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2-About Bhaarat Varsh (India)
As of December 2006
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Name |
India |
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National Bird |
Peacock |
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National Animal |
Tiger |
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National Flower |
Lotus |
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National Flag |
Tirangaa Jhandaa (tricolor Flag) -
three horizontal stripes of orange, white and green colors |
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Number of States |
25 |
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Number of Union Territories |
6 |
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Population |
Over 1 Billion
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16% of the world population
2.42% of the world's total area.
In 1947 the population was 350 million. |
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Average Life Expectancy |
Increased from 40 to 63 years |
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Literacy Rate |
18% in 1947, now 62% |
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Official Languages |
Hindi and English |
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Other Languages (16) |
1. Asamiyaa in Aasaam
2. Bangaalee in West Bangaal,
3. Hindi in Dehlee, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihaar
4. Panjaabee in Panjaab,
5. Gujaraatee in Gujaraat
6. Maraathee in Mahaaraashtra
7. Telagoo in Aandhra
8. Tamil in Tamilnaadu
9. Malayaalam in Keral,
10. Raajsthaanee/Maarvaadee in Raajsthaan
11. Kannad in Karnaatak
12. Udiyaa in Udeesaa
13. Kahmeeree in Kaashmeer |
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