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100

What year did India gain independence?

1947

100

What is another name for pain puri?

Gol Gappe, Fuchka, Pakodi, GupChup, Pakodi, Batasha

100

Which Bollywood actress is married to Nick Jonas?

Priyanka Chopra

100

The tallest mountains are in South Asia. What is the name of these mountains?

The Himalayan Mountains

100

What is the oldest language in South Asia?

Tamil or Sanskrit

200

What are the four religions that originated in India?

Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
200

Which South Asian dish is the national dish of the UK?

Chicken Tikka Masala

200

What is the most popular instrument in South Asia

Sitar
200

Name 3 countries that border Nepal? 

India, China, and Bhutan

200

This board game originated in India

Chess

300

Name 5 countries that fall under the term "desi"

India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan

300

South Asia is home to the hottest chili/pepper. What is the name of this?

Ghost Pepper

300

Which South Indian song won an Oscar in 2023?

Naatu Naatu

300

Which city is Charminar located in?

Hyderabad

300

What is the second largest religion in South Asia?

Islam

400

Where does the term "desi" come from?

The term "desi" comes from the Sanskrit word desh, which means "country". It's used to describe people, cultures, and products from the Indian subcontinent and its diaspora. 

400

What is the name of the South Asian snack that was rumored to contain lead? 

Maggi Noodles 

400

Who wrote the famous song "Dil Dil Pakistan"?

Junaid Jamshed
400

Which part of India is West Bengal located in (North, East, South, or West)?

Eastern part of India

400

India has the largest number of social media users for which app?

Instagram 

500

What was the name of the first political party in Pakistan 

The Muslim League/The Pakistani Muslim League 
500

This South Asian concentrate contains: saffron, fruits, herbs, sugar, honey, and rose petals. What is it called?

Rooh Afzah

500

Which Bollywood actor has three thumbs?

Hrithik Roshan

500

What is the oldest country in South Asia?

Nepal

500

This country’s Language Movement led to the creation of International Mother Language Day on February 21st. What country is this?

Bangladesh