Indian History
What is Mahatma Gandhi nickname?
This leader is known as the “Father of the Nation” in India.
What is Shah Rukh Khan's nickname?
He is known as the “King of Bollywood.”
What grain is the primary ingredient used to make idli batter?
Rice
Which Hindu festival is known as the Festival of Lights?
Diwali
What is the capital city of India?
New Delhi
What is the Maurya Empire?
Ashoka the Great
Who starred in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol
What dairy product is made by curdling milk and is commonly used in dishes like palak paneer and paneer butter masala?
Paneer
During which spring festival are colored powders traditionally thrown?
Holi
Which ocean lies directly south of India?
Indian Ocean
What happened in India in 1947?
India gained independence from Britain in this year.
Which 1995 Tamil film features Rajinikanth as a village headman who later learns he is of royal birth?
Muthu
Which spice is responsible for the yellow color in many Indian curries?
Turmeric
Which ancient language is traditionally used in Hindu religious chants and scriptures?
Sanskrit
Which desert is located primarily in the state of Rajasthan?
Thar Desert
Who is Shah Jahan?
This Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal.
Which film starring Aamir Khan centers on a village cricket match against British officers?
Lagaan
What dish is made by slow-cooking black lentils and kidney beans in a creamy sauce?
Dal Makhini
Which classical Indian dance form originated in Tamil Nadu?
Bharatanatyam
Which Indian city is commonly referred to as the Silicon Valley of India?
Bangaluru
What is the Rig Veda?
This ancient text is a collection of hymns and is one of the oldest scriptures in the world.
Which 1992 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam starred Kamal Haasan and focused on terrorism?
Roja
What Indian dessert is made by frying dough balls and soaking them in sugar syrup?
Galub Jamun
Which festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters?
Raksha Bandhan
What is the longest river that flows entirely within India?
Godavari River