of the following stones- Sahana, Chhita Sahana, Bada Pagada, Dhoba Kunda, Rasa Chinda and Nila Kusana? 4) Dravidian architecture b) Hoysala architecture ¢) Sharqi architecture d) Kalinga architecture Built in 1553, the Hidimba Devi temple is surrounded by a cedar forest at the foot of the Himalayas. In which Himachal Pradesh district is it located? 9) Kangra b) Manali ¢) Dharamsala d) Shimla Locally known as Motphran, 'the stone of France' is a memorial erected in the memory of the 26th Khasi Labour Corps who served under the British in France during World War |. In which state capital would you find it? a) Kohima b) Imphal <) Aizwal d) Shillong Which fort atop Deogir hill was built by the Yadava general Bhillamraj in the 12th century and has three circles of fortification called Amberkot, Mahakot and Kalakot to protect it? a) Kotdwar b) Daulatabad ¢) Shivneri d) Kalinjar Built by the Portuguese on Vypeen Island in Kerala, which fort is India's oldest surviving European Fort? a). SGeorge b) Fort William ¢) Pallipuram d) Bhansaur Fort - Established by the Pallavas in the 6th century AD, where do we find the Rock Fort in Tamil Nadu? a) Vellore b) Madurai 6) Kanchipuram d) Tiruchirapallirig te 73. 7A. 75. 76. In 1505, according to a legends, Sikandar Lodi's prime minister, Miyan Bhoiya had built a structure with the profits he made from one lentil grain in Delhi. Name the monument. a) Alai Minar b) Moth Ki Masjid <) Chor Minar d) Hauz Khas Famous for its rock cut temples, the town of Mahabalipuram, was renamed as Mamallapuram in the honour of which Pallava king? a) Narasimhavarman I b) Raja Raja Chola ¢) Raja Raja Chola Il d) Rajendra Chola Which marine fort in Maharashtra, built in the late 15th century, was controlled by the Sidis and could never be conquered by the British, the Portuguese or the Marathas? a) Shivneri b) Murud Janjira <) Div d) Khanderi Carrying the initials 'KK', which residence of Osman Ali Khan, the Nizam of Hyderabad, was originally built by Kamal Khan? 4) Falaknuma Palace b) Moti Palace ¢)_ Khudai Khwabgah Palce d) King Kothi Palace Paul Benfield designed which royal residence in Chennai that is said to be first Indo-Saracenic building in India? a) Fort William b) Chepauk Palace ¢) Chidambaram Palace d) Chinnaswamy Palace Considered the last great Mughal monument, which tomb located in Delhi isnamed after the Viceroy of Awadh? a) Salarjung b) Itmad-ud-daulah ) Wajid Ali Shah d) Safdarjung ‘Commissioned by Shah Jahan, what is the original formal name given to Jama Masjid of Old Delhi? @) Masjid-i Jahan Numa b) Moti Masjid ¢) Badshahi Masjid d) Fatehpur Masjid77. 78. Lh 80. 81. 82. 83. Dedicated to lord Shiva, which is the largest temple in Khajuraho complex? a) Neelkanth Temple b) Vithalswami Temple ¢) Kandarlya Mahadeva d) Rudradev Temple Who designed the buildings of Central Secretariat in Delhi? a) Le Corbusier b) Herbert Baker ¢) Edward Lutyen d) Sir Bernard Feilden The National Stadium in Delhi was originally named after which viceroy? a) Lord Irwin b). Lord Canning ¢) Lord Mountbatten d) Lord Curzon Which legendary Tamil poet and philosopher, also called the divine poet is honoured with a 41 metre tall statue at Kanyakumari? a) Muttuthandavar b) Thiruvalluvar <) Parimelazhagar d) Jayamkondar What market place in Delhi was designed by Robert Tor Russel and named after Prince Arthur, modelled after the Royal Crescent at Bath. Name it, a) Palika Bazar, b) Meena Bazar ¢) Sadar Bazar d) Connaught Place The construction of the Bangalore Palace began in 1862 and was finally completed in 1944, Bought by the then Maharaja of Mysore in 1884, who built it? a) Tipu Sultan b) Rev. Garrett <) Hyder Ali d) Rey. Smith In which place near Patna railway station have excavations led to the discovery of the remains of an 80 pilared hall, Durakhi Devi temple, Anand Bihar monastery and Arogya vihar? a) Kumhrar b) Kankarbagh d) Ajinkya ©) Barabar : is