India

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/india

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 India?South Asia, strategically positioned with extensive coastlines and land borders
2. How many people live in India?Over 1.4 billion, the world's most populous country since 2023
3. What is the capital of India?New Delhi
4. What language do people speak in India?Hindi and English, alongside 22 other scheduled languages
5. What kind of government does India have?Federal parliamentary democratic republic
6. What is the biodiversity?Megadiverse country with four biodiversity hotspots, supporting unique wildlife

Federal Parliamentary Democracy: A system where power is divided between a central government and regional states, with elected representatives making laws.
Megadiverse: Referring to countries that harbor a large percentage of the Earth's species and ecosystems.
Caste System: A historical social hierarchy in India, based on birth, which has led to significant social stratification and discrimination.