Geography
What continent is India located in?
Asia
What is a popular festival in India that celebrates lights?
Diwali
What is a common food eaten with almost every meal in India?
Rice or Roti
What is the most famous white marble building in India?
The Taj Mahal
What is a common type of farming in India?
Rice, wheat, or tea farming
What is the capital city of India?
New Delhi
What is a traditional Indian outfit worn by women?
Sari
What is the main religion in India?
Hinduism, but there are also many Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, and Buddhists
Does everyone always have running water?
No.
Some people pump from a well and other people have running water sometimes.
What is India famous for exporting (selling to other countries)?
Spices, tea, cotton, software services, or jewelry
What large mountain is in the north of India?
The Himalayas
What do people throw during the festival of Holi?
Colored powder/water
What do many students in India wear to school?
Uniforms
Do they have air conditioning in the village?
No, they use fans.
What is the name of India’s currency (money)?
Indian Rupee – ₹
Name two neighbouring countries of India.
Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka
Cricket
What is a popular mode of transport in Indian cities?
Rickshaws, trains, or buses
Do all kids go to school?
No, some families can't afford it so the kids have to start working at a young age.
What precious stone is India known for?
Diamonds or Rubies
What is the longest river in India?
The Ganges River
What animal is used for celebrations?
Elephants
Do people live in the villages or the cities?
Both
No. This is a big problem in India. It runs out and people need to wait for there to be more. It is not unlimited.
What are some goods that are imported to India?
Oil and gold