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100

How many times has India won the Cricket World Cup (ODI Format) ?

2

100

Which movies have over 24 minutes of just staring in them?  

Hint: It is a series consisting of five films (English language)

The Twilight Saga

100

Name the Mahabharata character who is considered the reincarnation of Amba, daughter of Kashya.

Shikhandi/ Shikhandini is the reincarnation of Amba, a princess who was abducted, and later spurned by Bhishma.

100

What is the name of a layered meat/vegetables/paneer and rice dish, beloved across many Indian states

Biriyani

100

What is ITTYL?

I'll talk to you later

200

Which popular multiplayer board game originated in 13th century AD in India 

Hint: It was used in Hindu Dharma to teach good values to children

Snakes and Ladders

200

What kind of pin does Katniss find at the market in The Hunger Games?

Mockingjay pin

200

Name the Veda which is attributed as the source of Indian music.

The Samaveda (Sanskrit: सामवेद, sāmaveda), one of the four Vedas, is the Veda of melodies and chants. The word Samaveda comes from the Sanskrit words sāman “song” and Veda “knowledge”.

200

Which particular spice is dubbed as ‘black gold’?

Black Pepper

200

What is IMHO?

In My Humble Opinion

300

Which species is India's National Aquatic Animal?

Ganges River Dolphin

300

Hindi movie "Badla" starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu,  was a remake of which foreign language movie?

Spanish thriller : 'The Invisible Guest'


300

India’s G20 Presidency theme is "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth· One Family”. Name the Upanishad in which the phrase "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” appears.

The original Verse appears in Chapter 6 of Maha Upanishad VI.71-73. This verse of Maha Upanishad is engraved in the entrance hall of the Parliament Of India.

अयं निजः परो वेति गणना लघुचेतसाम्। (Ayam Nijah Paro Veti Ganana Laghucetasam)उदारचरितानां तु वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्॥ (Udaracaritanam Tu Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam)  

300

Which mithai is claimed to have been accidentally prepared by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s personal chef?

Gulab Jamun

300

What is OOTD?

outfit of the day

400

Which Indian has the most number of Grammy wins?

Pt. Ravi Shankar (5 wins)

400

Which awards were called 'Urvashi Award' till 1975 ? 

National Film Award for Best Actress

officially known as the Rajat Kamal Award for the Best Actress  

400

According to Buddhist tradition, _________ Buddha  will appear on Earth after the teachings of the current Buddha, Gautama, are completely forgotten.

Maitreya Buddha. He is also known as the Buddha of loving-kindness and friendliness.

400

What is the dhungar method of cooking?

Adding smoky favor to the food by adding coal and ghee to the pot


400

What is CSL ?

Can't Stop Laughing

500

How many times have the Indian Men's Hockey Team won the gold medal in the Olympics ?

Eight gold medals :

1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964 and 1980.

500

Which Bollywood movie holds the Guinness World Record for having the maximum number of songs?

Indrasabha (1932) - 69 songs

500

Name of the sage who cursed Ravana that his head would burst if he touched any woman without her consent.

Gautama

500

What was considered as 'food of Gods' in ancient India?

yogurt and honey

500

What is GMTA?

Great minds think alike

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