History
What year did India gain independence from British
1947
This state is the largest in India by area.
Rajasthan
This festival, celebrated with colors, marks the arrival of spring and victory of good over evil.
Holi!
This Bollywood actor, known for his "angry young man" persona, starred in films like Zanjeer (1973) and Sholay (1975), and became a cultural icon of the 1970s.
Amitabh Bachchan
This Indian cricketer, known as the "Master Blaster," is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time and has scored over 100 international centuries.
Sachin Tendulkar
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
"Father of the Nation" for his role in India's struggle for independence.
This state is known as the "Land of Five Rivers."
Punjab
This festival is celebrated by lighting oil lamps to mark the victory of light over darkness, and is known as the Festival of Lights.
Diwali!
This 2009 film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, tells the story of a young man’s journey through medical school and the education system, starring Aamir Khan.
3 Idiots
This Indian wrestler won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the first female athlete from India to win an Olympic medal in wrestling.
Sakshi Malik
What is India Gate?
This monument in Delhi was built in memory of Indian soldiers who died in World War I.
This southern state is famous for its backwaters and is called "God's Own Country."
Kerala
This tradition involves tying a sacred thread around the wrist, symbolizing protection, love, and respect between brothers and sisters.
Raksha Bandhan
This Bollywood movie, released in 1995, features Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol as the iconic couple who travel to Europe and fall in love in a film that became a massive hit and is still running in cinemas today.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
This legendary Indian athlete is known as the "Flying Sikh" and set a world record in the 400m in 1960, which still stands.
Milkha Singh
What is the Sepoy Mutiny?
The first war of independence in 1857
This northeastern state is the only Indian state where English is the official language.
Nagaland
This famous festival in Kerala involves boat races, traditional dances, and a grand feast to honor the legendary King Mahabali.
Onam
This 2023 film, starring Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan, made waves as a comeback film for SRK after a gap of several years.
Pathaan
This Indian badminton player became the first Indian to win a silver medal in badminton at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
P.V. Sindhu
Who is Subhas Chandra Bose?
This revolutionary freedom fighter famously said, "Give me blood, and I will give you freedom."
This state, home to Mysuru Palace, is the largest coffee producer in India.
Karnataka
Men, dressed as warriors, perform a ceremonial dance to honor the deity and celebrate victory, typically during the annual festival of Thrissur Pooram.
Velakali
This actress, who rose to fame with Devdas (2002) and Dhoom 2 (2006), became one of Bollywood's highest-paid actresses and won several awards during the 2000s.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
This Indian boxer won a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in boxing.
Mary Kom