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  2. Indian passport - Wikipedia

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    An Indian passport is a passport issued by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India to Indian citizens for the purpose of international travel. It enables the bearer to travel internationally and serves as proof of Indian citizenship as per the Passports Act (1967). The Passport Seva (Passport Service) unit of the Consular ...

  3. State Emblem of India - Wikipedia

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    The State Emblem of India is the national emblem of the Republic of India and is used by the union government, many state governments, and other government agencies. The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka, an ancient sculpture dating back to 280 BCE during the Maurya Empire. The statue is a three dimensional emblem showing ...

  4. Identity documents of India - Wikipedia

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    List of Identity documents of India. Aadhaar Card, issued by Unique Identification Authority of India. Voter ID Card issued by the Election Commission of India. Indian Passport, issued by Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India. PAN Card, issued by the Income Tax Department.

  5. Passport - Wikipedia

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    A passport is an official travel document issued by a government that contains a person's identity for international travel. A person with a passport can travel to and from foreign countries more easily and access consular assistance. A passport certifies the personal identity and nationality of its holder. [1]

  6. Nadar (caste) - Wikipedia

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    Nadar Regions with significant populations Chennai, Kanyakumari, Kollam, Madurai, Thanjavur, Thiruvananthapuram, Thoothukudi, Tiruchendur, Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar Languages Tamil, Malayalam Religion Hinduism, Christianity, Ayyavazhi Related ethnic groups Tamil people Nadar (also referred to as Nadan, Shanar and Shanan) is a Tamil caste of India. Nadars are predominant in the districts of ...

  7. Ashoka Chakra - Wikipedia

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    The Ashoka Chakra (Transl: Ashoka 's wheel) is an Indian symbol which is a depiction of the Dharmachakra. It is called so because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka. [1] The most visible use of the Ashoka Chakra today is at the centre of the Flag of India (adopted on 22 July 1947 ...

  8. Indian Administrative Service - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. The Indian Administrative Service ( IAS) is the administrative arm of the All India Services of Government of India. [3] The IAS is one of the three All India Services along with the Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service. Members of these three services serve the Government of India as well as the individual states.

  9. National symbols of India - Wikipedia

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    It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture. National tree: Indian Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) 1950 Indian banyan is a tree native to the Indian subcontinent and is among the largest trees in the world by canopy coverage.