India

According to scientists, one of the oldest known languages began in India. What was it called?

• English

• Tibetan

• Sanskrit

• Comic Sans

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How many people live in India?

• 180 million

• 55 million

• 19 million

• 1.38 billion

Which animal is considered sacred to some Indian people?

• Bears

• Zebras

• Elephants

• Cows

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What is the current name of India's most important city for the film industry?

• Mumbai

• Delhi

• Agra

• Bombay

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Which festival is also popularly known as the “Festival of Colours” in India?

• Diwali

• Holi

• Maha Shivratri

• Janmashtami

____is the most popular traditional dress worn by women in India.

• Churidar

• Sari

• Salwar kameez

• Ghagra

Hindus' holy river is the ___________________.

• Nile River

• Ganges River

• Yellow River

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Which festival is known as the “Festival of Lights”?

• Dusshera

• Diwali

• Holi

• Raksha Bandhan

India gained independence from Britain...

• in 1896

• in 1911

• in 1929

• in 1947

India's motion picture (movie) industry is also known as _________.

• Bollywood

• IFC (Indian Films Company)

• Hollywood

• Mumbai Movies Inc.

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