Cinema
The 2022 blockbuster that won an Oscar for Best Original Song "Naatu Naatu"
RRR
This bread is a tandoori classic, often brushed with butter or garlic
Naan
This classical dance from Tamil Nadu is known for its fixed upper body, bent knees, and expressive hand gestures called mudras.
Bharathanatyam
From what language is the name ‘Diwali’ derived?
Sanskrit
This animal, known for its strength and beauty, is India’s national animal.
Bengal Tiger
Which film features Rancho, Farhan, and Raju as university friends navigating through life’s ups and downs?
3 idiots
A crispy South-Indian dish made from fermented rice, served with sambhar and chutney
Dosa
This energetic dance from Punjab celebrates harvest season and is performed with lively drumbeats of the dhol.
Bhangra
In this 2007 Bollywood movie, this actor played the character of Om, a junior film artist, in a story that spans two Diwali festivals. Name the movie or actor
Shahrukh Khan or Om Shanti Om
The national flag of India has three colors — saffron, white, and green — and a navy-blue wheel at the center called ...
Ashoka Chakra
This young music composer made his debut at just 21 years old with the viral hit "Why This Kolaveri Di"
Anirudh Ravichander
This traditional Bengali dessert features soft cheese patties soaked in sweet, creamy saffron milk.
Rasmalai
This classical dance tells stories through spins (chakkars), facial expressions, and rhythmic footwork.
Kathak
According to Hindu mythology, Diwali marks the return of Rama and his wife Sita to Ayodhya after (blank) years of exile.
14
In which state is the Taj Mahal located?
Uttar Pradesh
Which Indian Composer won two Academy Awards for his work in the movie Slumdog Millionaire (2008)?
A.R. Rahman
This tangy Indian street snack combines yogurt, chutneys, potatoes, and crunchy wafers for a burst of flavors and textures
Papdi Chaat
Originating from Manipur, this graceful dance often depicts episodes from the life of Lord Krishna, performed with slow, flowing movements.
Manipuri
While North India celebrates Diwali as Lord Rama’s homecoming, in West Bengal, it honors this fierce Goddess.
Goddess Kali
Who wrote the National Anthem of India?
Rabindranath Tagore
This Bollywood film, released in 2000, starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, and is considered one of the most iconic romantic movies in Indian cinema.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
This flaky, layered flatbread is made by repeatedly folding and flattening dough with ghee or oil.
Parotta
This graceful classical dance from Odisha combines sculptural poses, intricate footwork, and spiritual themes inspired by temple carvings.
Odissi
Which demon’s defeat by Lord Krishna is celebrated in parts of India on the day before Diwali?
Narakasura
Mawsynram, a village in a Northeastern Indian state, is the rainiest place in India and is widely considered the wettest place on Earth. What state is it in?
Meghalaya