Question 4564

Which of the following Indian states is also known as a ‘Land of Red river and Blue Hills’?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The Correct Answer is Assam. Key Points Assam Assam , located in the Brahmaputra valley and surrounded by hilly terrain, is known as the "Land of the Red River and Blue Hills." The red refers to the Brahmaputra river, also called Lauhitya or Luit by the locals, and the blue comes from the distant hills that appear hazy and blue in the background.​​​ Assam, also known as the “Land of Red River and Blue Hills”, is one of the most attractive and beautiful states in the country. The mighty river Brahmaputra flows through it, serving as a lifeline for its people settled on both sides of its banks. The red refers to another name for the mighty Brahmaputra Lauhitya (Luit as the Assamese fondly call it) and the blue from the hills simmering in the distance creates a blue haze. With its emerald-green tea gardens, sanctuaries, and carpets of green paddy fields stretching to the horizon, Assam’s natural beauty is exquisite. Additional Information Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh is called the Land of The Rising Sun. This is because it gets the first sunrise in the country. Arunachal Pradesh is also known as the Land of the Dawn Lit Mountains. Dong Valley , in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh , is the small village that receives the first sunrise. In Dong , the average time the sun rises at 5:50 a.m. The Brahmaputra is known as the Red River in India. Brahmaputra river turns blood-red for 3 days in June every year and this event is followed by a grand Ambubachi Mela celebration for the goddess Shakti.