Indian Innovations
Which ancient Indian mathematician is known for the concept of zero?
Aryabhata
Which white marble mausoleum in Agra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
The Taj Mahal
Who authored the national anthem of India, "Jana Gana Mana"?
Rabindranath Tagore
This 1995 film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol is known for its iconic song “Tujhe Dekha To Yeh Jaise Kaise”
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
What is the capital city of India?
Delhi
The game of chess is believed to have originated in which country?
India
The Sun Temple, known for its chariot-shaped design, is situated in which Indian state?
Odisha
Who was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, awarded in 1913 for his collection of poems titled "Gitanjali"?
Rabindranath Tagore
Which Bollywood film, released in 2001, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and featured a storyline centered around a group of villagers challenging British colonialists to a game of cricket to avoid paying taxes?
Lagaan
This river is considered the ‘Ganga of the South’ and flows through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Godavari River
Which Indian physicist won the Nobel Prize for the discovery of the scattering of light?
C.V. Raman
Which ancient rock-cut caves in Maharashtra are famous for their Buddhist sculptures and paintings?
Ajanta Caves
Who wrote the novel "Godan," depicting the struggles of Indian peasants?
Munshi Premchand
In "Sholay", what was the name of Basanti's horse?
Dhano
Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of India?
The Himalayas
Which Indian mathematician made significant contributions to number theory and has a 'magic square' named after him?
Srinivasa Ramanujan
The Brihadeeswarar Temple, known for its grandeur, is located in which Indian state?
Tamil Nadu
Which Indian author won the Booker Prize for the novel "The God of Small Things"?
Arundhati Roy
The first ever Indian film that got popularity outside India was 'Awara' (meaning The Tramp). The hero in that film was a famous actor, also known as the Show Man. This person was the son of Prithviraj Kapoor. Who was he?
Raj Kapoor
Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?
Punjab
Which ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer, active during the 5th century CE, is credited with approximating the value of pi (π) to four decimal places and proposing that the Earth rotates on its axis?
Aryabhata
Which ancient Indian temple, constructed in the 11th century under the Chola dynasty in Tamil Nadu, is renowned for its towering vimana (temple tower) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Brihadeeswarar Temple
"Shakuntala" is a classic Sanskrit play written by which ancient poet?
Kalidas
Who directed the critically acclaimed film 'Pather Panchali'?
Satyajit Ray
Which desert is located in the northwestern part of India?
The Thar Desert