Geography
What continent is India on?
Asia
Who did India get independence from?
Britain
How many official languages in India?
22
Name a sea next to India.
Arabian Sea
What does the white in the flag mean?
Peace and Unity
Name 2 countries that share a border with India?
Pakistan and Nepal
Which sport is the most popular in India?
Cricket
Name 3 official languages in India.
Urdu, Tamil, Hindi
Name an ocean next to India.
Indian Ocean
What does the orange in the flag mean?
Courage and sacrifice
What is the capital city of India?
New Delhi
Who was the Indian leader who helped the people protest peacefully?
Mahatma Gandhi
Name one of the religions practiced in India?
Hinduism or Islam
Name one Indian food.
Daal- Lentil soup
What does the green in the flag mean?
Faith
What is the largest city in India?
Mumbai
How long did it take to build the Taj Mahal?
___ years.
20 years
Name a desert in India.
Thar Desert
Name one Indian festival or celebration.
Diwali
What does the Chakra symbol in the centre mean?
progress of the nation.
What is the name of the famous river in India?
Ganges River
How many workers did it take to build the Taj Mahal?
__,___ thousand workers
20,000 workers
How many people live in India?
Millions or Billions?
1,4 billion
Name 3 differences between India and Canada.
1. Different continents.
2. 22 vs. 2 official languages.
3. Different capital cities.
Name 3 similarities between India and Canada.
1. Have white in the flags.
2. Both celebrate Christmas.
3. Both have Muslim populations.