Mainly produced in Sikkim and Kerala, this three-sided pod is a principal ingredient in “masala chai”
cardamom
100
This wonder of the world located in Agra, India was built for Shah Jahan’s wife who died during the birth of their 14th child
Taj Mahal
100
Although this is the official national sport, India is currently ranked 9th in the World
Field Hockey
100
This 14 time Filmfare winner always holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Master’s degree in Mass Communication
Shahrukh Khan
100
She’s the fabled tale teller in “A Thousand and One Nights”
Scheherezade
200
Once prized in Egypt for its rarity and unusually sweet aroma, this ground tree bark can be found in delicious, sugary buns
cinnamon
200
This national monument representing the 90,000 soldiers who died fighting against the British Raj, was inspired by the Arc de Triomphe
India Gate
200
India recently won this World Cup by defeating Sri Lanka in the final match
Cricket
200
This 1998 highest grossing film in India remains to be a favorite amongst all ABCDs
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
200
In the 2007-08 season, this Cleveland Cavalier turned 23 and averaged 23 points a game
Lebron James
300
Despite the name, this powder can make eyes water from the heat
chili (or chili powder)
300
This Indo-Islamic structure located in New Delhi is composed of known for its combination of red sandstone and marble
Qutab Minar
300
Introduced during British occupation, it has quickly become the second most popular sport in India
Football
300
This “angry young man” has been in over 180 films
Amitabh Bachan
300
He was President during the War of 1812
James Madison
400
Also known as “jeera”, this flowering plant produces seeds that are used whole or ground in a variety of popular Indian and Spanish dishes
cumin
400
This religious structure located in New Delhi, India is scared to the Bhai’a faith yet is still open to all religions and is famous for its unique shape
Lotus Temple
400
At 37, Vishwanathan Anand made this strategic sport popular by becoming the world champion in 2007,2008, and 2010
Chess
400
This Mangalore native originally wanted to become an architect but decided to pursue a modeling career instead and was crowned Miss World in 1994
Aishwaryia Rai
400
In Great Expectations, this aged lady still wears her wedding dress
Miss Havisham
500
Originally used in “garam masala”, these pungent flower buds have often been used for dental pain
cloves
500
This is the largest residence of any Cheif of State and was formly known as the “Viceroy’s House”
Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s house)
500
Founded in the Netherlands, this coed,basketball-like sport is played within 27 Indian states
Korfball
500
This Kathak trained actress originally attended Mumbai University to become a marine biologist and currently is living in the United States
Madhuri Dixit
500
This language was invented in Warsaw in 1887 by Dr. L. L. Zamenhof