Indian History and Culture Quiz

Which civilization is known as one of the earliest urban societies in India?

• Vedic Civilization

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Gupta Civilization

• Mauryan Civilization

How many official languages are listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

• 14

• 22

• 18

• 26

Which religion emphasizes the principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) as a core tenet?

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

• Jainism

• Buddhism

Who was the Mauryan emperor that embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War?

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Bindusara

• Ashoka

• Samudragupta

What is the primary source of inspiration for India’s Constitution?

• U.S. Constitution

• Government of India Act, 1935

• French Constitution

• Canadian Constitution

Which sector is the largest contributor to India’s GDP as of 2025?

• Agriculture

• Industry

• Services

• Construction

What was the main goal of the Swadeshi movement during India’s freedom struggle?

• Promoting foreign trade

• Encouraging self-reliance

• Establishing banks

• Building railways

Which Indian festival is celebrated as the 'Festival of Lights'?

• Holi

• Dussehra

• Diwali

• Onam

Which institution is responsible for India’s monetary policy?

• Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

• Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

• NITI Aayog

• Finance Ministry

Which Indian state is called the 'Silicon Valley of India'?

• Maharashtra

• Karnataka

• Andhra Pradesh

• Gujarat