Geography
Culture & Traditions
National Symbols & Nature
Food & Sport
General
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Taj Mahal
Famous 17th-century white marble mausoleum located in Agra was built by Emperor Shah Jahan
100
What is the traditional Hindu and Indian greeting where hands are pressed together with a slight bow?
Namaste
100
What is the national animal of India?
Bengal Tiger
100
Which yellow spice, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, is a staple in Indian curries and comes from the root of a flowering plant?
Turmeric
100
What is the official currency of India?
100 AUD = 6,405.89 INR
The Indian Rupee (INR)
200
Which is the smallest Indian state by area?
Goa
200
What is the nickname of the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai?
Bollywood
200
What is the national flower of India?
The Lotus
200
What is the traditional dahi-based yogurt drink in India?
Lassi
200
In which year did India gain independence from British rule?
1947
300
The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) the famous temple in Amritsar covered in real gold
300
Diwali is a festival famously known as the festival of WHAT?
Lights - it celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil
300
What is the national bird of India?
Indian Peacock
300
What is the name of the traditional clay oven used in Northern Indian cooking to roast meats and bake bread like naan?
Tandoor
300
How many official languages are currently recognized in India?
!!!!!!!!!!!DOUBLE POINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
22
400
How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra at the center of the Indian national flag?
24
400
The city of Jaipir in Rajasthan is widely known as what colour City?
!!!!DOUBLE POINTS!!!!
Pink City
400
Which river is considered the longest river in India?
The Ganges
400
Who was the first Indian cricketer to score a double century in a One Day International (ODI)?
a. Sachin Tendulkar.
b. Shubman Gill
c. Rohit Sharma
Sachin Tendulkar.
400
What classic board game with moral lessons originated in ancient India as Moksha Patam?
Snakes & Ladders
500
What is the name of the tallest statue in the world, located in Gujarat?
The Statue of Unity
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, an independence leader and India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
Height of Statue: 182 meters (597 feet).
Total Height (with base): 240 meters (787–790 feet).
Location: Near the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River in Kevadiya, Gujarat, India.
Completed: 2018
500
What is the traditional forehead dot worn in India, called and what is one thing is often symbolises?
Bindi
Often symbolizing wisdom, energy, or marital status
500
Which massive tree, designated as the National Tree of India, is known for its extensive prop roots that drop from branches to take root in the soil?
Banyan Tree
500
How many consecutive Olympic gold medals did the Indian men's field hockey team win between 1928 and 1956?
6 consecutive gold medals (part of 8 total Olympic golds).
500
Which crucial mathematical concept was first formalized by ancient Indian mathematician Aryabhata and Brahmagupta?
The concept of zero as a number.