Food & Drinks
Which Indian city is particularly famous for its biryani?
Hyderabad
Which Hindu festival celebrates the victory of good over evil and is known as the Festival of Lights?
Diwali
Which Bollywood actor is widely nicknamed "King Khan"?
Shah Rukh Khan
What is the most widely spoken first language in Pakistan?
Punjabi
What is the name of the traditional Indian outfit consisting of a long tunic and loose trousers?
Salwar kameez
What spice gives many biryanis and desserts their distinctive golden-yellow color and floral aroma?
Saffron
Which Hindu deity has an elephant head and is known as the remover of obstacles?
Ganesha
Which Indian actress played the lead role in Bajirao Mastani and starred in the American TV show Quantico and is in Baywatch?
Priyanka Chopra
Which South Asian country was formerly known as Ceylon?
Sri Lanka
What ancient language is the primary liturgical language of many Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas?
Sanskrit
What ingredient gives the South Indian dish sambar its characteristic sour flavor?
Tamarind
What Hindu festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, traditionally involving tying a thread around the wrist?
Raksha Bandhan
What does the word “Bollywood” combine the names of
Bombay (Mumbai) and Hollywood
In which Indian state is the Taj Mahal located?
Uttar Pradesh
What is the name of the traditional Indian dance style originating in northern India, known for its intricate footwork and spinning?
Kathak
What Bengali sweet is made from balls of chhena cooked in sugar syrup?
Rasgulla / Rosogolla
Which Hindu festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna?
Janmashtami
Which Bollywood movie features the song "Chammak Challo"?
Ra.One (2011)
Which Mughal emperor commissioned the Taj Mahal?
Shah Jahan
What is the name of the decorative wedding procession traditionally led by the groom in many North Indian weddings?
Baraat
What is the name of the Kashmiri multicourse feast traditionally prepared by specialist chefs called wazas?
Wazwan
What festival is celebrated in Kerala with elaborate flower arrangements, boat races, and traditional feasts?
Onam
What is the name of the famous Bollywood awards ceremony often called the Indian Oscars?
IIFA Awards.
What 1947 event divided British India into two independent dominions, triggering mass migration?
Partition of India
What is the name of the traditional South Asian practice of touching an elder's feet as a sign of respect?
Charan Sparsh