WorksheetsExplore India: A Knowledge Challenge
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the capital city of India?
New Delhi
Mumbai
Kolkata
Bangalore
Which river is known as the 'Ganges of the South'?
Narmada
Krishna
Cauvery
Godavari
Who was the first President of India?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Jawaharlal Nehru
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Which mountain range separates India from Tibet?
Himalayas
Alps
Andes
Karakoram
What is the national animal of India?
Bengal tiger
Lion
Peacock
Indian elephant
Which festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights'?
Christmas
Holi
Diwali
Eid
Who is known as the 'Father of the Nation' in India?
B.R. Ambedkar
Jawaharlal Nehru
Sardar Patel
Mahatma Gandhi
What is the largest state in India by area?
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
Which Indian city is famous for its IT industry and is called the 'Silicon Valley of India'?
Bangalore
Pune
Chennai
Hyderabad
What is the national flower of India?
Lotus
Marigold
Sunflower
Rose
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
Sonia Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Pratibha Patil
Mamata Banerjee
Which festival marks the end of the harvest season in Punjab?
Lohri
Diwali
Baisakhi
Holi
What is the official currency of India?
Indian Pound (IPR)
Indian Rupee (INR)
Indian Dollar (IDR)
Indian Franc (IFR)
Which Indian wildlife sanctuary is famous for its tigers?
Ranthambore National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park
Kanha National Park
Jim Corbett National Park
Who is the famous Indian scientist known for his work in space technology?
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Vikram Sarabhai
C.V. Raman
Homi Bhabha
What is the significance of the festival Holi?
Holi marks the end of winter and the start of the harvest season.
Holi is a festival dedicated to the worship of the moon and stars.
Holi signifies the arrival of spring, the victory of good over evil, and the celebration of love and unity.
Holi celebrates the achievements of historical leaders and their legacies.
Which desert is located in the western part of India?
Karakum Desert
Gobi Desert
Kyzylkum Desert
Thar Desert
Who was the last Mughal Emperor of India?
Aurangzeb II
Bahadur Shah II
Shah Jahan III
Akbar II
What is the national bird of India?
Peacock
Parrot
Eagle
Sparrow
Which Indian festival is celebrated with the burning of effigies?
Diwali
Makar Sankranti
Holi
Dussehra
