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1. The easternmost border of India lies in the state named Arunachal Pradesh. What does the word Arunachal literally mean?
2. Indian food is exotic and well-known because of its blends of the many spices and herbs used. India is also a major producer of one of its staple food crops, rice. Which position does India hold worldwide in producing rice?
3. The southern part of India is a peninsula, meaning that it is covered by water on three sides. Which sea is bounded by the west coast of India?
4. India is bound on the north by a range of snow-capped mountains, which boast some of the world's highest peaks. What is the name of this mountain range, also considered to be the world's youngest?
5. In addition to mountains and coastlines, India is also the home of a desert. Which desert lies in north-west India, and has had a long history of kings known as Rajputs?
6. The northern border of India, containing the state of Jammu and Kashmir is the subject of heated border disputes, witnessing several changes in the Indian map within the last century. This controversy has also been the cause for two deadly wars fought between India and which other country?
7. There are two island groups belonging to the country of India. Of these, one group of islands, whose name translates to "hundred thousand islands" is a favorite resort for tourists and beach lovers. Which group of islands is located off the southwest coast of India?
8. The western coast of India is home to the Western Ghats, a range of hills boasting steep cliffs, and also the source of a few rivers. Which Indian state containing part of this mountain range is home to Jog Falls, the tallest waterfall in India?
9. Much of the Indian Peninsula is occupied by four states, the southernmost states of India, also called the Dravidian states. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are three of them. Which is the fourth?
10. The eastern part of India consists of seven small states, which are home to diverse wildlife and certain tribal populations. The names of these states are Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Sikkim. What collective name is given to these states?
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