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Indian Railways is widely regarded as the largest public sector undertaking (PSU) in India. Its distinction comes not just from its significant contribution to the economy but primarily from its vast operational network, which spans across the entire country, and its status as one of the world's largest employers (with over 1.2 million employees). It is the backbone of India's transport infrastructure, facilitating both passenger and freight movement on a massive scale. While other PSUs might lead in terms of revenue (like IOCL or ONGC) or market capitalization (like SBI), Indian Railways' sheer scale of operations and human resource base makes it the single largest public sector entity.

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Indian Railways is widely regarded as the largest public sector undertaking (PSU) in India. Its distinction comes not just from its significant contribution to the economy but primarily from its vast operational network, which spans across the entire country, and its status as one of the world's largest employers (with over 1.2 million employees). It is the backbone of India's transport infrastructure, facilitating both passenger and freight movement on a massive scale. While other PSUs might lead in terms of revenue (like IOCL or ONGC) or market capitalization (like SBI), Indian Railways' sheer scale of operations and human resource base makes it the single largest public sector entity.

Khardung La is located in the Leh district of Ladakh, a union territory of India. The pass is 40 kilometers north of Leh on the Ladakh Range. It's known as the gateway to the Nubra and Shyok valleys, and connects the Indus and Shyok river valleys.

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Khardung La is located in the Leh district of Ladakh, a union territory of India. The pass is 40 kilometers north of Leh on the Ladakh Range. It's known as the gateway to the Nubra and Shyok valleys, and connects the Indus and Shyok river valleys.

Jadav Payeng Jadav "Molai" Payeng (born 31 October 1959) is an environmental activist and forestry worker from Majuli, popularly known as the Forest Man of India. Over the course of several decades, he has planted and tended trees on a sandbar of the river Brahmaputra turning it into a forest reserve. The forest, called Molai forest after him, is located near Kokilamukh of Jorhat, Assam, India and encompasses an area of about 1,360 acres / 550 hectares. In 2015, he was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. He was born in the indigenous Mising tribe of Assam. Jadav Payeng was honoured at a public function arranged by the School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University on 22 April 2012 for his achievement. He shared his experience of creating a forest in an interactive session, where Magsaysay Award winner Rajendra Singh and JNU vice-chancellor Sudhir Kumar Sopory were present. Sopory named Jadav Payeng as the "Forest Man of India". In the month of October 2013, he was honoured at the Indian Institute of Forest Management during their annual event Coalescence. In 2015, he was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. He received honorary doctorate degree from Assam Agricultural University and Kaziranga University for his contributions.

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Jadav Payeng Jadav "Molai" Payeng (born 31 October 1959) is an environmental activist and forestry worker from Majuli, popularly known as the Forest Man of India. Over the course of several decades, he has planted and tended trees on a sandbar of the river Brahmaputra turning it into a forest reserve. The forest, called Molai forest after him, is located near Kokilamukh of Jorhat, Assam, India and encompasses an area of about 1,360 acres / 550 hectares. In 2015, he was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. He was born in the indigenous Mising tribe of Assam. Jadav Payeng was honoured at a public function arranged by the School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University on 22 April 2012 for his achievement. He shared his experience of creating a forest in an interactive session, where Magsaysay Award winner Rajendra Singh and JNU vice-chancellor Sudhir Kumar Sopory were present. Sopory named Jadav Payeng as the "Forest Man of India". In the month of October 2013, he was honoured at the Indian Institute of Forest Management during their annual event Coalescence. In 2015, he was honoured with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. He received honorary doctorate degree from Assam Agricultural University and Kaziranga University for his contributions.

Article 40

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Article 40

Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919. General Dyer blocked the only entrance to Jallianwala Bagh and ordered his troops to open fire on the unarmed civilians.

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Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919. General Dyer blocked the only entrance to Jallianwala Bagh and ordered his troops to open fire on the unarmed civilians.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Jaswant Singh

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Jaswant Singh

Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1890 - 1988) was a political and spiritual leader who was known as the "Frontier Gandhi". He was a Pashtun independence activist and a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi.

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Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1890 - 1988) was a political and spiritual leader who was known as the "Frontier Gandhi". He was a Pashtun independence activist and a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi.

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).

Dr. M. S. Swaminathan is known as the "Father of the Green Revolution in India". Swaminathan was an agronomist, agricultural scientist, and geneticist. He is considered the main architect of India's Green Revolution, a program that popularized high-yield varieties of rice and wheat. Swaminathan's contributions were recognized globally when he received the first World Food Prize in 1987. Swaminathan passed away in September 2023 at the age of 98.

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Dr. M. S. Swaminathan is known as the "Father of the Green Revolution in India". Swaminathan was an agronomist, agricultural scientist, and geneticist. He is considered the main architect of India's Green Revolution, a program that popularized high-yield varieties of rice and wheat. Swaminathan's contributions were recognized globally when he received the first World Food Prize in 1987. Swaminathan passed away in September 2023 at the age of 98.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah announced his demand for a separate Muslim state for Pakistan in 1940 at the Lahore session of the Muslim League. The Muslim League, led by Jinnah, passed the Lahore Resolution, which demanded a separate nation for Indian Muslims.

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Muhammad Ali Jinnah announced his demand for a separate Muslim state for Pakistan in 1940 at the Lahore session of the Muslim League. The Muslim League, led by Jinnah, passed the Lahore Resolution, which demanded a separate nation for Indian Muslims.

The Indian Federation is based on the pattern of Canada. The Canadian model differs from the American model in that it establishes a very strong center.

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The Indian Federation is based on the pattern of Canada. The Canadian model differs from the American model in that it establishes a very strong center.

Karbi Anglong plateau is an extension of the Indian Karbi-Meghalaya Plateau or Indian Peninsular Plateau (Deccan Plateau) in Assam, a North Eastern state of India.

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Karbi Anglong plateau is an extension of the Indian Karbi-Meghalaya Plateau or Indian Peninsular Plateau (Deccan Plateau) in Assam, a North Eastern state of India.

Majuli Island is situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and unique ecosystem.

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Majuli Island is situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and unique ecosystem.

Samudragupta

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Samudragupta

The 42nd constitutional amendment added part IV A and Article 51A to the Indian constitution.

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The 42nd constitutional amendment added part IV A and Article 51A to the Indian constitution.

Muhammad bin Tughluq, a 14th century Sultan, introduced token currency in India for the first time. He issued token money in 1330. The token currency was called "tanka" and consisted of brass and copper coins with a value equal to gold and silver coins. He was the eldest son of Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq founder of the Tughluq dynasty.

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Muhammad bin Tughluq, a 14th century Sultan, introduced token currency in India for the first time. He issued token money in 1330. The token currency was called "tanka" and consisted of brass and copper coins with a value equal to gold and silver coins. He was the eldest son of Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq founder of the Tughluq dynasty.

The Concept of Fundamental Duties was adopted from the Soviet Constitution(USSR) which is now called Russia. 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added 10 Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution. 86th Amendment Act 2002 later added 11th Fundamental Duty to the list. Swaran Singh Committee in 1976 recommended Fundamental Duties, the necessity of which was felt during the internal emergency of 1975-77.

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The Concept of Fundamental Duties was adopted from the Soviet Constitution(USSR) which is now called Russia. 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added 10 Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution. 86th Amendment Act 2002 later added 11th Fundamental Duty to the list. Swaran Singh Committee in 1976 recommended Fundamental Duties, the necessity of which was felt during the internal emergency of 1975-77.

James Augustus Hicky

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James Augustus Hicky

Mahatma Gandhi

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Mahatma Gandhi