India Flashcards
What is the capital city of India?
New Delhi
Which river is known as the holiest river in India?
Ganges River
What is the national animal of India?
Bengal Tiger
Which festival is known as the Festival of Lights in India?
Diwali
Fill in the blank: The currency of India is called ______.
Rupee
Who is known as the Father of the Nation in India?
Mahatma Gandhi
What is the official language of India?
Hindi
Which mountain range is home to the highest peak in India?
Himalayas
What is India’s national flower?
Lotus
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a Union Territory of India? A) Rajasthan B) Delhi C) Kerala
B) Delhi
True or False: India gained independence from British rule in 1947.
True
What is the largest state in India by area?
Rajasthan
Fill in the blank: The Indian national anthem is called ______.
Jana Gana Mana
What is the main religion practiced in India?
Hinduism
Which Indian city is known as the Silicon Valley of India?
Bangalore
What is the primary legislative body of India called?
Parliament
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a classical dance form of India? A) Bharatanatyam B) Kathak C) Flamenco
C) Flamenco
What is the official motto of India?
Satyameva Jayate
True or False: The Taj Mahal is located in Mumbai.
False (Agra,Uttar Pradesh)
What is the primary diet staple for most Indians?
Rice
What is the name of the Indian space agency?
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
Fill in the blank: The Indian flag has three horizontal stripes of saffron, white, and ______.
green
Which Indian state is known for its backwaters?
Kerala
What is the national sport of India?
Hockey
Multiple Choice: Who was the first President of India? A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Rajendra Prasad C) Sardar Patel
B) Rajendra Prasad
What is the name of the Indian festival that marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring?
Holi
True or False: The Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution of any country.
True
What is the capital city of India?
New Delhi
Which river is known as the holiest river in India?
Ganges River
True or False: India is the largest country in South Asia.
True
What is the official currency of India?
Indian Rupee
Fill in the blank: The national animal of India is the _____.
Bengal Tiger
Which festival is known as the Festival of Lights in India?
Diwali
What is the national language of India?
Hindi
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
What is the total number of states in India?
28 states and 8 Union territories
Which mountain range separates India from Tibet?
Himalayas
In which year did India gain independence from British rule?
1947
Which city is known as the financial capital of India?
Mumbai
True or False: India has a parliamentary system of government.
True
What is the primary religion practiced in India?
Hinduism
Fill in the blank: The national bird of India is the _____.
Peacock
What is the largest state in India by area?
Rajasthan
Which Indian leader is known for his philosophy of non-violence?
Mahatma Gandhi
What is the primary language spoken in the southern state of Tamil Nadu?
Tamil
What is the name of the Indian national anthem?
Jana Gana Mana
Which monument is considered a symbol of love in India?
Taj Mahal
What is the predominant climate type in most of India?
Tropical monsoon
True or False: The Indian flag has three horizontal stripes.
True
What is the name of the Indian Space Research Organisation?
ISRO
Which is the most populous state in India?
Uttar Pradesh
Fill in the blank: The Indian film industry is popularly known as _____.
Bollywood
What is the name of the longest river in India?
Ganges River
Which Indian festival marks the beginning of the harvest season?
Pongal
What is the name of the Indian Parliament’s upper house?
Rajya Sabha