Important Points about Himachal Pradesh

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers,

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 States’, will help you learn major facts, global importance, and culture of every state. This particular article will help you learn everything about Himachal Pradesh in one glance.
Read the complete article to learn about the history, economy, geographical significance, flora & fauna, important sites, tourist attractions, etc. about Himachal Pradesh. You can also download this article as PDF to keep it handy.
Image result for himachal pradesh political map

Important Points about Himachal Pradesh in PDF

The name ‘Himachal’ was coined from Sanskrit him means ‘snow’ and achal means ‘mountain’, by Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma, one of the state’s most eminent Sanskrit scholars. A lesser known fact is that Himachal Pradesh, which is famous for its natural beauty, hill stations, and temples produces surplus hydroelectricity and sells it to states like Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, etc. Let’s read more about Himachal Pradesh and its diverse and beautiful Himalayan landscapes that attract tourists from all over the world.

Himachal Pradesh

Capital &
Imp Cities
– Shimla (Summers) & Dharamsala (Winters)
– Shimla, Kullu, Mandi and Hamirpur.
Date of
Formation
– After India’s independence in 1947, there
was a demand in some quarters for the merger
of Hill state with east Punjab but it met with
opposition from the rulers and people.
– In what is Himachal Pradesh today, Praja
Mandal workers and rulers had different
opinions about the future of these hilly
states. They decided to inform Govt. of
India to form a union of these small
hill states with name ‘Himachal Pradesh’.
– As a result, Himachal Pradesh came
into being as part ‘C’ State of the
Indian Union on 15th April, 1948
by merger together of 31 big & small hill states.
– Himachal Pradesh was conferred
statehood on 25th January 1971.
Districts12
Languages
– Hindi (Official Language) &
English (Additional official language)
– Pahari, Dogri, Mandeali, Kangri and Kinnauri.
Known
as/for		Fruit bowl of the country,
All Seasons’ State & Apple State
All houses have a toilet & 100% hygiene
has been achieved in the state. Also,
Physical
characteristics		Entirely hilly region Himachal Pradesh
can be divided into 3 distinct regions:
– Shivalik or Outer Himalayas
– Middle Himalayas or Inner Himalayas
– Greater Himalayas or the Alpine zone
The state lies on foothills of Dhauladhar range.
The climate varies from hot & subhumid tropical
to cold & glacial. While Dharamsala receives
heavy rainfall, Lahaul-Spiti gets less rainfall.
Natural
Vegetation
– Forest cover = 66.52%
– High diversity of Medicinal & Aromatic plants
– The state government is gearing up to make
Himachal Pradesh the flower basket of the world.
– Has around 463 birds, 77 mammalian, 44 reptile
and 80 fish species.
– 30 wildlife sanctuaries & 3 conservation reserves.
– Alpine to the north-east gradually
transforms to dry temperate grasslands
through moist temperate while
moving to the southwest
Major rivers– Satluj flows from Rakas Tal near
Manasarovar Lake to the Chenab
– Ravi flowing from Bhandal &
Tantgiri glaciers in Chamba in
Himachal Pradesh to the Indus.
– Beas flowing from Vyas Kund
at Rohtang Pass to the Sutlej
– Chenab flowing from Bara Lacha
pass to the Sutlej
– Yamuna flows from Kalinda Parbat
in Uttarakhand to the Ganga
(Triveni Sangam – the Ganga,
Yamuna & the invisible Saraswati
river at Allahabad)
MajorRegional
festivals		Halda, Lohri, Baisakhi,
Himachal Winter carnival,
Kullu Dussehra, Phulaich,
Lossar, Gotsi, Sairi, Faguli
Major art
forms		– Schools of painting: Kangra,
Chamba, Basohli, Garhwal, Thangka
– Dance: Kayang Mala dance,
Demon or Rakshasa Dance, Shan,
Shabu and Shabbo dance,
Dalshone and Cholamba,
Keekali, Kullu Natti dance
Industry – Over 93% of the population in
Himachal depends directly upon
agriculture, which provides direct
employment to 71% of its people.
– Electronics, toys, etc.
MineralsRock salt, limestone, gypsum,
silica-sand, and baryte
Agriculture – Wheat, rice, maize, barley,
apples, plums, olives, figs.
– Apple (major cash crop) →
avg. annual production – 5 lakh tonnes →
constitute 49% of total area under fruit crops
and 85% of total fruit production in the state
with an estimated economy of ₹3500 crore
and per hectare production of 8 to 10 tonnes.
– Apples from Himachal are also exported
to Indian states and other countruies.
Geographical indicationsKullu shawl, Kangra Tea,
Chamba Rumal, Kinnauri Shawl
State animalSnow leopard
State birdWestern tragopan (Jujurana)
State flowerCommon rhododendron
Important
historical sites		Ruined fort and rock inscription in Kangra,
Bhim-ka-Tila in: Buddhist Stupa in Kangra,
Katoch Palace in Hamirpur,
Phoo Gumpha in Tabo,
Vice Regal Lodge in Shimla
World heritage
sites		Great Himalayan National Park,
Kalka-Shimla Railway under
Mountain Railways of India
Ramsar sitesChandra Taal, Pong Dam Lake, Renuka Lake
Biodiversity
hotspots		—
Endemic
bird areas		Western Himalaya
Bird
sanctuaries		Gamgul Siahbehi Sanctuary
National
parks		– Great Himalayan National Park
– Pin Valley National Park,
Inderkilla National Park,
Khirganga National Park,
Simbalbara National Park
Biosphere
Reserve		Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve:
Pin Valley National Park
and surroundings, Chandra Taal,
Sarchu & Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife
Sanctuaries		Bandli WLS, Chail WLS
Chandratal WLS, Churdhar WLS
Daranghati WLS, Dhauladhar WLS
Gamgul Siyabehi WLS, Kais WLS
Kalatop-Khajjiar WLS, Kanawar WLS
Khokhan WLS, Kibber WLS
Kugti WLS, Lippa Asrang WLS
Majathal WLS, Manali WLS
Nargu WLS, Pong Dam Lake WLS
Renuka WLS, Rupi Bhaba WLS
Sangla Valley (Rakchham Chitkul) WLS
Sech Tuan Nala WLS
Sainj WLS, Shikari Devi WLS
Shimla Water Catchment WLS
Talra WLS, Tirthan WLS, Tundah WLS
Tiger reserve—
We hope this article taught you something new about Himachal Pradesh. If you know anything that we have missed, then do comment below.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular From Month

Famous Temples Of India

Image
ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, 51 Famous Temples Of India Temples Of India For centuries temples have remained integral to the Indian society. As the nerve centres of Indian religious life, these temples came to wield enormous powers. The role of the temples did not remain confined to catering to the religious needs of man. They went on to dominate the socio-economic and political life of the community while profusely contributing to the cultural and architectural heritage of the country. Unparalleled in their beauty and artistic grandeur these temples have survived as exquisite works of art and given birth to different architectural styles which have evolved over hundreds of years. It is against this backdrop that we introduce you to some of the most famous temples of India. Badrinath Temple | Badrinath, Uttarakhand Photograph by http://allhindugods.blogspot.i
Read more

Bhakti Movement

Image
Bhakti Movement - Origin, Saints, Timeline Vaishnava and Shaiva devotionalism were given new emphasis and expression by the Alwars and Nayanars saints of South India in the early medieval period. As per the tradition, there were 12 Alwars and 63 Nayanars. Using devotion to achieve salvation was a key component of the Bhakti movement which was started as a religious reformation in medieval India. The period of the 8th to 18th century is dedicated to the Bhakti movement where a number of saints (Hindu, Muslim, Sikh) evolved as the messiah of Bhakti (devotion), teaching people the transition of life from normalcy to enlightenment through salvation. Bhakti Movement (8th – 18th Century) Spread of Islam in India has also resulted in the Medieval Bhakti Movement. The Bhakti Movement in Medieval India is of diverse way. The thinking of Bhakti Reformers’ like that of Kabir, Nana and Ramananda were shaped by the preaching of Sufi teachers. Sufism Sufism was a liberal reform movement within Islam
Read more

Sultanate of Delhi

Sultanate of Delhi The period from 1206 A.D. to 1526 A.D. came to be known as the Delhi Sultanate period. This period witnessed many dynasties and various rulers. Some of the major dynasties and rulers this period witnessed are listed below. Sl. No. Dynasty Name 1 Slave (Ghulam) or Mamluk Dynasty 2 Khilji Dynasty 3 Tughluq dynasty 4 Sayyid Dynasty 5 Lodi dynasty Slave (Ghulam) or Mamluk Dynasty Ruler Period Events Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1206–1210) Founder of Mamluk Dynast and Slave of Muhammad Ghori Aram Shah (1210–1211) Eldest son of Qutb-ud-din Aibak Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (1211–1236) Son-in-law of Qutb-ud-din Aibak Rukn ud din Firoz (1236) Son of Iltutmish Razia Sultana (1236–1240) Daughter of Iltutmish and Grand Daughter of Qutb-ud-din Aibak. Muizuddin Bahram (1240–1242) Son of Iltutmish Alauddin Masud (1242–1246) Son of Rukn-ud-din Firoz Nasiruddin Mahmud (1246–1266) Razia’s Brother who had died in 1229 Ghiyas-ud-din Balban (1266–1286) Father-in-law of Nashiruddin Mahmud and the most
Read more

Mauryan Administration

Central Government Mauryan administration was highly centralized. The Emperor was the supreme power and source of all authority. He was assisted by a Council of Ministers. It was called ‘Mantriparishad’. The ministers were called ‘Mantris.’ The council was headed by ‘mantriparishad-adhyakshya’ akin to the Prime Minister of today. Tirthas: the Highest category of officials in the administration. There were 18 Tirthas. Adhyakshya: Ranked next only to Tirthas. There were 20 Adhyakshyas. They had economic and military functions. Mahamattas: Higher ranking officials. Amatyas: High ranking officials almost like present-day secretaries. They had administrative and judicial roles. The Adhyakshyas were formed into a secretariat, which was divided into many departments. Arthashastra mentions many Adhyakshyas for commerce, storehouses, gold, ships, agriculture, cows, horses, city, chariots, mint, infantry, etc. Yuktas: Subordinate officers responsible for the Empire’s revenue. Rajjukas: Officers
Read more

Question Based On Geography:-

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Question Based On Geography:- 1.  One degree of longitude on the equator is equal to a distance of – (1) 34.5 miles  (2) 69 miles (3) 60 miles (4) South pole 2.  The latitude of a place expresses its angular position relative to the place of – (1) Axis of the earth (2) Equator (3) North pole (4) South pole 3.  When would you record the maximum angle of incidence of the Sun’s rays at the north pole? (1) March 21 (2) September 21 (3) When the sun’s rays fall vertically on the Tropic of Cancer (4) When the Sun’s rays fall vertically on the Tropic of Capricorn 4.  Which of the following best describes longitude? (1) A imaginary line joining north and south poles. (2) The distance between a place east or west of the Greenwich Meridian (3) The angular distance east or west of the Greenwich Meridian (4) The position of a place on earth’s surface with reference
Read more

Amer Fort

Amer Fort At a short distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, the Capital of Rajasthan State, the Amer Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below. One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh. Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience" and the Sukh Niws where a cool breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air-conditioning. The private chambers of the queens have windows with latticed screens so that the ladies could watch the proceedings of the royal court in privacy. There is also the Jai Mandir or the "Temple of Victory", with its famous Sheesh Mahal, the scintillating "Hall of Mirrors".
Read more

Role of the Police in Communal Violence in India

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, The role of the police in communal violence is to arrest trouble shooters, disperse rioters congregated at one place, protect public property from loot and arson, prevent the spreading of rumours (which instigate people of different communities in other districts and states), and maintain public order. The police cannot perform the role of enforcing law and order without the active cooperation of politicians, bureaucrats, judiciary and the people at large. It is seen that, by and large, the bureaucrats in our country are ritualists, politicians function on the basis of vested interests, judicial officials are traditionalists, and people have no confidence in the police. The police have, thus, to face many constraints in playing the roles expected of them. Controlling riots and preventing communal vio­lence by police have, therefore, to be examined in the back
Read more

PRESIDENT INFORMATION

▪️PRESIDENT INFORMATION▪️ 🔹Two term president-Rajendra Prasad (1950-62) 🔹 president elected without opposition-Nelam sanjeev reddy 🔹First dalit president-K R Narayanan 🔹 Second dalit president -Ram nath govind 🔹Long lived president-Venkataraman(lived 98 yrs) 🔹Oldest president to assume office -K.R.Narayanan(Assumed office at 77 yrs) 🔹Short lived president -Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (lived 71 Yrs) 🔹 President from Tamil Nadu-Radhakrishnan,R Venkatraman, APJ Abdul Kalam 🔹youngest president to assume office- Nelam sanjeev reddy 🔹First sikh president- Giani zail singh 🔹First lady president-prathibha patel  🔹Speaker who became president-Nelam sanjeev reddy 🔹President who won in second counting of vote-V V Giri 🔹cheif justice to became president-Mohammad Hidayatullah 🔹First Muslim president -Zakir Hussain 🔹First president to die in office -Zakir Hussain 🔹Vice president to become president-Radhakrishnan,Zakir Hussain,VV Giri,K R Narayanan, Venkatraman,B D Jatti
Read more

Upcoming Sports Venue 2017-18, Full List

Image
ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers,  Upcoming Sports Venue 2017-18, Full List! Today we are providing you with an article on the list of Upcoming Sports Venue. Two or three questions are expected in upcoming exams from this topic. This article is important for upcoming Banking, Insurance & SSC Exams. List of Upcoming Sports Venue 1.  Asian Games  -  The Asian Games, also known as Asiad is a Pancontinental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF). Note:  First Asian games were held in  New Delhi, India in 1951 . Venue of Asian Games 2014 –  Incheon, South Korea. Venue of Asian Games 2018 -  Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia. Venue of Asian Games 2022 –  Hangzhou, China. Venue of Asian Games 2026 –  Nagoya, Japan. 2.  Commonwealth Games (CWG)  -  The Commonwealth Games is an internatio
Read more

Verbs as Part of Speech

Image
ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Before moving ahead with the Verbs, let’s have a look at what are parts of speech in brief: Parts of Speech Parts of speech are the basic categories of words according to their function in a sentence. It is a category to which a word is assigned in accordance with its syntactic functions. English has eight main parts of speech, namely,  Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions & Interjections . In grammar, the parts of speech, also called lexical categories, grammatical categories or word classes is a linguistic category of words. Verbs as Part of Speech Verbs as part of speech are used to signify the actions, processes, conditions, or states of being of people or things. It is basically a word that characteristically is the grammatical center of a predicate and expresses an act, occurrence, or mode of being, that i
Read more