Explore India Trivia Quiz

Answer: Mumbai

The name Mumbai comes from Mumba (or Maha-Amba), a Hindu goddess. The "aai" part means "mother" in Marathi.

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Answer: Dehradun

The Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, previously known as Uttaranchal, was created as a separate state in 2001. Since its creation as a state, Dehradun has been its capital.

Answer: Siachen

The Siachen Glacier is found in the Himalaya Mountain. It is located to the east of the Line of Control between India and Pakistan.

Source: wikipedia.org

Answer: 1975

Sikkim was at first a separate state ruled over by a King Raja Chogyal. It was amalgamated in 1972 into the Union of India under the reign of Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.

Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh was the first state created after the Indian Independence. It was created on the basis of separate statehood for the Telugu-speaking populace.

Answer: Puducherry

According to Wikipedia: "In September 2006, the territory changed its official name from Pondicherry to the vernacular original Puducherry, which means 'New village'".

Answer: None

India has no official state religion as it is a secular state, although the majority of its citizens are Hindu. About 83% of Indians are Hindus, with a significant population of Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and Buddhists.

Answer: British East India Company

India was ruled over by British East India Company from 1757-1857, after which India was directly ruled over by the British monarch. The Company rule in India ended with the Indian War of Independence in 1857.

Answer: Kanchenjunga

Kanjenchunga sits on India's border with Nepal and rising to a very impressive 8,598 m (28,209 ft), making it the third highest mountain in the world.

Answer: True

India is the seventh largest country in terms of land area, occupying 2.3% of the world's total area. India is also the largest country in South Asia.