What is the capital of India?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Bengaluru
New Delhi
Mumbai
Kolkata
Answer explanation
New Delhi is the Capital of India. (Correct answer)
Mumbai is considered as financial capital of India.
Bangalore is considered as silicone valley of India.
Kolkata was capital of British India prior to Delhi.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the ancient Indian practice of physical, mental, and spiritual discipline called?
Pilates
HIIT
Yoga
CrossFit
Answer explanation
Yoga is incredibly old, with roots tracing back over 5,000 years to Northern India. There's even some speculation that it could be even older, dating back 10,000 years.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which festival is known as the Festival of Lights and celebrates the victory of light over darkness?
Diwali / Deepavali
Durga Pooja
Basisakhi
Karva Chauth
Answer explanation
- Diwali: The "festival of lights," a five-day Hindu celebration of triumph of good over evil with lights, fireworks, and sweets. (Correct answer)
- Durga Puja: A ten-day festival honoring the warrior goddess Durga.
- Baisakhi: A harvest festival in North India celebrating the Sikh new year.
- Karva Chauth: Hindu festival where married women observe a fast for the well-being of their husbands.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which region in India is famous for its tea plantations and production of world-renowned tea?
Tamil Nadu
Jammu & Kashmir
Gujarat
Assam
Answer explanation
- Assam: The world-famous "Assam" tea hails from this lush north-eastern region. (Correct answer)
- Tamil Nadu: While Tamil Nadu has tea plantations, it's known more for its South Indian black teas.
- Jammu and Kashmir: This Himalayan region is famed for saffron, not tea.
- Gujarat: Primarily known for its arid climate and cash crops like cotton, Gujarat isn't a major tea producer.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which mountain range in India is known as the "Abode of Snow" and is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, including Mount Everest?
Andes
The Himalayas
Rocky mountains
Alps
Answer explanation
The Himalayas are home to nine out of ten of the world's highest mountains, including Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth. Also it has some of the deepest river valleys on Earth. This incredible range boasts dramatic variations in elevation.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the desert region located in the northwestern part of India, known for its extreme temperatures?
Sahara Desert
Gobi Desert
Thar Desert
Mojave Desert
Answer explanation
- Thar: Nicknamed the "Great Indian Desert," located on the Indian subcontinent's western border with Pakistan. (Correct answer)
- Sahara: The world's largest hot desert, stretching across northern Africa.
- Gobi: Asia's largest desert, spanning parts of northern China and Mongolia.
- Mojave: Situated in the southwestern United States.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
As of the 2021 census, approximately what is the population of India?
Approx 2.5 billion
Approx 90 million
Approx 1 billion
Approx 1.4 billion
Answer explanation
In 2021, estimates placed India's population around 1.4 billion. As of today, May 28th, 2024, India is estimated to have surpassed China as the world's most populous country, with over 1.44 billion people.
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