What is the difference between Mizoram and Mizo?

‘Mizo’ is the name used to call the native inhabitants and ‘Ram’ means ‘land’. There is dispute on the term ‘zo’. According to one view, ‘zo’ means ‘highland’ (or hill) and Mizoram means ‘land of the Mizos’. B. Lalthangliana says ‘zo’ may also mean ‘cold region’ and therefore, Mizo may also signify people of the cold region.

What is the population of Mizoram in 2011 census?

In 1986 the Indian Parliament adopted the 53rd amendment of the Indian Constitution, which allowed for the creation of the State of Mizoram on 20 February 1987, as India’s 23rd state. According to a 2011 census, in that year Mizoram’s population was 1,091,014. It is the 2nd least populous state in the country.

What are the problems faced by Mizoram in promoting industries?

Mizoram faces difficulties in the advancement of industries. Lack of transport infrastructure is one of the major drawbacks. Other problems faced by the state includes shortage of electricity, capital, telecommunication and export market access. Mizoram has two industrial estates at Zuagtui and Kolasib.

What are the main crops grown in Mizoram?

Rice remains the largest crop grown in Mizoram by gross value of output. Fruits have grown to become the second largest category, followed by condiments and spices. Jhum practice. Before 1947, agriculture in Mizoram predominantly used to be slash-and-burn driven Jhum cultivation.

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What is the state bird and flower of Mizoram?

Vavu (Mrs. Hume’s pheasant) is the state bird (top) and Senhri (Renanthera imschootiana) the state flower of Mizoram. Mizoram has the third highest total forest cover with 1,594,000 hectares (3,940,000 acres), and highest percentage area (90.68\%) covered by forests, among the states of India, according to 2011 Forest Survey of India.

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Are the Kukis the earliest known residents of Mizo Hills area?

The claim that ‘The Kukis are the earliest known residents of the Mizo hills area,’ must be read in this light. The majority of the tribes classified as “Mizo” today most likely migrated to their present territories from the neighbouring countries in several waves, starting around 1500 CE.