UP, Bihar have India’s youngest populations; Kerala, Tamil Nadu are the oldest.
Which is the first state of India?
Andhra was the First State of India was formed on the basis of linguistic region, basically telugu speaking people. Later in the year 1953 its name was changed to Andhra Pradesh.
Which is the most old state in India?
States
State | Foundation day | Note |
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Kerala | Kerala Day | Founded by the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. |
Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh Day | Achieved statehood in 1950. |
Maharashtra | Maharashtra Day | Founded by the Bombay Reorganization Act, 1960. |
Manipur | Manipur Day | Founded by the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. |
Which state is last formed in India?
Telangana, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh were the most recent Indian States to be formed followed by Mizoram and Sikkim.
Which is the biggest state in India?
Area of India : 3,287,240 Sq km.*
Largest State | Rajasthan | 342,239 Sq km |
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Smallest State | Goa | 3,702 Sq km |
Largest Union Territory | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 8,249 Sq km |
Smallest Union Territory | Lakshadweep | 32 Sq km |
Largest District | Kachchh (Gujarat) | 45,652 Sq km |
Who was first CM of India?
On 26 January 1950 Govind Ballabh Pant, Premier of United Provinces, became the first Chief Minister of the newly renamed Uttar Pradesh. Including him, 11 out of UP’s 21 chief ministers belonged to the Indian National Congress.
Which is oldest city in India?
Varanasi (1200 BC –)
The oldest continually inhabited city in India, Varanasi has been a center of religious and cultural activity since the Bronze Age Collapse.
Which is the richest state in India?
Maharashtra – GDP Rs.27.96 lakh crore
Maharashtra located in the west-central part of India is the richest state in India with grossing GDP of 27.96 lakh crore. The economic capital of India Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra with highest no. of millionaires and billionaires that counts it as the top.
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi, national capital of India. It is situated in the north-central part of the country on the west bank of the Yamuna River, adjacent to and just south of Delhi city (Old Delhi) and within the Delhi national capital territory.
Which is beautiful state in India?
1. Kerala. Kerala is one of the prettiest states, rightfully dubbed ‘God’s Own Country’. Here you will find pristine beaches at Kovalam, Muzhappilangad and Varkala.
Which state is known as Heart of India?
Madhya Pradesh aka ‘Heart of India’ was born on November 1 along with other Indian states. Madhya Pradesh aka ‘Heart of India’ was born on November 1 along with other Indian states.
Which is the second state of India?
List
Rank | State or union territory | Area |
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1 | Uttar Pradesh | 240,928 km2 (93,023 sq mi) |
2 | Maharashtra | 307,713 km2 (118,809 sq mi) |
3 | Bihar | 94,163 km2 (36,357 sq mi) |
4 | West Bengal | 88,752 km2 (34,267 sq mi) |