Indian Trivia

History

100

Located on the Indus River, this was India's first urban civilization. At the time, this was larger than any other empire, including Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Indus Valley Civilization

200

These two present day South Asian countries were part of the Indian sub-continent.

What are Pakistan and Bangladesh

300

This Emperor known as "___ the Great" unified most of South Asia under one kingdom. He even has a famous pillar in remembrance of him.

What is Ashoka

400

Which intellectual game originated in India?

What is chess

500

How many times has India won the world cup for cricket? BONUS 400- What year is the next T20 world cup and where will it be held?

Three times! 2026 T20 Sri Lanka and India

miscellaneous

100

India is the world's largest ____(form of government)

What is democracy

200

This person was the first prime minister of India.

Who is Jawaharlal Nehru

300

Which movie did SRK win his first filmfare award for best actor?

Baazigar

400

Where did Arijit Singh perform 'Perfect' with Ed Sheeran live in concert?

Where is London

500

Who is the best ISA officer?

SHELLY OF COURSE!!

Culture

100

What is the most highly developed art form in India?

What is dancing.

200

These two classical singing styles are prominent in India.

What are Carnatic and Hindustani classical music.

300

This is the name for Indian Ice Cream.

What is Kulfi

400

Name four forms of classical Indian Dance

Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Odissi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam.. etc

500

What is the 9 day festival celebrated in India?

Navratri

Cinema!

100

What is Shahrukh Khan's most recent movie?

What is Dunki

200

This actress won Miss World in 1994.

Who is Aishwarya Rai!

300

Which Nani movie is coming out next?

HIT: The 3rd Case on May 1st

400

Which language is Aamir Khan speaking in the movie PK?

What is Bhojpuri

500

AFTER Jawan, what is the highest grossing Bollywood movie ever?

What is Dangal

miscellaneous

100

This is India's national currency.

What is the rupee.

200

Who were ISA's Presidents 2 years ago?

Athira Nair, Palak Singh

300

Name 3 seniors on ISA board this year!

Tharun, Annie, Sreya, Aadi, Varun, Ananya

400

What does every Indian adult drink twice a day?

What is Chai

500

Who won best actress in most Bollywood award ceremonies last year?

Alia Bhatt