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Top 10 most amazing facts about India

India’s first rocket was brought on cycle

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India’s first rocket was brought on cycle

India’s first rocket was brought on cycle — Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has developed first rocket with other research organization. They have used cycle as their medium of transportation.

Indian Railways

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Indian Railways

Indian Railways has total 1.4 million employees which is equivalent to the entire population of many countries such as Iceland, Monaco, Vatican City and more.

 

largest planned township on the planet.

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largest planned township on the planet.

Mumbai is so much congested city. To overcome from this problem, Government has built new city which is near to Mumbai and named ‘Navi Mumbai’. It is the largest planned township on the planet.

world's biggest family lives in india

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world's biggest family lives in india

The world's biggest family lives in india, a man with 39 wives, 94 children and 33 grandchildren.

11% of the world's gold is held by indian housewives

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11% of the world's gold is held by indian housewives

11% of the world's gold is held by indian housewives. This is more than the combined gold reserves of Switzerland, USA, Germany and IMF.

Kumbh mela, celebrated every 12 years

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Kumbh mela, celebrated every 12 years

Kumbh mela, celebrated every 12 years, is the largest gathering in the world with more than 100 million people visiting the place.

India has more than 300000 active mosques

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India has more than 300000 active mosques

India has more than 300000 active mosques which is more than any other country in the world.

May 26 is celebrated as science day

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May 26 is celebrated as science day

May 26 is celebrated as science day in Switzerland in honour of Dr. APJ Abdul kalam, because on the day, Kalam visited the country.

Chail cricket stadium

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Chail cricket stadium

Chail cricket stadium of Himachal Pradesh is the highest cricket ground in the world. This cricket ground is approx 2250 meters above sea level.