India is one of the world’s oldest civilizations with a rich cultural, historical, and geographical heritage. Below is a quick overview of important facts about India, presented in a simple and easy-to-understand format for students, parents, and general readers.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Country Name | Republic of India |
| Capital | New Delhi |
| Independence Day | 15 August 1947 |
| Republic Day | 26 January 1950 |
| National Anthem | Jana Gana Mana |
| National Song | Vande Mataram |
| National Emblem | Lion Capital of Ashoka |
| Official Languages | Hindi & English |
| Time Zone | Indian Standard Time (IST) |
| Symbol | Name |
|---|---|
| National Animal | Tiger |
| National Bird | Peacock |
| National Flower | Lotus |
| National Tree | Banyan |
| National Fruit | Mango |
| National River | Ganga |
| National Aquatic Animal | Ganges River Dolphin |
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Languages | Hindi & English |
| Scheduled Languages | 22 Languages |
| Examples | Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, Assamese |
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Government | Democratic Republic |
| Constitution Adopted | 26 November 1949 |
| Constitution Enforced | 26 January 1950 |
| Parliament | Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha |
| President | Constitutional Head |
| Prime Minister | Executive Head |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Total States | 28 |
| Union Territories | 8 |
| Longest River | Ganga |
| Highest Mountain Range | Himalayas |
| Largest State (Area) | Rajasthan |
| Largest State (Population) | Uttar Pradesh |
Note: Information provided above is for general reference and educational purposes. Some data may change over time due to administrative or constitutional updates.