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What is the approximate length of India's coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal?
What is the name of the empire that existed in India from 322 to 185 BCE?
What percentage of India's population lives in urban areas?
What is the ranking of India's economy in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP)?
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When did India gain independence from Britain?
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What is the name of the mountain range that influences India's climate?
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What is the name of the river that flows through India and Bangladesh?
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What is the population growth rate of India?
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What is the name of the largest economy that India is a part of?
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What is the name of the ancient civilization that existed in India from 3300 to 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
- Mountains: Himalayas, Karakoram, and the Eastern Ghats
- Rivers: Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra, and Godavari
Climate
- Varied climate, ranging from tropical to subtropical and temperate
- Four distinct seasons: winter, summer, monsoon, and post-monsoon
- Climate influenced by the Himalayas, the Indian Ocean, and the Thar Desert
Population
- Second-most populous country in the world, with over 1.38 billion people
- Population growth rate: 1.2% (2020 est.)
- Urban population: 34% (2020 est.)
- Languages: Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, and Tamil are the most spoken languages
Economy
- Third-largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP)
- Service sector dominates the economy, with a significant contribution from agriculture and industry
- Major industries: textiles, pharmaceuticals, software, and steel
- India is a founding member of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)
History
- Ancient Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BCE)
- Vedic period (1500-500 BCE)
- Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE)
- Mughal Empire (1526-1756 CE)
- British colonial rule (1757-1947 CE)
- Independence from Britain on August 15, 1947
Culture
- Rich cultural heritage, with a blend of traditional and modern practices
- Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, and Buddhism are the major religions
- Festivals: Diwali, Holi, Navratri, and Ganesh Chaturthi
- Cuisine: diverse, with popular dishes like curry, tandoori chicken, and naan bread
Government
- Federal parliamentary democratic republic
- President: head of state, with executive powers
- Prime Minister: head of government, with legislative powers
- Bicameral parliament: Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
Geography
- India is located in South Asia and shares borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar
- The country has a total area of 3,287,590 km² (1,269,219 sq mi) and a coastline of 7,517 km (4,670 mi) along the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal
- The Himalayas, Karakoram, and the Eastern Ghats are the major mountain ranges in India
- The country has several major rivers, including the Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra, and Godavari
Climate
- India has a varied climate, ranging from tropical to subtropical and temperate
- The country experiences four distinct seasons: winter, summer, monsoon, and post-monsoon
- The climate is influenced by the Himalayas, the Indian Ocean, and the Thar Desert
Population
- India is the second-most populous country in the world, with over 1.38 billion people
- The population growth rate is 1.2% (2020 est.)
- The urban population accounts for 34% (2020 est.)
- Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, and Tamil are the most spoken languages in India
Economy
- India has the third-largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP)
- The service sector dominates the economy, with significant contributions from agriculture and industry
- The major industries in India include textiles, pharmaceuticals, software, and steel
- India is a founding member of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)
History
- The ancient Indus Valley Civilization flourished in India from 3300-1300 BCE
- The Vedic period lasted from 1500-500 BCE
- The Mauryan Empire ruled India from 322-185 BCE
- The Mughal Empire ruled India from 1526-1756 CE
- British colonial rule lasted from 1757-1947 CE
- India gained independence from Britain on August 15, 1947
Culture
- India has a rich cultural heritage, with a blend of traditional and modern practices
- Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, and Buddhism are the major religions in India
- Diwali, Holi, Navratri, and Ganesh Chaturthi are some of the major festivals in India
- Indian cuisine is diverse, with popular dishes like curry, tandoori chicken, and naan bread
Government
- India is a federal parliamentary democratic republic
- The President is the head of state, with executive powers
- The Prime Minister is the head of government, with legislative powers
- The country has a bicameral parliament, consisting of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
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Test your knowledge of India's geography, including its location, area, coastline, mountains, and rivers, as well as its varied climate and seasons.
