1. What is another name for India?
π Bharat
2. How many states are there in India?
π 28
3. How many Union Territories are there in India?
π 8
4. What is the capital of India?
π New Delhi
5. What is the official language of India?
π Hindi (also English used officially)
6. Name the neighboring countries of India.
π Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar
7. Which is the largest state in India?
π Rajasthan
8. Which is the smallest state in India?
π Goa
9. What is the national symbol of India?
π Lion Capital of Ashoka
10. What is the national flag called?
π Tiranga
11. How many colors are in the Indian flag?
π Three
12. What does the Ashoka Chakra represent?
π Wheel of law and progress
13. Name the highest civilian award in India.
π Bharat Ratna
14. Name the largest river in India.
π Ganga
15. Which is the largest desert in India?
π Thar Desert
16. Which is the largest plateau in India?
π Deccan Plateau
17. Which mountain range is in northern India?
π Himalayas
18. Name the southernmost point of India.
π Kanyakumari
19. Which island group is part of India?
π Andaman & Nicobar Islands
20. Which island group is near the southeast coast?
π Lakshadweep
21. What is the official currency of India?
π Indian Rupee (βΉ)
22. What is the largest state by population?
π Uttar Pradesh
23. What is the meaning of Bharat?
π Land of the people of Bharata
24. Which language family is most widely spoken in India?
π Indo-Aryan
25. What is Indiaβs time zone called?
π Indian Standard Time (IST)
26. Which body of water is to the west of India?
π Arabian Sea
27. Which body of water is to the east of India?
π Bay of Bengal
28. Which ocean is to the south of India?
π Indian Ocean
29. Name one famous river delta in India.
π Sundarbans (Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta)
30. Why is India called a land of diversity?
π Different languages, cultures, religions