New Delhi

Delhi is divided into how many districts?

11

What is India Gate?

A monument for fallen soldiers

What year did New Delhi become the seat of government in India?

1911

If you look at other big cities in the world, which city of these is the closest to New Delhi?

Lahore

When did New Delhi become India's capital?

1931

What is not true about the Iron Pillar of Delhi?

It is Mongolian

If you see a zero in New Delhi, what does it symbolize?

Nothing

Raj Ghat is a monument for what?

The murder of Mahatma Gandhi

What was the name of New Delhi's airport up until 1986?

Palam Airport

Which of the following beaches is the closest to New Delhi?

Nagoa Beach, Diu

If you are in New Delhi, approximately how far is it to Kerala?

2,500 km

Who is the architect behind down town New Delhi?

Robert Tor Russell

The city of New Delhi contains an area which has been named after the architect who drew it. What's the name of the area?

Lutyens' Delhi

On average, how many millimeters of rain does New Delhi get yearly?

819 mm

What is so special about the location of New Delhi?

The capital is not in the state, but is considered a union territory

In which part of India is New Delhi?

The North

What are you likely to see on the streets of New Delhi?

Cows

If you stand in front of the Lal Qila, what will you see?

The Red Fort

Which of the following is a sports arena in New Delhi?

Indira Gandhi Stadium

If you say "national flower" to a New Delhi resident, what will they reply?

Lotus

How cold can it get in New Delhi, during the coldest month?

14C

The Mughal Palace called the Red Fort has hosted this event twice. Which event is it?

The president's address to the nation

What will you experience in Chandni Chowk?

A market for the people of Delhi

What month is generally the one with the most rain in New Delhi?

July

How far is New Delhi from the Pakistani border?

Approximately 405 km

What is the name of one of the rivers that runs just outside New Delhi?

Yamuna

What is the President of India's official residence in New Delhi called?

Rashtrapati Bhavan

What will you see on Raj Path during India's national day?

A parade

What is the average yearly temperature in New Delhi?

25C degrees

If someone in New Delhi gives you a mutter, what do you get?

A green pea

If you're in New Delhi on October 2nd the residents will be celebrating what?

The birthday of freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi

Which of the following languages is not spoken in New Delhi?

Hausa

What is the mountain range close to New Delhi called?

Aravalli Hills

How big is the surface area of New Delhi?

42.7 km²

What does Raj Path mean?

Road of the king

What fuels the buses in New Delhi?

Natural gas

How many meters above sea level is New Delhi?

Approximately 212 meters

What is down town New Delhi called?

Connaught Place

What do the nine entrances into the Lotus Temple represent?

The nine religions of the world

Which month is usually the coldest in New Delhi?

January

New Delhi has been selected for what?

Being developed into a "smart city"

Which is the most popular sport in New Delhi?

Cricket

On the outskirts of New Delhi you'll find the city's zoo. What is it famous for?

Breeding to save animals threatened by extinction

In the Indian city of Agra there is a world famous building. What is it called?

Taj Mahal

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

13

What is an Indian Bichiya?

A wedding ring worn on the big toe

Which ocean borders India's southern coastlines?

The Indian Ocean

What are the main colors of the flag of India?

Orange, white and green

From an environmental perspective, India is often referred to as what?

The world's most polluted country

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

They are smaller

India has many mountains and high geographical points. Among other things, it has the world's highest pitch for a particular sport in India. What sport?

Cricket

Which of these religions did not originate in India?

Judaism

Many women in India wear a dot, a bindi, on the forehead. The dot can partly symbolize a third eye. What is it believed that this eye can see?

The divine

How old was Morarji Desai when he became Prime Minister?

81

What is a rickshaw?

A type of tuk-tuk

In which Asian country did the ruler's military leaders used to be called Shogun?

Japan

In which country did the Kingdom of Champa exist until the 17th century?

Vietnam

How do Indians celebrate the Hindu spring festival Holi?

By throwing colored powder at each other

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

N. Sanjeeva Reddy

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

Goa

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

Madari

In which Asian country was the title Shogun used for military leaders of the highest rank?

Japan

Who had the Taj Mahal built?

The fifth Mughal emperor

Which land was known until 1972 as Ceylon?

Sri Lanka

What animal, that is difficult to catch, prowls the Indian mountains and is rarely seen?

Snow leopard

What is Gilli-Danda?

A sport

Which Indian city suffered a catastrophic industrial accident in 1984 when 45 tons of poisonous gases leaked out?

Bhopal

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

There are no doors on the houses

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

1900s

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

Karnataka

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

India's national anthem

In Mizoram in India, the world's largest family has been registered. How many wives are included in the family?

39

From which Indian state was Nagaland separated?

Assam

What year did India become a member of the British Commonwealth under the leadership of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru?

1947

What is India's national flower?

Lotus

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

An island

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

1800s

India was the first country to consume a well-known food. Which?

Sugar

What is a "sari"?

An Indian article of clothing

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 animal is known to be sacred in Hinduism?

Cow

Who founded the Indian National Congress?

A. O. Hume

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

Poisonous snakes

Who was the only governor-general of India?

C. Rajagopalachari

If you sit down to enjoy this elaborate Indian art form known as Kathakali, what will you experience?

A traditional dance

What is India's national animal?

Bengal tiger

In which Indian state is French the official language?

Pondicherry

In which country were women's feet bound in earlier times?

China

What is the name of the three-wheeled vehicles used as taxis in India?

Rickshaw

Which is the capital city of India?

New Delhi

Which city is the capital of Kerala?

Thiruvananthapuram

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

Bombay

Which former Indian Prime Minister was born on December 25 and has had his birthday proclaimed as Good Governance Day in India?

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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

Kerala

What currency is used in India?

Rupee

When was Burma separated from India?

1937

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

Andhra Pradesh

How many levels the Indian caste system comprises?

4

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

5,000 years

What is the official domestic name of India?

Bharat

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

India

How big a percentage of Indian households are missing toilets (2024)?

19%

What state became part of India in 1975?

Sikkim

Where in India is Fort William located?

Calcutta

How many followers does Hinduism have?

Approximately 1 billion

What specific hygiene product was invented in India?

Shampoo

In the traditional Indian caste system, what does the Sanskrit word "Varna" literally mean?

Color

In which decade did Burma gain its independence from Great Britain?

1940's

How many seasons does the Hindu calendar have?

6

What is Kangchenjunga?

The highest mountain in India

What is "Baisakhi"?

An Indian holiday

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

Wular

What is "Janmashtami"?

The birthday of Lord Krishna

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

Muhammad's birthday (the founder of Islam)

Who was Mumtaz Mahal?

A Muslim-Persian princess

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

The Aravalli

What percentage of India's population lived in extreme poverty (less than USD 1.90 per day) in 1985 compared to 2019?

93% in 1985 and 10% in 2019

What date is Republic Day in India?

26 January

How many climate zones are there in India?

2

In which century did Gengis Khan establish the Mongol empire?

13th

What is a 'choli'?

A short sleeved tight blouse

Which year was Mahatma Gandhi assassinated?

1948

What was invented in India?

The number system

The lotus flower means a lot to Indians, but what does it stand for?

Perfection

India has more mobile phones than what?

Toilets

In which country did Lon Nol take power in 1970?

Cambodia

Which country borders India to the West?

Pakistan

If you are served Roti, what are you being served?

A handkerchief-thin bread

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

Bhopal

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

Paneer

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

Light

What is the abbreviation for the currency of India?

INR

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

51

The world's largest family was led by a man in India. How many wives and children did he have?

39 wives and 94 children

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

Mango

When did China become a republic?

1912

Which of the following country names is no longer used as primary name?

Burma

"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

During which year was the caste system prohibited?

1950

When did India declare independence?

1947

By which country was Korea occupied between 1910 and 1945?

Japan

Tikka Masala is a chicken dish, but what does "tikka" mean?

Pieces

Who was Cambodia's leader during the Khmer Rouge dictatorship in the 1970's?

Pol Pot

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

Have a valid ID card with a photo

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

South Africa

Which European colonial power ruled Goa?

Portugal

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

The Untouchables

Which of the following board games was invented in India?

Chess

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

Probability

In 1975 East Timor became the 27th province of this country...

Indonesia

How many registered airports are there in India?

139

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

Hookah

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

Karma

What is the national tree of India?

Banyan

Approximately how many different languages are spoken in India?

300

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

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 workers were required to make the Taj Mahal?

20,000

What is the official language of Jammu and Kashmir?

Urdu

How many times a day do Hindus usually pray?

At least 2 times

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

About 22 years

What is India often called?

The world's largest democracy

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

Bangladesh

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

Indira Gandhi

What was Taiwan called before it took its present name?

Formosa

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

75%

Where was the Chinese Nationalist Party, Kuomintang, driven to by the communists in 1949?

Taiwan

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

Deliver homemade food in lunch boxes to workers