448 words essay on India Our Motherland. We live in India. We live in India. It is our motherland. It is situated in Asia. It is the second most populous country in the world next to China. In terms of area it ranks seventh in the world. It is a peninsula. It is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Arabian Sea in the west and the Indian Ocean in the south.
The Himalayas stand as guard to its north. India is a multicultural, multi-lingual and multi-racial country. People of different caste, creed, colour, customs, and cultures live here in peace and harmony. It is one of the biggest democracies in the world. It has friendly relations with the countries of the world. It is emerging as an economic power. It has made ties with major trading companies in the world. Its location is very favourable for trade and commerce.
It is proud to have the oldest civilisation in the world. It is known to have the oldest republic as well. It is the biggest and most successful democracy in the world. It was the centre of learning and education in ancient India. People from different parts of the world came here to acquire knowledge. It is the birth place of three religions—Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism. It is the country which made the world familiar with the philosophy of non-violence and truth. Today, Buddhism is a popular religion in many countries of the world. It is the land of seers and saints. Great saints like Manu, Mahavir, Guru Nanak, Buddha, Chaitanya, Kabir, Rahim, etc were born in India. They gave the world the message of peace, love, harmony, and brotherhood. They gave the society a new direction.
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India is an agricultural country. It is a country of villages and farmers. More than two-thirds of its population still lives in villages. Agriculture is the backbone of the country’s economy. Its soils are fertile. The climatic conditions are suitable for agriculture. India is self-reliant in terms of food grains. In terms of many food grains, fruits and vegetables it ranks first in the world. Moreover, it is richly endowed with mineral resources.
India is a tourist’s paradise. It is proud of having varieties of tourist’s attractions. There are historical buildings, tombs, churches, temples, minarets, places of art and architecture, scenic beauty, wildlife sanctuaries, etc. The Taj Mahal is world’s famous historical building. The Caves of Ajanta and Ellora is brilliant specimen of architectural excellence. There are numerous centers of pilgrimage for religious tourists. Lakhs of people visit India every year.
There are many charms and attractions in India. It enjoys a place of pride in the comity of nations. We are proud to be the citizens of India.
