Facts About India
What is the capital city of India?
(New Delhi)
What is the most popular sport in India?
(Cricket)
Who is the leader of India?
(Prime Minister)
Name one natural resource grown in India.
(Tea, rice, wheat, spices, cashews)
What is the festival of lights called?
(Diwali)
Name one of the official languages of India.
(Hindi or English)
What is a traditional dress for women in India?
(Sari)
What type of government does India have?
(Democracy)
What two fabrics are important natural resources in India?
(Cotton and silk)
During Holi, people throw colored ______.
(Powder/gulaal)
What is the most commonly practiced religion in India?
(Hinduism)
Name one popular Indian food made with lentils.
(Dal)
Who helps solve problems in cities, towns, and villages?
(Mayor and council/panchayat)
Name two minerals that are natural resources in India.
(Iron and coal)
What festival celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters?
(Raksha Bandhan)
Who were the first people to live in India?
(Dravidians)
What is the name of the musical instrument popular in India?
(Sitar)
Name one service the government provides to help improve quality of life.
(Schools, medical care, electricity, etc.)
What two precious stones are found in India?
(Diamonds and rubies)
Name one way people celebrate Diwali.
(Putting lights everywhere, visiting temples, having a feast)
More people live in the ______ than in cities.
(country)
What greeting is commonly used in India to show respect?
(Namaste)
What do leaders in India provide to help people?
(Services such as schools, medical care, and electricity)
What is one product India exports?
(Tea, silk, spices, rice, etc.)
What is India’s movie industry called?
(Bollywood)