Geography
What is the capital of India?
How many Indian prime ministers have been spun the block on
2
What is the name of the traditional Indian attire worn by women, consisting of a long skirt and a matching blouse?
Sari
What is lassi without sugar called?
Taak
What are the 2 most southern states?
Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Where is Lakshadweep
Off the southwestern coast of India
What is the popular Indian festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs?
Diwali
What is the primary ingredient in Gajar ka halwa? Is this dish sweet spicy or sour?
carrots; sweet
What Indian state has the biggest desert
Rajasthan
1947
What are ancient medicines that originate from herbs and plants called?
Ayurvedic medicine/za
cashews
What state is Mumbai in
Maharashtra
4th century bce
Who's the goat of Bollywood?
Amitabh Bachaan/SRK
Where was chicken tandoori invented
Punjab
Which Indian state is known as the "Land of Five Rivers"?
Punjab
When did Ashoka rule (the closest answer wins)
268 to 232 BCE
What is Dowry and is it legal?
A family pays a Dowry to the other in exchange for the two getting married. The bride's family in India usually pays a dowry. Dowry is illegal, to ask for and to give/take.
Describe Bhel.
Bhelpuri is a savoury snack originally from India, and is also a type of chaat. It is made of puffed rice, vegetables and a tangy tamarind sauce, and has a crunchy texture. Bhel is often identified as a 'beach snack', strongly associated with the beaches of Mumbai, such as Chowpatty or Juhu.