Geography/Fun Facts
What continent is India in?
Asia (South Asia)
How many seasons are in India?
4
One of the most famous monuments in india is called what?
Taj Mahal
Name one religion practiced in India.
Hinduism, Jainism, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Islam.
Does India have a national sport? if so, what is it?
India does not have a national sport.
How many people live in India?
1.5 Billion
True/False - India has the same climate throughout the whole country.
False
Is the city of Varanasi the oldest or the youngest continuosly inhabited cities in the world?
Oldest
Biryani, Curry and Samosa.
Name one popular sport in India.
Cricket, field hockey, Kabaddi, football (soccer), badminton and tennis.
India borders which body of water?
Arabian Sea/Bay of Bengal/Indian Ocean
what kind of summer does the northern region of India experience?
Ganges
What is India's national animal?
The Bengal Tiger.
Cricket
What mountain range is found in the north of India?
86F-113F
Where is The Red Fort located?
Delhi
Name other animals found in India besides their national animal.
How many languages are spoken in India?
22 regional languages, 1,600 languages throughout the country
The monsoon season in India lasts from ______ month to ______ month?
June to September.
What showcases India's ancient art and architectures?
Temples
Diwali is the festival of what?
Lights
Which traditional Indian sport is starting to gain International recognition?
Kabaddi