Take this quiz and find out how well you know the country you live in.
The seventh largest country in the world has always tickled our imagination with its gorgeous history and cultural lineage.
From its large population to its high literacy rate, India never ceases to surprise you with its facts and statistics.
Take the quiz and find out how much you really know about this amazing country.
1. How many states and union territories does India have? 1) 28 states and 6 union territories 2) 29 states and 7 union territories 3) 27 states 8 union territories
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Wrong! The correct answer is 29 states and 7 union territories Including the new state of Telangana, India currently comprises 29 states and seven union territories.
Correct! Including the new state of Telangana, India currently comprises 29 states and seven union territories.
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India Quiz: How well do you know your motherland?
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2. Which of these places in India receives the highest annual rainfall? 1) Cherrapunji 2) Mawsynram 3) Agumbe
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Wrong! The correct answer is Mawsynram With an annual rainfall of 11,872 millimetres (1,187 cms approx) Mawsynram beats Cherrapunji which holds the record for highest annual rainfall at 1,087 cms.
Correct! With an annual rainfall of 11,872 millimetres (1,187 cms approx) Mawsynram beats Cherrapunji which holds the record for highest annual rainfall at 1,087 cms.
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India Quiz: How well do you know your motherland?
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3. Which of these Indian cities is known as the 'Venice of the East'? 1) Goa 2) Alleppey 3) Munnar
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Wrong! The correct answer is Alleppey. It is called so because of the canals that connect it to Kerala's backwaters.
Correct! Alleppey is called the Venice of the East because of the canals that connect it to Kerala's backwaters.
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India Quiz: How well do you know your motherland?
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4. What does the term ‘Seven Sisters of India’ refer to? 1) The seven rivers of India 2) The seven mountains comprising the Himalaya 3) The seven north-eastern states of India
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Wrong! 'Seven Sisters of India' refers to the seven north-eastern states of the country namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
Correct! 'Seven Sisters of India' refers to the seven north-eastern states of the country namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
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5. What is India’s national fruit? 1) Apple 2) Mango 3) Banana
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Wrong! The correct answer is Mango. Also called the King of Fruits, more than 100 varieties of the fruit are cultivated in India.
Correct! Also called the King of Fruits, more than 100 varieties of mango are cultivated in India.
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India Quiz: How well do you know your motherland?
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6. Which of these Indian states is the largest in terms of size? 1) Madhya Pradesh 2) Rajasthan 3) Maharashtra
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Wrong! The correct answer is Rajasthan. With an area of 3,42,239 sq kms, Rajasthan is the largest Indian state, followed by Madhya Pradesh (3,08,252 sq kms) and Maharashtra (3,07,713 sq kms).
Correct! With an area of 3,42,239 sq kms, Rajasthan is the largest Indian states followed by Madhya Pradesh (3,08,252 sq kms) and Maharashtra (3,07,713 sq kms).
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India Quiz: How well do you know your motherland?
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7. Which of these Indian cities is the largest in terms of population? 1) Delhi 2) Mumbai 3) Bangalore
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Wrong! The correct answer is Mumbai. According to the 2011 census, Mumbai tops the list of largest cities with a population of 12,478,447, while Delhi and Bangalore share a population of 11,007,835 and 8,425,970 respectively.
Correct! According to the 2011 census, Mumbai tops the list of largest cities with a population of 12,478,447, while Delhi and Bangalore share a population of 11,007,835 and 8,425,970 respectively.
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8. Which of these is India’s national emblem? 1) The four lions of Sarnath 2) The blooming lotus 3) The chakra (wheel) with 24 spikes
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Wrong! The correct answer is The four lions of Sarnath The Asiatic lions standing with their backs facing each other symbolise power, courage, pride, and confidence. They are mounted on a circular abacus; only three lions are visible from the front, while the fourth is hidden from view.
Correct! The four Asiatic lions at Sarnath standing with their backs facing each other symbolise power, courage, pride, and confidence. They are mounted on a circular abacus; only three lions are visible from the front, while the fourth is hidden from view.
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India Quiz: How well do you know your motherland?
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9. Which of these cities is known as the 'City of Palaces?' 1) Mysore 2) Jaipur 3) Udaipur
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Wrong! The correct answer is Mysore. The city of Mysore is home to several palaces including Amba Vilas, Jaganmohana Palace, Rajendra Vilas, Lalitha Mahal and Jayalakshmi Vilas to name a few.
Correct! The city of Mysore is home to several palaces including Amba Vilas, Jaganmohana Palace, Rajendra Vilas, Lalitha Mahal and Jayalakshmi Vilas to name a few.
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10. India is the world's largest buyer of one of the following... 1) Gold 2) Tea 3) Armed weapons
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Wrong! The correct answer is Armed weapons. According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India has been the largest buyer of arms in the world (12 per cent). It imports nearly three times as many weapons as its nearest competitors China (6 per cent), Pakistan and Korea (5 per cent).
Correct! According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India has been the largest buyer of arms in the world (12 per cent). It imports nearly three times as many weapons as its nearest competitors China (6 per cent), Pakistan and Korea (5 per cent).
