Presentation on –

PAIRED STATES : Tripura and Mizoram

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

By - Himanshu Negi
Class – XII I
Roll no. - 32
Mizoram : introduction

Mizoram is one of the seven states in

the northeast. Mizoram shares its
borders with other northeast states
like Manipur, Tripura, and Assam as
well as with neighboring countries of
Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Mizoram (“Land of the Mizos”) was known as

the Lushai Hills District of Assam before it was
renamed the Mizo Hills District in 1954. In
1972 it became a centrally administered union
territory under the name of Mizoram, and in
1987 it achieved statehood.
Mizoram : culture

The Mizos are one amongst the important

hill tribes within the Indian subcontinent.
Their cultural beliefs and values have given
them a definite Mizo identity. Their vibrant
culture of Mizoram is depicted through the
traditional attires worn by Mizoram women,
called the 'Puan'.

Culture of Mizoram also focuses on different dance

forms like Cheraw, Khuallam, Chailam, Sarlamkai.
Traditional festivals in Mizoram revolve around the
different stages of Jhum cultivation or the seasons.
Chapchar Kut, Thalfavang Kut, Mim Kut and Pawl
Kut are a variety of the key kuts
TRIPURA : INTRODUCTION

Tripura is a state in North-East India. It

shares borders with Bangladesh,
Mizoram and Assam. Tripura is
surrounded by Bangladesh on its north,
south and west. The length of its
international border is 856 km (84 per
cent of its total border).
TRIPURA : CULTURE

The state of Tripura is very rich in its culture

and tradition. Each tribe of the state has its own
cultural activities. They have their distinct
dance and music which are mainly folk in
nature. Folk songs and dance are performed on
occasions like weddings, religious and other
festivals. Bizu Dance, Lebang Boomani Dance,
Garia Dance, Hai Hak dance, Jhum dance and
so on are some of the important dance and song
forms in Tripura.
General knowledge questions

Question: Which one is the largest lake in Mizoram?

Ans. Palak lake

Question: When was Mizoram a Union Territory?

Ans. 1972 – 1987

Question: What percent of the state is covered with forest?

Ans. 88.93 percent

Question: What is the total length of the international border that Mizoram share with
Bangladesh and Myanmar?
Ans. 722 Km

Question: When did the Mizo Hills formally became part of British India?
Ans. 1895
General knowledge questions

Question: Total number states that shares its border with Mizoram?
Ans. 3

Question: Name few Dances of Mizoram?

Ans. Khuallam, Cheraw, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Chailam, Chawnglaizawn, Chheihlam, Tlanglam, Zangtalam

Question: Which one is the largest district by area wise in Mizoram?

Ans. Lunglei

Question: In which year Mizoram was formed as a separate state?

Ans. 1987

Question: Who is the longest serving Chief Minister of Mizoram?

Ans. Lal Thanhawla
General knowledge questions

Question: Tripura attained full statehood on?

Ans : 1972

Question: Total number of districts in Tripura?

Ans : 8

Question: Who was the first Chief Minister of Tripura?

Ans : Sachindra Lal Singh

Question: Which one is the largest district by areawise in Tripura?

Ans : Dhalai

Question: Total number of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Tripura?

Ans : 4
General knowledge questions

Question: Which one is the largest river of Tripura?

Ans : Gomati

Question: Who became first Central Minister from Tripura?

Ans : Pratima Bhoumik

Question: Which one is recognised as the state tree of Tripura?

Ans : agar tree

Question: Which one is the highest peak in Tripura?

Ans : Betalongchhip

Question: Who was the first Governor of Tripura?

Ans : B. K. Nehru
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