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Identify the region from which the traditional folk dance Jhumur, performed by Assam's Adivasi tea tribes, was originally brought.
Chotanagpur Region, Jharkhand. Jhumur, a traditional folk dance now associated with the Adivasi tea tribes of Assam, was introduced to the region by the tea garden community who migrated from the Chotanagpur region of Jharkhand. The dance belongs to the Sadan ethnolinguistic group, which has its origins in the Chotanagpur area. It is traditionally performed during significant occasions such as harvests, weddings, and community gatherings.
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Identify the location of the fifth-largest Indus Valley Civilization site, which is also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dholavira, Kutch, Gujarat. Dholavira, located in Kutch (arid island of Khadir), Gujarat, is a significant archaeological site inhabited from 3000 BCE to 1800 BCE. It was discovered by Jagatpati Joshi in 1968. It is the fifth-largest site of the Indus Valley Civilization and lies between two seasonal streams, Mansar and Manhar.
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Locate the position of the valley which is surrounded by Rajwar and Mawar Mountains in the east, Shamasbury and Dajlungun in the west, and Chowkibal and Karnah Guli in the north.
Bangus Valley, Jammu and Kashmir The Bangus Valley is located near the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. It consists of two bowl-shaped valleys, known as Bodh Bangus (Big Bangus) and Lokut Bangus (Small Bangus). It is surrounded by Rajwar and Mawar Mountains in the east, Shamasbury and Dajlungun in the west, and Chowkibal and Karnah Guli in the north.
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Identify the location of the tiger reserve recently designated as India's 58th Tiger Reserve.
Madhav National Park, Madhya Pradesh Madhav National Park, located in the Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh, has been declared India's 58th Tiger Reserve (9th Tiger Reserve of MP). The reserve currently houses 5 tigers. This is located in Shivpuri District, it is part of the upper Vindhyan hills and was historically a hunting ground for Mughal emperors and the Maharaja of Gwalior.
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Identify the location of the zoological park where Pelicans and Painted Storks were recently sighted.
Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Pelicans and painted storks were sighted at the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam. Pelicans (genus Pelecanus) are large water birds known for their long beaks and large throat pouches used for catching fish. Painted Stork (Mycteria Leucocephala) is a large bird inhabiting South and Southeast Asian wetlands, featuring bright pink flight feathers, a white body, and black markings.
