भारत के नक्शे की कहानी | How India’s Map Evolved скачать в хорошем качестве

भारत के नक्शे की कहानी | How India’s Map Evolved

In this video, we explore the administrative divisions of India, a federal union currently comprising 28 states and 8 union territories,. We break down the differences between these entities, their history, and the list of capitals and official languages. Video Highlights: • Current Status: India is divided into 28 states and 8 union territories. While states are self-governing with their own state governments, Union Territories (UTs) are generally directly governed by the Union Government. • Historical Evolution: ◦ British Raj (1876–1947): India was a complex mix of provinces directly ruled by the Crown and princely states. ◦ Post-Independence (1947–1956): The early republic categorized regions into Part A, B, C, and D states before the major reorganization,. ◦ States Reorganisation Act (1956): This pivotal act reorganized states based on linguistic lines, creating states like Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and unified Bombay State (later split into Maharashtra and Gujarat),. • Recent Changes: ◦ 2014: The creation of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh. ◦ 2019: The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, which split the state into two UTs: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. ◦ 2020: The merger of Daman and Diu with Dadra and Nagar Haveli into a single Union Territory. • Key Facts: ◦ Largest State by Area: Rajasthan. ◦ Most Populous State: Uttar Pradesh. ◦ Smallest Union Territory: Lakshadweep.