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India State Facts

Which are the states and union territories in India?
The Republic of India consists of 28 states and seven union territories and they are as follows:

1. Union Territories

  • Chandigarh
  • Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Daman and Diu
  • Dadra and Nagar Haveli
  • National Capital Territory of Delhi
  • Lakshadweep
  • Pondicherry (Puducherry)

2. States:


What is the motto of Republic of India?

The motto of the Republic of India is "Satyameva Jayate" (Sanskrit), which means "Truth Alone Triumphs".

What is the National Anthem of India?

"Jana-Gana-Mana" is the national anthem of the country. It was written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore and acknowledged as the national anthem of India in 1950.

What is the National Song of India?

The National Song of India is Vande Mataram, which was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and composed by Jadunath Bhattacharya. It was adopted as the national song on January 24, 1950.

What is the capital of the Republic of India?

The capital of the Republic of India is New Delhi.

How is the Legislature System of India?

The legislature of India follows a Parliamentary System where the Upper House is known as Rajya Sabha and the Lower House is known as Lok Sabha.

Which is the biggest state in India?

In terms of area, Rajasthan is the biggest state in India.

Which is the most populated state in India?

The most populated state in India is Uttar Pradesh.

Which is the smallest state in India?

The smallest state in India is Goa.

Last Updated on 09/19/2011

India State Facts