27-12-2017, 04:40 PM
HIMACHAL PRADESH
*Capital - Shimla
*Formation - 1971 January 25
*Language - Hindi
*Major Festivals - Lohri, Losar, Doongri
*Major Rivers - Yamuna, Ravi, Beas, Sutlaj,Chenab
*State Animal - Snow leopard
*State Bird - Western Tragopan
*State Flower - Rhododendron
*State Tree - Deodar
*The literal meaning of Himachal Pradesh is ‘In the lap of Himalayas’.
*Asia’s largest fruit processing centre is situated in Himachal Pradesh.
*Himachal Pradesh is the leading producer of fruits especially Apple in India.
*Himachal Pradesh is known as the state of all seasons.
*Himachal Pradesh is known as mountain state of India.
*Himachal Pradesh is situated in the western Himalayas.
*Hindi and Pahari are the Principal Languages of Himachal Pradesh.
*Famous ‘Bhakra Project’, and Nathpa Jhakri Power Project’ are situated in the border of Himachal Pradesh.
*The Nathpa-Jhakri Power Project is the largest underground hydro power project in India.
Mini Switzerland
*Kulu in Himachal Pradesh is known as Valley of God
*Solan is known as Mushroom city of India
*Khajjyar in Himachal Pradesh is known as ‘Mini Switzerland’.
Sure mark
*First state to ban plastic
Ans : Himachal Pradesh
*First Carbon free state in India
Ans : Himachal Pradesh
*First smoke free state in India
Ans : Himachal Pradesh
*First woman highcourt Chief Justice
Ans : Leila Seth (Himachal Pradesh, 1991)
