Living in India & Population
India has the second-largest what in the world?
Population
What is the largest employer in India’s economy?
Farming and Agriculture
Name one tourist attraction in India.
Taj Mahal, Thar Desert, Himalayan Mountains, or various beaches.
What is the most popular sport in India?
Cricket
What is the most practiced religion in India?
Hindu Dharma/Hinduism
What percentage of the world’s land area does India cover?
2% (two percent)
In 2010, what became compulsory for children between ages 6 to 14?
Attending School
How many passengers did Indian Railways carry in a day in 2020?
More than 22 million
Name one holiday celebrated in India.
Independence Day (15th August), Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday (2nd October), Diwali, or Holi
What colorful clothing do Indian women often wear?
Saris
In 2020, what was India’s population?
1.38 billion
Name one challenge for schoolchildren in rural India.
Limited access to facilities, equipment, qualified teachers, or technology.
In terms of length, where does India's railway system rank?
India's railway system is the 4th longest in the world, and the most heavily used.
Which grain is the staple in many Indian meals?
Rice
What percentage of the world’s Hindus live in India?
94% (ninety-four percent)
About what fraction of the world’s total population lives in India?
One-sixth (1/6)
Other than farming, what are two large industries in India according to the text?
The IT and automobile industries.
Name two types of rickshaws mentioned in the text.
Cycle-rickshaws and auto-rickshaws.
India has won eight Olympic gold medals in which sport?
Field Hockey
What is the traditional men’s clothing called that is tied around the waist and legs?
a Dhoti
Why are some areas of India overcrowded and busy?
It's because India has a large population but only covers 2% of the world’s land area.
In 2020, how many vehicles did the Indian automobile industry manufacture?
22.7 million vehicles (including passenger, commercial, motorbikes, quadricycles)
Why can roads in Indian cities feel very chaotic?
It's because the cities are highly populated and their public transport systems are among the most heavily used in the world.
Name four common Indian spices mentioned in the text.
Ginger, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, and/or garam masala
Name three other significant religions in India besides Hindu Dharma and Islam.
Christianity, Sikhi, Buddhism, Jainism