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  2. List of cities in India by population | Wikipedia

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    This is a list of the most populous cities in India. Cities are a type of sub-administrative unit and are defined by the Ministry of Home Affairs. In some cases, cities are bifurcated into municipalities, which can lead to cities being included within other cities. This list is based on the Census of India using data from the 2001 census of India and the 2011 census of India. Map class ...

  3. List of World Heritage Sites in India | Wikipedia

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    India has the sixth-most sites worldwide. The first sites to be listed were the Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Agra Fort, and Taj Mahal, all of which were inscribed in the 1983 session of the World Heritage Committee. The most recent site listed is the Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty, in 2024. [3]

  4. Place names in India | Wikipedia

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    Most place name suffixes denote after prominent geographical features, such as rivers and lakes. Others are named after personalities such as kings or historical figures. Although Hindu history was a main influence, Islamic and Christian influences are present, particularly in central and northern India. -abad - "city" - from Persian ābād ...

  5. Names for India | Wikipedia

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    The Republic of India has two principal official short names, each of which is historically significant, India and Bharat. A third name, Hindustan, is also used commonly when Indians speak among themselves. The usage of "Bhārat", "Hindustān", or "India" depends on the context and language of conversation. The name "India" is originally ...

  6. List of largest companies in India | Wikipedia

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    Name Headquarters Revenue (billions US$) Profit (billions US$) Assets (billions US$) Value (billions US$) Industry 1 49 Reliance Industries Limited: Mumbai 108.8 8.4 210.5 233.1 Conglomerate: 2 55 State Bank of India: Mumbai 71.8 8.1 807.4 87.6 Banking 3 65 HDFC Bank: Mumbai 49.3 7.7 483.2 133.6 Banking 4 70 Life Insurance Corporation: New ...

  7. List of national parks of India | Wikipedia

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    1999. The Great Indian rhinoceros (VU), pygmy hog (EN), Asian elephant, wild water buffalo (EN), Bengal tiger, hog deer, Gangetic dolphin (EN), Indian pangolin (EN) Named Rajiv Gandhi National Park in 1992, but rolled back because of public opposition. The river Dhanshiri flows along the western edge of the park.

  8. States and union territories of India | Wikipedia

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    States and unionterritories of Indiaordered by. The states of India are self-governing administrative divisions, each having a state government. The governing powers of the states are shared between the state government and the union government. On the other hand, the union territories are directly governed by the union government.

  9. List of current members of the Rajya Sabha | Wikipedia

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    The Parliament of India a bicameral legislature composed of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People). Membership is limited to 245 members. 233 are elected by the State legislative assemblies, and 12 are nominated by the president of India for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.

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