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Miscellaneous

 

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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