Demographics
How big is India's population?
over 1 billion
What continent is India located on?
Asia
What kind of currency does India have?
Indian Rupee
Who is one famous person from India?
Priyanka Chopra or Alia Bhatt
What is one common seasoning used?
Turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, mustard seeds, cardamon
What is the typical language spoken in India?
Hindi
What kind of climate does India have?
tropical monsoon
What is the most significant source of income?
agriculture
What is one popular art form?
madhubani painting, warli, pattachitra, kalamkari
What is one of the common foods eaten on Diwali?
gulab jamun or chirote
How many levels are there in India's education system?
4
What are 2 of India's native animals?
Bengal tiger, great Indian bustard, catfish, elephant
How much does agriculture contribute to the countries GDP?
20%
What are the 2 religious holidays?
Diwali and Holi
What is a kind of tea that is popular in India?
masala chai
What is the capital and largest city of India?
New Delhi
What are one of India's major features?
The Himalayas or the Indo-Gangetic Plain
What are 2 exports?
refined petroleum, diamonds, jewelry, rice, leather
What is one thing women typically wear?
saree, the lehenga choli, salwar kameez
What are meals typically called?
thali
What are the 3 biggest causes of death in India?
heart disease, cancer, diabetes
About how big is India?
3 million square kilometers
What are 2 imports?
iron and steel, plastics, organic chemicals
What is one thing men typically wear?
dhoti, kurta pajama, kameez
What are 2 of the main ingredients of dosa?
urad dal, water, rice, chana dal