Indian History
Which year did India gain its independence from British rule?
1947
What is a main ingredient of Samosa?
Potatoes or Peas
Which Hindu festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness?
Diwali
Who is the current Prime Minister of India?
Nahendra Modhi
Which monument is known as the "Symbol of Love" and is located in Agra?
Taj Mahal
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Which ingredient imparts a characteristic yellow/orange color when added to curry?
Turmeric (Haldi)
Which festival is known as the "Festival of Colors"?
Holi
Which Indian actress won the Miss World pageant in 2000?
Priyanka Chopra
What are the 2 major rivers in India?
Ganges and Indus Rivers
Which famous leader led the Salt March during the Indian independence movement?
Mahatma Gandhi
What Indian food is made from betel leaf filled with betel nut and lime?
Paan
Which Muslim festival marks the end of Ramadan?
Eid
Which Indian cricketer holds the record for the most runs in international cricket?
Sachin Tendulkar
Which monument was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Mumbai?
Gateway of India
What are the four social classes of India's Caste System (not including Untouchables)? (Hindi or English)
Brahmins (Priests), Kshatriyas (Rulers and Warriors), Vaishyas (Merchants, Skilled Craftspeople, Landowners, Herders, ETC.), Shudras (Laborers)
What is the name of a sweet candy of North India and Pakistan that is made from ash gourd?
Petha
How many NATIONAL Holidays are observed in India?
3: Republic Day on January 26th, Independence Day on August 15th, and Gandhi Jayanti on October 2nd.
Which Indian musician is popularly known as the "Mozart of Madras"?
A.R. Rahman
Which southern Indian city is known as the "Silicon Valley of India"?
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
To which dynasty did King Ashoka belong to?
Maurya Dynasty
The region surrounding which Indian city is especially known for its oranges?
Nagpur
Which festival are boat races a special feature of?
Onam
Who was the first Indian to go to space?
Rakesh Sharma
Sri Harmandir Sahib (The Golden Temple)