Indian Cuisine
What are the Telugu Translations for:
Mango, Banana, & Garlic
Mamidipandu, Araṭipanḍu, and Allaṁ
What was the date that India gained Independence (day and year)
August 15, 1947
Who is Tata & Nani's favorite child?
Vijji Uppala
Who was the main antagonist (bad guy) in the Ramayana
King Ravana of Lanka
What Indian song (NOT MOVIE) won an Oscar this year?
Naatu Naatu
What is a yellow herb originally found in India used both in cooking, and as a medicine
Turmeric
How many states are in India?
28 states
How many total people are in the Uppala side (just Tata and Nani and their descendants)
18 total
Who was the daughter of Dhritarashtra?
Dushala
What are the 3 colors on the Indian Flag and what do they represent?
Saffron - Strength & Courage
White - Peace & Truth
Green - Fertility, Growth & Auspiciousness
What are some of the reasons for the difference in North and South Indian cuisine?
Some possible answers
- North Indian climate is cooler, and better suited for growing wheat, while South Indian climate is warmer and so better for rice
- North India was more influenced by invasions, influencing dishes like biriyani and kebabs. However, South India had more influence from indigenous culture
Who created the national flag of India?
Pingali (or Pinglay) Venkayya
How old is Tata, and when is his Birthday?
June 1, 1945 - 78 years
Who are all the avatars of Vishnu (name all of them)
Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki
Which year was Priyanka Chopra named "Miss World"
2000
In which state would you find the cuisine known for its use of bamboo shoots, fermented fish, and spicy chilies?
Manipur
Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil
Which colleges did Chinnu, Srikanth, Babji & Vijji go to (in the US)
Kansas University, Oregon State University, University of Massachusetts Amherst, & University of Alabama
What poison did Lord Shiva drink from the ocean of milk, and what name did he earn because of this?
Halahala & the Title "Viṣakaṇṭha"
Which Indian cricketer became the first sportsman to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian order?
Sachin Tendulkar
How was sambar first invented?
It was the Maratha ruler, Sambhaji's, failed attempt to to make dal for himself
What Indian board game inspired Chess, and what does its name mean?
Chaturanga - it means "having four arms" or "four-limbed", it was the name of an army formation mentioned in Mahabharata
What day does instruction begin for Kaavya & Abhi's colleges this year (same date for both)?
September 28, 2023
What was the name of Arjuna's conch shell?
Devatt
Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
Abhinav Bindra, in the sport of shooting in the 2008 Olympics