---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gopinath V <goobeen...@googlemail.com> Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 16:09:00 +0530 Subject: [Sarkari-Naukri] Things that you might not know about India To: sarkari-nau...@googlegroups.com
Bangalore: India, a land worth exploring it. From its people to its wildlife will fascinate you to the core. With over 96 National Parks and 500 Wildlife Sanctuaries having over 585 species of birds and other rarest of the rare species makes India wildlife tour a delightful experience. Its beautiful beaches in the Kerala to the falls of Shimla will make your journey cherishable for your entire life. However how much do you know about India? Here are some trivia about India that we have listed out for our readers, come and test your knowledge, how much of it was known to you already. *1.World's highest cricket ground in Chail:* The world's highest cricket ground is in Chail, Himachal Pradesh which was built in 1893 after leveling a hilltop. This cricket pitch is 2444 meters above sea level. From here you can enjoy an amazing view of Satluj Valley, Shimla and Kasauli, and the view is tranquil to its most at night. On the other side of the town are situated the massive Himalayan ranges spectacularly gleaming in the sun and snow- covered everything under it. Chali was once served as the summer capital of Maharaja Adhiraj Bhupinder Singh of Patiala . *2. Tawang Monastery:* Tawang Monastery located in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh in India is the largest monastery in India and the second largest in Asia. The monastery is 3 storeys h igh and occupies an area of 140 sq m. It is enclosed by a 610 m long compound wall. It is enclosed by a 610 m long compound wall. *3. Taj Mahal:* Taj Mahal in India, one of the 'Seven Wonders of the World' was build with bifferent kinds of materials which was brought in from various parts of India by a fleet of 1000 elephants. *4. Majuli, a river island:* Majuli, a river island, is situated on the river Brahmaputra in Assam boasts of being the largest river island in the entire world. People continue to live here despite of the threat of being washed away every year. Majuli had a total area of 1,250 square kilometres (483 sq mi), but having lost significantly to erosion it has an area of only 421.65 square kilometres (163 sq mi) in 2001. *5. Post office* India has the largest number of Post Offices in the world. *6. Super computer* India is the only country other than U.S. and Japan, to have built a super computer indigenously. Soon India will introduce world's fastest super computer. *7.Indian election in 1984 :* The Indian election in 1984 was the largest election of any country. General elections were held in India in 1984 soon after the assassination of previou s Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. The election was won convincingly by the Indian National Congress of Rajiv Gandhi (son of Indira), who claimed 414 seats, and a majority of 295 in the 533-seat parliament. *8. World's first university* The world's first university was established in Takshila in 700 BC. More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects. Experience d masters taught the Vedas, languages, grammar, philosophy, medicine, surgery, archery, politics, warfare, astronomy, accounts, commerce, documentation, music, dance and other performing arts, futurology, the occult and mystical sciences, complex mathematical calculations. The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education. *9. Richest country* India was one of the richest countries till the time of British rule in the early 17th Century. Christopher Columbus, attracted by India's wealth, had come looking for a s ea route to India when he discovered America by mistake. *10. Arabic numerals* Arabic numerals are not Arabic rather they were actually invented in India. -- Thanking you. Have a great day! :) Talk soon Cheers Gopinath.V Many children get in to father's shoes very early.Help them get in to school shoes instead. DONATE GENEROUSLY -- You have subscribed to the Groups "Sarkari-naukri" of http://sarkari-naukri.blogspot.com Send email to sarkari-nau...@googlegroups.com for posting. Send email to sarkari-naukri-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com to unsubscribe. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Sarkari-naukri?hl=en Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
