For 10 points, identify this country governed from New Delhi, the world's second most populous.
A plan to introduce lions from this country to Iran in 1977 was successfully blocked by locals around Arzhan National Park. The Chambal River drains the eastern slopes of the Aravalli Hills in this country. A city in this country is the namesake of a type of riding pants and is nicknamed the "Blue City." The world's only sources of diamonds were in this country until 1726; its city of (*) Surat is still a center for diamond polishing today. The city of Cherrapunji in the state of Meghalaya in this country is a contender for the rainiest place on Earth. The Narmada River is the traditional cultural dividing line between this country's North and its Dravidian South. For 10 points, identify this country governed from New Delhi, the world's second most populous.
A plan to introduce lions from this country to Iran in 1977 was successfully blocked by locals around Arzhan National Park.
(Republic of) India [or Bharatiya Ganarajya] &lt;AF, Geo&gt;