The Peepal tree or ficus religiosa is a fig species native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is considered sacred in various traditions and hence also called the “sacred fig”. You will always find these trees in famous temples, monasteries, and other places of religious and cultural importance. Let’s learn some interesting facts […]
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Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of districts among all states in India. There are 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh. UP is not the largest state in terms of area still, it has the highest number of districts. This is because of the large population of the state. This article lists all the districts in
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In a developing nation keeping the cities clean is a great challenge. In a country like India which has a humongous population, this challenge becomes much more daunting. Under the “Swachh Bharat” Mission, cleanliness survey (Swachh Survekshan) is organized every year to assess the cleanliness of Indian cities. The following are the top 10 cleanest
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Tehri Dam located in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand is the tallest dam in India. It is an Earth and rockfill embankment dam and has a height of about 260.5 m (855 ft). The dam is built at the confluence of the Bhilangna River and the Bhagirathi River. Tehri Dam is a part of
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Outside of the Himalayas the Western Ghats are the mountain range with the highest peaks in India. There are several peaks in Western ghats having elevations greater than 2,500 meters. All of these above 2,500 meters peaks are present in South India. Anamudi which has an elevation of 2,695 meters is the highest peak in
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India is a large country with 28 states and 8 union territories. These states and UTs are further divided into districts for better administration. There are around 800 districts in India. This article lists the top 10 largest districts in India. Let’s read. ADVERTISEMENT Top 10 largest districts in India 1. Kutch (Kachchh) State/UT Area
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A National Park in India is a protected area to propagate or develop wildlife and its environment. Here is a list of the top 10 largest national parks in India. Top 10 largest national parks in India 1. Hemis National Park Area State/UT Established 4,400 sq km Ladakh 1981 Hemis National Park in Ladakh is
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Lok Sabha is the lower house of the parliament of India. There are a total of 543 seats in the Lok Sabha currently. Let’s take a look at the state-wise composition of seats. Number of Lok Sabha constituencies by state State Number of Lok Sabha seats 1 Andhra Pradesh 25 2 Arunachal Pradesh 2 3
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Madhya Pradesh is a state in Central India. Like every Indian state, Madhya Pradesh is unique in its own way. At the same time, it possesses great diversity. Let’s learn some interesting facts about Madhya Pradesh, “the Heart of India”. Interesting facts about Madhya Pradesh Overview Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest state in India in
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Uttarakhand is a Himalayan state in Northern India. It was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on 9 November 2000. Here are 10 facts about Uttarakhand, one of the most beautiful states of India. Interesting facts about Uttarakhand Overview Uttarakhand is the 18th largest state in terms of area in India and the 19th largest in
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