BAISC INDIAN GK

CITIES
RIVERS
FABRICS
DANCE FORMS
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CITIES AND THEIR NICK NAMES
Jaipur: The Pink City
Amritsar: The Golden City
Bhopal: The City of Lakes
Bhubaneswar: The Temple City
Coimbatore: The Manchester of South India
Guwahati: The Gateway to the Northeast
Hyderabad: The City of Pearls
Kolkata: The City of Joy
Ludhiana: The Industrial Hub of Punjab
Varanasi: The Spiritual Capital of India

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MAJOR RIVERS OF INDIA AND THEIR ORIGIN

Indus River: The Indus River originates in the Tibetan Plateau in China and flows
through Pakistan before entering India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Ganges River: The Ganges River originates in the western Himalayas in the Indian
state of Uttarakhand.

Brahmaputra River: The Brahmaputra River originates in the Tibetan Plateau in

China and flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh before emptying into the
Bay of Bengal.

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Godavari River: The Godavari River originates in the Western Ghats in the Indian state
of Maharashtra.

Krishna River: The Krishna River originates in the Western Ghats in the Indian state of
Karnataka.

Cauvery River: The Cauvery River originates in the Brahmagiri Hill Range in the Western
Ghats in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Narmada River: The Narmada River originates in the Amarkantak Plateau in the Indian
state of Madhya Pradesh.

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Tapti River: The Tapti River originates in the Satpura Range in the Indian state of
Madhya Pradesh.

Mahanadi River: The Mahanadi River originates in the Dandakaranya Forest in the
Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

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 FAMOUS FABRICS STATEWISE
Assam: Muga silk, Eri silk

Bihar: Tussar silk, Muslin

Gujarat: Bandhani, Kutch embroidery, Patola

Haryana: Phulkari embroidery

Jammu and Kashmir: Pashmina, Shawls

Karnataka: Mysore Silk, Channapatna Toys

Kerala: Kasavu sarees, Mundum Neriyathum

Madhya Pradesh: Chanderi sarees, Maheshwari sarees

Maharashtra: Paithani sarees, Himroo shawls

Punjab: Phulkari embroidery, Patiala salwar suits

Tamil Nadu: Kanjeevaram sarees, Coimbatore Lungi

Uttar Pradesh: Chikankari embroidery, Banarasi sarees

West Bengal: Baluchari sarees, Tant sarees

FAMOUS FABRICS STATEWISE

Bharatanatyam: This is a classical dance form that originated in the

Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its graceful movements and
storytelling through gestures.

Kathak: This is a classical dance form that originated in the northern

parts of India. It is known for its fast, intricate footwork and expressive
hand gestures.

Kuchipudi: This is a classical dance form that originated in the Indian

state of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its graceful movements and
storytelling through gestures.

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Odissi: This is a classical dance form that originated in the Indian state of
Odisha. It is known for its sensuous movements and expressive hand gestures.

Manipuri: This is a classical dance form that originated in the Indian state of
Manipur. It is known for its fluid movements and use of circular patterns.

Sattriya: This is a classical dance form that originated in the Indian state of
Assam. It is known for its graceful movements and storytelling through gestures.

Mohiniyattam: This is a classical dance form that originated in the Indian state
of Kerala. It is known for its graceful and fluid movements.

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Garba: This is a popular folk dance that originated in the Indian state of Gujarat.
It is performed during the festival of Navaratri and is known for its energetic
and lively movements.

Bhangra: This is a popular folk dance that originated in the Indian state of
Punjab. It is known for its energetic and lively movements and is often
accompanied by lively music.

Dandiya: This is a popular folk dance that is performed during the festival of
Navaratri in the western parts of India. It is known for its energetic and lively
movements and is often accompanied by lively music.

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