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1. From 1947, India has been fixed on the world atlas - while internally there have been a lot of restructuring, the external boundaries of India, as such, remains the same. Of course, this again is disputable because the maps of China and Pakistan would show a completely different map of India. If one were to check the maps of the three concerned parties, one will notice a significant contradiction with respect to one Indian state. Which one?
2. During the partition of India, it was decided that India should have a long coastline. This was primarily due to the requests of the Bengalis, certain sections of the Keralites and the Konkanis (thanks primarily due to their love for anything that resembles fish!). As a result, India has a pretty long coastline. Which state in India has the longest coastline?
3. It was decided at the time of Independence that all Indians should be equal (read born equal). This also explains the need for a long constitution! We really carried the 'equality' to far greater heights than many other contemporary nations. It was decided that India, as such, will have a common time or IST (Despite the fact that the country lay between three different time zones). The standard meridian of India passes through which of the following cities?
4. Indians play a lot of cricket. It is a well known and scientifically proven fact that cricket is a catalyst for the arrival of rain. However with our cricketers playing a lot of games abroad, rains have not been so good in recent times.
In fact, the rain gods used to come to Southern India first before progressing to East, West and North India (Did I miss any direction?) and then after sometime, they would get bored and retreat all the way back.
Nevertheless, we gave our rainy season a special name. What is it?
5. It is said that one must love thy neighbours. With which of the following countries did India not have a war in the 20th century?
6. While the rest of the world uses the word 'loo' with reference to the toilet, not so in India. We have, quite imaginatively, named it to describe certain weather conditions that prevail in India. Ever heard of any other place in the world where a 'loo' claims life? With which season would you associate the word 'loo'?
7. One of the premier tourist destinations has the audacity to call itself as "God's own country", even after the fact that they were responsible for the first democratically elected Communist party! Of course, this state is quite beautiful and green (the author is currently writing with a bias). It is a hot spot for Ayurvedic treatment (a traditional Indian method). Which state am I referring to?
8. Of course, any talk of this country would have to include the flora and fauna of this country. Yes, there are still forests left in India (and yes, there are still Bengal tigers around). Which of these sanctuaries is the primary abode of the Asiatic lion (in India)?
9. India is a land of mountains and rivers. As a rule, rivers in the South never have water in them when you need it the most. This, of course, leads to the mounting tensions between the various states through the 'river' passes. You know the tensions have reached a critical stage when the concerned states boycott movies from the other state!
The states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka reach this critical stage every year (over a particular river). Which 'river' is the culprit?
10. Again, as a general rule, we like claiming records (Just like everyone else). With limited potential to set such trends in economic and sporting arena, we once again look to our geographical 'features'. India has the largest delta (i.e. area covered by the delta) in the world! Which one?
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