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2. 15th August , 1947
Indian Independence
26th January , 1950
Republic-India
3. The saffron stands for courage, sacrifice and the spirit of
renunciation.
The white, is meant for purity and truth.
The green is for faith and fertility.
Thenavy blue wheel denotes the continuity of the nation's progress
which is deemed to be as boundless as the blue sky and as
fathomless as the deep blue sea.
4. 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
1,210,193,422people in 2011 (1.21 billion)
5. Parliamentary form of Government
Secular democratic constitution
Worlds largest democracy since 55 years
4th largest economy
The four religions born in India - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and
Sikhism, are followed by 25% of the world's population.
Indian Railways ,the biggest employer in the world.
6. The name INDIA derived from river Indus,
India never invaded any country in her last10000 years of
history
Chess was invented in India.
The 'Place Value System' and the 'Decimal System' were developed in
India in 100 B.C.
Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus also originated in India.
7. The Taj Mahal (crown palace) was built by Mughal Emperor Shah
Jahan(1592-1666) for his beloved wife Mumtaz(1593-1631).
Alexander the Great of Macedon (356-323 B.C.) was one of the first
important figures to bring India into contact with the West.
Largest English speaking nation in the world .
About 9 out of 10 diamond stones sold anywhere in the world, pass
through India.
8. The Encyclopaedia Britannica says:
If there is a country on earth which can justly claim the honour of
having been the cradle of the Human race or at least the scene of
primitive civilization, the successive developments of which
carried into all parts of the ancient world and even beyond, the
blessings of knowledge which is the second life of man, that
country is assuredly India.
9. India is home to many famous religions and cultures in the
world. Various religions like Hinduism apart from Buddhism, Jainism
and Sikhism started in India. With 80% of India's population,
Hinduism is the most dominant religions in India. Islam is the
second most dominant religion in the country with 13% Muslim
population. Sikhs and Christians are also present in the country
but in a very small number. Hindu religion is present in almost
every nook and corner of the country. Sikh community has a
stronghold in the state of Punjab with more than 60% of Sikh
population. Despite of all these, the people of India celebrates
every festival with equal devotion. The annual Kumbh Mela witnesses
million of Hindus gathering from around the world. People of India
present a unique way of life by celebrating each festival and
holiday with great religious dedication.
Cherrapunji
Wettest place on earth
10. Christopher Columbus was attracted to India's wealth and was
looking for a route to India,but he landed and discovered the
American continent.
On April, 1498 Vasco da Gama reached the western coast of India and
the quest for Europeans to reach India was fulfilled.
The art of Navigation was born in the river Sindh 6000 years ago.
The word Navigation is derived from the Sanskrit word NAVGATIH. The
word navy is also derived from Sanskrit 'Nou'.
11.
12. Zerowas invented by Aryabhatta. 13. Aryabhatta was the first to explain spherical shape, size ,diameter, rotation and correct speed of Earth in 499 AD. 14. The World's first university was established in Takshila in 700 BC. Students from all over the World studied more than 60 subjects.
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