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India has well over a billion people, 1,095,351,995- (2006 est. ).India has well over a billion people, 1,095,351,995- (2006 est. ). India’s economy today is the fourth-largest in the world. Its economy is one of India’s economy today is the fourth-largest in the world. Its economy is one of

the fastest-growing in the world.the fastest-growing in the world. Agriculture is 60% of India’s industry. Its agricultural produce include rice, Agriculture is 60% of India’s industry. Its agricultural produce include rice,

wheat, oilseed, cotton, jute, tea, sugarcane, potatoes; cattle, water buffalo, wheat, oilseed, cotton, jute, tea, sugarcane, potatoes; cattle, water buffalo, sheep, goats, poultry and fish.sheep, goats, poultry and fish.

Major industries include textiles, chemicals, food processing, steel, Major industries include textiles, chemicals, food processing, steel, transportation equipment, cement, mining, petroleum and machinery; which transportation equipment, cement, mining, petroleum and machinery; which accounts for 17%.accounts for 17%.

India has twenty-eight states. It’s capital is New Delhi. It also has seven India has twenty-eight states. It’s capital is New Delhi. It also has seven territories.territories.

India recognizes twenty-two official languages, including the official national India recognizes twenty-two official languages, including the official national language, Hindi, and English.language, Hindi, and English.

For most of India’s independent history, has been ruled by the Indian National For most of India’s independent history, has been ruled by the Indian National Congress.Congress.

India has three National HolidaysIndia has three National Holidays Republic Day (January 26) – The Constitution of India came into effect January 26, Republic Day (January 26) – The Constitution of India came into effect January 26,

1950.1950. Independence Day (August 15) – India gained its independence from the British Independence Day (August 15) – India gained its independence from the British

Empire August 15, 1947.Empire August 15, 1947. Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) – The Birth Date of Mahatma Gandhi.Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) – The Birth Date of Mahatma Gandhi.

New DelhiNew Delhi

Capital of India.Capital of India. Population (2001) 13,850,507.Population (2001) 13,850,507. Delhi is divided into nine districts.Delhi is divided into nine districts. Has it’s own Legislative Assembly, Lieutenant Governor, Council of Has it’s own Legislative Assembly, Lieutenant Governor, Council of

Ministers, and Chief Minister.Ministers, and Chief Minister. Delhi is a very cosmopolitan city due to the multi-ethic and multi-Delhi is a very cosmopolitan city due to the multi-ethic and multi-

cultural and ever growing population.cultural and ever growing population. Deli has a steadily-increasing quality of life, a booming economy Deli has a steadily-increasing quality of life, a booming economy

and consumer market.and consumer market. Delhi hosts many of India’s major educational institutions, and Delhi hosts many of India’s major educational institutions, and

many quality schools.many quality schools. Delhi is home to a number of museums, art galleries, parks, and Delhi is home to a number of museums, art galleries, parks, and

theatres.theatres. Delhi is marked with several ancient monuments like Humayun, Delhi is marked with several ancient monuments like Humayun,

Deli Fort, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Akshardham, Raj Ghat, Deli Fort, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Akshardham, Raj Ghat, Laxinarayan Temple.Laxinarayan Temple.

Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh

Is a state in South India.Is a state in South India. Established October 1, 1953.Established October 1, 1953. Official languages Telugu and Urdu.Official languages Telugu and Urdu. Major link between North and South India.Major link between North and South India. There are twenty-three districts of Andhra Pradesh.There are twenty-three districts of Andhra Pradesh.

It is the fifth largest, with a population of 75,727,000 (2001).It is the fifth largest, with a population of 75,727,000 (2001). With two major rivers running through the state agriculture is their With two major rivers running through the state agriculture is their

chief source of income. chief source of income. Andhra Pradesh is rich state in minerals, second in the country.Andhra Pradesh is rich state in minerals, second in the country.

Hyderabad is the capital.Hyderabad is the capital. Sixth largest cosmopolitan city in India.Sixth largest cosmopolitan city in India. Rich in culture, history and industrial growth.Rich in culture, history and industrial growth.

Vizag, Andhra’s main port, is home to the Indian Navy’s Eastern Vizag, Andhra’s main port, is home to the Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command.Naval Command.

Arunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is part of what are called Arunachal Pradesh is part of what are called the Seven Sister States of Northeast of India.the Seven Sister States of Northeast of India.

It is one of two main disputed regions It is one of two main disputed regions between India and China.between India and China.

It was given full statehood in November 1986.It was given full statehood in November 1986. Population 1,091,117 (2001)Population 1,091,117 (2001) Capital Itanagar.Capital Itanagar.

Important economic activities is farming.Important economic activities is farming. Official languages English, Adi, Nishi, MonpaOfficial languages English, Adi, Nishi, Monpa

AssamAssam

A northeastern state of India.A northeastern state of India. Capital is Dispur.Capital is Dispur. Population 26,638,407 (2001)Population 26,638,407 (2001) Is a multiethnic society.Is a multiethnic society. Forty-five different languagesForty-five different languages It experiences heavy rainfall between March and September.It experiences heavy rainfall between March and September.

Assam is very rich in vegetation, forest and wildlife.Assam is very rich in vegetation, forest and wildlife. Has a number of reserved forests. Kaziranga, is the home of Has a number of reserved forests. Kaziranga, is the home of

the rare Indian Rhinoceros.the rare Indian Rhinoceros. Assam’s biggest export is tea. Assam produces some of the Assam’s biggest export is tea. Assam produces some of the

most expensive teas in the world.most expensive teas in the world. Assam is the only region in the world that has its own variety Assam is the only region in the world that has its own variety

of tea, called Camellia assamica.of tea, called Camellia assamica. Assam also Produces Crude oil and natural gas.Assam also Produces Crude oil and natural gas.

BiharBihar

Bihar is situated in the eastern part of India.Bihar is situated in the eastern part of India. Capital is Patna, also largestCapital is Patna, also largest Population 82,878,796 (2001) third largest.Population 82,878,796 (2001) third largest. Official languages Hindi, Angika, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili.Official languages Hindi, Angika, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Maithili. Birthplace of many religions, including Buddhism and Jainism. Birthplace of many religions, including Buddhism and Jainism. Bihar is divided into nine-divisions and thirty-seven districts.Bihar is divided into nine-divisions and thirty-seven districts.

Bihar has three airports. It well-connected by railway lines.Bihar has three airports. It well-connected by railway lines. Bihar has twelve universities recognized by the state.Bihar has twelve universities recognized by the state.

Three engineering colleges.Three engineering colleges. Five Medical Colleges.Five Medical Colleges. Four Management Institutes.Four Management Institutes.

It also has a International Yoga Institutes, A Institute of Silk It also has a International Yoga Institutes, A Institute of Silk Technology.Technology.

ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is in central India.Chhattisgarh is in central India. Raipur its capital. Also the largest.Raipur its capital. Also the largest. Population is 20,795,956.Population is 20,795,956. Official languages is Hindi, Chhattisgarhi.Official languages is Hindi, Chhattisgarhi.

The states economy is fueled by Bhilai Steel The states economy is fueled by Bhilai Steel Plant, Bilaspur Railway Yard, BALCO Plant, Bilaspur Railway Yard, BALCO Aluminum Plant (Korba), and NTPC Kobra Aluminum Plant (Korba), and NTPC Kobra (National Thermal Power Corporation (National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd ).Also its extensive rice cultivation. Ltd ).Also its extensive rice cultivation. Forest cover roughly forty-four percent of Forest cover roughly forty-four percent of the state.the state.

GoaGoa

Goa is located west coast of India.Goa is located west coast of India. Goa is India’s smallest state. Goa is India’s smallest state. Its capital is Panaji.Its capital is Panaji. Population is 1.4 million (2001)Population is 1.4 million (2001) The state is divided into two districts.The state is divided into two districts.

Goa’s economy production includes cashews, mangos, coconuts, Goa’s economy production includes cashews, mangos, coconuts, fish, crabs, shrimps, oysters.fish, crabs, shrimps, oysters.

Shipping is one of Goa’s main Industries.Shipping is one of Goa’s main Industries. Also rubber production.Also rubber production. Mining forms the second largest industry.Mining forms the second largest industry. Rice is the main agricultural crop.Rice is the main agricultural crop.

Goa’s main form of public transport largely consists of privately Goa’s main form of public transport largely consists of privately operated buses.operated buses.

The Mormugao harbour on the mouth of the river Zuari is one of The Mormugao harbour on the mouth of the river Zuari is one of the best natural harbours in South Asia the best natural harbours in South Asia

GujaratGujarat

Gujaratis is the second-most industrialized state in India. Gujaratis is the second-most industrialized state in India. Situated on the western coast.Situated on the western coast. The capital is Gandhiagar.The capital is Gandhiagar. Largest city is Ahmedabad.Largest city is Ahmedabad. Population is 50,596,992.Population is 50,596,992. Official language is Gujarati.Official language is Gujarati.

Gujarat is home to four National Parks.Gujarat is home to four National Parks. It has 10 universities and four agricultural universities.It has 10 universities and four agricultural universities. Gujarat also hosts some of the premier research Gujarat also hosts some of the premier research

organizations of India.organizations of India. Gujarat is one of the most prosperous states of the country.Gujarat is one of the most prosperous states of the country.

Major Agricultural products include cotton, peanuts, dates, Major Agricultural products include cotton, peanuts, dates, sugarcane, milk & milk products.sugarcane, milk & milk products.

Industrial products include cement, and petrol.Industrial products include cement, and petrol.

HaryanaHaryana

Haryana is a state in north India.Haryana is a state in north India. The capital is Chandigarh.The capital is Chandigarh. Population is 21,082,989 (2001).Population is 21,082,989 (2001). Official language is Hindi.Official language is Hindi. It is divided into twenty districts, eighty-one It is divided into twenty districts, eighty-one

cities and towns.cities and towns. Hindus are about eighty percent of the Hindus are about eighty percent of the

population, Sikhs sixteen percent, Muslims population, Sikhs sixteen percent, Muslims four percent and Christians 0.10 percent. four percent and Christians 0.10 percent.

Haryana’s gross state domestic product for Haryana’s gross state domestic product for 2004 is estimated at $25 billion in current 2004 is estimated at $25 billion in current prices.prices.

Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is a mostly mountainous Himachal Pradesh is a mostly mountainous stat in northwest India.stat in northwest India. The capital is Shimla. Also the largest.The capital is Shimla. Also the largest. Population is 6,077,248Population is 6,077,248 Official language Hindi and Pahari.Official language Hindi and Pahari.

The main religions are Hinduism, The main religions are Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism.Buddhism and Sikhism.

Himachal Pradesh’s gross state domestic Himachal Pradesh’s gross state domestic product for 2004 is estimated at $7 billion product for 2004 is estimated at $7 billion in current prices.in current prices.

Jammu and KashmirJammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir is in the northern-Jammu and Kashmir is in the northern-most part of India.most part of India. Capital is Srinagar. Also the largest state.Capital is Srinagar. Also the largest state. Population is 10,069,917.Population is 10,069,917. Official languages is Kashmiri, Urdu.Official languages is Kashmiri, Urdu. One of the disputed states with China.One of the disputed states with China.

Jammu and Kashmir’s economy is mostly Jammu and Kashmir’s economy is mostly dependent on farming and animal dependent on farming and animal husbandry.husbandry.

Religious groups in Kashmir Valley are Religious groups in Kashmir Valley are Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhish.Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhish.

JharkhandJharkhand

Jharkhand is a state in the eastern part of India.Jharkhand is a state in the eastern part of India. The capital is Ranchi. Also the largest state.The capital is Ranchi. Also the largest state. Population is 26,909,428 (2001).Population is 26,909,428 (2001). Official language is Hindi.Official language is Hindi.

Jharkhand is known as a rich state of talented Jharkhand is known as a rich state of talented people.people.

Jharkhand is a land of firsts for India.Jharkhand is a land of firsts for India. First Iron & steel factory at Jamshedpur.First Iron & steel factory at Jamshedpur. Largest fertilizer factory of its time in India at SinLargest fertilizer factory of its time in India at Sin Biggest explosives factory at Gomia.Biggest explosives factory at Gomia. First methane gas well.First methane gas well.

KarnatakaKarnataka

Karnataka is one of the four southern states of India.Karnataka is one of the four southern states of India. The capital is Bangalore, it is also the largest.The capital is Bangalore, it is also the largest. Population is 55,868,200 (2001).Population is 55,868,200 (2001). Official language is Kannada.Official language is Kannada.

Karnataka state is comprised of twenty-seven districts, Karnataka state is comprised of twenty-seven districts, grouped into four divisions.grouped into four divisions.

Most of Karnataka’s economy is the production of gold. It is Most of Karnataka’s economy is the production of gold. It is also the largest producer of coffee, raw silk and sandalwood also the largest producer of coffee, raw silk and sandalwood based products like perfumes and seventy-five percent of based products like perfumes and seventy-five percent of Indian floriculture industry is located in Karnataka.Indian floriculture industry is located in Karnataka.

Karnataka boasts of the highest elephant and Gaur bison Karnataka boasts of the highest elephant and Gaur bison population in India.population in India.

KeralaKerala

Kerala is a state in the tropical Malabar Coast of Kerala is a state in the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India.southwestern India. The capital is Thiruvananthapuram, also the largest The capital is Thiruvananthapuram, also the largest

state.state. Population is 31,838,619 (2001).Population is 31,838,619 (2001). Official language is Malayalam.Official language is Malayalam.

Kerala is divided into fourteen districts.Kerala is divided into fourteen districts. Most of Kerala’s people depend on agriculture Most of Kerala’s people depend on agriculture

along for a income.along for a income. Kerala produces 600 different varieties of rice, its Kerala produces 600 different varieties of rice, its

most important staple.most important staple. Other key crops include coconut, cashews and spices.Other key crops include coconut, cashews and spices.

Madhya PradeshMadhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is a state central India.Madhya Pradesh is a state central India. The capital is Bhopal.The capital is Bhopal. The largest city is Indore.The largest city is Indore. Population is 60,385,118. (2001).Population is 60,385,118. (2001). Official language is Hindi.Official language is Hindi.

Madhya Pradesh state is made up of forty-Madhya Pradesh state is made up of forty-eight districts, which are grouped into eight districts, which are grouped into eight divisions.eight divisions.

Madhya is home to several National Parks Madhya is home to several National Parks and nature preserves.and nature preserves.

MaharashtraMaharashtra

Maharashtra is a state in the southeastern part of India.Maharashtra is a state in the southeastern part of India. India’s third largest state in size and second largest in population.India’s third largest state in size and second largest in population. Maharashtra capital is Mumbai; which also is its largest.Maharashtra capital is Mumbai; which also is its largest. Population is 96,752,247 (2001)Population is 96,752,247 (2001)

Maharashtra’s is India’s leading industrial stateMaharashtra’s is India’s leading industrial state Major industries are chemical and allied products, electrical and Major industries are chemical and allied products, electrical and

non electrical machinery, textiles, petroleum and allied products.non electrical machinery, textiles, petroleum and allied products. Other products are metal products, wine, jewelers, Other products are metal products, wine, jewelers,

pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, machine tools, steel and pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, machine tools, steel and iron castings and plastic wares.iron castings and plastic wares.

Food crops like mangoes, grapes, bananas, oranges, wheat, rice, Food crops like mangoes, grapes, bananas, oranges, wheat, rice, jowar, bajra.jowar, bajra.

Cash crops like groundnut cotton, sugarcane, turmeric, and Cash crops like groundnut cotton, sugarcane, turmeric, and tobacco.tobacco.

Modes of public transportation is railroad, has a large Modes of public transportation is railroad, has a large airports, ferry services and three major ports.airports, ferry services and three major ports.

ManipurManipur

Manipur is a state in the northeastern Manipur is a state in the northeastern part of India.part of India. Its capital is Imphal; which is also its largest Its capital is Imphal; which is also its largest

city.city. Population is 2,388,634 (2001)Population is 2,388,634 (2001) Official language is ManipuriOfficial language is Manipuri

One of their biggest problems facing One of their biggest problems facing Manipuri society today is drug addiction.Manipuri society today is drug addiction.

MeghalayaMeghalaya

Meghalaya is a small state in Meghalaya is a small state in northeastern part or India.northeastern part or India. Shillong is its capital and its largest city.Shillong is its capital and its largest city. Population is 2,306,069 (2001).Population is 2,306,069 (2001). Official languages is Garo, Khasi, Official languages is Garo, Khasi,

English.English. The climate is moderate but humid.The climate is moderate but humid.

MizoramMizoram

Mizoram is a state in the northeastern Mizoram is a state in the northeastern India.India. Aizawl Is its capital but also its largest city.Aizawl Is its capital but also its largest city. Population is 888,573 (2001).Population is 888,573 (2001). Official languages is Mizo, English.Official languages is Mizo, English.

The majority of Mizoram’s ethnic groups The majority of Mizoram’s ethnic groups are Mizos that include the Ralte, the Hmar, are Mizos that include the Ralte, the Hmar, the Paihte, the Mara, and the Pawi. the Paihte, the Mara, and the Pawi.

The religions of Mizoram is mostly The religions of Mizoram is mostly Presbyterian and Baptist.Presbyterian and Baptist.

NagalandNagaland

Nagaland is the farthest-lying state in Nagaland is the farthest-lying state in northeast India.northeast India. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland.Kohima is the capital of Nagaland. Dimapur is the largest city in the state.Dimapur is the largest city in the state. Population is 1,988,636 (2001)Population is 1,988,636 (2001) Official language is English.Official language is English.

Agriculture is the most important economic Agriculture is the most important economic activity in Nagaland.activity in Nagaland. Principal crops include rice, corn, millets, pulses, Principal crops include rice, corn, millets, pulses,

tobacco, oilseed, sugarcane, potatoes and tobacco, oilseed, sugarcane, potatoes and fibers.fibers.

Forestry is also an important source of income. Forestry is also an important source of income.

OrissaOrissa

Orissa is a state situated in the east coast of India.Orissa is a state situated in the east coast of India. Bhubaneswar is the capital. It is also the largest city. Bhubaneswar is the capital. It is also the largest city. Population is 36,706,920 (2001).Population is 36,706,920 (2001). Official language is Oriya.Official language is Oriya.

Orissa has abundant natural resources and a large Orissa has abundant natural resources and a large coastline.coastline.

Orissa is projected to become one of the industrial Orissa is projected to become one of the industrial powerhouses of India.powerhouses of India.

The state also has huge tourism potential.The state also has huge tourism potential. It is blessed with beautiful beaches and pristine forests It is blessed with beautiful beaches and pristine forests

containing exotic wildlife.containing exotic wildlife. The landscape is dotted with temples and ancient The landscape is dotted with temples and ancient

monuments.monuments.

PunjabPunjab

Punjab is a state in northwest India.Punjab is a state in northwest India. Chandigarh is Punjab capital.Chandigarh is Punjab capital. Ludhiana is its largest city. Ludhiana is its largest city. Population is 24,289,296 (2001).Population is 24,289,296 (2001). Official language is Punjabi.Official language is Punjabi.

Agriculture is very important to Punjab.Agriculture is very important to Punjab. Main crops are wheat, rice, cotton, sugarcane, Main crops are wheat, rice, cotton, sugarcane,

millet, maize, barley and fruit.millet, maize, barley and fruit. Textiles and flour milling are the major Textiles and flour milling are the major

industries.industries. Punjab is one of the five states in India that Punjab is one of the five states in India that

does not have a Hindu Majority. does not have a Hindu Majority.

RajasthanRajasthan

Rajasthan is the largest state of India in terms of Rajasthan is the largest state of India in terms of area.area. The state capital is Jaipur. It is also the largest city of The state capital is Jaipur. It is also the largest city of

Rajasthan.Rajasthan. Population is 56,473,122 (2001).Population is 56,473,122 (2001). Official languages is Hindi, Rajasthani.Official languages is Hindi, Rajasthani.

Rajasthan’ economy is primarily agricultural and Rajasthan’ economy is primarily agricultural and pastoral.pastoral. Main crops are wheat, barley, pulses, sugarcane, and Main crops are wheat, barley, pulses, sugarcane, and

oilseeds.oilseeds. Cotton and tobacco are cash crops.Cotton and tobacco are cash crops. Rajasthan is the largest producer of textiles in India.Rajasthan is the largest producer of textiles in India.

SikkimSikkim

Sikkim is a landlocked state in the Himalayas.Sikkim is a landlocked state in the Himalayas. Second smallest state.Second smallest state. The capital is Gangtok; which is also the largest The capital is Gangtok; which is also the largest

city in the state.city in the state. Population is 540,493 (2001).Population is 540,493 (2001). Official language is Nepali.Official language is Nepali.

Sikkim’s economy is mostly tourism.Sikkim’s economy is mostly tourism. Sikkim does not have any railroads or airports Sikkim does not have any railroads or airports

because of its rough terrain.because of its rough terrain.

Tamil NaduTamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is a state at the southern tip of India.Tamil Nadu is a state at the southern tip of India. Tamil Nadu is the most urbanized state and the most Tamil Nadu is the most urbanized state and the most

industrialized state in India.industrialized state in India. The capital is Chennai; which is also the largest.The capital is Chennai; which is also the largest. Chennai is home to Madras, the largest beach in the world.Chennai is home to Madras, the largest beach in the world. Population is 62,110,839 (2001).Population is 62,110,839 (2001). Official language is Tamil.Official language is Tamil.

Tamil Nadu has the fifth largest economy in India. Also the Tamil Nadu has the fifth largest economy in India. Also the second most industrialized. second most industrialized.

Many heavy engineering and manufacturing-based Many heavy engineering and manufacturing-based companies are based in or around Chennai.companies are based in or around Chennai. Like Ford, Caterpillar, Hyundai, BMW and Mitsubishi.Like Ford, Caterpillar, Hyundai, BMW and Mitsubishi.

Chennai is the second leading Software exporter in India.Chennai is the second leading Software exporter in India. Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of agricultural products in Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of agricultural products in

India.India.

TripuraTripura

Tripura is a state in north-east India.Tripura is a state in north-east India. The capital is Agartala. It is also the largest city The capital is Agartala. It is also the largest city

of the state.of the state. Population is 3,191,168 (2001). Population is 3,191,168 (2001). Official language is Bengali, Kokborok. Official language is Bengali, Kokborok.

Geographically the smallest state.Geographically the smallest state. Tripura is mainly a hilly territory with Tripura is mainly a hilly territory with

altitudes varying from 50 to 3080 feet altitudes varying from 50 to 3080 feet above sea level.above sea level.

Agriculture is the mainstay of Tripura’s Agriculture is the mainstay of Tripura’s economy.economy.

UttaranchalUttaranchal

Uttaranchal is a region of outstanding beauty.Uttaranchal is a region of outstanding beauty. Most of the northern parts of the state are part of Most of the northern parts of the state are part of

Greater Himalaya ranges.Greater Himalaya ranges. The capital is Dehradum; which is also the largest The capital is Dehradum; which is also the largest

city of the state.city of the state. Population is 8,479.562 (2001).Population is 8,479.562 (2001). Offical language is Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni.Offical language is Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni.

The tourism industry is a major contributor to the The tourism industry is a major contributor to the economy.economy. The Corbett National Park, Tiger Reserve, the hill-The Corbett National Park, Tiger Reserve, the hill-

stations of Nainital and Bhimtal, and Mussoorie, Almora stations of Nainital and Bhimtal, and Mussoorie, Almora and Ranikhet being among the most frequented and Ranikhet being among the most frequented destinations in India.destinations in India.

Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh covers a large part of the densely populated Uttar Pradesh covers a large part of the densely populated Gangetic plain.Gangetic plain.

Capital of Uttar Pradesh is Lucknow.Capital of Uttar Pradesh is Lucknow. Kanpur is its largest city.Kanpur is its largest city. Population is 166,052,859 (2001).Population is 166,052,859 (2001). Official languages is Hindi, Urdu.Official languages is Hindi, Urdu.

It is one of the most economically and socially backward states in It is one of the most economically and socially backward states in India.India.

Uttar Pradesh is sometimes credited as a mini-India in honor of its Uttar Pradesh is sometimes credited as a mini-India in honor of its vast diversity.vast diversity.

It is home to 78% of national livestock population! The state It is home to 78% of national livestock population! The state produces:produces:

47%of national output of potato.47%of national output of potato. 45% of national output of Sugarcane.45% of national output of Sugarcane. 38% of national output of Wheat.38% of national output of Wheat. 34% of national output of groundnut.34% of national output of groundnut. 34% of national output of molasses. 30% of national output of sugar.34% of national output of molasses. 30% of national output of sugar.

West BengalWest Bengal

West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India.West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India. The capital is Kolkata; which is also the largest city of West The capital is Kolkata; which is also the largest city of West

Bengal.Bengal. Population is *0,221,171 (2001).Population is *0,221,171 (2001). Offical language is Bengali.Offical language is Bengali. Agriculture is the chief occupation of the people of the state.Agriculture is the chief occupation of the people of the state.

Rice is the principal food crop.Rice is the principal food crop. Maize, pulses, oil seeds, wheat, barley, potatoes, and Maize, pulses, oil seeds, wheat, barley, potatoes, and

vegetables being others.vegetables being others. Manufacturing industries like engineering products, Manufacturing industries like engineering products,

electronics, electrical equipment, cables, steel, leather, electronics, electrical equipment, cables, steel, leather, textiles, jewelry, frigates, automobiles, railway coaches, textiles, jewelry, frigates, automobiles, railway coaches, wagons etc. also pay important role.wagons etc. also pay important role.