India Trivia :)

Geography

100

What is the smallest state of India?

Goa

200

What city in India has the highest population?

Delhi

300

Name the island group of India that separates the Bay of Bengal from the Andaman Sea

Andaman and Nicobar islands

400

Approximately what fraction of the world’s population lives in India?

1/6

500

Name 4 out of 9 countries that share a border with India (islands included)

Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives

History

100

On what date did India receive independence from the British?

August 15, 1947

200

Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?

Babur

300

Who is believed to have written the Ramayana?

Valmiki

400

Who was the Portuguese explorer who discovered the sea route to India in 1498?

Vasco de Gama

500

Who composed the Indian National Anthem?

Rabindranath Tagore

People

100

Who is the current president of India?

Droupadi Mumru

200

Who is this? (Show photo on phone)

Indira Gandhi

300

Who was known as the Iron Man of India?

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

400

What was Shahrukh Khan's film debut?

Deewana

500

On what date was Mahatma Gandhi assassinated?

(half points for year)

January 30, 1948

Contributions

100

What numerical concept(s) did India introduce to the world? 

0/ the number system

200

What religion originated in India and spread to other countries in Asia?

Buddhism

300

What popular game (board game) originated in India?

Chess

400

What toiletry originated in India?

Shampoo

500

What precious stone was first discovered in India?

Diamond

Entertainment/Holidays

100

What dance is played during Navratri?

Garba

200

What god is worshipped during Makar Sankranti?

Surya dev

300

How many gold medals has India won at the Olympics?

10

400

Approximately how many songs did Lata Mangeshkar sing during her career?

50,000

500

What is the highest rated Hindi film on IMDB?

Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama 

(Animated adaptation released in 1992)