Question

Which Indian state is also known as the 'Land of rising sun' because it gets the first sunrise in the country?
Mizoram
Arunachal Pradesh
Meghalaya
Nagaland

Answer 1

Thanks for the question.

The correct option is Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal Pradesh experiences the first sunrise in the country.

It occurs at Dong situated at 1,240 metres above sea-level.

Dong is located at the confluence of the rivers Lohit and it is the Eastern most place of India.

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Answer 2

Hey there!

Q. Which Indian state is also known as the ‘Land of rising sun’ because it gets the first sunrise in the country?

Answer : Option (b) Arunachal Pradesh

Few lines :

▪In India, Arunachal Pradesh is the first easternmost State which receives the first sunrise in the country before any other state of the country and hence it is called ‘the land of rising sun'.

▪Dong valley, in Anjaw District of Arunachal first witness to receive the first Sunrays at the turn of the millenium in India.

▪In Dong, on an average, the sun rises at around at 5.50 a.m and sets at 4.30 p.m during the winter season, which is almost an hour prior to other places in the country.

▪Arunachal pradesh is also known as ‘Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains’. This place is also known as Orchid State of India or the Paradise of the Botanists.