Geography
What is the largest river in India?
The Ganges River
What iconic white marble mausoleum is located in Agra?
Taj Mahal
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
What popular Indian Street food is made of crispy, deep dough balls and served with chutney and a special water.
Pani Puri
What colorful festival is known for the throwing of colored powders and water balloons in India?
Which desert covers a significant part of northwestern India?
What is the Thar Desert
Which historic fort in Delhi served as the main residence of emperors of the Mughal dynasty?
The Red Fort
Which Indian leader is known as the "Father of the Nation"?
Mahatma Ghandi
What street food consists of skewered and grilled meat or vegetables on a stick.
Seekh Kebab
Which festival is celebrated for victory of good over evil?
Diwali
What are the three mountain ranges that surround the Indian subcontinent?
Himalayas, Eastern Ghats, Western Ghats
What ancient rock-cut caves are famous for their stunning sculptures and are located in Maharashtra?
The Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?
Indira Ghandi
What North Indian street food is usually triangularly shaped?
Samosa
What Festival is celebrated primarily by flying kites.
Makar Sankranti
Which two Indian states share the longest border with China?
Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh
Who ordered the Taj Mahal to be built?
Shah Jahan
Name the Indian President who played a crucial role in the development of India's space program.
Famous Mumbai street food that uses puffed rice, some masalas, lemon and vegetables.
Bhel Puri
What is the ancient Indian system of traditional medicine that focuses on balance in the body's elements?
Ayurveda
What is the southernmost point of mainland India called?
Cape Comorin
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan is known as the "Hill Forts of Rajasthan"?
Chittorgarh Fort
Which Freedom Fighter threw a grenade in a government meeting?
Bhagat Singh
What south Indian food is a savory pancake made from fermented rice?
Dosa
Which classical Indian dance form originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu and is known for its intricate footwork and expressions?
Bharatanatayam