History
What year did India gain independence?
1947
What is another name for pain puri?
Gol Gappe, Fuchka, Pakodi, GupChup, Pakodi, Batasha
Which Bollywood actress is married to Nick Jonas?
Priyanka Chopra
The tallest mountains are in South Asia. What is the name of these mountains?
The Himalayan Mountains
What is the oldest language in South Asia?
Tamil or Sanskrit
What are the four religions that originated in India?
Which South Asian dish is the national dish of the UK?
Chicken Tikka Masala
What is the most popular instrument in South Asia
Name 3 countries that border Nepal?
India, China, and Bhutan
This board game originated in India
Chess
Name 5 countries that fall under the term "desi"
India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan
South Asia is home to the hottest chili/pepper. What is the name of this?
Ghost Pepper
Which South Indian song won an Oscar in 2023?
Naatu Naatu
Which city is Charminar located in?
Hyderabad
What is the second largest religion in South Asia?
Islam
Where does the term "desi" come from?
The term "desi" comes from the Sanskrit word desh, which means "country". It's used to describe people, cultures, and products from the Indian subcontinent and its diaspora.
What is the name of the South Asian snack that was rumored to contain lead?
Maggi Noodles
Who wrote the famous song "Dil Dil Pakistan"?
Which part of India is West Bengal located in (North, East, South, or West)?
Eastern part of India
India has the largest number of social media users for which app?
What was the name of the first political party in Pakistan
This South Asian concentrate contains: saffron, fruits, herbs, sugar, honey, and rose petals. What is it called?
Rooh Afzah
Which Bollywood actor has three thumbs?
Hrithik Roshan
What is the oldest country in South Asia?
Nepal
This country’s Language Movement led to the creation of International Mother Language Day on February 21st. What country is this?