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Quiz about To India My Motherland
Quiz about To India My Motherland

To India, My Motherland! Trivia Quiz


An Indian player is bound to create a quiz about his motherland! Being a fanatic nationalist, it is my duty to put before all players bits of interesting facts about India. Entertain yourself!

A multiple-choice quiz by navonil1. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
navonil1
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
324,964
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
3093
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (4/10), Guest 182 (9/10), Guest 103 (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. We will embark on a journey starting from North India and ending in the South, exploring ten important states of the country. We begin with the state of Jammu and Kashmir, a beautiful and mountainous region. Strangely, it has two capitals. The winter capital is Jammu. What is the capital in summer? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Moving a bit southward, we reach Punjab, the land of the Sikhs. It is also known as the land of the Five Rivers. Four of them are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Beas. What is the fifth? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Further South, we reach Rajasthan, land of the maharajahs and palaces. It is also the largest state of India. It houses the oldest mountain range in India, the Aravallis. Atop these hills is located the only hill station of the state. What is the name of this hill station? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. We try to move south, but our path is blocked by the hinterland of Gujarat and the treacherous Arabian Sea. For a change, we go eastwards. After a long journey, we reach Bengal. Its capital, Calcutta, is home to India's largest cantilever bridge, the Howrah Bridge. Which river does it span? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Resuming our southward journey, we arrive at the gates of Bhubaneshwar, capital of Orissa. An atmosphere of past grandeur envelops this place. What is this city known as? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The journey has been long. We decide to rest for a day and explore the nearby areas. Eventually, we come to Chhattisgarh. What does the name of this state mean, provided that the meaning of 'chhattis' is thirty-six? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Rejuvenated and energized, we arrive in Andhra Pradesh. There we see the state bird of Andhra. It is brightly colored with shades of blue and turquoise. Scientifically, it is called Coracias benghalensis. What is its common name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Karnataka beckons! The royal gardens of the city of Bangalore are truly amazing. This city has become the heartthrob of India's IT industry. What is this metropolis also known as? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Our journey has nearly ended. The lush green and tropical state of Kerala stretches before us with its wealth of natural beauty. There is a series of caves in Kerala containing Neolithic inscriptions. Which famous caves am I talking about? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. At last, after thousands of miles of tireless traveling, we stand at the tip of peninsular India in Tamil Nadu. The vast ocean stretches on endlessly before us. What is the southernmost point of the Indian peninsula known as? Hint



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1. We will embark on a journey starting from North India and ending in the South, exploring ten important states of the country. We begin with the state of Jammu and Kashmir, a beautiful and mountainous region. Strangely, it has two capitals. The winter capital is Jammu. What is the capital in summer?

Answer: Srinagar

Srinagar is the largest city in the state. Jammu and Kashmir is sectioned into 22 districts and the predominant religion is Islam.
2. Moving a bit southward, we reach Punjab, the land of the Sikhs. It is also known as the land of the Five Rivers. Four of them are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Beas. What is the fifth?

Answer: Sutlej

The Sutlej River is 1,450 km in length. The main crop cultivated in Punjab is wheat. It is grown in the winter. Bhangra is the traditional and most famous dance of the people of Punjab.
3. Further South, we reach Rajasthan, land of the maharajahs and palaces. It is also the largest state of India. It houses the oldest mountain range in India, the Aravallis. Atop these hills is located the only hill station of the state. What is the name of this hill station?

Answer: Mount Abu

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. The state is part of the Thar Desert. Rajasthan also contains famous sanctuaries like the Bharatpur Reserve and architectural marvels like the Hawa Mahal.
4. We try to move south, but our path is blocked by the hinterland of Gujarat and the treacherous Arabian Sea. For a change, we go eastwards. After a long journey, we reach Bengal. Its capital, Calcutta, is home to India's largest cantilever bridge, the Howrah Bridge. Which river does it span?

Answer: The Hoogly

Calcutta (or Kolkata) is known as the City of Joy. It houses the Victoria Memorial, the famous Alipore Zoo and other sites of cultural importance. The predominant language is Bengali.
5. Resuming our southward journey, we arrive at the gates of Bhubaneshwar, capital of Orissa. An atmosphere of past grandeur envelops this place. What is this city known as?

Answer: Land of Temples

Orissa was formerly known as Kalinga. It was ravaged by Emperor Ashoka is 261 B.C.E. Orissa is home to the Nandankanan Wildlife Reserve where breeding programs for crocodiles and white tigers are carried out.
6. The journey has been long. We decide to rest for a day and explore the nearby areas. Eventually, we come to Chhattisgarh. What does the name of this state mean, provided that the meaning of 'chhattis' is thirty-six?

Answer: Thirty-six Forts

Chhattisgarh was formally recognised as a state in 2000. It was earlier a section of Madhya Pradesh. Chhattisgarh was an important Buddhist site in the past.
7. Rejuvenated and energized, we arrive in Andhra Pradesh. There we see the state bird of Andhra. It is brightly colored with shades of blue and turquoise. Scientifically, it is called Coracias benghalensis. What is its common name?

Answer: Indian roller

The state animal of A.P. is the black buck. The state dance is kuchipudi and the state tree is the neem (Azadirachta indica).

Source: desiwonders.com
8. Karnataka beckons! The royal gardens of the city of Bangalore are truly amazing. This city has become the heartthrob of India's IT industry. What is this metropolis also known as?

Answer: The Silicon Valley of India

Karnataka is divided into twenty-nine districts. The mother-tongue of the people is Kannada. The state is situated south of the Krishna River. The industrious nature of the people has helped the state to advance by leaps and bounds in the early 21st century.
9. Our journey has nearly ended. The lush green and tropical state of Kerala stretches before us with its wealth of natural beauty. There is a series of caves in Kerala containing Neolithic inscriptions. Which famous caves am I talking about?

Answer: Edakkal Caves

Though located in the tropics, Kerala possesses a hill station by the name of Munnar. It is home to the famous Silent Valley. The beach of Kovalam in Kerala was damaged by the huge earthquake-triggered tsunami of 2004.
10. At last, after thousands of miles of tireless traveling, we stand at the tip of peninsular India in Tamil Nadu. The vast ocean stretches on endlessly before us. What is the southernmost point of the Indian peninsula known as?

Answer: Kanyakumari

Although Kanyakumari is the most southern spot in peninsular India, Indira Point in the Nicobar Islands is the southernmost point of the entire country. Kanyakumari is home to the statue of Thiruvalluvar and the famous Vivekananda Rock.
Source: Author navonil1

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