Geography
On which continent is India?
Asia
How many people live in India?
1.37 billion (2019)
What is the climate in most of India like?
tropical climate
What is the staple food in India?
rice, bread, spices
What is the name of the mountain range in the north of India?
Himalaya
How many people live in India‘s capital?
29 million
Name typical Indian animals.
Bengal tiger, snow leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, water buffalos, antelopes,
Name a popular Indian sport.
hockey, cricket, tennis, football, chess
Name three countries that border India.
Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh
How many people live in rural areas?
two-thirds of the population
Which animals are considered sacred in India?
cows
What is the Indian film industry called?
Bollywood
Name three Indian cities.
New Delhi (capital), Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Agra, Puna, Hyderabad…
Which religion do most of the Indian people belong to?
Hinduism - 80.5% are Hindus
(Islam - 13.4% are Muslims)
What is the national flower?
lotus flower
On which side of the road to Indians drive?
on the left
Name an Indian river.
Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra…
What is the expression for a social class in India?
caste
What are the national animals?
Bengal tiger, peacock
Name one of India‘s national holidays and its date.
Republic Day (January 26)
Independence Day (August 15)
Ghandi‘s Birthday (October 2)