Mumbai

Which residential area in Mumbai is the most expensive?

Malabar Hill

Which road in Mumbai stretches the longest?

Western Express Highway

Which museum in Mumbai holds the distinction of being the oldest?

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum

Which zoo in Mumbai is the oldest?

Byculla Zoo

Which film festival in Mumbai is the most prestigious?

Mumbai Film Festival

Which theatre was built Shashi and Jennifer Kappor?

Prithvi Theatre

Which stadium in Mumbai hosted the 2011 Cricket World Cup Final?

Wankhede Stadium

Which colonial power first set up their base in Mumbai?

Portuguese

Which festival sees the largest celebration in Mumbai?

Ganesh Chaturthi

Which suburb of Mumbai boasts the highest population?

Andheri

Which of the following hospitals in Mumbai has the largest capacity?

King Edward Memorial Hospital

Which beach in Mumbai attracts the most visitors?

Juhu Beach

What language is officially spoken in Mumbai?

Marathi

In Bombay, over 200 films are produced every year, Masala films with grand song and dance numbers. What is the name of the film industry?

Bollywood

Which art museum in Mumbai holds approximately 50000 exhibits?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

Which acclaimed Indian author was born in Mumbai?

Rohinton Mistry

What is another name for the Hanging Gardens in Mumbai?

Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens

Which religion is predominantly followed in Mumbai?

Hinduism

Which building in Mumbai stands the tallest?

Palais Royale

Which is the largest island in Mumbai?

Salsette Island

Which fort in Mumbai is the oldest?

Casa da Orta

Which iconic Mumbai landmark commemorates King George V's visit to India?

Gateway of India

Mumbai is the capital of which Indian state?

Maharashtra

Which mall in Mumbai covers the largest area?

Phoenix Market City

Can you name the oldest bridge in Mumbai, that was demolished in 2016?

Hancock Bridge

Can you name the oldest mosque in Mumbai?

Haji Ali Dargah

Which celebrated Indian cricketer was born in Mumbai?

Sachin Tendulkar

Can you name the largest national park in Mumbai?

Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Which of the following four newspapers, published from Mumbai, has the largest circulation?

The Times of India

Which high court in Mumbai is the oldest?

Bombay High Court

Which bakery in Mumbai has been operating the longest?

Yazdani Bakery

Which of these libraries were named after a Baghdadi Jewish philanthropist?

David Sassoon Library

Which globally recognized film industry calls Mumbai its home?

Bollywood

Which college has "Fides, Spes, Caritas" as its motto?

Wilson College

Which synagogue in Mumbai is the oldest?

Gate of Mercy Synagogue

Can you name the oldest church in Mumbai?

St. Thomas Cathedral

Can you name the oldest stock exchange in Asia, located in Mumbai?

Bombay Stock Exchange

In which deity is the Babulnath Temple dedicated?

Shiva

What cinema theatre in Mumbai is the oldest?

Capitol Cinema

Can you identify the busiest railway station in Mumbai Suburban Railway Network?

Dadar

Which post office in Mumbai is the oldest?

Mumbai GPO

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is situated on an island off Mumbai's coast?

Elephanta Caves

Which port in Mumbai handles the most cargo?

Jawaharlal Nehru Port

Which Mumbai railway station is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

What is the climate of Mumbai?

Tropical

Which airport serves as the main aviation hub for Mumbai?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Approximately what is the population of the city of Mumbai in 2024?

12.5 million

Which market in Mumbai is the main hub for fish trade?

Crawford Market

Which lake in Mumbai covers the largest area?

Vihar Lake

Which location marks the highest point in Mumbai?

Jambulmal Trek

Which popular street food has its roots in Mumbai?

Vada Pav

What state became part of India in 1975?

Sikkim

How many levels the Indian caste system comprises?

4

In India, what are you being offered if someone hands you a "N'arghile"?

Hookah

How old was Morarji Desai when he became Prime Minister?

81

Where in India is Fort William located?

Calcutta

What year did India officially become a secular Republic of the Commonwealth?

1950

In 1985, it was reported that 93% of India's population lived in poverty. How large is that sum estimated to be in 2025?

22%

Who was the only governor-general of India?

C. Rajagopalachari

Which former Indian Prime Minister was born on December 25?

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Which of these ingredients is not to be found in the hot asian spice mix Sambal olek?

Cinamon

Mawlid al-Nabi is an Indian holiday and feast. What is celebrated during Mawlid al-Nabi?

Muhammad's birthday (the founder of Islam)

Which of the following mathematical sciences does not originate from India?

Probability

Delhi is divided into how many districts?

11

In some parts of India, hyenas are said to be a particular group's favourite means of transport. Which group?

Witches

Elephants in India are usually Asian. Which main feature distinguishes the Asian elephant from the African?

They are smaller

Who had the Taj Mahal built?

The fifth Mughal emperor

Which city is the capital of Kerala?

Thiruvananthapuram

How many climate zones are there in India?

2

What specific hygiene product was invented in India?

Shampoo

India is famous for having the largest postal network in the world. How many post offices are there in total in the country?

1.5 million

How many seasons does the Hindu calendar have?

6

The art of yoga originated in India. How old is the art of yoga?

5,000 years

In which Indian city did an affiliated company of Union Carbide release 45 tonnes of toxic gas that killed 2,500 people?

Bhopal

What do so called "dabbawalas" do for a living?

Deliver homemade food in lunch boxes to office workers

Taj Mahal is mainly built of a kind of rock, which?

Marble

When was Burma separated from India?

1937

Why do faithful Hindus want to take a dip in the Ganges, and preferably at the holy city of Varanasi?

To clean off moral impurity

Who founded the Indian National Congress?

A. O. Hume

How many followers does Hinduism have?

Approximately 1 billion

Which of the following mountain ranges is India's oldest?

The Aravalli Range

Which of these religions did not originate in India?

Judaism

What is the official language of Jammu and Kashmir?

Urdu

What is Gilli-Danda?

A sport

What is India's national animal?

Bengal tiger

What is India often called?

The world's largest democracy

During which year was the caste system prohibited?

1950

Kuchipudi is a dance that is associated with a specific state in India. Which one?

Andhra Pradesh

What is the national tree of India?

Banyan

Who was the speaker for Lok Sabha before becoming the President of India?

N. Sanjeeva Reddy

Who was Mumtaz Mahal?

A Muslim-Persian princess

Which Indian state is known as the country's herb garden?

Kerala

India is a large country with many inhabitants. What did the country use to be in the past?

An island

The city of Bangalore is the center of the booming Indian IT industry. In which state is the city located?

Karnataka

How many workers were required to make the Taj Mahal?

20,000

Approximately how many different languages are spoken in India?

300

In which Indian state is French the official language?

Pondicherry

India has more mobile phones than what?

Toilets

What date is Republic Day in India?

26 January

From which Indian state was Nagaland separated?

Assam

Which city is India's smallest when it comes to the area?

Goa

What is "Janmashtami"?

The birthday of Lord Krishna

Which Indian state was divided into Maharashtra and Gujarat in 1960?

Bombay

Which Indian prime minister was shot by his/her bodyguards?

Indira Gandhi

What percentage of India's population worked in agriculture in 2010?

51

What temperature should the oil normally have when you want to deep fry?

About 180 °C

Which of the following board games was invented in India?

Chess

Rabindranath Tagore was an Indian-Bengali philosopher. During which century did he die?

1900s

How many registered airports are there in India?

139

What is "Baisakhi"?

An Indian holiday

What is the official domestic name of India?

Bharat

The classic concept of caste is Varna. What does the word "Varna" mean?

Color

What is Kangchenjunga?

The highest mountain in India

Which of the following fresh water lakes is the largest in India?

Wular

How big a percentage of Indian households are missing toilets?

53%

Which country arose after the Indo-Pakistani war in 1971?

Bangladesh

As a young man, Mahatma Gandhi worked in a foreign country, which one?

South Africa

Which country borders India to the West?

Pakistan

What is the name of the law of deeds (sowing and reaping - action and consequence)?

Karma

Diwali is a major Hindu celebration. What is central in this celebration?

Light

Which of the following fresh cheeses are common in an Indian kitchen?

Paneer

"Slumdog Millionaire" is a British multi-Academy Award-winning drama from 2008. Which short story by the Indian author Vikas Swarup is it based on?

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

What is India's national flower?

Lotus

In which century did the first Indian train run on the route between Bombay and Thane?

1800s

What is an Indian Bichiya?

A wedding ring worn on the big toe

Some women might consider singer Julio Iglesias the hottest man alive. From which country is he?

Spain

At the beginning of which century did the annexation of India by the British East India Company begin?

1700s

What was invented in India?

The number system

Which country has the following as its motto "Truth alone triumphs"?

India

India is the largest consumer and producer of a particular fruit. Which one?

Mango

Shani Shingnapur is a village located in Maharashtra. What is special about this village?

There are no doors on the houses

Which year was Mahatma Gandhi assassinated?

1948

Which European colonial power ruled Goa?

Portugal

Jana Gana Mana is something that is strongly associated with India. What is it?

India's national anthem

How many years did it take to complete the Taj Mahal?

About 22 years

The mongoose is an Indian mammal. What is the main diet of the mongoose?

Poisonous snakes

How many of the world's most polluted cities are located in India?

13

In West Bengal, there is a law that all cows should what?

Have a valid ID card with a photo

Mahatma Gandhi fought for the Dalits in India during his lifetime. What were the Dalits also called?

The Untouchables

When did India declare independence?

1947

The world's biggest family lives in India. How many wives and children does the man have?

39 wives and 94 children

How many times a day do Hindus usually pray?

At least 2 times

What percentage of all spices in the world originates from India?

75%

Which is the capital city of India?

New Delhi

Which desert reaches into the northern part of China?

The Gobi desert