Indian Festivals
What festival is known as the Festival of Lights?
Diwali
What is the most popular sport in India?
Cricket
What bread is commonly served with Indian curries?
Naan
What is the capital city of India?
New Dehli
Who is known as the "Father of the Nation" in India?
Mahatma Gandhi
During which festival do people throw colored powders at each other to celebrate?
Holi
What is the name of the Indian league for cricket that features city-based teams?
IPL(Indian Premier League)
What is the name of the spicy lentil soup from South India?
Sambar
Which river is considered the holiest in India?
Ganga/Ganges River
Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?
Indira Gandhi
Which harvest festival is widely celebrated in Tamil Nadu?
Pongal
What Indian sport involves raiding the opponent's court and holding your breath?
Kabbadi
What dessert is made from milk solids, shaped into balls, and soaked in sugar syrup?
Gulab Jamun
What is the name of the desert located in Rajasthan?
Thar Desert
Which leader was called the "Iron Man of India"?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
What is the name of the festival where siblings celebrate their bond with a rakhi?
Raksha Bandhan
Which sport is played with a shuttlecock and racket and has seen Indian players like PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal excel?
Badminton
Which Indian spice blend is commonly used in dishes to add heat and flavor?
Garam Masala(Chilli Powder works)
Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate?
Kerala
Who is the 11th President of India known for his work in science and technology?
Abdul Kalam
Which ancient Indian festival is celebrated with elaborate boat races in Kerala and marks the harvest season as well as the homecoming of King Mahabali?
Onam
Who is the former Indian cricket captain known as “Captain Cool”?
MS Dhoni
Which Indian dish is made with basmati rice, marinated meat, and aromatic spices, often cooked in layers using the dum method?
Biriyani
What is the easternmost state of India?
Arunachal Pradesh
Who was the Mughal emperor during the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Shah Jahan