{"id":6195,"date":"2023-11-27T01:19:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T19:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/?p=6195"},"modified":"2023-12-18T17:25:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T11:55:51","slug":"india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/","title":{"rendered":"India and its 66 important Details for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#India_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\" >India and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#India_and_its_Basic_Details\" >India and its Basic Details :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#Geography_of_India\" >Geography of India :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#Economy_of_India\" >Economy of India :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#Defence_Power_of_India\" >Defence Power of India :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#Culture_of_India\" >Culture of India :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#Sports_in_India\" >Sports in India :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_India\" >Natural Habitat and wild life of India :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#Biggest_in_India\" >Biggest in India :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#Brief_History_Of_India\" >Brief History Of India :<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#Ancient_India\" >Ancient India:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#Medieval_Period\" >Medieval Period:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#Modern_Era\" >Modern Era:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/india\/#Recent_History\" >Recent History:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>India and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"Flag-of-India\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-India.jpg\" alt=\"Flag of India\" class=\"wp-image-6196\" title=\"Flag of India\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-India.jpg 940w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-India-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-India-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-India-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_and_its_Basic_Details\"><\/span>India and its Basic Details :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name<\/td><td>India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital<\/td><td>New Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independence Day<\/td><td>August 15, 1947<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Religions<\/td><td>Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>Indian Rupee (INR)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continent<\/td><td>Asia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Famous Cities<\/td><td>Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Famous Persons<\/td><td>Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Ratan Tata, Sachin Tendulkar, Narendra Modi, Amitabh Bachchan, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Lata Mangeshkar, Mary Kom<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of Government<\/td><td>Federal Parliamentary Republic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Wars Fought<\/td><td>India-Pakistan Wars, India-China Wars<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP<\/td><td>Approximately $3.7 trillion (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Popular Tourist Places<\/td><td>Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Goa, Kerala Backwaters, Varanasi<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India, Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_of_India\"><\/span>Geography of India :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Data<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Area<\/td><td>Area: 3.287 million square kilometers <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Population<\/td><td>Over 1.4 billion (as of 2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mountain Ranges<\/td><td>Himalayas, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, Aravalli Range, Vindhya Range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mountain Peaks<\/td><td>K2 (Godwin-Austen), Kangchenjunga, Nanda Devi, Kamet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Rivers<\/td><td>Ganges, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Godavari, Krishna<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Lakes<\/td><td>Wular Lake, Dal Lake, Chilika Lake, Vembanad Lake, Pulicat Lake<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deserts<\/td><td>Thar Desert<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plateaus<\/td><td>Deccan Plateau, Chota Nagpur Plateau<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Crops &amp; Vegetation<\/td><td>Rice, Wheat, Cotton, Sugarcane, Tea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Beaches<\/td><td>Marina Beach, Puri Beach, Calangute Beach, Anjuna Beach, Kovalam Beach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neighbouring Countries<\/td><td>Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nearby Seas and Oceans<\/td><td>Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length of Coastline<\/td><td>Approximately 7,500 kilometers (4,670 miles)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Natural Resources<\/td><td>Coal, Iron ore, Manganese, Mica, Bauxite<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geography of the India , Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighboring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_of_India\"><\/span>Economy of India :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Data<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Major Industries<\/td><td>Information Technology, Textiles, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, Automobiles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revenue Sources<\/td><td>Services, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Mining, Textiles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Companies<\/td><td>Reliance Industries, Tata Group, HDFC Bank, Infosys, ONGC, ICICI Bank, SBI, Bharti Airtel, L&amp;T, HCL Tech<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per Capita Income<\/td><td>Approximately $2,200 (as of recent data)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Imports<\/td><td>Crude Oil, Gold, Electronics, Coal, Machinery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Exports<\/td><td>Petroleum Products, Precious Stones, Machinery, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Gold Reserves<\/td><td>Approximately 695 metric tons (as of recent data)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Economy of the India , 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_Power_of_India\"><\/span>Defence Power of India :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Defence Aspect<\/th><th>Data<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Defence of the country<\/td><td>Indian Armed Forces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Size of Defence budget<\/td><td>$76.6 billion (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total number of Army personnel<\/td><td>1.45 million (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Number of Air Force personnel<\/td><td>170,000 (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total number of Navy personnel<\/td><td>67,000 (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Imports<\/td><td>$6.5 billion (2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Export<\/td><td>$1.5 billion (2022)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Defence of the India , Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Culture_of_India\"><\/span>Culture of India :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Culture<\/td><td>Diverse, influenced by various religions and traditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Festivals<\/td><td>Diwali, Holi, Eid, Durga Puja, Christmas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Religious Places<\/td><td>Varanasi, Golden Temple, Ajmer Sharif, Meenakshi Temple, Rishikesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arts and Dances<\/td><td>Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Rangoli, Madhubani Art<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Languages<\/td><td>Hindi, English, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Famous Food\/Cuisines<\/td><td>Biryani, Rogan Josh, Masala Dosa, Butter Chicken, Chaat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNESCO Protected Buildings<\/td><td>Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Sun Temple, Qutub Minar, Ellora Caves<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_in_India\"><\/span>Sports in India :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Game<\/td><td>Field Hockey<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Sports<\/td><td>Cricket, Field Hockey, Badminton, Kabaddi, Wrestling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Athletes<\/td><td>Sachin Tendulkar (Cricket), Mary Kom (Boxing), PV Sindhu (Badminton), Virat Kohli (Cricket), Sushil Kumar (Wrestling)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Sports Achievements<\/td><td>Winning the Cricket World Cup in 1983 and 2011, Olympic Medals in Badminton and Wrestling, Multiple Commonwealth Games Medals<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sports of the India , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_India\"><\/span>Natural Habitat and wild life of India :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Animal<\/td><td>Bengal Tiger<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Bird<\/td><td>Indian Peacock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Forests<\/td><td>Sunderbans, Western Ghats, Jim Corbett National Park, Gir Forest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Recognized Natural Habitats<\/td><td>Ranthambore National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Bandipur Forest<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Habitat and wild life of the India , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_in_India\"><\/span>Biggest in India :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Biggest State by Area<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Richest Man<\/td><td>Mukesh Ambani<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Company<\/td><td>Reliance Industries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Building<\/td><td>Palais Royale, Mumbai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Statue<\/td><td>Statue of Unity, Gujarat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Bridge<\/td><td>Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, Assam<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Mountain<\/td><td>Kangchenjunga<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longest River<\/td><td>Ganga River<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Forest<\/td><td>Sundarbans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Lake<\/td><td>Wular Lake, Jammu and Kashmir<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biggest in the India , Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_History_Of_India\"><\/span>Brief History Of India : <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Country&#8217;s history is a rich tapestry woven with diverse cultures, religions, and influences. Here&#8217;s a concise overview of its historical periods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_India\"><\/span>Ancient India:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Indus Valley Civilization (3300\u20131300 BCE):<\/strong> Flourished along the Indus River with planned cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa. Known for advanced urban planning, trade, and sophisticated drainage systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vedic Period (1500\u2013500 BCE):<\/strong> Vedas, ancient texts, and philosophies emerged. Society was organized into four varnas (castes), and Hinduism started evolving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medieval_Period\"><\/span>Medieval Period:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Golden Age and Empires (320\u2013550 CE):<\/strong> Gupta Empire brought advancements in science, art, and mathematics. This Country saw a cultural renaissance during this period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Islamic Invasions (11th\u201316th Century):<\/strong> Delhi Sultanate and later the Mughal Empire established Muslim rule in this Country, contributing to art, architecture, and culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Era\"><\/span>Modern Era:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Colonial Rule (17th\u201320th Century):<\/strong> The British East India Company gradually gained control, leading to direct British rule. This period saw exploitation, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and the subsequent transfer of power to the British Crown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indian Independence Movement:<\/strong> Led by figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and others, the movement gained momentum through non-violent resistance and civil disobedience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Independence and Partition (1947):<\/strong> This Country gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. This led to the partition of the country into India and Pakistan, resulting in communal violence and mass migration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_History\"><\/span>Recent History:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Post-Independence Reforms:<\/strong> This Country adopted a democratic constitution in 1950, laying the foundation for a secular and democratic republic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indo-Pak Wars and Conflicts:<\/strong> Several conflicts with Pakistan, notably over Kashmir, led to wars in 1947, 1965, 1971, and 1999.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic Liberalization (1991):<\/strong> This Country initiated economic reforms, liberalizing its economy and embracing globalization, leading to significant growth in various sectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modern Challenges:<\/strong> This Country faces challenges of rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, social inequality, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout these periods, this country&#8217;s history reflects a blend of cultural, social, and religious diversity, contributing to its vibrant heritage and ongoing development as a global power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, 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