Ludhiana

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ludhiana

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 Ludhiana?Central Punjab, India, on the Sutlej River plain
2. How many people live in Ludhiana?Approximately 1.69 million (2011 Census)
3. What is the capital of Ludhiana?Ludhiana
4. What language do people speak in Ludhiana?Punjabi, Hindi, English
5. When was Ludhiana built?Likely 15th century by Lodhi dynasty
6. What is Ludhiana known for?Bicycle manufacturing, hosiery, woolen garments, and agricultural machinery

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