Country facts
In which continent is India situated?
In Asia
What is the name for the groups into which Indians are traditionally divided?
Castes
What animal is sacred in India?
Cow
Who usually wears a sari in India?
Woman
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
What is the national drink of India?
Tea
What is the national animal of India?
Bengal Tiger
What is a sari?
Long piece of cloth wrapped around the body
What is the name of the biggest mountain range in India?
The Himalayas
What is the main religion in India?
Hinduism
What is the national bird of India?
Peacock
What do Indian brides always wear in addition to their saris?
Bangles
What are the official languages in India?
English and Hindi
Why do people wear ‘bindi’ on their forehead?
For good luck. / Because they are Hindus
What is the national snake in India?
Cobra
What crops do they grow in India that they use for making clothes?
Jute and cotton
Which country/countries does India border?
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, China, Nepal, and Pakistan
What game was invented in India?
Chess, snakes & ladders
Which animals are disappearing fast in India?
Asian lion and Bengal tiger
What is a turban?
Headgear which is a long piece of cloth wrapped around a man’s head