India Geography
Which major river in Northwest India was the site of one of the world's earliest civilizations?
Indus River
Which is the busiest international seaport in India?
Mumbai
India host's the world's largest religious gathering, name this gathering.
the Kumbh Mela
Which actor/actress had a role in Hollywood's Baywatch and Quantico?
Priyanka Chopra
What is Alpna's favorite hobby/past time?
Walking
What is the most populous state in india?
UP
What is the national animal of India?
Bengal Tiger
These collections of hymns and prayers form the earliest sacred texts of Hinduism.
The Vedas
Better known for his hero roles, this man once appeared as a villianous game show host in the movie Slumdog Millionaire.
Anil Kapoor
What temperature does Alpna consider to be hot weather?
Above 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the name of the desert situated in northwest India?
Thar Desert
How many languages (not dialects) are spoken in India?
122
Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism
Who are the 2 main actors/actresses in Prem Rog?
Rishi Kapoor and Padmini Kolhapure
How often does Alpna cook in a week?
Twice
What are the 5 rivers than run through Punjab?
Sutlej; Beas; Ravi; Chenab; Jhelum
Who made the first flag of India in 1921?
Pingali Venkayya
Which Hindu God/Goddess was born from Vishnu's navel?
Lord Brahma
Who are the 2 singers that sang "Dola Re Dola?"
What year did Alpna get married?
1986
Name all the countries that border India?
Pakistan to the northwest, Afghanistan to the north, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, and Myanmar and Bangladesh to the east
Chess was invented in India over 1,500 years ago, what was it originally called?
"Chaturanga"
Who wrote the Gayatri Mantra?
Sage Vishvamitra
This actor is best known for being a villian in the 90s, he once appeared in an American classic featuring Harrison Ford where the phrase used by the actor is "Kali Ma" - name this person.
What was Alpna's favorite TV show when she was new to the US?
I Love Lucy