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21 Mixed India quizzes and 245 Mixed India trivia questions.
1.
  The Wind Stops in India   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
All these places are found in India, some real and some taken from fiction. Can you match them correctly with the descriptions?
Easier, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Mar 11 17
Easier
zorba_scank gold member
1225 plays
2.
  Welcome to India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my first quiz, and I decided it should be about my motherland. Hope you like it.
Average, 10 Qns, puitpankaj, Jul 15 20
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puitpankaj
Jul 15 20
4857 plays
3.
  Riding the Waves in India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Four Winds invite you to try out this India based quiz with a variety of questions all relating to water.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Oct 08 13
Average
zorba_scank gold member
2199 plays
4.
  The Radiant Smile of the Sun   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Largely covered by desert, the Indian state of Rajasthan shines under the sun. Take this quiz to learn more about it.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Feb 04 18
Average
zorba_scank gold member
Feb 04 18
249 plays
5.
  I is for India   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This is an alphabetical quiz, inspired by the UK and Oz Alphabetical quizzes, which I think are superb.
Tough, 25 Qns, almaster, Nov 16 23
Tough
almaster
Nov 16 23
3025 plays
6.
  Indian Architecture    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are world famous architecturual pieces in India. Take this quiz about some of them. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, namastheg, Jun 04 23
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namastheg
Jun 04 23
2889 plays
7.
  Quiz-o-Mania   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is an another quiz on India. I hope you all will enjoy! May this quiz help you to enhance your knowledge about India! Have fun! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, LoveAnimals555, Feb 04 23
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LoveAnimals555
Feb 04 23
355 plays
8.
  Getting into Top Gear in Mumbai    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
On the last leg of your Indian holiday, you and a friend decide to drive around Mumbai to get a feel of the local way of life.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Mar 30 10
Average
zorba_scank gold member
1105 plays
9.
  A Bite of Mixed Trivia!   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has mixed questions in relation with India. I hope you all enjoy the quiz! Rate and leave feedback!
Average, 10 Qns, LoveAnimals555, Feb 04 23
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LoveAnimals555
Feb 04 23
300 plays
10.
  Indian Connection    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on my motherland India! Good Luck! Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, LoveAnimals555, Nov 12 14
Average
LoveAnimals555
833 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What 'U' is the largest state in India by population?

From Quiz "Indian Alphabeticals"




11.
  The Last Of the Bo   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In January 2010, Boa Sr, the last surviving member of the ancient Bo tribe, passed away. This quiz looks at the history of the Bo and what the future holds for their neighbouring tribes.
Tough, 10 Qns, doublemm, Mar 28 11
Tough
doublemm gold member
328 plays
12.
  Indian Alphabeticals    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Keeping in mind the growing population of Indians at Funtrivia, it's time for the Indian Alphabetical Quiz! This is another of the alphabetical quizzes and consists of 25 questions with an answer with every alphabet except 'X'. Have Fun!
Average, 25 Qns, manvinder01, Aug 13 24
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manvinder01
Aug 13 24
3123 plays
13.
  Quizomania    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz about India will surely boost up your knowledge.
Average, 10 Qns, kamal1998, Jan 22 14
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kamal1998
529 plays
14.
  Taste of India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see how much you know about India.
Average, 10 Qns, The_Rubiks, Jun 21 19
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The_Rubiks
Jun 21 19
228 plays
15.
  India: Mixed Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a mixed quiz about India, my homeland. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Gamer9896, Aug 02 13
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Gamer9896
576 plays
16.
  Know India Better    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
India has remained the land of king, serpent and elephants for ages. She is considered to be a warm, mysterious and charming country around the globe. Here are some interesting facts for you.
Tough, 10 Qns, vksingh, Dec 05 23
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vksingh
Dec 05 23
1979 plays
17.
  All About India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
India is a country which has a glamorous history, diverse geographic features and wildlife, elegant dances and atypical spices and food. Here is a quiz all about India.
Average, 10 Qns, angikar, Feb 26 13
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angikar
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18.
  General: Mixed India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
India is blessed with innumerable luminaries from time immemorial. It is a land of ancient civilizations. A number of talented personalities laid the foundation of modern India. Here, only a few of their achievements are dealt with.
Tough, 10 Qns, indranil49, Feb 20 13
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indranil49
471 plays
19.
  First Things That Happened In India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge of the first things that happened in my homeland of India.
Average, 10 Qns, Adhyayan, Dec 22 13
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Adhyayan
463 plays
20.
  Karnataka    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A little bit of this and that about the Indian state of Karnataka.
Tough, 15 Qns, rathigangadar, Dec 21 19
Tough
rathigangadar
Dec 21 19
904 plays
21.
  !ncredible !ndia!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
India is also known as the 'Land Of Festivals' along with other names. I'm making a quiz on this beautiful motherland of mine as a tribute to her.
Average, 10 Qns, madhuiyer15, Aug 06 22
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madhuiyer15
Aug 06 22
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Mixed India Trivia Questions

1. In which Indian city will you find the Taj Mahal?

From Quiz
Taste of India

Answer: Agra

Taj Mahal was constructed by a Mughal ruler, Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. It was built during the 17th century and it took nearly 22 years to build this masterpiece.

2. The Kaveri is an Indian river originating in the Western Ghats and emptying into the Bay of Bengal. Which two states have been involved in a dispute over sharing of the river's waters?

From Quiz Riding the Waves in India

Answer: Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

The dispute dates back to the time of British India when the two regions were known as Mysore and Madras respectively. Since the 19th century, various different plans had been drawn up for equitable sharing of the water between the two regions. The matter first came up for arbitration in 1913 when the then state of Mysore proposed to build a dam on the river Kannambadi village. The equations of the two regions changed when India became independent and the two states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu were formed on a linguistic basis. The Supreme Court directed the Government of India to set up a tribunal to resolve this dispute in 1990. However, with the filing of petitions and counter claims, the dispute continued well into the next decade.

3. This is a well known festival in India. Celebrated in the month of June, people bring water from all the rivers of India and mix it with the river Indus.

From Quiz !ncredible !ndia!

Answer: Sindhu Darshan Festival

The Sindhu Darshan Festival is celebrated in Leh, Ladakh. This festival promotes national integrity. The Indus, known as Sindhu in India, originates from the holy Lake Manasarovar in Tibet. The Government Of India has released a stamp depicting this festival.

4. What is the longest river in India?

From Quiz India: Mixed Quiz

Answer: Ganga

Ganga, also called Ganges, is a sacred river in India. In most Hindu families, a vial of water from the Ganga is kept in the house.

5. Zeus is the king of all gods in Greek mythology; who is his counterpart in Hindu mythology?

From Quiz Quizomania

Answer: Indra

Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma are known as "Trimoorthis" (three forms). Indra has a weapon named Vajra.

6. Which was the first mosque built in India?

From Quiz First Things That Happened In India

Answer: Cheraman Juma Masjid

The Cheraman Juma Masjid was built around 690 AD in Kodungallur, Kerala, by Malik ibn Deenar, an Arab trader on the order of the Chera ruler.

7. The Kathakali dance is performed in this state, which is located by the Arabian Sea and is home to the Periyar National Park. Which state is it?

From Quiz All About India

Answer: Kerala

The Kathakali dance is performed mostly by men. The Periyar National Park is a famous wildlife sanctuary.

8. Only one poet in the world has the credit of penning national anthems for two different countries. Can you name this unique poet?

From Quiz General: Mixed India

Answer: Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore was the first Nobel Laureate from South Asia. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1913 for his "Gitanjali" or "Song Offerings". Two of his songs had been chosen as national anthems in two different countries--India and Bangladesh.

9. Boa Sr was named for her tribe, the Bo, which inhabited the Andaman Islands. To which country does this territory belong?

From Quiz The Last Of the Bo

Answer: India

The Andaman Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal. They were first occupied by Britain in 1789 and later acted as a prison to hold Indian activists. Though briefly occupied by the Japanese during World War II, the Andaman Islands returned to British control shortly before India was declared independent in 1947.

10. In Karnataka, when is Kannada Rajyotsava (Karnataka Formation Day) celebrated every year?

From Quiz Karnataka

Answer: November 1st

The kingdom of Mysore was renamed Karnataka. Mysore became the second largest city after Bangalore in Karnataka. The Kannada-speaking places in India were combined to form one state called Karnataka on November 1, 1956, hence the name 'Karnataka Formation Day'.

11. A for Andamans. These tiny island chains were infamous in colonial India for what?

From Quiz I is for India

Answer: The Cellular Jail

The cellular Jail was a notorious prison built during the British raj between 1896 to 1908, as a place to keep notorious criminals in a place where they cannot escape from. This caused a small problem though, when a desperate prisoner shot and killed Viceroy Mayo and this led to the removal of the imprisonment for life sentences. Later on, during the freedom struggle, hundreds of politcal prisoners were also kept here, and you can see their names carved into the walls here, a sort of a British Abu Ghraib. The tribals on the Andaman islands, the Jarawas are a peaceable folk, hardly the stereotype of the cannibalist savage they were portrayed as in colonial times. Other primitive tribes also live in the Nicobar chain nearby. India's only active volcano, Barren Island is found in the Nicobar chain, but it is an uninhabited island.

12. What 'A' is the Sea on India's west coast?

From Quiz Indian Alphabeticals

Answer: Arabian

In the middle of the Arabian Sea lie the Lakshwadeep Islands, a popular tourist destination.

13. In which place in India can we find cave temples of three faiths?

From Quiz Indian Architecture

Answer: Ellora

The cave temples of Ellora are the creations of three faiths - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Some archaeologists say that it is probably the biggest monolithic structure in the world. Nearby, in the caves of Ajanta, there are exquisite wall paintings, called frescoes, depicting scenes from the life of Buddha.

14. What is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar?

From Quiz Taste of India

Answer: Patna

Bihar is a state in north-eastern India. Its capital is Patna. This state has very high population density. it is thought as one of the most backward states in India but it is developing fast. Bihar is primarily an agricultural area, with a large population of farmers.

15. History: Who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913?

From Quiz A Bite of Mixed Trivia!

Answer: Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore was a great author from India. He was born on 7 May 1861 in Kolkata, India. His spouse was Mrinalini Dev. He was awarded the Noble Prize for Literature in 1913 for his book "Gitanjali". He died on 7 August 1941 (aged 80) in Kolkata, India. He also had a pet dog about which he wrote several poems. His other notable works are "Gora", "Ghare-Baire", "Jana Gana Mana" (Indian national anthem), "Rabindra Sangeet", "Amar Shonar Bangla". He also wrote the National Anthem of Bangladesh.

16. Which state is known as India's Spice Garden?

From Quiz Quiz-o-Mania

Answer: Kerala

Kerala is the southernmost state of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956. The capital of Kerala is Thiruvananthpuram. Per the 2011 census, the population of Kerala was 34.8 million people. The most common and popular festival celebrated in Kerala is Onam.

17. The Amarnath Temple is an important Hindu shrine located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. What is unusual about the Shiva Linga worshiped there?

From Quiz Riding the Waves in India

Answer: It is an ice stalagmite.

The lingam is a symbol of the Hindu god Shiva. The lingam in the Amarnath shrine is formed as a stalagmite due to the dripping of water from the roof of the cave. Being located in the mountains, the shrine is accessible to pilgrims only in the summer when large numbers of people visit the holy site.

18. This a sport played in Tamil Nadu in the month of January, during Pongal. It is similar to bull fighting. The player has to stop a bull with his bare hands and take the money tied to its horns. What is it called?

From Quiz !ncredible !ndia!

Answer: Jallikattu

Jallikattu derives it name from two words - salli kassu (old Tamil word for coins) and kattu (Tamil word for package). It is celebrated on 16th January every year, during Pongal, to thank the Sun God or Surya for bountiful harvest. You can watch a video of this sport in YouTube.

19. Which Indian state is known as "God's own country"?

From Quiz India: Mixed Quiz

Answer: Kerala

Kerala is located in the south-west region of India. It's one of the popular destinations for tourists in India. It was formed on November 1, 1956.

20. Who was the first male Indian cricketer to score a double century in ODI (One Day International)?

From Quiz Quizomania

Answer: Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin is known as the Master Blaster. He scored a double century against South Africa on February 24, 2010.

21. Who was the first winner of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest gallantry award?

From Quiz First Things That Happened In India

Answer: Major Som Nath Sharma

Major Som Nath Sharma, son of Major General Amarnath Sharma, was born on 31 January 1923, in Himachal Pradesh. He was commissioned in the Kumaon Regiment on 22 February 1942, and was one of the Indian soldiers who played a major role in saving Kashmir.

22. What form of government does India have, apart from a democracy?

From Quiz All About India

Answer: parliamentary republic

A parliamentary republic is a republic where the Prime Minister has the power to rule, unlike a presidential republic where the president is the true head. The first Prime Minister of India was Jawaharlal Nehru, and the first president was Rajendra Prasad.

23. The national anthem of India is "Jana Gana Mana". It was penned by the first Indian Nobel Laureate. He also wrote the national anthem of another country. Can you name it?

From Quiz General: Mixed India

Answer: Amar Sonar Bangla, Aami Tomay Bhalobasi

Tagore wrote the song "Amar Sonar Bangla" in 1905. It was at the time of "Bangabhanga", or the Partition of Bengal. Tagore wrote the poem to infuse the spirit of oneness among the Bengalis living in both parts of Bengal.

24. The Bo were said to be one of the oldest human cultures on Earth, being established shortly after the first humans walked out of Africa. At the time of Boa Sr's death (2010), what was the generally agreed age of the Bo tribe?

From Quiz The Last Of the Bo

Answer: 65,000 years old

The actual date of when Homo sapiens first appeared in evolutionary history has been the centre of much debate for a long time, though many scientists now concur that this happened around 200,000 years ago. Humans are believed to have migrated from Africa around 75,000 years ago and, curiously, were able to colonize the Andaman Islands shortly after - around 65,000 years ago. This was found to be the case after analyzing the mitochondrial DNA of tribal inhabitants of the islands and comparing them with the early African migrants.

25. As you're driving off, you hear your host yelling, asking you to remember to drive on the correct side of the road. Which side are you expected to drive on in Mumbai?

From Quiz Getting into Top Gear in Mumbai

Answer: Left hand side

Since India was part of the British Empire, traditionally the rule of the road was to drive on the left hand side. This continued even after India became independent. Additionally, all vehicles in India are right hand drives unless special permission has been sought to import left hand drive vehicles. Yet don't be surprised to see some people trying to make headway by driving on the wrong side of the road when stuck in a traffic jam. It can be quite unnerving for those just learning to drive and visitors to the city.

26. Who built the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) dam?

From Quiz Karnataka

Answer: Visveswaraiah

The Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) dam was built at a height of 320 ft. The dam is located across Kaveri River, in Mandya District. The Brindavan Gardens are a well-known tourist destination, close to the dam. The report to start the construction of the dam was submitted by Sir M. Visveswaraiah in the year 1911.

27. In which century did Gautama Buddha and Vardhman Mahavira established their religions?

From Quiz Know India Better

Answer: sixth century BC

Although more than one date is given in texts, data makes it clear that Buddhism was established in 6th century BC.

28. B for Bangalore. Which overseas IT related company was the first to set up shop in Bangalore, which is now easily the IT capital of India?

From Quiz I is for India

Answer: Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments, the company which developed the first micro-processor when it was invented by Jack Kilby, was also the first to set up shop in my hometown in 1984, long before it became the hot-spot for India's growing IT industry. Today Bangalore plays host to nearly 1000 local and foreign IT companies which employ close to half a million people. The next big thing in Bangalore is of course the center of a large controversy, the Business Process Outsourcing industry, which is blamed for causing job losses in more developed countries, but which companies say is essential to reduce costs and prevent even MORE job losses.

29. Which famous Indian actor is known as Big B?

From Quiz Indian Alphabeticals

Answer: Amitabh Bachchan & Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan became the most famous face of Indian cinema during the 70s and 80s with his image of 'Angry Young Man'. He was also the host of the Indian version of 'Who wants to be a Millionaire'.

30. In which Indian state is the Dilwara Temple located?

From Quiz Indian Architecture

Answer: Rajasthan

The Dilwara Temple is the best example of Jain architecture in India. It is located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. It is made almost entirely of marble. At some places, the marble sculptures are almost transparent. The workmen who carved the sculptures in the temple were paid by the amount of marble dust they produced which was judged by a construction inspector.

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