How well do you know India? Test your knowledge about India's rich history, diverse geography, vibrant culture, and current events with this challenging quiz!
1. Which empire is known as the first major empire in Indian history?
Chola Empire
Gupta Empire
Maurya Empire
Nanda Empire
2. Which river is considered the holiest in Hinduism?
Ganges River
Godavari River
Yamuna River
Indus River
3. Which Indian festival is known as the Festival of Lights?
Baisakhi
Diwali
Raksha Bandhan
Navratri
4. Mahatma Gandhi led the Dandi March to protest against which British law?
Vernacular Act
Rowlatt Act
Arms Act
Salt Law
5. Which Indian city is considered the IT hub of the country?
Hyderabad
Pune
Mumbai
Bengaluru
6. Which of the following is the largest state in India by area?
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Maharashtra
7. Which body of water lies south of the Indian subcontinent?
Gulf of Mannar
Bay of Bengal
Indian Ocean
Lakshadweep Sea
8. In which year did India become a republic?
1960
1947
1950
1972
9. Victory over whom marked the establishment of the Mughal Empire?
Vijayanagara Empire
Lodi Dynasty
Chalukya Dynasty
Rajput Confederacy
10. Which body of water lies to the west of India?
Arabian Sea
Gulf of Oman
Bay of Bengal
Persian Gulf
11. Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
Subhas Chandra Bose
Jawaharlal Nehru
Rajendra Prasad
Lal Bahadur Shastri
12. Which mountain range acts as the northern boundary of India?