36. Temperate grasslands of Africa are known as: The Steppes The Velds The Downs The Pampas 37. Who was the first President of Himalayan Hill States Regional Council (formed in 1946) ? Shivanand Ramaul Pandit Padam Dev Swami Purnanand Shyam Singh Negi 38. Dodra-Kwar revolt took place under the leadership of Shobha Ram Rana Hardev… Read More »
Wind Instruments Bansuri/Flute: The Hindu God lord Krishna is traditionally considered a master of the bamboo flute. Two main varieties of Indian flutes are currently used; the first has six finger holes and one embouchure hole and is used predominantly in the Hindustani music of northern India. The second, the Venu or Pullan Guzhal, has… Read More »
During the period of 10th Guru Govind Singh, a follower of Guru Nanak Dev known as Baba Kala Dhari had come and settled here. Kala Dhari family was given a Jagir of 177 villages by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Kala Dhari family had laid the foundation of Una town. Dera Baba Barbhag Singh’s Gurudwara- It is… Read More »
The temple of Chintpurni is a prominent pilgrimage center and one of the Shaktipeethas of the country. Located in the district of Una it is surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and smaller Shivalik range bordering the state of Punjab in the east. The temple is situated at the height of 940 metres… Read More »
(i) The district is famous for its ancient temples like Jawalaji, Brejeshwari, Chamunda and Shiva temple of Baijnath. (ii) Dharmsala, the district head–quarters is known for the second-highest rainfall station after Cherapunji, in the country. (iii) The headquarters of the Tibetan Government in exile is located at Dharmsala, which is often referred to as ‘Little… Read More »
Captain Vikram Batra: Captain Vikram Batra was born to Jai Kamal Batra and GL Batra in the Palampur region- in a village called Ghuggar. He enrolled in the Indian Military Academy in 1996. He was posthumously honoured with the Param Vir Chakra- the country’s highest honour for bravery for his gallant and fearless efforts in… Read More »
Chamba district is full of interest to Archaeologists, Sociologists, Anthropologists and Scholars. Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Husbandry plays an important role in the economic condition of the majority of population in the district. Chamba is famous for the magnificence of its scenery, sparkling streams, lakes, meadows and lush green forest of deodar. The district is… Read More »
The population of the district has increased by 12.0 percent during 2001-2011. The population of the district constitutes 5.56 percent of the state population and rank 10thin position. Bilaspur district ranks 4th position in terms of literacy slightly above the state literacy rate is 82.8. The District occupies 5th position among the districts in registering… Read More »