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Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia - India
The Republic of India, commonly known as India, is a country in South Asia which comprises the majority of the Indian subcontinent. India...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Government
India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic. India has a quasi-federal form of government and a bicameral parliament op...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Government
The Constitution of India states India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic. India is a federal republic, with a bi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - History
Stone Age rock shelters with paintings at Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh are the earliest known traces of human life in present-day India. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - History
Stone Age rock shelters with paintings at Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh are the earliest known traces of human life in India. The first kno...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Politics
For most of its independent history, India has been ruled by the Indian National Congress Party (INC). Following its position as the larg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Sports And Games
India's national sport is field hockey, although cricket is now the de facto national game due to its success and popularity in recent ti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - States And Union Territories
India is divided into twenty-eight states (which are further subdivided into districts), six Union Territories and the National Capital T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Economy
India's economy ranks tenth in the world in terms of currency conversion (GNP), and fourth in terms of Purchasing power parity (PPP). It ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Sports And Games
India's national sport is field hockey, although cricket is now the de facto national game due to its success and popularity in recent ti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Holidays
Further information: List of Festivals in India India has three National Holidays. Other sets of holidays, varying between nine to twelve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Culture
Main articles: Arts and Entertainment in India and Culture of India India has a rich and unique cultural heritage, and has managed to pre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Demographics
India is the second-most populous country in the world, after China. Language, religion, and caste are major determinants of social and p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Geography
India's entire north and northeast states are made up of the Himalayan Range. The rest of northern, central and eastern India consists of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Geography
India's northern and northeastern states are partially situated in the Himalayan Mountain Range. The rest of northern, central and easter...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Sports And Games
India's national sport is field hockey, although cricket is now the de facto national game due to its success and popularity in recent ti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Economy
India has an economy ranked as the tenth largest in the world in terms of currency conversion and fourth largest in terms of purchasing p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - States And Union Territories
India is divided into twenty-eight states (which are further subdivided into districts), six Union Territories and the National Capital T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Politics
For most of its independent history, India's national government has been controlled by the Indian National Congress Party. Following its...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Demographics
India is the second most populous country in the world, with only China having a larger population. By 2030, India is expected to surpass...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India: Encyclopedia Ii - India - Culture
India has a rich and unique cultural heritage, and has managed to preserve its established traditions throughout history. It has always a...   » Read the article