North India

Salal Dam, also known as Salal Hydroelectric Power Station, is a run-of-the-river power project on the Chenab River in the Reasi district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The project was conceived in 1920. The feasibility studies on the project commenced in 1961 by the state government of J&K and construction was started in 1970 by Central Hydroelectric Project Control Board under the Ministry of Irrigation and Power.

In 1978 construction of the projects was entrusted to NHPC on agency basis. After completion of project, it was handed over to NHPC on ownership basis for Operation and Maintenance. Stage-I of the project was commissioned in 1987. First unit of Stage-II of the project was commissioned in 1993, second in 1994 and third in 1995.

The Aravalli Range, an eroded stub of ancient mountains, is the oldest range of fold mountains in India. The natural history of the Aravalli Range dates back to a pre-Indian subcontinental collision with the mainland Eurasian Plate. The Proterozoic Aravalli-Delhi orogenic belt in north west India is similar to the younger Himalayan-type orogenic belts of the Mesozoic-Cenozoic era (of the Phanerozoic) in terms of component parts and appears to have passed through a near-orderly Wilson supercontinental cycle of events. The range rose in a Precambrian event called the Aravalli-Delhi Orogen. The Aravalli Range is a northeast-southwest trending orogenic belt that is located in the northwestern part of Indian Peninsula. It is part of the Indian Shield that was formed from a series of cratonic collisions.

On 17th August 1947 the Radcliffe Line was declared as the boundary between India and Pakistan, following the Partition of India. The line is named after Sir Cyril Radcliffe who was commissioned to equitably divide 4,50,000 km sq of territory with 88 million people.

Jammu and Kashmir is the only state in India produce saffron.

Beas, Ravi and Chenab rivers originate from the Himachal mountains

New Delhi is on the banks of Yamuna.

Nanga Parbat peak located at Jammu and Kashmir state in India.

The Switzerland of India isKashmir.

Jim Corbett National Park is a forested wildlife sanctuary in northern India’s Uttarakhand State. Rich in flora and fauna, it’s known for its Bengal tigers. Animals, including tigers, leopards and wild elephants, roam the Dhikala zone. On the banks of the Ramganga Reservoir, the Sonanadi zone is home to elephants and leopards, along with hundreds of species of birds.

Valley Of Flowers National Park located at Uttarakhand.

Answer: Golden Temple Explanation: The Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib, is a significant pilgrimage site for Sikhs and is located in Amritsar, Punjab in North India. Char Dham, Vaishno Devi, and Pushkar are all major Hindu pilgrimage centers.

Answer: Lumbini Explanation: Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha, but it is located in Nepal, not in North India. Sarnath, Kushinagar, and Bodh Gaya are all major Buddhist pilgrimage centers located in North India.

Answer: Amritsar Explanation: Amritsar is a significant city for Sikhs, but it is not a Hindu pilgrimage center. Haridwar, Varanasi, and Mathura are all major Hindu pilgrimage centers located in North India.

Answer: A. The Indo-Gangetic Plain and the Himalayas Explanation: The Indo-Gangetic Plain and the Himalayas demarcate North India from the Tibetan Plateau and Central Asia.

Answer: B. Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan Explanation: The Northern Zonal Council Administrative division includes the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan and Union Territories of Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Answer: C. The Geological Survey of India Explanation: The Geological Survey of India includes Uttar Pradesh and Delhi in its Northern Region, but excludes Rajasthan and Chandigarh.

Answer: B. Bihar and Madhya Pradesh Explanation: Other states sometimes included in North India are Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal.

Answer: A cultural synthesis of Hindu and Muslim traditions in North India Explanation: The Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb is a cultural synthesis of Hindu and Muslim religious traditions that developed in North India.

Answer: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Dogri, and English Explanation: The official languages in one or more of the states and union territories located in North India are Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Dogri, and English.

Answer: Elephanta Caves Explanation: The Elephanta Caves are located in Maharashtra, not in North India. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Khajuraho Temples, and Hill Forts of Rajasthan are all recognized as world heritage sites located in North India.

Answer: Tamil Explanation: The official languages of North India include Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Dogri, and English. Tamil is not an official language of North India, but rather is primarily spoken in the southern part of India.

Answer: The Himalayas Explanation: The Himalayas form a natural barrier between North India and the Tibetan Plateau and Central Asia.

Answer: Mauryan Empire Explanation: The Mauryan Empire was centered in the eastern part of India, not in North India.

Answer: Ganges Explanation: North India's Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb refers to the unique culture that developed as a result of the interaction between Hindu and Muslim religious traditions in the region, particularly along the banks of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

Answer: Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer passes through India, and the states that are entirely above the Tropic of Cancer are Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.

Answer: A region established by the Ministry of Culture in Patiala, Punjab, that includes Uttarakhand but excludes Delhi Explanation: The North Culture Zone was established by the Ministry of Culture in Patiala, Punjab, on March 23, 1985. It differs from the North Zonal Council in its inclusion of Uttarakhand and the omission of Delhi.

Answer: All of the above Explanation: North India is a loosely defined region, and different sources include different states in it. Some states that are sometimes included in North India are Bihar, Gujarat, and Jharkhand, along with Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, among others.

Answer: A geographical dividing line in the Northern Hemisphere Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer is a circle of latitude that is located approximately 23.5 degrees north of the equator. It is an imaginary line that divides the temperate zone from the tropical zone in the Northern Hemisphere. The Tropic of Cancer passes through India, and it could be regarded as a geographical dividing line in the country.

a. Answer: d. Tamil Explanation: The official languages in one or more of the states and union territories located in North India are Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Dogri, and English.

a. Answer: b. Bhaiyas Explanation: In Mumbai, the term "North Indian" is sometimes used to describe migrants from eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, often using the term bhaiya (which literally means 'elder brother') along with it in a derogatory sense.

Answer: b. Sarnath Explanation: Sarnath is a Buddhist pilgrimage centre in North India, while Char Dham, Vaishno Devi, Pushkar, Mathura, Haridwar, Ayodhya, Allahabad are Hindu pilgrimage centres.

Answer: c. Jaisalmer Fort Explanation: Jaisalmer Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site but is located in the state of Rajasthan, which is not always considered part of North India

Answer: b. The Hindu Explanation: The Hindu newspaper puts Bihar, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh related articles on its North pages.

Answer: d. West Bengal Explanation: Indian states that are entirely above the Tropic of Cancer are Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and most of the North East Indian states. However, that definition would also include major parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal and minor regions of Chhattisgarh and Gujarat.

Answer: a. To provide interstate cooperation in the Northern region of India Explanation: The Northern Zonal Council is one of the advisory councils created in 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act to foster interstate cooperation under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

a. Answer: d. Bihar Explanation: The Northern Zonal Council Administrative division includes the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan and Union Territories of Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Answer: Rajasthan Explanation: The North Culture Zone established by the Ministry of Culture includes the states of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Rajasthan is not included in this zone.

Answer: Marathi Explanation: Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Dogri, and English are official languages in one or more of the states or union territories located in North India. Marathi, however, is not an official language in any of these areas. Marathi is primarily spoken in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.

Answer: Northern India Explanation: The Northern Indian tradition recognises six distinct seasons in the region.

Answer: Shishir Explanation: The winter season in North India is known as Shishir or Sardi.

Answer: Wheat Explanation: Wheat is the primary staple crop of North India and is important for the Rabi or spring harvest.

Answer: Cap. Explanation: The paragraph mentions that the traditional clothing of Himachal Pradesh includes the Himachali cap.

Answer: Uttar Pradesh. Explanation: Chikan embroidery is a traditional embroidery technique from Lucknow, which is located in Uttar Pradesh.

Answer: Big winter. Explanation: The paragraph mentions that the winter season in Kashmir is sometimes further divided into "big winter" (chillai kalaan in Kashmiri) and "little winter" (chillai khurd in Kashmiri).

Answer: Dogri suthan and kurta. Explanation: The paragraph mentions that the traditional dress of Jammu includes the Dogri suthan and kurta.

Answer: Jammu and Kashmir. Explanation: The paragraph mentions that the traditional clothing of Kashmir includes the Phiran and Poots.

Answer: Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Explanation: The paragraph mentions that these three states receive some snowfall in winter months.

Answer: Six. Explanation: The paragraph states that Northern Indian tradition recognises six distinct seasons.

Answer: Autumn. Explanation: The paragraph mentions that autumn is also called patjhar, which means 'leaf-fall' in Hindi.

Answer: Kathak. Explanation: The paragraph mentions that Kathak is one of the main dance forms of North India that has been accorded classical dance status.

Answer: Punjab. Explanation: Phulkari is a traditional embroidery technique from Punjab.

Answer: Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir is one of the North Indian states that receive moisture-carrying weather phenomenon from the Mediterranean Sea, the Caspian Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean, which is critically important for the Rabi harvest of wheat.

Answer: Bhangra. Bhangra is a well-known folk dance of North India, particularly the Punjab region.

Answer: Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh is known for its traditional clothing, which includes shalwar kameez, Kurta, Churidar, Dhoti, Himachali cap, and angarkha.

Answer: Chillai kalaan. While the winter season is recognized as Shishir or Sardi in North India, Chillai kalaan and Chillai khurd are further divisions of winter recognized specifically in the mountainous areas of Jammu and Kashmir.

Answer: Jammu and Kashmir. Rouf and Bhand Pather are well-known folk dances of Jammu and Kashmir.

Answer: Hemant. The traditional name of the autumn season in North India is Hemant, which is also called patjhar or leaf-fall.

Answer: Monsoon. While the monsoon season is an important part of the weather cycle in North India, it is not recognized as a distinct season in traditional North Indian culture.

Answer: Vasant Explanation: Holi is a traditional spring festival celebrated in North India, particularly in the season of Vasant or March-April.