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The document provides information about India, including its geography, demographics, religions, history, economy, culture, and tourism. It discusses that India is located in South Asia, has a population of over 1.2 billion people, and its major religions are Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Christianity. It also profiles Mahatma Gandhi, noting that he was a key leader in India's independence movement and helped liberate India from British colonial rule through nonviolent civil disobedience.
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- 1. University of Lethbridge ReadingClass Amo, Gabriela, Iaquine, Joel INDIA
- 2. What do youknow about India? Where is INDIA?
- 3. Republic of India: -Capital: New Delhi - Largest City: Mumbai - Population: 1,2 billion people - The second most-populous country in the World
- 4. Republic of India: -It is a country in South Asia - It is the seventh-largest country by area - It is the most populous democracy in the World
- 5. The religion ofIndia The largest religious group in the Republic of India is Hinduism which makes up about 80% of the population. There are two other religions began in India: Buddhism and Jainism . Another religion found in India is Sikhism, which makes up about 2% of the population. Islam makes up about 12% of the population, which is the second largest religion in the country. Christianity only makes up about 2.5% of the population.
- 6. The history ofIndia Do you know something about it?
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- 8. Mahatma Gandhi What didMahatma Gandhi do to make him a Hero?
- 9. Mahatma Gandhi What didMahatma Gandhi do to make him a Hero? Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2 October, 1869 in Porbandar. Gandhi was a hero in that he brought about civil rights for Indian immigrants in South Africa. He also brought about liberation of India from British colonial rule.
- 10. Mahatma Gandhi What happened? Whenthe british were controlling most of india, the indians had no rights in their own country. Gandhi helped indians regain some respect in their own land and slowly the indians regained power. Gandhi hated fighting, and told his followers that if they were hit by the british or anyone else, to just take the beating rather then fight back.
- 11. Some books aboutGandhi
- 12. Economy The Indian economyis nominally worth US$1.842 trillion. The eleventh-largest economy. The 486.6-million worker Indian labor force is the world's second-largest, as of 2011.
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- 16. Culture – Clothing DhotiSari I varies across different parts of the country and it is influenced by local culture, geography, climate and rural/urban settings
- 17. Travel & Tourism Itis the largest service industry in India. It provides heritage, cultural,medical, business and sports tourism. The 486.6-million worker Indian labor force is the world's second-largest, as of 2011.
- 18. Travel & Tourism Themain objective of this sector is: - To develop and promote tourism - To maintain competitiveness of India as tourist destination - To improve and expand existing tourism products to ensure employment generation - Economic growth
- 19. Places to visit TajMahal Kerala Backwaters The Red Fort
- 20. Places to visit QutbMinar India Gate Humanyun’s Tomb
- 21. Places to visit LotusTemple Elephanta Caves Armer Fort
- 22. Places to visit Gatewayof India Hawa Mahal Golkonda
- 23. Article Smart tech helpsthem see
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- 25. New words Lark Noun. Something donefor enjoyment or adventure. E.g.: “She entered the race for a lark”
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- 27. New words Clasps Verb. To fastensomething with a clasp Synonym: hold. E.g.: “A device that claps on the top end of the traditional white cane.”
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- 29. New words Impaired Adjective. Being ina less than perfect or whole condition. E.g.: “Alongside, a number of other very exciting technologies for the visually impaired are being birthed right here in India.”
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- 31. New words Bulk Noun. Most ofsomething. The largest part of something. E.g.: “The NGOs and Saksham have been asked to collect funds so that they pay the bulk of the cost.”
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- 33. New words Aim Noun. A goalor purpose. E.g.: “His aim is to sell the shoes to the visually impaired for about 1$ a pair.”
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