Indian Quiz

1. What is the capital of India?

• 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. During which festival do people throw colored powders at each other to celebrate the arrival of spring? Hint: H_L_

Answer explanation

• Holi is also known as the "Festival of Colors" and signifies the triumph of good over evil, coinciding with the arrival of spring.

• The colored powder thrown during Holi is called "gulal" and symbolizes new beginnings and the vibrant colors of the spring season.

1. What is the traditional Indian system of medicine called?

• Sowa Rigpe

• Ayurveda

• Homeopathy

• Unani

Answer explanation

• - Ayurveda (Correct) Literally "science of life" - focuses on balance and natural remedies

• - Homeopathy Developed in Germany, uses highly diluted substances

• - Unani is a Greco-Arabic medicinal system, uses plants and minerals

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  - Sowa Rigpa: A holistic Tibetan medical tradition practiced in the Himalayas.

1. Which Indian sportsperson is known as the 'Master Blaster'?

• Dhyan Chand

• Aksel Lund Svindal

• Sachin Tendulkar

• Roger Federer

Answer explanation

Sachin Tendulkar is known as the "Master Blaster" due to his exceptional batting prowess, his ability to dominate bowlers with a wide range of strokes, and his numerous records and achievements in international cricket. He is also known as God of Cricket. (Correct answer)

Dhyan Chand - Hockey (India)

Aksel Lund Svindal - Skiing (Norway)

Roger Federer - Tennis (Switzerland)