{"id":29758,"date":"2024-02-26T06:10:22","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T06:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=29758"},"modified":"2024-02-26T06:10:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T06:10:24","slug":"political-and-administrative-division-of-india-upsc-world-geography-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-and-administrative-division-of-india-upsc-world-geography-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Political and Administrative Division of India &#8211; UPSC World Geography Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-geography?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Geography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India<\/strong> encompasses an expansive territory spanning approximately 3.2 million square kilometers. Its geographical expanse extends from the towering Himalayas in the North to the southern tip of Kanyakumari, covering a distance of roughly 3,200 kilometers from north to south. Similarly, the country spans around 2,900 kilometers from the eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh to the western state of Gujarat. Bounded by three major bodies of water, India is surrounded by the Arabian Sea to the West, the Bay of Bengal to the East, and the Indian Ocean to the South<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ddc7ca73b8a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-and-administrative-division-of-india-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#ADMINISTRATIVE_DIVISION\" title=\"ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION\">ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-and-administrative-division-of-india-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-and-administrative-division-of-india-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Q_What_are_the_different_levels_of_political_administration_in_India\" title=\"Q: What are the different levels of political administration in India?\">Q: What are the different levels of political administration in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-and-administrative-division-of-india-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Q_How_is_India_politically_divided_at_the_state_level\" title=\"Q: How is India politically divided at the state level?\">Q: How is India politically divided at the state level?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-and-administrative-division-of-india-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Q_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Panchayati_Raj_system_in_India\" title=\"Q: What is the significance of the Panchayati Raj system in India?\">Q: What is the significance of the Panchayati Raj system in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-and-administrative-division-of-india-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Q_How_are_political_boundaries_determined_in_India\" title=\"Q: How are political boundaries determined in India?\">Q: How are political boundaries determined in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-and-administrative-division-of-india-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Q_What_is_the_role_of_the_President_and_Governors_in_Indias_political_system\" title=\"Q: What is the role of the President and Governors in India&#8217;s political system?\">Q: What is the role of the President and Governors in India&#8217;s political system?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-and-administrative-division-of-india-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/political-and-administrative-division-of-india-upsc-world-geography-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IN_BRIEF-_GEOGRAPHICAL_DIVISION\"><\/span><strong>IN BRIEF- GEOGRAPHICAL DIVISION<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the northern region, <strong>the Himalayas<\/strong> are segmented into three expansive parallel ranges, namely the Great Himalayas or Himadri, the Middle Himalayas or Himachal, and the Shiwalik range. Stretching to the south of these Himalayan ranges lies the vast expanse of the northern Indian plains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In the <strong>western part of India<\/strong>, the Great Indian Desert can be found.\u00a0<\/li><li>South of the northern plains, there is the peninsular plateau.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Aravali Hills, recognized as one of the oldest mountain ranges globally, contribute to the topography of the region.<\/li><li>On the western frontier of the plateau, one encounters the Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadris.\u00a0<\/li><li>Coastal plains are nestled between the Western Ghats in the west and the Eastern Ghats in the east.<\/li><li>Major rivers, such as the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri, drain into the Bengal Bay.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Sunderban Delta, a notable geographical feature, is formed at the confluence of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers with the Bay of Bengal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> Lakshadweep islands<\/strong> are situated in the Arabian Sea, while the<strong> Andaman and Nicobar Islands <\/strong>are located to the southeast of the Indian mainland.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/vOkA0cyaGunqAtEl4ngoz5bB1VWq8wzlQMEkSZ270lRvJm5HM9v4jVYjnYoGmi_qEatAGburzUBO_q_QA4T3HqujJ1L_sq4BrqXYaBBYZBB42mT4gsTRyam37bjLiZel3yKstTNXIHWDPNXVDuZms_4\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ADMINISTRATIVE_DIVISION\"><\/span><strong>ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India comprises 28 states and 8 Union territories, with Delhi serving as the capital city. Rajasthan holds the distinction of being the largest state in terms of area, while Goa claims the title of the smallest state.<\/li><li>In a recent development, the state of Jammu &amp; Kashmir has undergone reorganisation, leading to the creation of two Union territories: Ladakh and Jammu &amp; Kashmir.\u00a0<\/li><li>Telangana was also separated from Andhra Pradesh as an independent state.<\/li><li>Furthermore, a recent administrative change involves the amalgamation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli with Daman and Diu, resulting in the formation of a single Union territory.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_the_different_levels_of_political_administration_in_India\"><\/span>Q: <strong>What are the different levels of political administration in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: India has a multi-tiered political administrative structure consisting of three main levels: the central, state, and local levels. The central government is responsible for national-level policies and administration, while the state governments manage regional affairs. Local governments, including municipal corporations, panchayats, and municipal councils, handle community-level governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_is_India_politically_divided_at_the_state_level\"><\/span>Q: <strong>How is India politically divided at the state level?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: India is politically divided into 28 states and 8 Union territories. States have their own elected governments, headed by a Chief Minister, who is accountable to the State Legislature. Union territories are governed either by a Lieutenant Governor appointed by the President or by an Administrator appointed by the President. Some Union territories, like Delhi and Puducherry, have their own legislative assemblies and governments, while others are directly administered by the central government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Panchayati_Raj_system_in_India\"><\/span>Q: <strong>What is the significance of the Panchayati Raj system in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Panchayati Raj system is a decentralized form of government that aims to bring governance closer to the people. It consists of elected local bodies at the village, intermediate (block), and district levels. These bodies, known as Panchayats, play a crucial role in grassroots democracy by addressing local issues, implementing development schemes, and promoting participatory decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_are_political_boundaries_determined_in_India\"><\/span>Q: <strong>How are political boundaries determined in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Political boundaries in India are primarily determined by historical, geographical, linguistic, and socio-cultural factors. States and Union territories are created or reorganized based on recommendations of the State Reorganization Commission, linguistic considerations, and demands for regional autonomy. The process often involves consultations with stakeholders and can sometimes lead to disputes, which are addressed through constitutional provisions and legal mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_role_of_the_President_and_Governors_in_Indias_political_system\"><\/span>Q: <strong>What is the role of the President and Governors in India&#8217;s political system?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The President of India is the head of state and exercises ceremonial powers. They are elected by an electoral college comprising members of both houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the states. The Governor is the constitutional head of each state and is appointed by the President. While the Governor&#8217;s role is largely ceremonial, they play a crucial role in the state&#8217;s administration, including appointing the Chief Minister, summoning the State Legislature, and approving bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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