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Location
Figure 1 : Republic of India
Figure 2 : India (in green)
Figure 3 : India in Asia
India, officially the Republic of India is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest
country by geographical area and the second most populated country with over 1.2 billion
people. It is surrounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the south-west,
and the Bay of Bengal on the south-east, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west China,
Nepal, and Bhutan to the north-east; and Burma and Bangladesh to the east. In the Indian
Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and Maldives.
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Republic of India
Flag
Tricolour
Emblem
Sarnath Lion Capital
Motto"Satyameva Jayate"(Sanskrit), (Devangar)"Truth Alone Triumphs"
National Song Vande Mataram, "I Bow to Thee, Mother
Capital city New Delhi
Largest city Mumbai
Official Languages Hindi, English
National Languages -none-
Currency Indian rupee (Rs)
President Pratibha Patil
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
IndependenceFrom United Kingdom on 15
th
August 1947
Area 3,287,263 km2
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National symbols
Flag Tricolour
Emblem Sarnath Lion Capital
Song Vande Mataram
Calendar Saka
Game Hockey
Flower Lotus
Fruit Mango
Tree Banyan
Bird Indian Peafowl
Land Animal Royal Bengal Tiger
Aquatic Animal River Dolphin
River Ganges River
Etymology
The name India is taken from Indus, which is taken from the Old Persian wordHindu,
from Sanskrit Sindhu (), the historic local appellation for the Indus River. The ancient
Greeks referred to the Indians as Indoi(), the people of the Indus. The Constitution of India
and usage in many Indian languages also recognizes Bharatas an official name of equal status.
The name Bharat is taken from the name of the legendary king Bharata in Hindu scriptures.
Hindustanoriginally a Persian word for "Land of the Hindus" and referring to North India and
Pakistan before 1947, is also occasionally used as a synonym for all of India.
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History
The History of India begins with the birth of the Indus Valley Civilization in such sites asMohenjo-Daro, Harappa, and Lothal, and the coming of the Aryans. These two phases are
usually described as the pre-Vedic and Vedic periods. It is in the Vedic period that Hinduism first
arose: this is the time to which the Vedas are dated.
In the fifth century, large parts of India were united under Ashoka. He also converted to
Buddhism, and it is in his reign that Buddhism spread to other parts of Asia. It is in the reign of
the Mauryas that Hinduism took the shape that fundamentally informs the religion down to the
present day. Successor states were more fragmented.
Islam first came to India in the eighth century, and by the 11th century had firmly
established itself in India as a political force; the North Indian dynasties of the Lodhis, Tughlaqs,
and numerous others, whose remains are visible in Delhi and scattered elsewhere around North
India, were finally succeeded by the Mughal empire, under which India once again achieved a
large measure of political unity.
The European presence in India dates to the seventeenth century and it is in the latter
part of this century that the Mughal empire began to disintegrate, paving the way for regional
states. In the contest for supremacy, the English emerged 'victors', their rule marked by the
conquests at the battlefields of Plessey and Buxar.
The Rebellion of 1857-58, which sought to restore Indian supremacy, was crushed; and
with the subsequent crowning of Victoria as Empress of India, the incorporation of India into the
empire was complete. Successive campaigns had the effect of driving the British out of India in
1947.
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Population
With 1,210,193,422 residents (1.21 billion) reported in the 2011 provisional Census, India
is the world's second-most populated country (China was the most populated country in the
world with 1.46 billion residents). Its population grew at 1.76% per year during 20012011,down from 2.13% per year in the previous decade (19912001). The human sex ratio,
according to the 2011 census, is 940 females per 1,000 males. The median age was 24.9 in the
2001 census. Medical advances made in the last 50 years as well as increased agricultural
productivity brought about by the "Green Revolution" have caused India's population to grow
rapidly. India continues to face several public health-related challenges. According to the World
Health Organization, 900,000 Indians die each year from drinking contaminated water or
breathing polluted air. There are around 50 physicians per 100,000 Indians. The number of
Indians living in urban areas has grown by 31.2% between 1991 and 2001. Yet, in 2001, over70% lived in rural areas. According to the 2001 census, there are 27 million-plus cities in India,
with Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai being the largest. The literacy rate in 2011 was
74.04%: 65.46% among females and 82.14% among males. Kerala is the most literate state,
Bihar the least.
India is home to two major language families: Indo-Aryan (spoken by about 74% of the
population) and Dravidian (24%). Other languages spoken in India come from the Austro-Asiatic
and Tibeto-Burman language families. India has no national language. Hindi, with the largest
number of speakers, is the official language of the government. English is used extensively in
business and administration and has the status of a "subsidiary official language" it is important
in education, especially as a medium of higher education. Each state and union territory has
one or more official languages, and the constitution recognizes in particular 21 "scheduled
languages". The Indian Constitution recognizes 212 scheduled tribal groups which together
constitute about 7.5% of the country's population. The 2001 census reported that Hinduism, with
over 800 million adherents (80.5% of the population), was the largest religion in India; they are
followed by Muslims (13.4%), Christians (2.3%), Sikhs (1.9%), Buddhists (0.8%), Jains (0.4%),
Jews, Zoroastrians, and Bahais. India has the world's largest Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Zoroastrian,
and Bahai populations, and has the third-largest Muslim population and the largest Muslim
population for a non-Muslim majority country.
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Economy
India's population is estimated at more than 1.1 billion and is growing at 1.55% a year. It
has the world's 12th largest economy--and the third largest in Asia behind Japan and China--
with total GDP in 2008 of around $1.21 trillion ($1,210 billion). Services, industry, and
agriculture account for 54%, 29%, and 18% of GDP respectively. India is capitalizing on its large
numbers of well-educated people skilled in the English language to become a major exporter of
software services and software workers, but more than half of the population depends on
agriculture for its livelihood. 700 million Indians live on $2 per day or less, but there is a large
and growing middle class of more than 50 million Indians with disposable income ranging from
200,000 to 1,000,000 rupees per year ($4,166-$20,833). Estimates are that the middle class will
grow ten-fold by 2025.
India continues to move forward, albeit haltingly, with market-oriented economic reforms
that began in 1991. Reforms include increasingly liberal foreign investment and exchange
regimes, industrial decontrol, reductions in tariffs and other trade barriers, opening and
modernization of the financial sector, significant adjustments in government monetary and fiscal
policies, and more safeguards for intellectual property rights.
The United States is India's largest trading partner. Bilateral merchandise trade in 2008
topped nearly $50 billion. Principal U.S. exports are diagnostic or lab reagents, aircraft and
parts, advanced machinery, cotton, fertilizers, ferrous waste/scrap metal, and computer
hardware. Major U.S. imports from India include textiles and ready-made garments, Internet-
enabled services, agricultural and related products, gems and jewelry, leather products, and
chemicals.
The rapidly growing software sector is boosting service exports and modernizing India's
economy. Software exports crossed $28 billion in FY 2006-2007, while business process
outsourcing (BPO) revenues hit $8.3 billion in 2006-2007. Personal computer penetration is 14
per 1,000 persons. The number of cell phone users is expected to rise to nearly 300 million by
2010.
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The United States is India's largest investment partner, with a 13% share. India's total
inflow of U.S. direct investment was estimated at more than $16 billion through 2008. Proposals
for direct foreign investment are considered by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board and
generally receive government approval. Automatic approvals are available for investments
involving up to 100% foreign equity, depending on the kind of industry. Foreign investment is
particularly sought after in power generation, telecommunications, ports, roads, petroleum
exploration/processing, and mining.
India's external debt was nearly $230 billion by the end of 2008, up from $126 billion in
2005-2006. Foreign assistance was approximately $3 billion in 2006-2007, with the United
States providing about $126 million in development assistance. The World Bank plans to double
aid to India to almost $3 billion a year, with focus on infrastructure, education, health, and rural
livelihoods.
Economy
GDP (FY 2008): $1.21 trillion ($1,210 billion).
Real growth rate (2008 est.): 6.6%.
Per capita GDP (PPP, FY 2008): $2,900.
Natural resources: Coal, iron ore, manganese, mica, bauxite, chromite, thorium, limestone,
barite, titanium ore, diamonds, crude oil.Agriculture: 18% of GDP. Products--wheat, rice, coarse grains, oilseeds, sugar, cotton, jute,
tea.
Industry: 29% of GDP. Products--textiles, jute, processed food, steel, machinery, transport
equipment, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, mining, petroleum, chemicals, and computer software.
Services and transportation: 54% of GDP.
Trade: Exports (FY 2008)--$176.4 billion; engineering goods, petroleum products, precious
stones, cotton apparel and fabrics, gems and jewelry, handicrafts, tea. Software exports--$22
billion. Imports (FY 2008)--$306 billion; petroleum, machinery and transport equipment,electronic goods, edible oils, fertilizers, chemicals, gold, textiles, iron and steel. Major trade
partners--U.S., China, U.A.E., EU, Russia, Japan.
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Per capita income
Meaning and Significance
Per capita Income means how much an individual earns, of the yearly income that is generated
in the country through productive activities. It means the share of each individual when the
income from the productive activities is divided equally among the citizens. Per capita income is
reported in units of currency. Per capita income reflects the gross national product of a country.
Per capita income is also a measure of the wealth of a population of a nation when compared
with other countries. It is expressed in terms of commonly used international currency such as
Euro, Dollars because these currencies are widely known.
Per Capita Income in India
India's per capita income is found by the Atlas method and by employing official exchange rates
for conversion. Further, this Atlas method of calculating the per capita income of India is not
determined by using purchasing power parity, which essentially adjusts exchange rates for
purchasing power of currencies.
Economist have been giving considerable importance to the performance of states vis a vis
each other in terms of per capita income. It has been observed that those states that were more
open and better adapted to economic liberalization have overall shown faster rate of growth.
Per Capita Income of Various Indian States
The two backward states of the Indian republic Jharkhand and Orissa are growing at a rapid
rate in terms of the per capita income because of rise of industrial activities in these two states.
Karnataka is at the top of the chart with the fastest growing per capita income (nearly 9.28%)
followed by Gujarat with 8.92%.The per capita income in 17 states is below the national average
of 8.4%. Per capita income shows the purchasing power of the states and so it is very important
for the states to increase the per capita income of each person.
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History of India per Capita GDP
In 2002-03 the Per Capita Income in India was Rs 19040.
In2003-04 the Per Capita Income in India was Rs 20989.
In2004-05 the Per Capita Income in India was Rs 23241.
In2008-2009 the Per Capita Income in India was Rs37490.
GDP at factor cost at constant (1999-2000) prices in the year 2008-2009 is likely to
attain a level of Rs 3351653.India achieved a growth rate of 7.1% in 2008-2009.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing had a combined growth rate of 2.6% during 2008-2009
Industry had growth rate of 3.4% during 2008-2009 Service sector had a growth rate of 10.3% during 2008-2009
In spite of the global meltdown, India has performed well in comparison to the rest of the world.
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Geography
India comprises the bulk of the Indian subcontinent and lies atop the minor Indian tectonic
plate, which in turn belongs to the Indo-Australian Plate. India's defining geological processes
commenced 75 million years ago when the Indian subcontinent, then part of the southern
supercontinent Gondwana, began a north-eastward drift across the then-unformed Indian
Ocean that lasted fifty million years. The subcontinent's subsequent collision with, and
seduction under, the Eurasian Plate bore aloft the planet's highest mountains, the Himalayas.
They abut India in the north and the north-east. In the former seabed immediately south of the
emerging Himalayas, plate movement created a vast trough that has gradually filled with river-
borne sediment, it now forms the Indo-Gangetic Plain. To the west lies the Thar Desert, which is
cut off by the Aravalli Range.
The original Indian plate survives as peninsular India, the oldest and geologically most
stable part of India and extends as far north as the Satpura and Vindhya ranges in central India.
These parallel ranges run from the Arabian Sea coast in Gujarat in the west to the coal-rich
Chota Nagpur Plateau in Jharkhand in the east. To the south the remaining peninsular
landmass, the Deccan Plateau, is flanked on the west and east by the coastal ranges, the
Western and Eastern Ghats respectively; the plateau contains the nation's oldest rock
formations, some over one billion years old. Constituted in such fashion, India lies to the north of
the equator between 6 44' and 35 30' north latitude[e] and 68 7' and 97 25' east longitude.
India's coast is 7,517 kilometers (4,700 mi) long; of this distance, 5,423 kilometers (3,400
mi) belong to peninsular India and 2,094 kilometers (1,300 mi) to the Andaman, Nicobar, and
Lakshadweep Islands. According to the Indian naval hydrographic charts, the mainland coast
consists of the following: 43% sandy beaches, 11% rocky coast including cliffs, and 46%
mudflats or marshy coast.
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Interesting places
Agra
Agra is an unmissable stop on your tour of India. There are many places of
interest to a visitor in Agra, the most famous of course being the iconic and
beautiful Taj Mahal. A UNESCO World heritage site and an eternal symbol of
love (it was built by an emperor in memory of his third wife). The white domedstructure boasts delicately detailed interiors, tranquil gardens and a collection of
other impressive buildings.
The Agra Fort is the sister monument of the Taj Mahal and also holds UNESCO
heritage site status. The striking fort dates from the year 1000 but was later
remodeled in the 1500s to be used as a palace. Thirteen kilometers from the
Agra Fort you will f ind Akbars Tomb, a stunning red-ochre sandstone tomb and
another architectural masterpiece.
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Shimla
A popular tourist destination located in the north-west Himalayas, Shimla is also
sometimes referred to as the Queen of Hills. Its colourful colonial past is still
evident today and the town is characterised by unusual neo-gothic buildings
surrounded by thick forest and outstanding views, offering a very different feel to
the rest of India. The Mall is the main shopping street and the hub of the city
where tourists and locals like to meet shop and eat. This area also has good
number of clubs and bars great for those looking to step it up a gear.
The Christ Church is also worth a visitits the second oldest church in northern
India and its stained glass windows are designed in a distinctive style that you
wont find anywhere else. Also dont leave Shimla without visiting Jakhu Hill the
highest peak which is also home to many playful monkeys who hang out waiting
to be fed.
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Goa
The famous idyllic party place should not be missed and its still one of the most
popular places to visit in India. If you decide to take a trip, I recommend not
leaving the islands coastal areas. Goa is the smallest state in India and has the
most beautiful beaches by farwhen youre here youll want to make the most of
them. Many refer to Goa as a tropical paradise and when youre here enjoying
the warm temperatures, clear turquoise water and palm trees youll also probablyagree. If you time your visit around the Goa Carnival held every February youll
be treated to three days and nights of music, lights, dancers and awesome food.
This is when the legendary King Momo takes over the state and the island
becomes party central. Originally celebrated in the 1800s by locals only, now
both tourists and locals come here to have a good time.
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Mumbai
Formally known as Bombay, Mumbai is the most populated city in India. Noisy,
frantic and polluted, Mumbai is a melting pot of different cultures, religions and
wealth extremes. Even though the city is developing at a fast rate, unfortunately
youll still see many scenes of poverty. The city is also the birthplace of Indian
cinema and there are many theatres to watch movies from all over the world
(including the worlds largest IMAX dome theatre). A visually impressive city
Mumbai has a large metropolitan area comparable to the size of New Yorks
skyline and a fine but eclectic mix of colonial buildings, stylish bars, colourful
bazaars and shiny new malls. Finding something to do here would not be a
problem.
Auroville
Auroville is an amazing place. Its an experimental township of an international
community. Here people from all over the world come to live in peace, and
progressive harmony, above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. The sole
purpose of Auroville is to realise human unity. In the centre of this town is The
Matrimandir a huge gold sphere accompanied by ramps. It was put there by the
towns founder as a symbol of the Divines answer to mans inspiration for
perfection. It even has its own solar power plant and inside is a spiral ramp that
leads to a marble room. Surrounded by pristine beautiful gardens and peacefuln
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The backwaters of Kerala
The backwaters are a beautiful chain of lakes and lagoons along the Arabian Sea
coast and definitely shouldnt be missed they are considered to be the number
one tourist destination in India. Ferries here will take you anywhere and you can
even hire a houseboat to stay in. In the Kuttanad region of Alappuzha youll also
be treated to boat races, where you will also find snake boats that can hold up to
a hundred oarsmen. Thousands of fans line the riverbanks and cheer on their
favourite teams which make for a great atmosphere. There are dozens of villages
and communities throughout this area.
Kodaikanal
In the Ghat mountains lies this beautiful and atmospheric town, which translated
means the gift of the forest. Easily one of the most beautiful places to visit in
India, Kodaikanal has many places of interest for travellers and tourists. One of
which is the Kodaikanal lake which is a star shaped man made lake. Here you
can rent horses or bicycles to ride around the shore. Just east of the lake is a 20
acre botanical garden, from here you can reach Coakers Walk, a 1 kilometre
long pedestrian path that follows along the south of Kodai. Expect wooded
slopes, rocky scenery and beautiful waterfalls
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Gingee
Near the larger city area of Tiruvanamalai, you can find the village of Gingee.
Although the village itself is pretty standard, it is home to the amazing Gingee
Fort. The fort, which is comprised of three astonishing and massive stone hills,
offers some breath-taking views from the top of each hill. The fort dates back to
the 13th century and makes a great subject for anthropology and history buffs. If
you want to see the best views, prepare for at least a 900 foot climb.
Darjeeling
Darjeeling is a popular tourist town in the Indian State of West Bengal. Famous
for its tea production and outstanding scenery, its often thought to be one of the
most beautiful valleys in the world. The lush green environment, cooling breeze
and amazing views make an atmospheric and photogenic destination. In fact
Darjeeling is the only location in eastern India that attracts large numbers of
tourists. The more adventurous visitors come here for trekking and river rafting
and many others just enjoy leisurely scenic walks taking in the extraordinary
views.
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References
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