History Fun

How many different native languages are used in India today? (more than 10,000 speakers considered)

• Less than 10

• 10 to 50

• 50 to 100

• More than 100

Answer explanation

According to the most recent census of 2011, there are 1369 rationalized mother tongues which are spoken by 10,000 or more speakers grouped into 120 or more languages.

Which of the following is the most wettest places on earth?

• Mawsynram

• Cherrapunji

• Tutendo

• Cropp River

Answer explanation

Average annual rainfall: 11,871mm. Meteorologists say Mawsynram’s location, close to Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal is the reason it receives so much rain. Cherrapunji & Mawsynram are both located in Meghalaya State of India

Which of the following is one of the last “untouched” places on Earth?

• North Sentinel Island

• Amazon Rainforest

• Northern Mountain Forest Complex

• Lakshadweep

Answer explanation

This island is inhabited by the Sentinelese people, an indigenous group who are isolated from the rest of society. They are thought to have descended from the first group of humans to leave Africa, meaning the island has been untouched by any other humans for 60,000 years. It is estimated 50-500 Sentinelese people are living on the island.

Kumbh Mela (Festival or Carnival) is visible from space?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Kumbh Mela is a Hindu festival that is celebrated roughly every 12 years. It takes place at four river bank pilgrimage sites, where people take a ritual dip in the waters. It is believed that bathing in the river at these sites is a way to make atonement for past mistakes, and has the ability to cleanse them of their sins.

The Kumbh Mela in 2011 was the largest ever gathering of people in the world. Over 75 million pilgrims came together and the gathering was so huge that it could be seen from space!

Yoga's origins can be traced to northern India. The word yoga was first mentioned in ancient sacred texts called the Rig Veda. How old is the origin of Yoga (Ancient Yoga)

• 1000–500 BCE

• 500–1500 CE

• 300 to 500 Years

• Less than 300 Years

Answer explanation

Yoga's origins can be traced to northern India over 5,000 years ago.

Which one is the largest producer of films in the world and second oldest film industry in the world.

• Bollywood

• Hollywood

• Nollywood

• China Film Industry

Answer explanation

Indian film industry is multi-lingual and the largest in the world in terms of ticket sales but 3rd largest in terms of revenue mainly due to having among the lowest ticket prices in the world

90% of all marriages in India are arranged.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Despite this India has the lowest rate of divorce in the world — only 13 out of 1,000 marriages in India, a mere 1 per cent, end in divorce.

Why was the Taj Mahal constructed?

• As a tomb for a Mughal emperor’s wife

• As a symbol of Mughal empire

• As a symbol of Peace

• As a symbol of Hindu Religion

Answer explanation

It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal with construction starting in 1632 AD and completed in 1648 AD

Which city has more Indian restaurants than Mumbai or Delhi

• Paris

• London

• New York

• Munich

Answer explanation

In London alone, there are more Indian restaurants than in Mumbai and Delhi combined. Close to 43 million portions of chicken tikka masala are served per year in restaurants across Britain.

The world's largest community kitchen feeds 100,000 daily for free. Where is this located?

• Golden Temple

• Angkor Wat

• Rosaghara

• Akshar dham

Answer explanation

The Langar at the Golden Temple has been serving meals since 1577. This is the largest free kitchen in the world. Open 24 hours, year round, this food hall feeds 100,000 people for free each day. And on religious holidays that number can double.