Which state is known as 'Jewel of India'?

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  1. Nagaland
  2. Manipur
  3. Tripura
  4. Assam

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Option 2 : Manipur
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The correct answer is Manipur.

Key Points

  • Manipur is called "A Jewel land" of India.
  • Manipur is a Jeweled land because it is surrounded by nine hills with an oval-shaped valley at the center, a naturally made Jewel.

Additional Information 

Manipur:

  • Capital: Imphal
  • Rajyasabha seat: 1
  • Lok Sabha seat: 2
  • State animal: Sangai
  • State tree: Toon
  • State flower: Shiroy Lilly
  • State Bird:  Mrs. Hume's Pheasant
  • It was formed on 21 January 1972.
  • It is also called the Orchid basket of India.
  • Manipuri is a classical dance of Manipur.
  • Loktak lake is the famous lake of Manipur.
  • The only floating park (Keibul lamjao) in the world is located in Manipur.

Meghalaya:

  • Capital: Shilong
  • Rajyasabha seat: 1
  • Lok Sabha seat: 2
  • State animal: Clouded Leopard  
  • State tree: Gamari Lady
  • State flower: Slipper Orchid
  • State Bird: Hill Myna

Mizoram:

  • Capital: Aizwal
  • Rajyasabha seat: 1
  • Lok Sabha seat: 1
  • State animal: Hillock Gibbon
  • State tree: Iron Wood
  • State flower: Red Vanada
  • State Bird: Mrs. Hume's Pheasant

Nagaland:

  • Capital: Kohima
  • Rajyasabha seat: 1
  • Lok Sabha seat: 1
  • State animal: Mithun
  • State tree: Alder
  • State flower: Phododendron
  • State Bird: Blyth's Tragopan
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