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15 Interesting Facts about 'Tiger' in English

1. The 'Tiger' is the national animal of India.2. The tiger was adopted as the national animal by the Indian Board for Wildlife in 1972 in place of the lion. 3. It was selected as a national animal because of its presence in larger parts of the country. 4. It is the symbol of India's wealth of wildlife. 5. It has a strong body which is brownish with black stripes on it. 6. It has a long tail

14 Interesting Facts about 'Basant Panchami' or 'Vasant Panchami' in English

1. Basant Panchami or Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrating Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and art.2. It is celebrated throughout the India. 3. It is celebrated every year on the fifth day (Panchami) of the 'Maagh' month according to Hindu Calander. 4. Basant Panchami marks the end of the winter season and it marks the beginning of spring. 5. The word 'Basant' means

17 Interesting Facts about 'Tricolour' (Tiranga) in English

1. The Tricolour (Tiranga) is the National Flag of India.2. It is a horizontal tricolor of deep saffron (kesari) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. 3. In the centre of the white band is a navy blue wheel which has 24 spokes. 4. The saffron color indicates the strength and courage of the country. 5. The white middle band, indicates peace and

14 Interesting Facts about 'National Fruit' of India in English

1. The National Fruit of India is the Mango. 2. The mango is known as the 'king of fruits' throughout the world.3. Besides India, mango is the national fruit of Pakistan and Philippines. 4. It is also the national tree of Bangladesh.5. The exact origin of the term 'mango' is not known. It is believed to have come from the Portuguese term 'manga', which is probably from Malayalam 'manga'. 6.

17 Interesting Facts about 'Peacock' in English

1. Peacock is a colourful, swan-sized bird, with a fan-shaped crest of feathers, a white patch under the eye and a long, slender neck. 2. It is a found in many parts of India. 3. Peacocks are omnivores and eat insects, flowers, seeds and small rodents and lizards. 4. It eats up harmful insects and therefore its a good friend of farmers. 5. Peacock or the male bird is more beautiful,

Short Essay on 'Karpoori Thakur' (185 Words)

'Karpoori Thakur' was born on 24 January 1924 in Pitaunjhia village of the Samastipur District of Bihar, India. His father's name was Gokul Thakur and mother's name was Ramdulari Devi.As a student activist, he left his graduate college to join the 'Quit India Movement'. For his participation in the Indian independence movement, he spent 26 months in prison.After India gained independence,

'National Voters' Day: 25 January' in India (200 Words)

'National Voters' Day' is celebrated in India on 25th January every year. On 25 January 1950, Election Commission of India was established. Since 2011, on 25th of January every year, National Voters' Day is observed in India.The significance of this day is to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process. National Voters Day is mark of the power of every individual vote.

24 Interesting Facts about '26 January' in English

1. In India, 'Republic Day' is celebrated on 26th January every year. 2. Republic Day commemorates the date on which the Constitution of India came into force replacing the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India on 26 January 1950. 3. India's Constitution is the longest in the world. 4. Drafting the Constitution was a herculean task. Dr B.R. Ambedkar took 2 years

20 Interesting Facts about 'National Tree' of India in English

1. The National Tree of India is the 'Banyan' Tree. 2. It often refers specifically to the 'Indian Banyan' or 'Ficus benghalensis'. 3. It is adopted as national flower of India in 1950. 4. One can find Banyan trees in throughout the Indian nation.5. Banyan trees are found all over tropical and sub-tropical parts of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. They represent the largest trees in the world

21 Interesting Facts about 'National Flower' of India in English

1. The National Flower of India is 'Lotus'. 2. It is scientifically known as 'Nelumbo Nucifera'. 3. It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture since time immemorial. 4. It was because of these noble meanings and cultural significance that made the founding fathers of modern India enshrine

15 Interesting Facts about 'National Animal' of India in English

1. The national animal of India is the 'Tiger'. 2. The tiger was adopted as the national animal by the Indian Board for Wildlife in 1972 in place of the lion. 3. It was selected as a national animal because of its presence in larger parts of the country. 4. It is the symbol of India's wealth of wildlife. 5. It has a strong body which is brownish with black stripes on it. 6. It has a long

18 Interesting Facts about 'National Bird' of India in English

1. The National Bird of India is the Peacock. 2. The Peacock was declared the National Bird of India in 1963.3. Peacock has a prominent reference in ancient Indian Art and Architecture as well as has a religious and legendary involvement in Indian traditions. Therefore it was chosen as the National Bird of India. 4. It is a colourful, swan-sized bird, with a fan-shaped crest of feathers, a

14 Interesting Facts about 'Holi' in English

1. Holi is one of the greatest festival of Hindus. 2. It is a festival of colours. 3. This festival falls on a full moon day in Phalgun Month of Hindu Calender.4. Holi has its origin in India being a spring festival. 5. The story behind the Holi festival is that there was a king named Hiranyakashyap, he had a son, Prahlad, a holy spirit and highly devoted to God but Prahlad's devotion

16 Interesting Facts about 'National Flag' of India in English

1. The National Flag of India is a horizontal tricolor of deep saffron (kesari) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. 2. In the centre of the white band is a navy blue wheel which has 24 spokes. 3. The saffron color indicates the strength and courage of the country. 4. The white middle band, indicates peace and truth. 5. The green band shows

23 Interesting Facts about 'Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam' in English

1. Full name of 'Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam' was 'Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam'. 2. He was born on October 15, 1931 at Dhanushkothi in the temple town Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu. 3. He was born in a poor family, but he was an exceptionally brilliant child.4. In order to support his poor family, young Kalam used to distribute newspapers after his school hours to add to his father's

22 Interesting Facts about 'Mahatma Gandhi' in English

1. Full name of 'Mahatma Gandhi' was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. 2. He was born in Porebandar of Gujarat, India on 2 October 1869. 3. After passing the Matric Examination he went to England for higher studies. 4. Gandhiji completed his law in England and came back to India in 1893. He started his career as a lawyer. 5. Social Life of Gandhiji was started in South Africa. In South Africa

24 Interesting Facts about 'Republic Day' of India in English

1. In India, 'Republic Day' is celebrated on 26th January every year. 2. Republic Day commemorates the date on which the Constitution of India came into force replacing the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India on 26 January 1950. 3. India's Constitution is the longest in the world.4. Drafting the Constitution was a herculean task. Dr B.R. Ambedkar took 2 years