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India Trivia

From rocket launches to royal epics, see if you can handle the spicy, quirky side of India.

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

At Hindu weddings, a groom ties a sacred necklace around the bride’s neck as a symbol of their marital bond. What is this necklace called?

Mangalsutra

Often called the Great Indian Desert, this vast arid region spans northwestern India. What is its official name?

Thar Desert

What is the name of the Modi-led initiative, launched in 2014, that encourages companies to manufacture their products domestically?

Make in India

Which fort in Rajasthan is renowned for the legend of Queen Padmini’s self-immolation?

Chittorgarh Fort

In the Hindu-Arabic numeral system, what function does zero serve to allow each digit’s value to depend on its position?

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