Khana Khajana
Name 3 items from your kitchen that begin with "Ch" -
chaku, chamach, chakla, chutney, chawal
The "Bhagavad Gita" is the holiest book of the Hindus. The book contains a dialogue between these 2 people
Krishna & Arjun
Ganesh Chaturthi is an important festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This is one of the most important Hindu festivals. Which of the following sweet dishes is prepared on this day?
Kheer
Rasagolla
Modak
Cake
Modak
How many colors are there in Indian flag? Name the colors.
3
Orange, White & Green
What city was the first capital of the United States?
Incorrect: Washington, D.C.
Correct: New York City
The Big Apple—where George Washington made the first inaugural address on April 30, 1789—was the location of the country's first capital.
name 4 different halwas
atta, moong, badam, lauki, sooji, gajar, beetroot
Who among the following is said to have originated from the hair of Lord Shiva?
1) Durga
2) Ganga
3) Sati
4) Kali
2) Ganga
4.
Which festival is celebrated as harvest festival in North India?
Pongal
Onam
Baisakhi
Bihu
Baisakhi
The white color of the India flag represents:
Courage & Sacrifice
Truth, Peace & Purity
Faith & Chivalry
Truth, Peace & Purity
Who invented the first car?
Karl Benz, the man behind Mercedes-Benz, invented his first automobile in Germany, circa 1885. By 1889, Benz was exhibiting his Model 3 commercial vehicle at the Paris World's Fair. Henry Ford's Model T didn't hit the market until 1908.
What is the main ingredient of Rasgulla
Paneer
What is the name of Rama's mother in Ramayana
Keikei
Urmila
Kaushalya
Kunti
Kaushalya
Gurpurab, the festival of the guru, is celebrated by people of which religion?
Buddhists
Hindus
Sikhs
Jains
Sikhs
Who was the 1st Prime Minister of India?
A. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Lal Bahadur Shastri
C. Gulzar Lal Nanda
A. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Who was the first U.S. President to be married in the White House?
In June 1886, Grover Cleveland took 21-year-old Frances Folsom as his wife, making him the first President to be married in the White House. He was also the first President to have a child born there.
This fast food commonly eaten in Maharashtra, resembles a burger.
Vada Pav
In Hindu mythology, who is the god of death?
Which Indian fesival is celebrated once every twelve years?
What year did India get independence & What day do we celebrate this day?
1) 1941
2) 1947
3) 1951
1947
15th August
How many presidents died in office?
3
5
8
Answer: Eight
The presidents that died while in office were William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield, William McKinley, Warren G. Harding, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy.
What is the name of the cylindrical clay oven often used for cooking and baking in India?
Tandoor
Name all 3 Lord Ram's brothers
Laxman
Bharat
Shatrughan
One of the popular festivals in September/October is celebrated for nine nights and ten days. By what two names is this festival known in Maharashtra?
Ananthapadmanabha and Vratha
Navarathri and Dussehra
Vasant and Panchami
Andhra and Pradesh
Navarathri and Dussehra
What is the national song of India
‘Vande Mataram’ the National Song of India was written by Mr. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay to praise the "Mother India".
Which president served two non-consecutive terms?
President Grover Cleveland
President Cleveland served in office from 1885 to 1889 and then again from 1893 to 1897. He was the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, which means President Trump is considered both the 44th and 45th president. Check out these delightful little-known talents of U.S. presidents.