27-12-2017, 04:26 PM
Meghalaya
*Capital -Shillong
*Formation-1972 January 21
*Language -Khasi, Garo,English
*Major Festivals- Bamkhana,Sengkutsnem
*Major Rivers-Sirang, Manda, Kapili
*State Animal-Clouded Leopard
*State Bird-Hill myna
*State Flower-Lady slipper orchid
*State Tree- White Teak
*The word Meghalaya means ‘The Abode of Clouds’.
*The word Meghalaya was developed by Sheeba Prakash Chatterjee
*Shillong is known as‘Scotland of East’
*Headquarters of Assam rifles - Shillong Khasi, Garo and English are the principal languages of Meghalaya.
*Ghasi, Gharo, etc. are the major tribal groups in Meghalaya.
*Gasi Hills, Gharo Hills, Jaintia Hills, etc. are situated in Meghalaya.
*The shillong hills in Meghalaya is famous for trekking.
*Siliguri corridor or the Chicken’s Neck connects the North east region with the rest of India.
*The longest natural cave in India ‘Krem Liat Prah’ is in Meghalaya.
*Nohkalikai falls,sweet falls,Bishop falls are the famous water falls in the state
*Wangala is the harvest festival of Meghalaya
*The wettest place on the plant
Ans : Cherrapunji
*New name of Cherrapunji
Ans : Sohra
*The heaviest rainfall area in the world
Ans : Mawsynram
*Mawlynnong,the cleanest village in Asia is in Meghalaya.
*Umroi is the only air port in Meghalaya
*Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management is situted in Meghalaya.
*Elephant water falls,Mosmai waterfalls and Umiam lake are the famous tourist centres in Meghalaya.
*The lake Known as 'Barapani'
Ans : Umiam lake
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*First cherry blossom festival of India was held in
Ans : Meghalaya
