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India

India. Etymology. The name India is derived from Indus . The ancient Greeks referred to the Indians as Indoi . The Constitution of India also recognises Bharat as an official name of equal status. History. Ancient India- The first urban culture in South Asia:-2500-1900 BC

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India

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  1. India

  2. Etymology The name India is derived from Indus. The ancient Greeks referred to the Indians as Indoi. The Constitution of India also recognises Bharatas an official name of equal status.

  3. History Ancient India- The first urban culture in South Asia:-2500-1900 BC The Vedas composed during this period. Early medieval and medieval India- Mughal rule came from Central Asia. British East India Company gained ascendancy over South Asia. Modern India- Nationwide struggle for independence from British rule. Significant economic reforms began in 1991.

  4. Geography Lies atop the Indian tectonic plate. Himalayas in the north. Bay of Bengal in the east. Arabian sea in the west. Indian Ocean in the south.

  5. Biodiversity India displays significant biodiversity. One of the seventeen megadiverse countries. 7.6% of all mammalian. 12.6% of all avian. 6.2% of all reptilian. 4.4% of all amphibian. 11.7% of all fish. 6.0% of all flowering plant species.

  6. Politics India is the most populous democracy in the world. A parliamentary republic with a multi-party system. Six recognised national parties.

  7. Government India is a federation with a parliamentary system governed under the Constitution of India. The President of India is the head of state. The Prime Minister is the head of government and exercises most executive power. The legislature of India is the bicameral parliament, operating under a Westminster-style parliamentary system. Judiciary has the power both to declare the law and to strike down Union or State laws which contravene the Constitution.

  8. Economy India's nominal GDP stands at US$1.53 trillion, making it the tenth-largest economy in the world. With purchasing power parity (PPP), India's economy is the fourth largest in the world at US$4.06 trillion. One of the fastest growing economies in the world. The nation liberalised its economy in 1991 and has since continued to move towards a free-market system. India's GDP at purchasing power parity will overtake that of Japan during 2011 and that of the United States by 2045.

  9. Culture Marked by a high degree of syncretism and cultural pluralism. Has a continuously recorded history for over 2,500 years. Managed to preserve established traditions while absorbing new customs, traditions, and ideas from the world. Indian religions form one of the most defining aspects of Indian culture. Indian architecture represents the diversity of Indian culture.

  10. Society and traditions Traditional Indian family values are highly respected. Indian festivals are religious in origin. Traditional Indian dress varies across the regions in its colours and styles.

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