Breathtaking India Trivia Quiz

Answer: Yumthang Valley

This valley is formed by the mountains of the Himalayas. It is located in the state of Sikkim which is landlocked. The colors of the flowers make such a beautiful canopy in this valley that just looking at them is therapeutic. The rhododendron is a common flower here and another attraction here is the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary.

The local people use this as a grazing field for their cattle. A tributary of the Teesta River goes through the valley. It is interesting to know that snowfall is common in areas around the valley.

Answer: Nohkalikai Falls

'Noh' in Khasi means jump. So the name of the waterfall reads 'Jump of Ka Likai' in Khasi. Khasi is an Indian language which is commonly spoken in the Indian state called Meghalaya. It is in this state that this waterfall is located. It is one of the largest falls in India.

The story of Ka Likai is that her second husband did not like the attention she gave to her child from another marriage. So he killed the child and fed the child to her. After finding this horrific truth out, she commits suicide by jumping from these falls. Creepy story, right? Nonetheless, the sight of these falls is spectacular!

Answer: Key Gompa

You can find this beautiful sight in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. And yes, the monastery is literally called Key Monastery or Key Gompa. It lies close to the Spiti River too. A student of Atisha's named Dromtön founded this monastery leading people to believe its almost a thousand years old.

The monastery is built in accordance with a style called Pasada. There are murals and paintings inside this monastery that show exquisite artistry. Some old weapons that were used against enemies are also inside the monastery.

Answer: Drang-drung Glacier

Such is the beauty of this place located in Jammu and Kashmir. It runs for more than 20 kilometers and is one of the largest in its area in Ladakh, in the Kargil district. It is the source of the Stod River. It lies in close proximity to the Pensi La Pass. You can go and see this glacier as it is one of the few glaciers accessible to tourist. Make sure you don't get blown away by its beauty!

Answer: Andaman Islands

The Andaman archipelago has over 100 islands with plenty of tourist sites: beautiful places that are unlike any found anywhere else in Asia. One of the most famous beaches on these islands is the Radha Nagar Beach. It is found on Havelock Island (part of the Andamans) and is a famous tourist attraction.

There is an old jail on these islands called Kālā Pānī which was used by the British during their occupation of India. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are part of India and are one of the Union Territories of India alongside Puducherry (Pondicherry).

Answer: Lonar Lake

It is also called the Lonar Sarovar and the Lunar crate Lake. It is such an amazing site to behold. It also has an interesting story behind its formation. The lake is said to have been created by a meteor impact close to a million years ago. It is truly something! The story of the meteor would explain the weird shape and structure of this lake! The water is both alkaline and saline and has baffled scientists from all over the world.

The Daitya Sudan temple and the Kamalja Devi temple lie in proximity to the lake.

Answer: Caves

The Belum Caves are one of the most treasured tourist sites in India. It is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, in the Kurnool district. These caves are the largest of its kind in the Indian subcontinent. There were a number of Buddhist relics found inside these caves after they were discovered, leading experts to believe that these caves were used by people.

There has been a discovery of a unique species of the life forms called Andhracoides in this cave system. Make sure to visit this place - it truly is a treasure.

Answer: Goa

Dudhsagar literally means 'River of Milk' in Hindi. These falls are one of the tallest in India. They are located in the south-western state of India called Goa, which is a well-known tourist location. It is located in the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary and Mollem National Park and can be reached by train. Getting up close to the falls would require a long trek and so this serene place is enjoyed by adventure enthusiasts.

Other waterfalls in Goa are the Arvalem Falls and Kuskem Falls.

Answer: Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

These are the Kodaikanal Hills in the state of Tamil Nadu. They are located near the cities of Madurai and Coimbatore. It is in the Dindigul district. It is an extremely popular tourist destination. Places like Vattakanal are known for their foreign inhabitants.

Other trekking areas like Dolphin's Nose is also well known in this hill station. It is often called the 'Princess of Hill Stations'. The weather in this place is truly amazing. The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is another well-known place in this beautiful place.

The Kodaikanal Lake is an artificial lake which is well liked by tourists. You can take a ride around the lake in bicycles or on a horse. If ever in India, please go to this amazing hill station and enjoy the weather and serenity!

Answer: Mizoram

Doesn't it look just beautiful? The entire city is like this! It must be awesome living here and driving through the probably winding roads must be superb! This city is found in Mizoram and is one its largest cities. It is the commercial hub of the state with most offices here.

This place has excellent climate too, again making living there an enticing prospect. Other districts in Mizoram are Mamit and Champhai. The Vantawng Falls are in Mizoram, so is the Reiek Tlang. The Dampa Tiger Reserve is also in Mizoram.