| History: |
India is one of the world’s oldest civilizations, with a cultural history stretching back over 5,000 years. It was under British colonial rule from the 18th century until gaining independence in 1947. Since then, India has evolved into a sovereign, secular, democratic republic, becoming the world’s largest democracy. It is known for its diversity in culture, language, religion, and tradition.
Demonym Plural:
Indians
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Ethnic Groups (estimated and simplified)
Primary Ethnic Group:
Indo-Aryan
Primary Ethnic Group Percentage:
72%
Secondary Ethnic Group:
Dravidian
Secondary Ethnic Group Percentage:
25%
Tertiary Ethnic Group:
Tibeto-Burman and others
Tertiary Ethnic Group Percentage:
3%
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Languages (officially recognized languages: 22 total)
Primary Language:
Hindi
Primary Language Percentage:
44%
Secondary Language:
English (Associate Official Language)
Secondary Language Percentage:
15%
Tertiary Language:
Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, and others
Tertiary Language Percentage:
41% (combined)
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Religions
Primary Religion:
Hinduism
Primary Religion Percentage:
79.8%
Secondary Religion:
Islam
Secondary Religion Percentage:
14.2%
Tertiary Religion:
Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, others
Tertiary Religion Percentage:
6%
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Health and Lifestyle Statistics (approximate)
Life Expectancy:
70.8 years
Obesity:
5% (but rising in urban areas)
Alcohol Users:
30% (varies widely by state)
Tobacco Users:
28% (includes smoking and smokeless forms)
Cannabis Users:
2.8% (including religious use, e.g., bhang)
Hard Drug Users:
<1% (but increasing concern in some regions)
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Economy and Industry
Economy:
India has a mixed economy, being one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. It has a large service sector, a robust manufacturing base, and a major agricultural sector. The country is a global IT powerhouse and a leading producer of pharmaceuticals.
Industries:
Information Technology, Agriculture, Textiles, Pharmaceuticals, Steel, Automotive, Renewable Energy, Film and Media, Space Research (ISRO)
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Military Forces
Military Forces:
The Indian Armed Forces consist of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, supported by paramilitary units. India maintains one of the world’s largest military forces and is a nuclear-armed state. It has a strong emphasis on border defense, counterterrorism, and peacekeeping operations globally.
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