Madhya Pradesh

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. Where is Madhya Pradesh?Central India
2. How many people live in Madhya Pradesh?Approximately 72.6 million people, ranking fifth nationally
3. What is the capital of Madhya Pradesh?Bhopal
4. What language do people speak in Madhya Pradesh?Hindi
5. What is the major cities?Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain, Jabalpur, Sagar
6. What is the mineral resources?Largest reserves of diamond and copper in India

Mahajanapada: Large ancient Indian kingdoms or republics that existed around the 6th century BCE, with Ujjain being a significant center.
Princely States: Semi-autonomous states ruled by Indian princes under British paramountcy, many of which formed the basis of modern Madhya Pradesh.
Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP): The total market value of all final goods and services produced within a state in a specific period, indicating economic output.
Federal Structure: A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, like states in India.