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India is a diverse country. Diversity in India can be seen in society, environment politics, administration etc. That is why India is called as a country with unity in diversity.
India
· Capital New Delhi
· Population 121.09 crore (2011 census)
· Area \[3287263\text{ }k{{m}^{2}}\]
· States and Union Territories 29 States and 7 Union Territories
· Lok Sabha Seats 543 (Present) (2 members and nominated by President)
· Rajya Sabha Seats 245 (Present) (12 members are nominated by President)
· Districts 707
· Language 23 (Eighth Schedule) Hindi, English, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Kannada,
· Kashmiri etc.
· Dance Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Sattriya, Mohiniattam etc.
· Festivals of India 26th January, 15th August, Diwali, Durga-Puja, Onam, Pongal, Baisakhi,
· Ramnavmi, Chath etc.
· Industries in India Mining related industries, cottage industries, infrastructure related, industries, tourism and food processing.
· Main Profession of India Agriculture and related industries and services.
National |
animal |
Bengal Tiger |
National |
flower |
Indian Lotus |
National |
fruit |
Mango |
National |
river |
Ganga |
National |
tree |
Indian Banyan |
National |
bird |
Indian Peacock |
National |
aquatic animal |
Gangetic Dolphin |
· National Flag Our National flag is horizontal rectangular tricolour of India: saffron, white and green (up-to-down) with Ashoka Chakra, a 24 spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre.
· National Anthem Jana Gana Mana (written by Rabindra Nath Tagore).
· National Song Vande Mataram (written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in Anandamath).
Bihar |
|
Capital |
Patna |
population |
103804637 |
Districts |
38 |
Nagar Nigam |
9 |
Lok Sabha Seats |
40 |
Rajya Sabha Seats |
16 |
Legislative Assembly |
243 |
Language |
Hindi and Urdu |
Dance Forms |
Chau, Jat-Jatin, Sama-Chakeva |
Festivals |
Makar-Sankranti, Bihula, Chath |
Industries |
Silk, Sugar, Patson, Cement, Tourism |
Main Occupation |
Agriculture |
State Animal |
Gaur |
State Bird |
House Sparrow |
State Tree |
Peepal |
Uttar Pradesh |
|
Capital |
Lucknow |
Population |
199812341 |
Districts |
75 |
Nagar Nigam |
14 |
Lok Sabha Seats |
80 |
Rajya Sabha Seats |
31 |
Legislative Assembly |
404 |
Legislative Council |
100 members |
Language |
Hindi, Urdu and English |
Dance Forms |
Notanki, Kazri, Rasleela, Aheer |
Festivals |
Diwali, Mahashivratri, Janmastami, Sheetia Astami, Bhaiya Dooz |
Industries |
Agricultural Processing, Tourism, Cottage Industry, Minning related industries |
Main Occupation |
Agriculture, Tourism and Manufacturing |
State Bird |
Sarus Crane |
State Animal |
Swamp Deer |
State Tree |
Ashoka Tree |
Rajasthan |
|
Capital |
Jaipur |
Population |
68S48437 |
Districts |
33 |
Nagar Nigam |
07 |
Lok Sabha Seats |
25 |
Rajya Sabha Seats |
10 |
Legislative Assembly |
200 |
Language |
Sindhi, Hindi, Rajasthani |
Dance Forms |
Ghumar, Gher, Chati, Katchi Ghodi, Terahtali |
Festivals |
Gangaur, Holi, Diwali |
Industries |
Copper Industry, Cement Industry, Marble and Chemical industry |
Main Occupation |
Agriculture and Mining |
State Animal |
Camel and Chinkara |
State Bird |
Godawan |
State Tree |
Khejri |
Punjab |
|
Capital |
Chandigarh |
Population |
27743338 |
Districts |
22 |
Nagar Nigam |
10 |
Lok Sabha Seats |
13 |
Rajya Sabha Seats |
7 |
Legislative Assembly |
117 |
Language |
Punjabi |
Dance Forms |
Giddha and Bhangra |
Festival |
Holi, Diwali, Baisakhi, Maghi-Mela |
Industries |
Auto-Parts, Surgical Instruments; Hozri, Woollen Cloths, Cotton Cloths, Edible Oils of Textile goods |
Main Occupation |
Agriculture |
State Animal |
Blackbuck |
State Bird |
Baaz (Northern Goshawk) |
State Tree |
Shisham (Dalbergia Sissoo) |
Jharkhand |
|
Capital |
Ranchi |
Population |
3298134 |
Districts |
24 |
Nagar Nigam |
8 |
Lok Sabha Seats |
14 |
Rajya Sabha Seats |
6 |
Legislative Assembly |
81 |
Language |
Hindi |
Dance Forms |
Sarhul, Jadoor, Ahindi Karma |
Festivals |
Sarhul, Karam, Dal Poolia, Ropdi, Banda, Zani, Sivar etc. |
Industries |
Iron and Steel Industry, Aluminium Heavy Machinery, Cement Industry |
Main Occupation |
Agriculture and Mining |
State Animal |
Elephant |
State Bird |
Koel |
State Tree |
Sal |
Uttarakhand |
|
Capital |
Dehradun |
Population |
1.01 crore |
Districts |
13 |
Nagar Nigam |
6 |
Lok Sabha Seats |
5 |
Rajya Sabha Seats |
3 |
Legislative Assembly |
70 |
Language |
Hindi, English, Garhwali and Kumaoni |
Dance Forms |
Kumayuni Dance, Chachti Ghoria, Chofula Dance etc. |
Festivals |
Kumbh, Uttrayni-Mela, Vishu-Mela, Vaisakhi, Magh-Mela etc. |
Industry |
Mining related small industrial unit |
Main Occupation |
Agriculture |
State Animal |
Alpine Musk Deer |
State Bird |
Himalayan Monal |
State Tree |
Burans |
Chhattisgarh |
|
Capital |
Raipur |
Population |
2.56 crore |
Districts |
27 |
Nagar Nigam |
12 |
Lok Sabha Seats |
11 |
Rajya Sabha Seats |
5 |
Legislative Assembly |
91 |
Language |
Hindi |
Dance Forms |
Sua, Karma, Raut, Sarhulbar, Nacha, Ghasia, Panthi, Pandwani. |
Festivals |
Matar, Jethwani, Teeja, Akti, Bastar Dussehra, Diwali, Salhool Nara-Narayan-Mela |
Industries |
Mining related Industries, Cement, Energy, Mining, Iron and Steel Industry |
Main Occupation |
Agriculture Mining, Mining related industries |
State Animal |
Wild Water Buffalo |
State Bird |
Hill Myna |
State Tree |
Sal Tree |
Haryana |
|
Capital |
Chandigarh |
Population |
2.54 crore |
Districts |
22 |
Nagar Nigam |
10 |
Lok Sabha Seats |
10 |
Rajya Sabha Seats |
5 |
Legislative Assembly |
90 |
Language |
Hindi and Haryanvi |
Dance Forms |
Khoria, Ghoomar, Sang, Raginiek |
Festivals |
Lohri, Baisakhi, Holi, Diwali etc. |
Industries |
IT Motor Vehicle, Science Instruments, Cottage Industry |
Main Occupation |
Agriculture and Industries |
State Animal |
Blackbuck |
State Bird |
Black Francolin |
State Tree |
Sacred Fig (Peepal) |
Madhya Pradesh |
|
Capital |
Bhopal |
Population |
7, 27 crore |
Districts |
51 |
Nagar Nigam |
14 |
Lok Sabha Seats |
29 |
Rajya Sabha Seats |
11 |
Legislative Assembly |
231 |
Language |
Hindi and English |
Dance Forms |
Chet, Pandwani, Choriya, Navrani etc. |
Festivals |
Holi, Diwali etc. Magoria is the festival of tribals. |
Industries |
Electronics, Motor-Vehicle Industry, IT Industry, Printing Press of Notes etc. |
Main Occupation |
Agriculture |
State Animal |
Barasingha |
State Bird |
Indian Paradise Flycatcher (Sultana Bulbul, Doodhraj) |
State Tree |
Ficus benghalensis (Banyan) |
State Fish |
Mahasheer |
Himachal Pradesh |
|
Capital |
Shimla |
Population |
68.65 lakh |
Districts |
12 |
Nagar Nigam |
2 |
Lok Sabha Seats |
4 |
Rajya Sabha Seats |
3 |
Legislative Assembly |
68 |
Language |
Hindi and Pahari |
Dance Forms |
Chapeli, Davgi, Sangia, Charba, Thali etc. |
Festivals |
Dussehra, Diwali, Holi, Lohri, Sairi, Jagra, Hariyali etc. |
Industries |
Hydropower Production, Tourism, Medicines |
Main Occupation |
Agriculture |
State Animal |
Snow Leopard |
State Bird |
Western Tragopan |
State Tree |
Deodar Cedar |
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