General Facts
Name two of the three bodies of water that surround India.
Any 2 of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal
This Emperor known as "___ the Great" unified most of South Asia under one kingdom. He even has a famous pillar in remembrance of him.
Ashoka
The movie “Haider” by Vishal Bhardwaj is based on which play of William Shakespeare?
A. Romeo and Juliet
B. Hamlet
C. Macbeth
D. A Midsummer Night's Dream
B. Hamlet
Name the God/Lord who is described as having four hands, each holding the ‘Ankusa’(bullhook), the ‘noose’(rope with knot), 'modakam'(food) and the broken end of his tusk respectively.
Lord Ganesha (Ganesh)
What is the most highly developed art form in India?
Dancing
What is the highest mountain peak in India?
A. Nanda Devi
B. Kamet
C. Kangchenjunga
D. Saltoro Kangri
C. Kangchenjunga
Which country shares the longest border with India?
A. Pakistan
B. Bangladesh
C. Nepal
D. Afghanistan
B. Bangladesh
Which of the following films shows SRK’s house ‘Mannat’ in a scene?
A. Om Shanti Om
B. Zero
C. Fan
D. Don 2
C. Fan
Which benevolent goddess is also called Uma?
A. Saraswati
B. Lakshmi
C. Paravati
D. Kali
C. Paravati
What two classical singing styles are prominent in India?
Carnatic and Hindustani
How many states and Union territories are there in India?
A. 24 and 8 respectively
B. 28 and 8 respectively
C. 24 and 4 respectively
D. 28 and 4 respectively
B. 28 and 8 respectively
What does the Sanskrit word "Bharata" mean?
A. Water
B. Air
C. Land
D. Fire
D. Fire
In the Oscar-nominated movie “Lagaan”, what is the name of the character that features Aamir Khan?
A. Sajjan
B. Arjan
C. Bhuvan
D. Radhe
C. Bhuvan
Which Hindu deity’s name is translated as “The Pervader”?
A. Vishnu
B. Indra
C. Ganesha
D. Shiva
A. Vishnu
What is the name for Indian Ice Cream?
Kulfi
Rajasthan has a temple dedicated to which animal?
A. Deer
B. Rabbits
C. Rats
D. Monkeys
C. Rats
Which intellectual game originated in India?
A. Lumosity
B. Sudoku
C. Chess
D. Scrabble
Chess
What is the highest grossing Bollywood movie ever?
A. PK
B. Secret Superstar
C. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
D. 2.0
C. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
Identify 3 and state the number of major avatars of Lord Vishnu.
10 (Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki)
What is the 9 day festival celebrated in India and in what (Indian) month is it celebrated?
Navratri in the month of Ashvin
India is said to have the highest railway bridge in the world. Name this bridge.
Chenab Bridge
What is the name of the longest ruling dynasty to rule in India?
A. Chola Dynasty
B. Nanda Dynasty
C. Sunga Dynasty
D. Aurangzeb Dynasty
A. Chola Dynasty
The song, 'Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein' is a part of this movie.
Ajanabee
What is the term for each of the 10 books into which the Rigveda is divided?
A. Dharma
B. Chakra
C. Aura
D. Mandala
D. Mandala
Name four forms of classical Indian Dance.
Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Odissi, Sattryia, Manipuri, and Mohiniyattam