The cultural aspects
What are the three colors on the India flag?
Orange, white, blue, and green.
What are the three branches in India's government?
It's still the legislature, executive, and judiciary branches! Nothing we haven't heard of before.
Is yoga or rapping most popular in India?
Yoga is!!!
What is the common greeting that is said in India?
"Namaste."
Who's a key figure of India?
Mahatma Gandhi is recognized as the Father of the Nation.
The most popular food here?
Butter Chicken
Where is the government based at?
New Delhi!
Is ballet most popular in India or is it gardening?
Gardening!!
Is Holi (Festival of Colors/Love) celebrated in India?
Yes!!!
Is India one of the countries to be involved in the world's fastest-growing major economies?
Yes, India plays a huge role in being one of the countries involved.
Which religion is most practiced here?
Hinduism! (with a 79.8%).
Is India's constitution the longest written constitution in the world?
YES!!! The Constitution of India is the world’s longest written constitution, containing approximately 117,369 to 145,000 words.
Is it common to dance in India?
Absolutely!!!
Is Puli Kali (Kerala) when individuals in India perform a "hippo dance" in a parade?
No, it's actually known as the "tiger dance" that they perform.
What is India's national symbol?
A tiger is the national animal.
What is the capital?
New Delhi.
How often are elections taken place?
They're held every five years.
Common to play music or to play basketball?
Play music!!!
Is Halloween celebrated in India?
No not entirely but in some situations it is. By being adopted by urban areas like Mumbai and Delhi, Halloween is celebrated with costumes but definitely different when being compared to American Halloween costumes.
Which sport is most popular in India?
Hockey is widely considered the national sport.
What is the national bird?
The Indian Peacock.
Is India more of Democratic setup or Republican?
Democratic!
Is fishing or hiking least known to be popular in India?
Both hobbies happen in India but are both least known.
What is the most popular holiday in India?
Diwali, the five day festival of lights.
What's the name of a game that's very popular in the U.S. but originated in India?
Snakes and Ladders!