India

Who was the person behind three national anthems: National Anthem of India, National Anthem of Bangladesh , and National Anthem of Sri Lanka

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Rabindranath Tagore

• BR Ambedkar

Answer explanation

Rabindranath Tagore wrote the Indian National Anthem ‘Jana Gana mana’, composed ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’ - the national anthem of Bangladesh, and is believed to be the inspiration behind the national anthem of Sri Lanka, ‘Sri Lanka Matha’

Who is the first Non-European to win the Nobel Prize for Literature ?

• Rabindranath Tagore

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Dhirubhai Ambani

• J.R.D. Tata

Answer explanation

Again, Rabindranath Tagore is the first Asian and Non European to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. What a significant figure in history!

What is the national capital of India?

• Rajasthan

• New Delhi

• Mumbai

• Goa

How many states make up India?

• 28

• 17

• 35

• 58

How many separate official languages does India have?

• 11

• 22

• 37

• 41

Answer explanation

While India has 22 separate official languages, it is home to a total of 780 languages!

How many countries border India ?

• 6

• 4

• 8

• 7

Answer explanation

The bordering countries of India are:

Pakistan

Nepal

China

Bhutan

Myanmar

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Where does India rank in the largest countries in the world?

• 15th

• 4th

• 13th

• 7th

Everyone knows about the Taj Mahal, but what actually is it?

• palace

• tomb

• synagogue

• mosque

Answer explanation

The Taj Mahal, commissioned in 1632 by emperor Shah Jahan, was in honour of his late wife, a tomb for her. One of the seven wonders of the world, a stunning symbol of love and architectural brilliance.

Which valuable material was India the first country in the world to mine for ?

• Silver

• Platinum

• Gold

• Diamonds

What famous board game was made in India

• monopoly

• chess

• cluedo

• battleship