BRANDS WE GREW UP WITH
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HINDUISM 101
INDIAN CUISINES
MISC
100
This orange-flavored drink concentrate had a mascot with pigtails and was a summer staple in Indian homes.
RASNA
100
This 2022 Telugu blockbuster made waves in Bollywood and worldwide with its action, bromance, and British Raj setting.
RRR
100
HOW MANY VEDAS ARE THERE AND WHAT ARE THE NAMES.
FOUR (Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda)
100
This deep-fried snack, made from gram flour, is shaped into round balls and often served with chutney as a popular street food in Gujarat.
DHOKLA.
100
The famous line "Mogambo khush hua" was delivered by this villainous character in the 1987 film Mr. India, making the actor an iconic figure in Bollywood villainy.
AMBRISH PURI
200
This toothpaste brand featured a sword-wielding cartoon warrior as its mascot in TV ads during the 90s.
AJANTA
200
Famous song with glass on head. (losers have to perform the dance)
JAMAAL KADU
200
IS HINDUISM A POLYTHEISTIC OR MONOTHEISTIC RELIGION?
MONOTHEISTIC (as mentioned in Advaita Vedanta)
200
This is a famous Rajasthani vegetable curry made with karelas (bitter gourd), tamarind, and dried mango powder for tanginess.
KER SANGRI
200
FILL IN THE BLANKS
...KAR KE DIKHAYENGE
...HA BHAI HA!
BOB THE BUILDER.
300
This chewing gum brand was infamous among kids for its collectible tattoos but got banned due to health concerns.
BIG BABOL TATTOO
300
In The Archies (2023), Zoya Akhtar adapted the American comic to 1960s India. What fictional town is it set in?
RIVERDALE.
300
A concept that emphasizes righteousness, ethical conduct, and the maintenance of cosmic order through virtuous living.
DHARMA
300
This ancient grain, native to India and considered highly nutritious, is commonly used in Uttarakhand
JUVAAR
300
Founded in 1984, this watch brand made its name by creating stylish, affordable watches and is widely known for its innovative designs and affordability across India.
TITAN
400
This Indian computer brand with a red triangle logo was often found in schools and homes before Dell and HP took over.
HCL
400
This Bollywood actor starred in a film that won the Academy Award for Best Picture, but the movie itself was not Indian.
ANIL KAPOOR (SLUMDOG MILLIONARE)
400
This festival commemorates Prahalad's faith and also the playful prank of Krishna
HOLI
400
What state is this dish from?
BIHAR
400
This was the first battle fought between the British East India Company and the Marathas in 1775.
BATTLE OF SURAT
500
This 1993 anime adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's story was dubbed in Hindi and became immensely popular on Doordarshan.
THE JUNGLE BOOK
500
This was the first Indian film submitted for the Oscars in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
MOTHER INDIA
500
Padma Puran states yamduts are frightened by just hearing this word.
another clue: Japanese cell biologist and ivy league Berkeley University both published research on benefits of this.
EKADASHI
500
How many estimated spices are there in India?
109 AND COUNTING
500
In 2001, this Indian cricketer played an iconic match-winning knock of 281 in the second Test against Australia at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, which is considered one of the greatest Test innings of all time.
VVS LAXMAN