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Facts on the biggest, largest, longest, smallest are not just interesting, but also are commonly asked in the GK section of exams. Students should know the important ones so that they maximize their chances of scoring in GK. Read our list of superlatives of India to know all about who tops where.
All the Highest of India:
| 1 | Highest Peak |
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| 2 | Highest Waterfall |
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| 3 | Highest gateway |
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| 4 | Highest literacy among state |
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| 5 | Highest tower |
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| 6 | Highest dam |
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| 7 | Highest multiple-arch dam |
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All the Largest of India:
| 1 | Largest populated city | Mumbai |
| 2 | Largest freshwater lake | Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh) |
| 3 | Largest saltwater lake | Chilka (Orissa) |
| 4 | Largest state |
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| 5 | Largest populated state | Uttar Pradesh |
| 6 | Largest museum | Indian Museum (Kolkata) |
| 7 | Largest zoo | Zoological Garden (Karnataka) |
| 8 | Largest dome | Gol Gumbaz (Karnataka) |
| 9 | Largest mosque | Jama Masjid (New Delhi) |
| 10 | Largest desert | Thar (Rajasthan) |
| 11 | Largest river island | Majuili (Brahmaputra) |
| 12 | Largest monastery | Tawang Monastery (Arunachal Pradesh) |
| 13 | Largest cave temple | Ellora (Maharashtra) |
| 14 | Largest animal fair | Sonepur fair (Bihar) |
| 15 | Largest plateau | Deccan Plateau |
| 16 | The largest river in South India | Godavari |
| 17 | Largest prison | Puzhal Jail (Chennai) |
| 18 | Largest planetarium | Birla Planetarium |
| 19 | Largest GPO | Mumbai GPO |
| 20 | Largest church | St. Cathedral (Old Goa) |
| 21 | Largest cinema theater | Thangam Theater |
| 22 | Largest exhibition ground | Pragati Maidan (New Delhi) |
| 23 | Largest arch dam | Idukki dam (Kerala) |
| 24 | Largest library | National Library (Kolkata) |
| 25 | Largest aircraft carrier | INS Viraat |
| 26 | Largest landing ship | INS Magar |
| 27 | Largest union territory | Andaman Nicobar Islands |
| 28 | Largest gurudwara | Golden Temple (Amritsar) |
| 29 | Largest residence | Rashtrapati Bhavan |
| 30 | Largest river barrage | Farakka Barrage |
| 31 | Largest open university | Indira Gandhi Open University (New Delhi) |
| 32 | Largest ocean island | Middle Andaman |
All the Longest of India:
| 1 | Longest river | Ganga |
| 2 | Longest tunnel | Kharbude (Konkan Railway) |
| 3 | Longest dam | Hirakud (Orissa) |
| 4 | Longest railway platform | Kharagpur (West Bengal) |
| 5 | Longest corridor | Rameswaram Temple |
| 6 | Longest hanging bridge | Howrah Bridge |
| 7 | Longest train service | Himasagar Express |
| 8 | Longest bridge | Anna Indira (Rameswaram to Mandap) |
| 9 | Longest glacier | Siachen Glacier |
| 10 | Longest river bridge | Mahatma Gandhi Sethu |
| 11 | Longest national highway | N.H. 7 |
| 12 | Longest canal | Indira Gandhi canal |
| 1 | Smallest state (Area) | Goa |
| 2 | Smallest state (Population) | Sikkim |
| 3 | Smallest state (forest area) | Haryana |
| 4 | Smallest Union territory | Lakshwadeep |
Miscellaneous:
| 1 | Biggest hotel | Oberoi- Sheraton (Mumbai) |
| 2 | Tallest statue | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| 3 | Highest Gallantry Award | Param Vir Chakra |
| 4 | Most literate state | Kerala |
| 5 | Least Literate state | Bihar |
| 6 | Most densely populated state | West Bengal |
| 7 | The least densely populated state | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 8 | Most populated city | Mumbai |
| 9 | Busiest Bridge | Howrah (Calcutta) |
| 10 | Oldest Refinery | Digboi (Assam) |
| 11 | Most literate Union Territory | Lakshadweep |
| 12 | Fastest Train | Shatabdi Express |
| 13 | Least Populated Union Territory | Lakshadweep |
| 14 | Highest award (civilian) | Bharat Ratna |
That's all! I hope you found this article on the List of Superlatives of India helpful essay help.
Happy Learning!
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