Music
This instrument, often played in Hindustani classical music, is paired with the tabla in most performances.
What is the harmonium?
This spiced yogurt-based drink is popular across India.
What is lassi?
The Indian state with the longest coastline.
What is Gujarat?
The first Indian film ever made, in 1913, was directed by Dadasaheb Phalke.
What is Raja Harishchandra?
The national dance form of India, originating from Tamil Nadu.
What is Bharatanatyam?
Known as the “Nightingale of India,” she recorded over 25,000 songs.
Who is Lata Mangeshkar?
This South Indian dish is made from fermented rice and urad dal batter, often served with sambar.
What is dosa?
This city is nicknamed the “Silicon Valley of India.”
What is Bengaluru (Bangalore)?
This 2001 film about cricket was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
What is Lagaan?
The festival of Onam is primarily celebrated in this Indian state.
What is Kerala?
This Tamil composer created the soundtrack for Roja, revolutionizing Indian film music.
Who is A. R. Rahman?
The state of West Bengal is especially known for this syrupy dessert.
What is rasgulla?
India shares the Siachen Glacier with this neighboring country.
What is Pakistan?
This actress was the first Indian woman to win the Miss World title (1966) before entering Bollywood.
Who is Reita Faria?
The Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib is written in this script.
What is Gurmukhi?
This form of devotional music, rooted in Punjab, is performed by Sikh musicians.
What is kirtan?
Hyderabadi biryani traditionally uses this type of meat.
What is goat or mutton?
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in this body of water.
What is the Bay of Bengal?
The longest-running Indian film in theaters, it ran for over 20 years at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir.
What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?
In the Ramayana, this brother of Ravana was known for his piety and devotion to Vishnu.
Who is Vibhishana?
The raga system in Indian classical music organizes melodies based on this cycle of notes.
What is the octave (saptak)?
This Kashmiri spice, the world’s most expensive, is essential to making kahwa tea.
What is saffron?
The Tropic of Cancer passes through this exact number of Indian states.
What is 8?
This parallel cinema director is the only Indian to win an Honorary Oscar.
Who is Satyajit Ray?
The sacred syllable “Om” is traditionally associated with this Hindu trinity.
Who are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva?