Facts about India
What is tha capital of India?
New-Dehli
What is the biggest and most sacred river in India?
The Ganges
How many languages and dialects are there?
23 languages and 844-1500 dialects
Give the name of clothing for women
The Sari
When did the first Europeans arrive in India
Early 1600s
What is the largest city og India?
Mumbai/ Deli (Then Kolkata)
What is the name of the range of mountains in the North of India?
The Himalaya
What type of goverment does it have?
Federal republic, it's a democracy
Give the name of clothing for men?
The Kurta or Chudidaar
When did India become independent?
In 1947
How many Million inhabitants are there in it?
10-13 M
What is the name of a customary greeting?
Namaste (With hands joined)
Give the name of two animals and two plants that symbolize India?
Tiger, Peacock
The lotus and the banyan tree or the mango
Who was the leader who struggled for independents?
Mahatma Gandhi
What's the population of India?
1 billion (2nd largest population in the world after China)
What is Bollywood?
Its a film Industry in Mumbai with Hindi language
What is the national sport?
Field Hockey
What is Diwali?
The festival of lights (It lasts 5 days in oct. or Nov.)
What are the main religions?
Hinduism (80%) and Muslims (10%)
What does Diwali celebrate?
It celebrates the return of Sita and Rama and shows how good wins over evil