The People of India — Flashcards

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Population is the total number of people living in a particular area. For example, India has a population of over 140 crores, which means more than 140 million people live here.

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Uttar Pradesh has the highest population among all Indian states. It is home to many people due to its fertile land and job opportunities.

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Sikkim has the lowest population among all Indian states. It is a small state in the Himalayas with fewer people living there.

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People prefer to live in places that have good living conditions like clean water, food, jobs, and a pleasant climate. For example, many people live in the Northern Plains because the soil is good for…

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In the cold Himalayan region, people wear woolen clothes like phirans, shawls, and caps to stay warm. They also use a kangri, a clay pot with burning coal, to keep warm during winters.

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A phiran is a long woolen dress worn by both men and women in Jammu and Kashmir to protect themselves from the cold weather.

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A kangri is a traditional fire pot made of clay and filled with burning coal. It is kept inside a wicker basket and worn under the phiran to keep the body warm in cold climates like Kashmir.

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Two folk dances from the Himalayan region are Rouf (from Jammu and Kashmir) and Nati (from Himachal Pradesh). These dances are performed during festivals and celebrations.