Heritage Quiz

The famous song ‘Saare Jaha se Achha’ is composed by

• Ravindra Nath Tagore

• Bankim Chandra Chattopadhya

• Mohammad Iqbal

• None of the above

Which novel Rabindra Nath Tagore won the Noble Prize for?

• Rajashi

• Rupanjali

• Gitanjali

• Meghadutam

What is the famous sweet of Karnataka?

What is the term used for a delivery in cricket that reaches the batsman without bouncing

Which Indian river is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar" due to its frequent floods?

• • Brahmaputra

• • Yamuna

• • Ganges

• • Kosi

Which ancient Indian text is a compilation of teachings on statecraft, military strategy, and political philosophy?

• • Ramayana

• • Mahabharata

• • Arthashastra

• • Manusmriti

Who is the current Chairman of ISRO

• Sivan Kailasavadivoo

• Sreedhara Panicker Somanath

• Nambi Narayanan

• Virat Kholi

• In Indian culture, what is the concept of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" that is often emphasized?

• • Respect for elders

• • The world is one family

• • Non-violence (Ahimsa)

• • Pursuit of knowledge (Vidya)

In which major city does the Diwali Motorcade, one of the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India, take place annually?

• • London

• • New York

• • Sydney

• • Johannesburg

In Jainism, Diwali marks the attainment of Nirvana by which spiritual teacher and the removal of ignorance (avidya)?

• • Lord Parshvanatha

• • Lord Rishabhanatha

• • Lord Mahavira

• • Lord Adinatha