Indian Geography
The Indian state known as the “Land of Five Rivers” which is famous for a religious festival that involves kite flying
Punjab
Shades of white include oyster & this oyster gem
Pearl
You’re given a value of g = 9.8 m/s² in every question. What does 'g' stand for?
Acceleration due to gravity
What is the name of the Weasley family home?
The Burrow
This spice costs more than gold by weight
Saffron
Known for its “floating” markets, this city in India is famous for boats selling fruits and vegetables
Srinagar, J&K
A pale tan, like the color of a certain oval-shaped nut used to make marzipan
Almond
The pH of a neutral solution at 25°C is ____
7
Who was the first victim of the basilisk fifty years ago?
Moaning Myrtle
This beverage originated in China and is made by fermenting tea leaves with bacteria and yeast.
Kombucha
This river’s name translates roughly to “Daughter of the Earth” and is known for mysteriously disappearing underground in certain stretches
Saraswati River
A moderate to brilliant shade of yellow is named for this citrus fruit
A lemon
In an AC circuit, what device stores energy in a magnetic field?
What is an inductor?
What is the exact address of the headquarters of the Order of the Phoenix?
Number Twelve Grimmauld Place
This fruit’s smell is so powerful it’s banned in many hotels and public transport in Southeast Asia.
Durian
This city’s ancient name means “City of Victory” but today it’s more famous for biryani than battles
Vijaywada
Something that demands attention, or a warning banner you might want to "raise"
A red flag
This irrational number’s digits go on forever, making it the OG infinite scroll of math
pi (π)
What is the name of the book Dumbledore leaves to Hermione in his will?
The Tales of Beedle The Bard
Which fruit’s seeds are used to make the famous drink grenadine?
Pomegranate
This village in Rajasthan hosts a festival which involves camels dressed like royalty competing in a “beauty pageant,” proving animals get more fashion attention than some politicians
Pushkar (The Pushkar Camel Fair)
This organization was founded in 1971; its efforts to save the whales gained worldwide attention
Greenpeace
This physics term describes the tendency of fluids to resist flowing — basically the science of traffic jams but for liquids
Viscosity
What potion does Professor Slughorn ask Harry to make in his first Potions class?
Draught of Living Death
This edible fungus, often called “black diamonds,” is harvested by trained pigs or dogs and can cost thousands per pound
Truffles