Question

Mark the following places in the given outline map of India
1. Meerut
2. Kanpur
3. Chennai
4. Barrackpore
5. Lucknow

Answer 1

Hint: The process of urbanization, industrialization and globalization in India has encouraged many cities all across the nation to rapidly grow in every aspect. India is a developing nation but it has made its mark as a creative hub and an extensive marketplace for business around the world.

Complete answer:
1. Meerut: Meerut is a town situated in the western part of Uttar Pradesh. The city has got a unique history of its own as it has been a part of the Hastinapur Empire of Kauravas that ruled India during Vedic age and was the protagonist of the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata.
2. Kanpur: Kanpur is also a metropolis in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is well known for its fine leather and textile industries. It is also one of the second largest proper cities as well as the largest urban agglomeration in Uttar Pradesh.
3. Chennai: Chennai is a bustling city and the capital of the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The city is known for its Hindu temples, churches and museums. Chennai is also famous for its white sand beaches and mouth-watering sea foods.
4. Barrackpore: Barrackpore is a city situated on the River Hooghly in the state of West Bengal. The city is known for being one of the first places where Britishers set up their cantonment and later spread their rules in India. It is also home to some of the most mesmerizing green parks and pristine temples.
5. Lucknow: Lucknow is the administrative and the city of Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow is known for being a multicultural city that flourished as a cultural and artistic hub in Northern India. It has also been the seat and power among the Nawabs during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Below the following map are the above mentioned cities of India:

Note: Each city in India has got a unique history, physiographic, climate, culture and a story to tell to every traveler who comes across. The melting pot of cultures aligned with coexistence among the people despite their differences definitely marks the unity and diversity which India is well known for.