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100

What Indian pastry is fried with a savory filling like spiced potatoes, onions, etc?  

Samosa 

100

Which festival in India is known as the festival of colors? 

Holi 

100

The main center of production of Hindi movies is Mumbai. How is it better known in India? 

Bollywood 

100

What is the sport India is most successful at?

Field hockey

100

What is the capital of India? 

New Delhi 

200

What is the Indian equivalent of Ice Cream? 

Kulfi 

200

What is celebrated in India on August 15? 

Independence Day 

200

Who starred as the hero in the film 3 Idiots? 

Aamir Khan 

200

Where did the first field hockey club originate?

Calcutta

200

Sweet fried with thick sugar syrup, shaped into an almost pretzel-like shape


Jalebi

300

Known as fresh cows milk cheese outside of India

Paneer 

300

This festival is celebrated widely in Kerala. Which festival is one where a traditional "sadya" is served? 

Onam 

300

One of the most famous bollywood movie stars; starred in Don, Pa and Piku 

Amitabh Bachchan

300

What does IPL stand for?

 

Indian Premier League

300

India's first prime minister was who? 

Jawarhal Nehru

400

This fast food commonly eaten in Maharashtra resembles a burger

Vada pav

400

January 26 is a national holiday in India. What is this holiday called? 

Republic Day 

400

Which bollywood actress made her debut in Om Shanti Om? 

Deepika Padukone 

400

He is known as the "Flying Sikh of India" for his track and field skills

Milkha Singh 

400

What is the national animal, bird, and flower of India?

Tiger, peacock and lotus 

500

Sometimes food is eaten from this in Southern India

Banana leaves 

500

 The beginning of the year in January marks the celebration of the Sankranti or Pongal festival. What does this festival celebrate?

Harvest 

500

The story in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham revolves around what family? 

Raichands 

500

What is the national sport of India (trick question!) 

There is none!

500

What 3 bodies of water surround India? 

Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean