India is considered the # largest English speaking country in the world.
2nd, next to America
How many languages are spoken in India?
Ethnologue Languages of the World lists 415 living languages for India with some not classified as of yet.
23 are considered official; 2 are national: Hindi and English
What is the name of the movie industry in India?
Bollywood
An exercise of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India.
Yoga
Tallest mountain in the world?
Mt. Everest
What is the name of the Indian currency?
Rupee
Most sacred river in India?
Ganges River
These rocks were first mined in India before anywhere in the world..
Diamonds
Name of the the tuk-tuk taxis in India?
Rickshaw
Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Dr. Seuss
Which animal is sacred to Indians and has a bill of right enacted for the animal?
Cows, though they are not considered a God, they provide milk, butter, cream, and ghee and are honored for representing mother nature
What is the proper name of the traditional form of art drawn on the floor using rice, sand, flower petals, to create colorful designs?
Rangoli
This popular commercialized game originated from India..
Snakes and Ladders initially invented as a moral lesson about karma to be taught to children.
What is the name of a complete marble tomb structure located in Agra and known as a Wonder of the World?
Taj Mahal, ordered by emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal
What do the letters HB stand for written on a pencil?
Hard Black
India houses the largest portion of this mountain range..
Himalayas
Which holiday is recognized for participating in a colorful festivity?
Holi
What city is comparable to NYC in India and is the famous hub of the Indian movie industry?
Mumbai
Name of the bridge that has steel wires equal to the earth's circumference and weighs as much as 50,000 African elephants..
Bandra Worli Sealink
How many points does a snowflake traditionally have?
6
What is the sacred sound chanted during meditation and during prayer?
OM
What is the name of the the festival of lights Holiday called symbolizing victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance?
Diwali
Who is the richest man in Asia and where does he live?
Mukesh Ambani, in Mumbai, India
How many people built the Taj Mahal?
20,000 workers who coincidentally all had their hands chopped off after so that they may never build something as grand again
BONUS: How many people travel in the Indian Railways every day in the largest rail network in Asia which is equivalent to the population of which country?
23 million passengers daily equivalent to the population of Australia