Geography and Landmarks
What white marble mausoleum in Agra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
Taj Mahal
What river, flowing through Varanasi, is considered the most sacred in India?
What popular flatbread, often cooked in a clay oven, is a staple of Indian meals?
Naan
What colorful Hindu festival, celebrated by throwing bright powders, is the "Festival of Colors"?
Holi
What is the most widely spoken language in India?
What hilltop fortress near Jaipur is famous for elephant rides and a mirrored palace hall?
Amber Fort
What large, endangered wild cat is India's national animal?
Bengal Tiger
What spiced, milky tea is a beloved daily drink across India?
Chai
What ancient practice of physical postures and breathing, now popular worldwide, originated in India?
*Triple Points* 🤯
Yoga
What nickname is given to India's huge Hindi-language film industry, based in Mumbai?
Bollywood
What massive mountain range, home to the world's tallest peaks, forms India's northern border?
Himilayan Mountains
What seasonal wind pattern brings India's heavy summer rains each year?
Monsoon
What is the general name for a flavorful Indian dish made with a mix of spices, served with rice or bread?
Curry
What traditional draped garment is commonly worn by women in India?
The Saree (Sari)
What famous leader used peaceful protest to help India gain independence from Britain?
Mahatma Ghandi
What nickname is given to Jaipur because of the color of its buildings?
The Pink City
What are the stone steps leading down to a riverbank, especially famous in Varanasi, called?
Daily Double! 🔥
Ghats
What style of cooking, named after a clay oven, is used to prepare spiced meats and breads?
Tandoori
What major Hindu "Festival of Lights" involves lighting oil lamps called diyas?
Diwali
What common Hindi greeting means both "hello" and "goodbye"?
Namaste
What ancient stepwell in Rajasthan features 3,500 narrow steps descending 13 stories underground?
Chand Baori
What northeastern Indian state is home to some of the wettest rainforest valleys on Earth?
Meghalaya
What deep-fried, crispy pastry, usually filled with spiced potatoes or peas, is a popular Indian snack?
Samosa
What religion, founded in India ~2,500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama, teaches the path to enlightenment?
Buddhism
What powerful Muslim dynasty ruled much of India from the 1500s–1800s and built the Taj Mahal?
The Mughal Empire