About India

What year did India gain independence from British rule?

• 1950

• 1930

• 1965

• 1947

Who was the leader of the Indian Independence Movement?

• Adolf Hitler

• Nelson Mandela

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Winston Churchill

What are the major rivers in India?

• Seine, Thames, Rhine

• Amazon, Nile, Mississippi

• Ganges, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Godavari, Narmada, and Krishna

• Danube, Volga, Tigris

Name the highest mountain peak in India.

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kanchenjunga

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Fuji

What is the traditional Indian dance form known for its colorful costumes and intricate movements?

• Salsa

• Bharatanatyam

• Tap dance

• Ballet

What is the significance of Diwali, the festival of lights, in Indian culture?

• It is a celebration of the harvest season

• It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

• It marks the beginning of the monsoon season

• It commemorates the birth of a famous Indian leader

Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Indira Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru
• Rajiv Gandhi

Who wrote the Indian national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Rabindranath Tagore

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Sarojini Naidu

Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Who is known as the 'Missile Man of India'?

• Indira Gandhi

• APJ Abdul Kalam

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Rajiv Gandhi