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100

This 1992 film marked the debut of Shah Rukh Khan, where he played a soldier who returns home to tragic news and seeks justice.

What is Deewana?

100

This legendary playback singer, famous for Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana and countless other hits, also had a vibrant career as an actor.

Who is Kishore Kumar?

100

Vada Pav and Pav Bhaji are popular street foods from this Indian state.

What is Maharashtra?

100

In 2004, this Congress leader declined the Prime Minister’s post, leading to the appointment of Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Who is Sonia Gandhi?

100

This princess died in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997.

Who is Princess Diana?

200

This 2018 film tells the story of an Indian spy married into a Pakistani family, set during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

What is Raazi?

200

Finish this line from Tum Mile, sung by Neeraj Shridhar:
"Tum mile, toh jahan mila..."

"...Ab toh hai yeh dil khushhaal."

200

This dessert features layers of coffee soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese topped with cocoa powder.

What is Tiramisu?

200

This is the name of the Canadian law that guarantees freedoms like expression and religion; it was entrenched in the Constitution in 1982.

What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

200

This search engine company registered its domain, later becoming one of the biggest tech giants.

What is google?

300

This 2012 film follows the journey of a mute Pakistani girl lost in India and her protector with a heart of gold.

What is Bajrangi Bhaijaan?

300

Finish this line from Raabta, sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal:
"Kehte hain khuda ne iss jahan mein sabhi ke liye..."

"...kisi na kisi ko hai banaya har kisi ke liye."

300

A descendant of ancient layered pastries, this sweet evolved in royal kitchens of a once vast empire that spread across the middle east.

What is Baklava?

300

This Indian state has sent the highest number of Members of Parliament (MPs) to the Lok Sabha since independence.

What is Uttar Pradesh?

300

This cricketer became the first Indian to score 9,000 runs in ODIs in 1997.

Who is Sachin Tendulkar?

400

This action comedy stars Govinda and Sanjay Dutt as roommates who get tangled up in mistaken identity and madness.

What is Haseena Maan Jaayegi?

400

This qawwali style song from Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a heartfelt plea for divine blessings, sung by Adnan Sami and Shreya Ghoshal

What is Bhar Do Jholi Meri?

400

This no-bake Canadian dessert made with a graham cracker crumb base, custard-flavored middle layer, and chocolate topping.

What is a Nanaimo Bar?

400

In 2020, this Canadian political scandal involved accusations that members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government improperly awarded a multi-million dollar contract for a youth charity program to an organization with close ties to his family, leading to an ethics investigation.

What is the WE Charity Scandal?

400

This temple town in Gujarat, a major pilgrimage site, received a facelift in 1997 to accommodate rising religious tourism after the lifting of post-earthquake concerns.

What is Somnath?

500

This actor has twice won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor — once for his philosophical role in Ankhon Dekhi (2013) and again for his chilling performance in Vadh (2022).

Who is Sanjay Mishra?

500

Though “Kajra Re” celebrates beautiful eyes, it also gives a shout-out to this historic city in its lyrics.

What is Vanarasi?

500

This technique of slow-cooking milk until it thickens and caramelizes is used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American sweets.

What is Milk Reduction? (khoya, mawa)

500

Appointed in 2015, he was the first Sikh and first visible minority to serve as Canada’s Minister of National Defence.

Who is Harjit Sajjan?

500

This iconic Indian actress received the Padma Shri for her contribution to cinema. She later became a Member of Parliament.

Who is Hema Malini?