Discovering Fascinating Facts About India

What does the saffron stripe on the Indian flag represent?

• Agriculture and Land

• Peace and Truth

• Religious Harmony

• Courage and Strength

Which mountain range is located in the north of India?

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Rockies

• Andes

What is the capital city of India?

• New Delhi

• Kolkata

• Chennai

• Mumbai

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Which language is primarily spoken in India?

• Hindi

• Spanish

• French

• Mandarin

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When did India's earliest known civilization exist?

• Around 2000 BC

• Around 6500 BC

• Around 3000 BC

• Around 5000 BC

Who was the Indian astronomer that explained solar and lunar eclipses?

• Bhaskara

• Brahmagupta

• Aryabhata

• Varahamihira

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Which empire built the Taj Mahal?

• Gupta Empire

• Maurya Empire

• Mughal Empire

• British Empire

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Who led the non-violent campaign for India's independence?

• Bhagat Singh

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Subhas Chandra Bose

• Jawaharlal Nehru

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Which river is named after the Hindu goddess Ganga?

• Ganges

• Godavari

• Narmada

• Yamuna

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What is the Hindu festival of lights called?

• Diwali

• Holi

• Navratri

• Pongal