General
- What is India's official name?
- India's official name is 'Bharat' in Hindi and 'Republic of India' in English.
- What is the National Currency of India?
- The Rupee (One Rupee=100 paise) is the national currency of India.
- Which is the capital of India?
- New Delhi is the capital city of India. It is also referred to as the National Capital Territory or simply NCT.
- What is the full name of the Indian President?
- The full name of the Indian President is Ram Nath Kovind.
- What is the population of India?
- According to the 2011 Census, India's population is 1,21,01,93,422.
- What is the area of India?
- The area of India spans over 3.3 million square kilometers.
- What is the geographical location of India?/ Where is India located?
- India is located between latitudes 8 ° 4' and 37 ° 6 ' north and longitudes 68 ° 7 ' and 97° 25' east.
- What is the Length of India's Coastline?
- India's coastline extends for 7600 km.
- What are the Official Languages of India?
- The official language of the Republic of India is Hindi with English as a secondary official language
- What are the Major Religions of India?
- The Major Religions of India are Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism.
- What is the percentage of Literacy in India?
- India's literacy rate stands at 74.4 percent.
- Who is the Prime Minister of India?
- Narendra Damodardas Modi is the Prime Minister of India.
National Symbols
- What is the National Anthem of India?
- 'Jan gana mana' written by Rabindranath Tagore is the National Anthem of India.
- What is the National Song of India?
- Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji is the National Song of India.
- What is the National Emblem of India?
- The Replica of the Lion Capital of Sarnath is the National Emblem of India.
- What is the National Flag of India?
- The National Flag of India is a horizontal tricolor with equal proportion of deep saffron on the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom. In the center of the white band is a wheel in navy blue color.
- What is the National Animal of India?
- The Tiger (Panthera tigris) is the National Animal of India.
- What is the National Bird of India?
- The Peacock is the National Bird of India.
- What is the National Flower of India?
- The National Flower of India is the Lotus.
- What is the National Tree of India?
- The Banyan is the National Tree of India.
- What is the National Fruit of India?
- The Mango is the National Fruit of India.
- What is the National Sport of India?
- Hockey is the National Sport of India.
History
- Where is the tomb of Emperor Akbar located?
- Emperor Akbar's tomb is located in Sikandra.
- Who designed the Victoria Memorial at Calcutta?
- The Victoria Memorial at Calcutta was designed by William Emerson.
- Which port city was the first Portuguese colony in India?
- Goa was the first Portuguese colony in India.
- Where did Vasco da Gama land in India?
- Vasco da Gama land in India at Calicut.
- What is Lothal, near the Gulf of Khambat, believed to have been long ago?
- Lothal is believed to have been a Port.
- Where did Alexander of Macedon first enter in India?
- Alexander of Macedon first entered the Gandhara province of India.
- When did the first partition of Bengal take place?
- The first partition of Bengal took place in 1905.
- Which Indian president declared a state of emergency in 1975?
- The Indian president who declared a state of emergency in 1975 was Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed.
- Who was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj?
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj.
- Who was the founder of the Slave dynasty?
- Qutb-ud-din-Aybak was the founder of the Slave dynasty.
- Which Lodi king was killed in the First Battle of Panipat?
- Ibrahim Lodi was killed in the First Battle of Panipat.
- What was the kingdom of Krishna Deva Raya Called?
- The kingdom of Krishna Deva Raya was called Vijaynagar.
- Who was the last Mughal emperor of India?
- Bahadur Shah II was the last Mughal emperor of India.
- Who started the Prarthana Samaj?
- M.G. Ranade started the Prarthana Samaj.
- Where was Gautama Buddha born?
- Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini.
- To which dynasty did Ashoka belong ?
- Ashoka belonged to the Maurya dynasty.
- What is Bodh Gaya famous for in relation with the Buddha?
- The Buddha attained Enlightenment in both gaya.
- Who built the Taj mahal and the Lal Qila?
- The Taj Mahal and the Lal Qila was built by Shah Jahan.
- Who was the only early Mughal emperor to be ousted from the throne?
- Humayun was the only early Mughal emperor to be ousted from the throne.
- In which language were the early Buddhist canonical/sacred texts written?
- Pali was the language in which the early Buddhist canonical/sacred texts were written.
- Who founded the kingdom of Vijayanagar?
- Harihara and Bukka founded the kingdom of Vijayanagar.
- Which governor-general of British India was responsible for abolishing sati?
- Lord William Bentinck was the governor-general of British India responsible for abolishing sati.
- Who was the first Indian woman president of the Indian National Congress?
- Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian woman president of the Indian National Congress.
- Where is Fort Saint George located?
- Fort Saint George is located in Chennai. The Secretariate and offices of the armed forces are locted inside this complex.
- Who founded the Indian National Army?
- Subhas Chandra Bose founded the Indian National Army.
- What was the court language of the Vijayanagar empire?
- Telugu was the court language of the Vijayanagar empire.
- In which modern State of India was the ancient university of Nalanda located?
- The ancient university of Nalanda is located in the modern day state of Bihar.
- Which of the following tombs is an imitation of the Taj Mahal?
- Bibi ka Maqbara is an imitation of the Taj Mahal.
- When was the Indian National Congress founded?
- The Indian National Congress was foundedin 1885.
- Who came to be popularly called as Lokmanya?
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak came to be popularly called as Lokmanya.
- What are the stories that describe the earlier lives of the Buddha known as?
- Iataka are the stories that describe the earlier lives of the Buddha.
- What was the most widely used script in India in the third century?
- Brahmi was the most widely used script in India in the third century.
- Which ancient Buddhist study centre did Hsuan-tsang and I-ching describe?
- Hsuan-tsang and I-ching described Nalanda as the ancient Buddhist study centre.
- Who was the successor of Iltutmish?
- Raziyya was the successor of Iltutmish.
- Who passed the India Act of 1784?
- William Pitt passed the India Act of 1784.
- What was the popular name of Vishnugupta, the author of Arthashastra?
- The popular name of Vishnugupta, the author of Arthashastra is Chanakya.
- Who introduced the philosophy of satyagraha in India's struggle against British imperialism?
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi introduced the philosophy of satyagraha in India's struggle against British imperialism.
- Who among the following was the founder of the Pala Dynasty?
- Gopala was the founder of the Pala Dynasty.
- Where is the Harappan site of Kalibangan located?
- The Harappan site of Kalibangan is locatedat Rajasthan.
- Who was known as "the Frontier Gandhi"?
- Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was known as "the Frontier Gandhi".
- Who was the first high Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom?
- V.K. Krishna Menon was the first high Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom.
- Which ancient city was founded by Ajatashatru?
- Pataliputra was founded by Ajatashatru.
- To which emperor did the peacock throne originally belong?
- The peacock throne originally belonged to Shah Jahan.
- Who created the military brotherhood of Sikhs called "Khalsa"?
- Guru Gobind Singh created the military brotherhood of Sikhs called "Khalsa".
Geography
- Where are the Jaintia Hills located?
- The Jaintia Hills are located in Meghalaya.
- Which city is closet to the geographical center of India?
- Nagpur is the city is closet to the geographical center of India.
- Which is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?
- The Anai Peak is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
- Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar"?
- Kosi is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar".
- Which of the following States has Winter monsoon?
- Tamil Nadu has Winter monsoon.
- Is the Everest mountain peak located in India?
- The Everest mountain peak is not located in India. It lies in Nepal's territory.
- What is Chilika?
- Chilika lake as it is popularly known, is not a lake in the proper sence. It is a lagoon.
Culture
- Which classical Indian dance is traditionally performed by men?
- Kathakali is the classical Indian dance traditionally performed by men.
- Which Indian States are known for their bandhani work?
- The Indian state known for bandhani work are Gujarat and Rajasthan.
- How Many rasas are there in Indian classical dance?
- Indian classical dance consists of 9 rasas.
- To which diety is the main temple at Konark dedicated?
- The main temple at Konark is dedicated to Surya or the Sun God.
- Which is the famous mosque situated in New Delhi, that is also one of the largest in India?
- Jama Masjid is the famous mosque in New Delhi.
- Who, according to Indian mythology, was the first man?
- Manu, according to Indian mythology, was the first man.
- In which language did Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai write his novels?
- Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai wrote his novels in Malayalam.
- How many Indians have won the Nobel prize?
- 6 Indians have won the Nobel prize.
- Which was the first-all-Indian cricket club?
- Orient Cricket Club was the first-all-Indian cricket club.
- What was Sarojini Naidu's first collection of poems?
- The Golden Threshold was Sarojini Naidu's first collection of poems.
- Which Indian State is associated with the Bihu Festivals?
- Assam celebrates the Bihu Festival.
- With which State would you associate the famous ten-day Ganesh festival ?
- Maharashtra celebrates a ten day Ganesh Festival.
- Which form of Indian classical dance is indigenous to the State of Andhra Pradesh?
- Kuchipudi is the form of Indian classical dance that is indigenous to the State of Andhra Pradesh.
- In which country did the game of chess first appear?
- The game of chess was first played in India.
- With which Indian religion are the Four Noble Truths associated?
- The Four Noble Truths are associated with Buddhism.
- To which northeastern State of India do the Khasi people belong?
- The Khasi people belong to Meghalaya.
- Whose autobiography is entitled The Story of My Experiments with Truth?
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi named his autobiography as "The Story of My Experiments with Truth".
- What is Malgudi?
- Malgudi is an imaginary town in the novels and stories of Indian novlist R.K. Narayana.
- Which form of Indian classical dance is traditionally enacted outdoors and goes on all night?
- Of the Indian classical dances, Kathakali is traditionally enacted outdoors and goes on all night.
- Which famous Indian film personality produced, directed, and acted in the film Aag?
- Raj Kapoor produced, directed, and acted in Aag.
- What is Natya-Shastra a handbook of?
- Natya-Shastra is the ancient handbook of Dramatic art.
- What is Gitanjali a collection of?
- Gitanjali a collection of Poems. It is the sermon that Lord Krishna gave to Arjuna in the battlefiled of the Mahabharata.
- Which Indian athlete is known as the "Payolli Express"?
- P.T. Usha, winner of many Asiad golds in atheletics is known as the "Payolli Express".
- With which game is the Santosh Trophy associated?
- The Santosh Trophy is associated with Soccer.
Travel
- In which Indian State would you be if you were holidaying on "Calangute" beach?
- The Calangute" beach is in Goa.
- Which famous monument was built to commemorate the end of plague in Hyderabad in the year 1591?
- Charminar is the monument built to commemorate the end of plague in Hyderabad. It has 4 minars and therefore the name.
- In which State of India is the Wular Lake located?
- Wular Lake is located in Jammu & Kashmir.
- Which India city is also called the "pink city"?
- Jaipur is also called the "pink city".
- Which town is the provisional capital of Uttrakhand State?
- Dehradun is the provisional capital of Uttrakhand State.
- Which of these is the official residence of the President of India?
- The Rashtrapati Bhawan is the official residence of the President of India.
- Which city is the capital of the new State of Jharkhand?
- Ranchi is the capital of the new State of Jharkhand.
- Which Indian city is also referred to as Tatanagar?
- Jamshedpur is also referred to as Tatanagar.
- In which State in India would you find lions?
- Lions can be found in Gujarat.
- Name the capital of Manipur State?
- Imphal is the capital of Manipur.
- Dispur is the capital of which State of India?
- Dispur is the capital of Assam.
- In which sea are the Lakshdweep islands located?
- The Lakshdweep islands is located in the Arabian Sea.
- Which of the following national parks would you visit if you were in Gujarat?
- The Gir is a well known national park of Gujarat.
- Which faith is the famous Lotus Temple of New Delhi dedicated to?
- The Lotus Temple of New Delhi is dedicated to the Bahai faith.
- Which city was once known as the "Manchester of India"?
- Surat was once known as the "Manchester of India".
- What animal would you especially expect to see at the Kaziranga National Park?
- The Kaziranga National Park is home to the Indian rhinoceros.
- Where is the port of Kandla located?
- The port of Kandla is located in Gujarat.
