4. What isIndiafamousfor?
India is famous for being one of the most ancient
civilization centers of the world. Second, India is
renowned worldwide for its many gods and their rich
history and influence on life, even in modern times.
Third, the scenic beauty of India's landscape attracts
millions of tourists to the country annually.
It also boasts hundreds of ancient and
modern temples and shrines that
intrigue visitors to the
subcontinent.
9. • India is a beautiful country and possesses immense
natural beauty. India being a vast country, it is always
advisable to plan a zone wise tour to India backed by
sufficient planning. Here are some imperative points
pertaining to “What to do” and “What not to do”
while travelling to India.
10. Geographical Featuresof India
Geographically India is divided into four
physical divisions:
(i) The great Mountain Walls.
(ii) The great Indo-Gangetic plain.
(iii) The great Deccan Plateau and
(iv) The Coastal Ghats.
11. Natural resourcesof India
• India's major mineral resources include Coal (4th
largest reserves in the world), Iron ore, Manganese
ore (7th largest reserve in the world as in 2013),
Mica, Bauxite (5th largest reserve in the world as in
2013), Chromite, Natural gas, Diamonds, Limestone
and Thorium (world's largest along coast of Kerala
shores)
13. National flag of
India
• The National Flag of India is a horizontal
rectangular tricolour of deep saffron, white and India
green; with the Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in
navy blue at its centre. Pingali venkayya
15. FESTIVALS OF INDIA
Holi
Holi is the most colourful festival of the Hindus
and falls on the Full moon day.
Holi heralds the arrival of Spring - the season
of hope and new beginnings and marks the
rekindling of the spirit of life.
16. DASSERA
The festival of Dassera, also known as Vijayadashmi, is
one of the fascinating festivals of India and is
celebrated with joy and enthusiasm.
It is the tenth day of navaratri.
It is in honor of Godess Durga.
17. Longest Epic in world The firstLongest Epic in world The first
Indian epicIndian epic
literature with 100,000literature with 100,000
23. 5,000 year old civilization
325 languages spoken – 1,652 dialects
18 official languages
29 states, 5 union territories
3.28 million sq. kilometers - Area
7,516 kilometers - Coastline
1,000,000,000 people in 2000
24. Parliamentary form of GovernmentParliamentary form of Government
Secular democratic constitutionSecular democratic constitution
Worlds largest democracy since 55 yearsWorlds largest democracy since 55 years
44thth
largest economylargest economy
Fastest growing IT super powerFastest growing IT super power
Indian Railways ,the biggest employer inIndian Railways ,the biggest employer in
the world.the world.