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India Brief General Knowledge
Below are some basic but important information that can be asked in any Govt exam or interview
India is a great nation with lots of variety and famous for its Unique Culture. It’s a big country and with population above 1.3 billion, it has so many amazing facts.
| India | Details |
|---|---|
| Country Name | Republic of India; Bharat Ganrajya |
| What is Government Type of India | Sovereign Socialist Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary system of Government. |
| Capital | New Delhi |
| How many Administrative Divisions are there in India | 28 States and 8 Union Territories. |
| Independence | 15th August 1947 (From the British Colonial Rule) |
| When did indian Constitution came into effect | The Constitution of India came into force on 26th January 1950. |
| What is India’s Legal System | The Constitution of India is the fountain source of the legal system in the Country. |
| Executive Branch | The President of India is the Head of the State, while the Prime Minister is the Head of the Government, and runs office with the support of the Council of Ministers who form the Cabinet Ministry. |
| Legislative Branch | The Indian Legislature comprises of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) forming both the Houses of the Parliament. |
| Judicial Branch | The Supreme Court of India is the apex body of the Indian legal system, followed by other High Courts and subordinate Courts. |
| Flag Description of India | The National Flag is a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron (kesaria) at the top, white in the middle, and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. At the centre of the white band is a navy blue wheel, which is a representation of the Ashoka Chakra at Sarnath. |
| List of National Days | 26th January (Republic Day) 15th August (Independence Day) 2nd October (Gandhi Jayanti; Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday) |