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Quiz about India for Kids
Quiz about India for Kids

India for Kids Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz about India. How much do you know about this Asian country? Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
zebra101
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
376,627
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1667
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (10/10), Guest 72 (8/10), Guest 188 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is India's capital? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Is India a landlocked country?


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these is NOT one of the colors on the Indian flag? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What tropical drupe is the national fruit of India? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these famous men was from India? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these mountains, the third highest in the world, is located in India? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. There are many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Which one is a mausoleum made out of white marble? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the longest river in India? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of the currency used in India? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. India's national motto is "_____ Alone Triumphs".

What word, which means honesty, completes the phrase?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is India's capital?

Answer: New Delhi

New Delhi is India's capital, and Mumbai is the country's largest city by population. India is located in South Asia. It is the second most populated country in the world after China.
2. Is India a landlocked country?

Answer: No

India is not a landlocked country because it borders the Indian Ocean to the southeast, south, and southwest. India has a coastline of about 4,670 miles. The Indian Ocean, which is named for the country, is the world's third largest ocean.
3. Which of these is NOT one of the colors on the Indian flag?

Answer: Red

The Indian flag has three horizontal stripes that are saffron (which is a kind of orange color), white, and green. The colors symbolize courage and sacrifice, peace and truth, and faith and chivalry respectively. In the flag's center is a dark blue wheel with twenty-four spokes. The flag was adopted in 1947.
4. What tropical drupe is the national fruit of India?

Answer: Mango

The mango is native to south and southeast Asia, including India where there are more than a hundred varieties grown. The fruit grows on trees and can be eaten raw or as a smoothie, with ice cream, or with other foods. Along with being India's national fruit, it is also the national fruit of Pakistan and the Philippines.
5. Which of these famous men was from India?

Answer: Mahatma Gandhi

Born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi was a Hindu civil rights activist known for his leadership during the Indian independence movement and for his pacifism. He was born in 1869 and was assassinated on January 30, 1948. His birthday, October 2, is a national holiday in India.
6. Which of these mountains, the third highest in the world, is located in India?

Answer: Kangchenjunga

Kangchenjunga is on the India-Nepal border. The mountain has an elevation of 28,169 feet. Its name means "the five treasures of the high snow" in Tibetan.
7. There are many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Which one is a mausoleum made out of white marble?

Answer: Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal was built from 1632 to 1653. The grand building was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to be a tomb for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is located in Agra. In 1983, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a very popular tourist spot.
8. What is the longest river in India?

Answer: Ganges River

The Ganges River flows through India and Bangladesh. The river begins at some glaciers in the Himalayas and ends at the Bay of Bengal. It is about 1,569 miles long.
9. What is the name of the currency used in India?

Answer: Rupee

The Indian rupee has a long history that dates back to the sixth century B.C.E. Today, it is divided into banknotes and coins. The banknotes are colorful and feature Mahatma Gandhi on the front and different natural and architectural scenes on the backs.
10. India's national motto is "_____ Alone Triumphs". What word, which means honesty, completes the phrase?

Answer: Truth

In Sanskrit, India's motto is "Satyameva Jayate", which translates to "Truth Alone Triumphs". The words are written on the country's national emblem and currency. The phrase comes from the ancient text "Mundaka Upanishad".
Source: Author zebra101

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