–NAMES-Irravati in Sanskrit and in later Vedic period, it came to be known by the name Parusini – ORIGIN– The river Ravi has its source in the mountainous knot of Bara- Banghal area of Kangra district at an elevation of Read more
The Chenab (Vedic Asikini)- is the biggest river of Himachal Pradesh in terms of volume of water. – In the Vedic times, it was called ‘Askini‘ and Mahabharata mentions it as “Chandar-Bhaga‘. –The Greek historians referred to it as ‘Acesines‘. Read more
✓Topographically, the territory of Himachal Pradesh from South to North can be divided into following zones: 1. The Lower Hills or Outer Himalayan Zone 350 m (1,150 ft) to 1,500 m (4,920 ft). ✓This part of the western Himalayas which viels Read more
GS 1: Geography of Himachal Pradesh: Relief,drainage, Vegetation Cover and Types ✓Himachal literally means “Land of Snowy Mountains”✓The state of Himachal Pradesh popularly calledA) ‘Abode of Gods’B) DevbhoomiC) The Fruit bowl of IndiaD) The Apple State of IndiaE) Nature’s Paradise✓ Read more
