General
Who is known as the “Father of the Nation”?
Mahatma Gandhi
What is the main ingredient in paneer?
Milk
Which festival is known as the Festival of Lights?
Diwali
What Indian-origin U.K. Prime Minister took office in 2022?
Rishi Sunak
What is the name of India’s film industry based in Mumbai?
Bollywood
What is the national animal of India?
Tiger
What yellow spice is used in Indian cooking and gives curry a yellowish color?
Turmeric (Or Haldi)
What is the traditional clothing worn by Indian women called?
Sari
Which Indian-origin CEO leads Google?
Sundar Pichai
Who is known as the “King of Bollywood”?
Shah Rukh Khan (or SRK)
How many states does India have?
28
Which Indian bread is cooked in a tandoor?
Naan
Which festival celebrates brothers and sisters?
Raksha Bandhan
Which Indian-origin CEO leads Microsoft?
Satya Nadella
Which Indian movie won an Oscar in 2023 for Best Original Song?
RRR – “Naatu Naatu”
What year did India gain independence from British rule?
1947
Which South Indian dish is made from fermented rice and lentil batter?
Dosa
Which Hindu god is worshipped first before any puja?
Lord Ganesha
What is the name of India’s space agency?
(ISRO – Indian Space Research Organisation)
What movie features the dialogue “Don’t underestimate the power of a common man”?
Chennai Express
Which Indian city is known as the “Silicon Valley of India”?
Bengaluru/Bangalore
What is Punjab’s most popular dish?
Chole Bhature
During Navratri, what dance form is most popular in Gujarat?
Garba or Dandiya
Which Indian satellite was the first satellite to land on the south pole of the moon?
Chandrayaan-3
Which Indian actress starred in both Bollywood and Hollywood films like Quantico and Baywatch?
Priyanka Chopra