India Jeopardy

Landscape

100

India is located in what Continent?

Asia

200

Name an ocean that borders India!

Indian Ocean, Arabic sea (west), Bay of Bengal (east)

300

What is the Capital City of India?

New Delhi

400

What is the largest city in India?

Delhi

500

What is the name of the Mountains that border India?

Himalayan Mountains

Food

100

Name 2 common Indian spices

Turmeric, cumin, cardamom, coriander, fennel

200

This popular Indian bread is often served with curry and is made in several types! What is it?

Naan

300

Indian farmers commonly export 3 main crops to other countries. Name one.

Rice, wheat, spices

400

This Indian dish, made with lentils and beans, is often served with rice or roti. What is it?

Dal

500

This dessert, made from reduced milk and shaped into small, round balls, is soaked in sugar syrup. What is it?

Gulab Jamun

Communication

100

What is India’s primary official language used in government and media?

Hindi

200

How many languages are spoken in India?

122 major/official languages, hundreds of other dialects

300

What do you think is India’s largest social media platform with over 500 million users?

Whatsapp

400

This popular short-video platform was banned in India in 2020. What is it? 

Tiktok

500

This Indian state is known for its technological advancements and has the highest percentage of internet users in the country. What is it?

Kerala

Travel

100

Name 2 ways you could travel from Canada to India.

airplane and boat

200

India has the 4th largest ________________ in the world and many people use this to get to and from work each day.

Rail network

300

This animal, known for its strength/ability to carry heavy loads, is often used for work in rural areas of India, particularly in farming and transportation. What is it?

Elephant

400

This form of transportation consists of three-wheeled vehicles that are often used for short-distance travel

Auto

500

This Indian state is famous for its extensive network of beaches, making it a popular destination for tourists to travel by car, bike, or taxi. What is it?

Goa

Other

100

This traditional Indian garment, often worn by women, consists of a long piece of cloth.What is it?

Sari

200

Traditional Indian homes are often made with what material to keep the interior cool in rural areas?

Mud/straw/thatch

300

This festival marks the victory of light over darkness and is known for the lighting of oil lamps and fireworks. What is it?

Diwali

400

This famous Indian river, considered sacred by Hindus, flows through northern India and is a major water source for millions of people. What is it?

Ganges River

500

This famous white marble monument in Agra, built by Emperor Shah Jahan, is one of the most recognized landmarks in India

Taj Mahal