Varanasi

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 Varanasi?Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, on the western bank of the Ganges River
2. How many people live in Varanasi?Approximately 1.2 million people (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Varanasi?Around 112 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Varanasi?Varanasi
5. What language do people speak in Varanasi?Hindi, Bhojpuri, and English are commonly used
6. What is Varanasi and why is it special?Varanasi is a very old city on the Ganges River in India. It is special because people have lived there for thousands of years and it is a big place for Hindu worship.

Moksha: In Hinduism, liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth; spiritual enlightenment.
Ganga Aarti: A daily ritual of worship performed at dusk on the ghats of the Ganges River.
Municipal Corporation: A form of local government responsible for administering a city or urban area.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU): A major public central university in Varanasi, established in 1916.