Ranchi

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 Ranchi?Chota Nagpur Plateau, Jharkhand, Eastern India
2. How big is Ranchi?Approximately 175 square kilometers
3. What is the capital of Ranchi?Designated capital of Jharkhand state since its formation in 2000
4. What language do people speak in Ranchi?Primary languages include Hindi, Sadri, Mundari, Kurukh, and English
5. How high is Ranchi?Average elevation of 2,130 feet (650 meters) above sea level
6. Why are there waterfalls in Ranchi?The Subarnarekha River and other streams flow over the plateau’s hills, forming waterfalls like Hundru Falls that drop over 320 feet.

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