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Which ocean borders India to the south?
Which ocean borders India to the south?
What is the approximate population of India?
What is the approximate population of India?
What is the dominant sector of India's economy?
What is the dominant sector of India's economy?
What is the percentage of India's urban population?
What is the percentage of India's urban population?
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What is the name of the federal parliamentary democratic republic in India?
What is the name of the federal parliamentary democratic republic in India?
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Which of the following is NOT a major industry in India?
Which of the following is NOT a major industry in India?
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What is the name of the festival of lights in India?
What is the name of the festival of lights in India?
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Which of the following is a classical music form in India?
Which of the following is a classical music form in India?
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Study Notes
Geography of India
- Located in South Asia
- Bordered by:
- Pakistan (west)
- China, Nepal, and Bhutan (north)
- Bangladesh and Myanmar (east)
- India Ocean (south)
- Comprises 29 states and 7 union territories
- Home to the Himalayan mountain range and the Indo-Gangetic Plain
Demographics of India
- Second-most populous country in the world (over 1.3 billion people)
- Multilingual country with over 22 official languages
- Major religions:
- Hinduism (79.8%)
- Islam (14.2%)
- Christianity (2.3%)
- Sikhism (1.7%)
- Buddhism (0.7%)
- Jainism (0.4%)
- Urban population: 34%
- Rural population: 66%
Economy of India
- Third-largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP)
- Mixed economy with a dominant service sector (57%)
- Major industries:
- Textiles
- Pharmaceuticals
- Automotive
- Information Technology (IT)
- Major exports:
- Textiles
- Gems and jewelry
- Engineering goods
- Chemicals
- Member of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) grouping
Government and Politics of India
- Federal parliamentary democratic republic
- President serves as head of state
- Prime Minister serves as head of government
- Bicameral parliament:
- Lok Sabha (House of the People)
- Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
- Multi-party system with major parties:
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Indian National Congress (INC)
- Others
Culture of India
- Rich cultural heritage with diverse traditions
- Major festivals:
- Diwali (festival of lights)
- Holi (festival of colors)
- Navratri (festival of nine nights)
- Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan)
- Classical music and dance forms:
- Carnatic music
- Hindustani music
- Bharatanatyam
- Kathakali
- Famous Indian cuisine:
- Curries
- Tandoori dishes
- Naan bread
- Biryani
Geography of India
- Located in South Asia, bordered by Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and the Indian Ocean
- Comprises 29 states and 7 union territories, featuring the Himalayan mountain range and the Indo-Gangetic Plain
Demographics of India
- Second-most populous country globally with over 1.3 billion people
- Multilingual country with 22 official languages
- Dominant religions: Hinduism (79.8%), Islam (14.2%), Christianity (2.3%), Sikhism (1.7%), Buddhism (0.7%), and Jainism (0.4%)
- Urban population: 34%, Rural population: 66%
Economy of India
- Third-largest economy globally in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP)
- Mixed economy with a dominant service sector (57%)
- Key industries: textiles, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and Information Technology (IT)
- Major exports: textiles, gems and jewelry, engineering goods, and chemicals
- Member of the BRICS grouping (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)
Government and Politics of India
- Federal parliamentary democratic republic with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government
- Bicameral parliament: Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
- Multi-party system with major parties: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC)
Culture of India
- Rich cultural heritage with diverse traditions
- Major festivals: Diwali (festival of lights), Holi (festival of colors), Navratri (festival of nine nights), and Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan)
- Classical music and dance forms: Carnatic music, Hindustani music, Bharatanatyam, and Kathakali
- Famous Indian cuisine: curries, tandoori dishes, naan bread, and biryani
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Get familiar with the geographical and demographic features of India, including its location, borders, population, languages, and religions.
