How are the 25 states in India divided
Along ethnic lines
Along religions lines
By the language spoken
By topographical features
The 25 states in India are divided primarily by the language spoken, although there are also divisions along ethnic and religious lines.
1. Along ethnic lines: Some states like Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur have a majority tribal population, while states like Punjab and Haryana have majority Punjabi and Haryanvi populations respectively.
2. Along religious lines: States like Jammu and Kashmir have a majority Muslim population, while states like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have majority Hindu populations.
3. By the language spoken: Most states in India are divided based on the predominant language spoken in that region. For example, Maharashtra primarily speaks Marathi, Tamil Nadu primarily speaks Tamil, and West Bengal primarily speaks Bengali.
4. By topographical features: Some states have divisions based on topographical features, such as the Western Ghats in states like Kerala and Karnataka or the Himalayas in states like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.