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What is the approximate length of India's coastline?
What is the approximate length of India's coastline?
What is the percentage of India's urban population?
What is the percentage of India's urban population?
What is the major sector of India's economy?
What is the major sector of India's economy?
What is the name of the lower house of India's parliament?
What is the name of the lower house of India's parliament?
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What is the approximate population density of India?
What is the approximate population density of India?
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What is the name of the ancient civilization that flourished in India from 3300-1300 BCE?
What is the name of the ancient civilization that flourished in India from 3300-1300 BCE?
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Study Notes
Geography
- Location: South Asia, bordered by Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar
- Area: 3,287,590 km² (1,269,219 sq mi)
- Coastline: 7,517 km (4,670 mi) along the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal
- Terrain: Varied, with mountains, plateaus, and plains
- Climate: Tropical, subtropical, and temperate, with monsoon seasons
Population
- Total: Over 1.38 billion (2020 estimate)
- Density: 460 people per km² (1,190 people per sq mi)
- Urban population: 34% (2020 estimate)
- Major cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad
Economy
- Developing economy, with a growing service sector
- GDP: $2.76 trillion (2020 estimate)
- Agriculture: 15% of GDP, with major crops including rice, wheat, and cotton
- Industry: 25% of GDP, with major industries including textiles, software, and pharmaceuticals
- Services: 60% of GDP, with major sectors including IT, finance, and tourism
History
- Ancient civilizations: Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BCE), Vedic Period (1500-500 BCE)
- Medieval period: Mughal Empire (1526-1756), Maratha Empire (1674-1818)
- British colonial period: British East India Company (1612-1757), British Raj (1858-1947)
- Independence: August 15, 1947
Government
- Federal republic with a parliamentary system
- President: Head of state and commander-in-chief
- Prime Minister: Head of government
- Bicameral parliament: Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
Culture
- Diverse culture with influences from Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity
- Official languages: Hindi and English
- Recognized languages: 22, including Bengali, Telugu, and Tamil
- Festivals: Diwali, Holi, Navratri, and Ganesh Chaturthi
- Cuisine: Varied, with popular dishes including tandoori chicken, biryani, and curries
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Test your knowledge of India's geography, population, economy, history, government, and culture. Learn about the country's diverse regions, major cities, and cultural practices.
