Dive deep into the rich history, diverse culture, and stunning geography of India. Test your knowledge and learn fascinating facts about this vibrant country.
1. Which river is considered sacred to followers of Hinduism?
Indus River
Ganges River
Brahmaputra River
Yamuna River
2. Which empire is known for the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Mughal Empire
Gupta Empire
Mauryan Empire
Chola Empire
3. Who began nonviolent protests against British rule in the early 20th century?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Sardar Patel
Subhas Chandra Bose
Mahatma Gandhi
4. What are the low mountain ranges along the coasts of India called?
Western and Eastern Ghats
Himalayas
Satpuras
Vindhyas
5. Which historical site features intricately carved temples and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Hampi
Khajuraho
Ajanta Caves
Varanasi
6. Which empire united most of the Indian subcontinent around 321 BCE?
Mauryan Empire
Chola Empire
Mughal Empire
Gupta Empire
7. Which city is the capital of India?
Mumbai
Kolkata
New Delhi
Bangalore
8. Which desert is located in the northwest part of India?
Kalahari Desert
Sahara Desert
Thar Desert
Arabian Desert
9. Which historical ruler is associated with the founding of the Gupta Empire?
Chandragupta I
Ashoka
Babur
Harsha
10. Which ancient city was part of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Taxila
Mohenjo Daro
Kannauj
Patliputra
11. Which language, one of the oldest known in the world, did the Aryans bring to India?
Sanskrit
Prakrit
Pali
Tamil
12. Where did the earliest known civilization in India arise around 5,000 years ago?