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Facts about India

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Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world and is the most practiced among Indian people

Symbol of Hinduism
Hindu Symbol

 

Cows are sacred animals in India

HERE IS A VIDEO ABOUT IT!!

  • Due to much of the Indian population being Hindu, cows are sacred animals
  • They are seen as maternal figures because they give milk, providing nutrition to the millions of people in India
  • Viewed as holy and auspicious

 

India has the highest gold jewelry demand!

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  • As of 2023, India has 600 tons of Gold demanded, with China coming in second at 571 tons
  • Many jewelry are worn for special occasions, such as Indian marriages and religious festivals

 

Cricket is the most popular sport in India

Indian Cricket Player - India 2023

  • Cricket was not created in India, but originated among the people of England, which was then introduced to India when it was under British rule

Here is a short video about how to play and the rules of the game

 

India has the largest total population in the world with 1.4 billion people!

Infographic: The Most Populous Nations on Earth | Statista

( Graph: https://www.statista.com/chart/18671/most-populous-nations-on-earth/)

 

Speaking of the population, India is the 2nd Largest English-speaking country in the WORLD!

GK for UPSC & TSPSC on X: "Word's most English speakers #UPSC #English #TSPSC (Data by: saptadvipa_maps) https://t.co/1bmfVCvWk2" / X

( Graph from: https://twitter.com/BORN4WIN/status/1585560012134678528)