India - Quizzes (S/P) - Part 40

Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and prohibits its practice in any form.

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Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and prohibits its practice in any form.

1921

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1921

Sundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. The Sundarbans mangrove forest covers an area of about 10,000 sq km (3,900 sq mi).

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Sundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. The Sundarbans mangrove forest covers an area of about 10,000 sq km (3,900 sq mi).

Hirakud Dam is the longest dam in India with a total length of 25.79 km. The Hirakud Dam is situated on the river Mahanadi, Odisha.

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Hirakud Dam is the longest dam in India with a total length of 25.79 km. The Hirakud Dam is situated on the river Mahanadi, Odisha.

The Great Indian Desert is also known as the Thar Desert. It is located partly in Rajasthan, and partly in Punjab and Sindh. Jaisalmer and Bikaner are cities in Rajasthan which are located in the desert region.

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The Great Indian Desert is also known as the Thar Desert. It is located partly in Rajasthan, and partly in Punjab and Sindh. Jaisalmer and Bikaner are cities in Rajasthan which are located in the desert region.

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert is the largest desert in India. It spreads around 77,000 square miles of territory.

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The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert is the largest desert in India. It spreads around 77,000 square miles of territory.

Mumbai (12M)

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Mumbai (12M)

The Bhupen Hazarika Setu is another name for the Dhola Sadiya Bridge which is 9.15 Km long. The Dhola Sadiya Bridge, which spans the great Brahmaputra and connects Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

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The Bhupen Hazarika Setu is another name for the Dhola Sadiya Bridge which is 9.15 Km long. The Dhola Sadiya Bridge, which spans the great Brahmaputra and connects Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Tarapur, Palghar, Maharashtra, India (Tarapur Atomic Power Station)

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Tarapur, Palghar, Maharashtra, India (Tarapur Atomic Power Station)

The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. On 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day of India, the PVC was instituted as a Gallantry Medal with retrospective effect from 15 August 1947 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India.

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The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. On 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day of India, the PVC was instituted as a Gallantry Medal with retrospective effect from 15 August 1947 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India.