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India : Have a Look Trivia Quiz


Just have a look at this quiz on India, there's nothing so in detail that should make this too difficult.

A multiple-choice quiz by ankuranky3. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
ankuranky3
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
129,179
Updated
Sep 07 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
5247
Last 3 plays: mulligas (3/10), Guest 172 (1/10), Guest 45 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. When was the Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the Father of the Indian nation, assassinated? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. After independence, Indian leaders decided to divide Indian states on the basis of the language spoken there, for their development and progress. Which was the first state to be created on this basis? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Four of India's first fourteen Prime Ministers are from which Indian state? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which Indian film superstar was named the 'Star of the Millennium' in India? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Sachin Tendulkar has been awarded the Indian Cricketer of the Century by Wisden. True or False?


Question 6 of 10
6. There are two island groups around India which are included as Indian territory. Which of the following is NOT under Indian rule? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Arun Govil played a lead role in one of India's greatest ever television religious shows. In which religious serial did he act and what role did he play? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 2001, the military General of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, visited India. After Delhi, where did he go for the main talks? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Sometimes, there have been Deputy Prime Ministers specially appointed by the PM. Who was the Deputy PM beginning in 2002 under the Prime Ministership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee?

Answer: (3 words)
Question 10 of 10
10. Let's end by paying tribute to someone --- she was the first Indian lady in space, she went for space missions twice aboard American space shuttles. Sadly, she was killed at the end of her second mission, when Columbia exploded over the USA. Who was this great Indo-American?

Answer: (Full name or Surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When was the Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the Father of the Indian nation, assassinated?

Answer: January, 1948

Mahatma Gandhi is called the Father of the Indian nation. He was assassinated on January 30, 1948 by Nathuram Godse.
2. After independence, Indian leaders decided to divide Indian states on the basis of the language spoken there, for their development and progress. Which was the first state to be created on this basis?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Telugu is the official language of Andhra Pradesh. It was separated from the Madras Province where Tamil is spoken.
3. Four of India's first fourteen Prime Ministers are from which Indian state?

Answer: Uttar Pradesh

Four of the first thirteen Indian Prime Ministers of India belong to the state - Uttar Pradesh, especially the district Amethi. J. L. Nehru, his daughter Indira Gandhi and her son Rajiv Gandhi were all from Amethi. Prime Minister A. B. Vajpayee is from Allahabad.
4. Which Indian film superstar was named the 'Star of the Millennium' in India?

Answer: Amitabh Bacchan

Amitabh Bacchan, the unrivaled Indian superstar, has literally ruled many Indian hearts. He is the son of the great poet, Harivansh Rai Bacchan.
5. Sachin Tendulkar has been awarded the Indian Cricketer of the Century by Wisden. True or False?

Answer: False

Sachin is indeed the greatest batsman ever produced by India. But according to Wisden, Kapil Dev, the great all-rounder of all time, who led India to win the World Cup of 1983, is the Indian Cricketer of the Century.
6. There are two island groups around India which are included as Indian territory. Which of the following is NOT under Indian rule?

Answer: Maldives

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are far bigger and larger in number than the Lakshadweep Islands which are located in the Arabian Sea. The A and N islands are in the Bay of Bengal.
7. Arun Govil played a lead role in one of India's greatest ever television religious shows. In which religious serial did he act and what role did he play?

Answer: "Ramayan", Lord Ram

'Ramayan' is the religious book of Hindus. When a show was made on the book, it became so popular that it broke all records. It was one of the very first religious shows on Indian T.V.
8. In 2001, the military General of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, visited India. After Delhi, where did he go for the main talks?

Answer: Agra

His visit was foreseen as a major step towards the peace process between both the countries. Unfortunately, the talks failed.
9. Sometimes, there have been Deputy Prime Ministers specially appointed by the PM. Who was the Deputy PM beginning in 2002 under the Prime Ministership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee?

Answer: Lal Krishna Advani

Under the PMship of Mr. Vajpayee, the Home Minister L. K. Advani was appointed the Deputy PM.
10. Let's end by paying tribute to someone --- she was the first Indian lady in space, she went for space missions twice aboard American space shuttles. Sadly, she was killed at the end of her second mission, when Columbia exploded over the USA. Who was this great Indo-American?

Answer: Kalpana Chawla

The breaking news that Columbia had exploded over the USA shocked India. Her hometown was Karnal in the state of Haryana. I salute her.
Source: Author ankuranky3

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