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Facts

• The official name of Delhi is National Capital Territory of Delhi.
• New Delhi is the national capital of India.

• Delhi has several ancient, medieval and modern places of tourist interest.

• Delhi is a large industrial and business centre.

• The people of Delhi know how to enjoy life to the fullest.
• The Punjabi culture is dominant in Delhi.

• Delhi has much avenue for education, sports and entertainment.

• Increasing population and pollution are massive problems in Delhi.

XERCISE

A. Tick (3) the right option :
1. Delhi is surrounded by the states of Haryana and ____________ .

(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Madhya Pradesh (c) Andhra Pradesh
2. The ____________ is not located here.

(a) Red Fort (b) Gateway of India (c) Pragati Maidan
3. The dominant culture of Delhi is ____________ .

(a) Kashmiri (b) Bengali (c) Punjabi
4. Increasing population and ____________ are massive problems of Delhi.

(a) pollution (b) loud music (c) foreigners

B. Write TRUE or FALSE :
1. New Delhi is part of Delhi. _______
2. The Dolls’ Museum is a place for children’s entertainment. _______

3. Delhi is an important industrial and business centre. _______

4. People of Delhi are known as Dilwalas. _______
5. Delhi is neither very hot nor very cold. _______

C. Answer the questions briefly :
1. Where is Delhi located?

2. What is the Supreme Court of India?
3. What are important industries of Delhi?

4. How do people of Delhi enjoy themselves?

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