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States and union territories of India

Imagine a big country with lots of places where people live. Those places are called States and Union Territories.

In India, States are like big parts of the country that have their own government, laws, and leaders. There are 28 States in India, like Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Each State has its own capital city where the government and leaders work from.

Union Territories are like smaller parts of the country that are directly controlled by the central government of India. They have less power than States and they are usually smaller in size. There are 8 Union Territories in India, like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Puducherry. These places have their own leaders too, but their power comes from the Central government of India.

Both States and Union Territories are important places in India where people live and work. They have their own culture, language, and traditions. However, they are all part of one big country, and they work together to make India a better place for everyone.