What is the geographical shape and location of South India?
South India forms an inverted triangle at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent. This landmass is bound by the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Arabian Sea to the west.
Questions about South India
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Neolithic cultures exist in South India according to carbon dating?
Carbon dating reveals ash mounds associated with Neolithic cultures in South India date back to 8000 BCE. Iron technology spread through the region around 1000 BCE without a fully developed Bronze Age preceding it.
Which languages received classical language status from the Government of India between 2004 and 2013?
Tamil became the first language to be granted classical language status by the Government of India in 2004 followed by Telugu in 2008, Kannada in 2008, and Malayalam in 2013. These four languages combined produce more literary output than all other literary languages of India together.
How much was the gross domestic product of South India by 2019?
The total gross domestic product reached ₹67 trillion (US$946 billion) by 2019. The region contributes 30% of India's GDP with higher per capita income and lower debt-to-GDP ratios than the national average.
What was the estimated population of South India during the 2011 census?
The estimated population of South India was 252 million according to the 2011 census representing around one fifth of the country's total population. The average literacy rate reached approximately 80% compared to the national average of 74% with Kerala achieving 93.91%.