Bengaluru

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Bengaluru?Deccan Plateau, Karnataka, Southern India
2. How many people live in Bengaluru?Estimated 13.16 million residents (2021)
3. How big is Bengaluru?741 square kilometers (286 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Bengaluru?Capital of Karnataka
5. What language do people speak in Bengaluru?Kannada (official), English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and others
6. When was Bengaluru built?Established as a fort town in 1537 by Kempe Gowda I

Deccan Plateau: A vast, elevated geographical region in peninsular India, characterized by ancient rock formations and diverse ecosystems.
Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP): The municipal corporation responsible for the civic administration and governance of Bengaluru.
Information Technology (IT) Sector: The industry focused on computer hardware, software, telecommunications, and related services, which forms the backbone of Bengaluru's economy.