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Name 1 of the 3 bodies of water that surround India.
bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south
the Arabian Sea on the southwest
Bay of Bengal on the southeast
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An exercise of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India.
Yoga
100
What animal has a bill of rights?
The Cow
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What is the name of the movie industry in India?
Bollywood
100
What is the capital of NJ?
Trenton
200
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
200
Name of the the tuk-tuk taxis in India?
Rickshaw
200
How many languages are spoken in India?
Ethnologue Languages of the World lists 415 living languages for India with some not classified as of yet.
23 are considered official; 2 are national: Hindi and English
200
India is considered the # largest English speaking country in the world.
2nd, next to America
200
How many pages can you print out at the New Day FSC?
15 per day
300
India houses the largest portion of this mountain range..
Himalayas
300
What is the name of a complete marble tomb structure located in Agra and known as a Wonder of the World?
Taj Mahal, ordered by emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal
300
Which holiday is recognized for participating in a colorful festivity?
Holi
300
What does Republic Day Celebrate?
(January 26)
It honors the date the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950
300
What is the NJ State bird?
Goldfinch
400
Most sacred river in India?
Ganges River
400
What do the colors of the flag mean?
Orange : courage & sacrifice
White : peace, unity & truth
Green : faith & fertility
400
What is the name of the the festival of lights Holiday called symbolizing victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance?
Diwali
400
This popular commercialized game originated from India.
Snakes and Ladders initially invented as a moral lesson about karma to be taught to children.
400
How many diners are in New Jersey?
525
(accept the 500 - 550)
500
What city is comparable to NYC in India and is the famous hub of the Indian movie industry?
Mumbai
500
These precious rocks were first mined in India before anywhere in the world..
Diamonds
500
What is the proper name of the traditional form of art drawn on the floor using rice, sand, flower petals, to create colorful designs?
Rangoli
500
How many people live in India?
1.3 billion people
500
How old was Charles Darwin's personal pet tortoise?
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176 years old
(accept the closest answer)