Geography of India
Which ocean lies to the south of India?
The Indian Ocean
What is the name of the major festival of lights celebrated in India?
Diwali
What famous white marble mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jahan?
Taj Mahal
How many horizontal stripes are there on the Indian national flag?
Three
What ancient civilization once thrived in northwestern India around 2500 BCE?
The Indus Valley Civilization
India shares its land borders with how many countries?
What is the primary language spoken in much of northern India?
Hindi (English also counts)
What is the name of the sacred river flowing through India?
Ganges River
How many spokes are in the Ashoka Chakra (the blue wheel) on the flag?
24
Who was the leader of India’s nonviolent independence movement against British rule?
Mahatma Gandhi
What major mountain range is located in northern India?
The Himalayas.
What traditional clothing is commonly worn by Indian women?
Saree or Sari
What large wild animal native to India is known as the national animal?
Bengal Tiger
What is India’s global population rank according to the video?
2nd largest in the world!
What product, used in cooking and medicine, is a major Indian export?
Spices (such as turmeric and cardamom).
Approximately what percent of the world’s land area does India cover?
2.4%
Which staple crop is commonly grown and harvested in Indian fields?
Rice
What tall historical monument located in Delhi is featured in the video?
The Qutub Minar
How many time zones does India have?
Only one (Indian standard time)
In what year did India gain its independence from Britain?
1947
What is the name of the large desert located in the state of Rajasthan?
The Thar Dessert
What festival shown in the video involves throwing colored powders?
Holi
What large salt marsh area in Gujarat is home to flamingos?
The Rann of Kutch
What is India’s approximate global rank by GDP?
Fifth (or sixth, depending on the measure).
How many official languages does India have?
22