Essay on my Country India for Class 2

India is a big country that is the seventh largest in the world, and it’s home to lots and lots of people and it is the world’s most populated country. India is like a big, colourful picture made up of different people, different stories, and different traditions. Himalayas in the north to the sunny beaches in the south, India’s landscape is as mixed as its people. It has a great long history that goes back thousands of years, filled with lots of different civilizations and cultures. 

India’s history was started a long time ago when some of the first civilizations came along the Indus River, which is now in Pakistan. One of these civilizations, called the Indus Valley Civilization, was super old and cool. It was around 2500 BCE and was good at planning cities, trading goods, and having a rich culture. After that, more people came to India during 1500 BCE like the Aryans. They brought their own ideas and opinions, which helped shape the Vedic civilization and Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest religions.

As time went on, India saw many big kingdoms and rulers come and go, each one leaving its mark on the country’s culture. One of these kingdoms was the Maurya Empire, ruled by Emperor Ashoka, who spread Buddhism to many places and was known for promoting peace and understanding. Then came the Gupta Empire, often called India’s “Golden Age,” when there were big advancements in things like art, science, and philosophy. Later on, during the medieval period, Islamic rulers like the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire came to India. They mixed Indian and Persian cultures together, creating amazing buildings like the Taj Mahal that still stand today.

A long time ago, some European countries, especially the British East India Company, came to India, and it wasn’t a good time for India. They took advantage of India, treated its people unfairly, and took away a lot of its wealth. But then, brave leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, and Subhas Chandra Bose stood up for India’s freedom. Finally, in 1947, India became independent, but it came with a cost – the country was divided into India and Pakistan, which caused a lot of people to move and led to a lot of fighting and sadness.

After gaining independence, India started working hard to build itself into a strong nation. It followed important ideas like democracy, where the people have a say in how things are run, secularism, which means everyone is treated equally no matter their religion, and social justice, which is about fairness for everyone. Dr B.R. Ambedkar wrote the Indian Constitution and made sure to include important things like basic rights for everyone, equal treatment under the law, and special help for people who have been treated badly, making India a place where everyone is included and treated equally.

Today, in the world India is the largest democracy. That means the people get to vote for their leaders, and there are lots of different political parties. There are elections held regularly, not just for the whole country but also for each state and city. Even though India has lots of different kinds of people and sometimes faces problems, its democratic system has stayed strong. It helps keep the country from becoming too controlled by one person or group, and it ensures that power is passed on peacefully when new leaders are chosen.

India is like a big, colourful quilt made up of lots of different pieces. Each part of the country has its own special customs, languages, food, and festivals. For example, there’s Diwali and Holi, which are bright and cheerful celebrations, and then there’s Eid and Christmas, which are more solemn and peaceful. Throughout the year, there are many festivals that show how people from different backgrounds come together. India also has a rich artistic history, including beautiful traditional dances like Bharatanatyam and Kathak, classical music styles like Hindustani and Carnatic, and a famous movie industry called Bollywood. All of these things make India’s culture really lively and loved by people all over the world.

Religion is really important to many people in India. There are lots of different religions, like Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and they all live together peacefully. India has ancient books like the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Quran, Bible, and Guru Granth Sahib that teach about spirituality and guide people’s lives. People from all over the world come to visit special places in India, like Varanasi, Rishikesh, and Bodh Gaya, because they’re considered sacred and have a lot of spiritual significance.

India’s economy has changed a lot since the 1990s when the government made some important changes to its policies. Before that, most of the economy was based on farming, but now India is known all around the world for its strong economy. This is because of its growing service industry, lots of factories making things, and many new businesses starting up. Big cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad are now known for being places where people come up with new ideas and start their own businesses. They attract talented people and investments from all over the world.

But even though India is a growing economy, not everyone is benefiting the same way. There are big differences between cities and villages and differences between different parts of the country and different groups of people. Poverty, not having jobs, and unjust differences in how much money people make are still big problems. These issues have made India worse by things like more and more people moving to cities really fast, the environment getting worse, and not enough good roads and buildings.

India has a lot of young people and more and more families that are doing financially better, which is good for the country’s future in the economy. But it also brings some problems and opportunities for making sure the country grows in a way that’s good for everyone. It’s really important to spend money on things like schools, and hospitals, and helping people learn new skills. This will make sure that everyone can benefit from India’s growing population and economy.

Also, India has some big problems with the environment, like polluted air, cutting down too many trees, and the Earth’s climate change. These things are really bad for the balance of nature and the health of people in India. It’s really important to start doing things in a way that doesn’t harm the environment, like using more clean energy from sources like the sun and wind and working hard to protect nature. This will make sure that India’s beautiful natural places are still around for children and grandchildren to enjoy.

In conclusion, India is a place full of something different, where old ways of doing things meet new ideals for the future. All people come here from different backgrounds, and it makes India strong. As India keeps moving forward, it is facing many problems with bravery and strength, following important ideas like letting everyone have a say, respecting differences, and making sure everyone is treated equally. By working together and being open to new ideas, India can become a leader in the world, India is a symbol of wise and full of energy in the 21st century.