India & Independence
Who wrote our National Anthem, "Jana Gana Mana..."?
Rabindranath Tagore
How many states are there in India?
28
Which ancient language were many of the vedas composed in?
Sanskrit
Which Indian city is famous for its local trains?
Mumbai
I am India's first woman Prime Minister?
Indira Gandhi
Who was known as the Iron Man of India?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Who was India's first president?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Who is traditionally credited with writing the Ramayana?
Valmiki
Which app became a cultural phenomenon for short videos before being banned in India in 2020?
Tiktok
Which Indian state shares borders with Bhutan, China, and Myanmar?
Arunachal Pradesh
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
Gujarat
Which Indian dance form is famous for its elaborate facial makeup and costumes?
Kathakali
What does UPI stand for?
Unified Payments Interface
Which is older, Taj Mahal or Red Fort?
Red Fort
Which famous revolutionary said, “Inquilab Zindabad”?
Bhagat Singh
Which is the highest mountain peak in India?
Kangchenjunga
Samosas are extremely popular in India, but they are believed to have originated further west in which broad region?
Middle East / Central Asia
How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra?
24
What is written below the Lion Capital of Ashoka on India's national emblem?
Satyameva Jayate
Which movement began with Gandhi's Dandi March in 1930?
Civil Disobedience Movement
Which ancient civilization flourished in parts of present day India & Pakistan and also is famous for its advanced cities?
Indus Valley Civilization
Chai is deeply associated with India today but where does the tea plant itself originated from?
China
This bollywood movie became so popular in countries like Japan, China, and South Korea that it inspired remakes and gained a cult following?
3 Idiots
Which Indian space mission made history by landing near the moon's south polar region in 2023?
Chandrayaan - 3