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1. Inside incredible India lies the birth city of famous Indian political figure Mahatma Gandhi. His hometown of Porbandar is located in what part of the country?
2. In Delhi, there lies an amazing castle, built on the banks of the Yamuna River. Every Independence Day (August 15th), the prime minister of India addresses his country from here. What colourful name does it have?
3. Located near the foothills of the Himalayas lies India's first national park. Named after a famous British hunter turned naturalist, what is its name?
4. Located in New Delhi is the India Gate. It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens to mimic the Arc de Triomphe. The India Gate was built to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in what war?
5. Located in the northeastern division, Kangchenjunga is the tallest point in India. Coming in at 8,586 m (28,169 ft), the point lies on the border with India and which other country?
6. The sacred Ganges River is a very important river to Hinduism. What is the name of the river in India, and what Hindus worship it as?
7. Inside incredible India lies the former National Highway 2, which was the longest highway in the country before it was decomissioned in 2010. It ran from New Delhi east to near what city?
8. Thousands of tourists flock to Goa each year on vacation. Located on the west coast of India, what is the state most famous for?
9. In India, there are many unique festivals. The International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad is a religious day where thousands of kites take to the sky, usually equipped with lanterns. What day of the year is this?
10. Inside incredible India are people as well! A lot of them. In fact, in 2011 India and China combined was the home of 37% of the world's population.
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