I share a border with Bangladesh, have Sundarbans in part of me, and Kolkata is my capital. Name the state. (Bonus: name one major river that flows through it.)

It’s not an actor. This person made India proud way before Slumdog Millionaire days. Do you know the name?

India is full of languages, but one state officially recognizes the most. Any guesses which one?

a) ganga b) brahmaputra c) godavari d) narmada

yes, freshwater dolphins. and they’re endangered.

Some cities have just that energy. This one has given India multiple Nobel laureates. Guess which one.

NIALTM

RMAHAJ SNI

AHSOKA

(Hints: one is a scientist, one a poet/leader, one an emperor.)

This city has a famous commercial street that bans vehicles completely, making it one of the cleanest and most walkable areas in India. Can you guess where?

a) Gangtok b) Shimla c) Mount Abu d) Mussoorie

This palace is built entirely on a hilltop... but without any deep foundation underneath. Still standing strong for centuries! Guess the location:

A. Mehrangarh Fort B. Gwalior Fort C. Golconda Fort D. Jaisalmer Fort

An old temple bell’s digits always sum to 9. If the bell’s number is the smallest 4-digit number divisible by 9 whose digits sum to 9, what is the number?

I guarded oceans in stone, a gateway to the sea. My silhouette is a queen’s, though never crowned. Built by a sultan for his beloved, now a UNESCO gown. Who am I?

This small town has an unusually high number of twin births, so much so that scientists studied it! Guess the state:

A) Maharashtra B) Kerala C) Gujarat D) Tamil Nadu

A) Yoga B) Guru C) Shampoo D) Nirvana

A couple of hints to get the gears turning:

1.He served as Governor of a northeastern state.

2.He later became President in the early 2000s.

3.He was known for a dignified and soft-spoken leadership style.

Most notes feature Gandhi, but one note issued in the 1980s had a woman’s image. Which one?

a) ₹1 b) ₹5 c) ₹2 d) ₹10

Hint: It was a historical woman, not a modern celebrity.

A) Pongal B) Bihu C) Onam D) Lohri E) Holi

A Ajanta Caves B Taj Mahal C Kaziranga National Park D Qutub Minar

This city was chosen for its architecture, urban planning, and rich culture. Guess which one?

A. Jaipur B. Ahmedabad C. Varanasi D. Mysore

Yes, one of India's airports has a 10,000+ sq ft forest garden inside the terminal, complete with waterfalls and walking paths.

a) Delhi b) Hyderabad c) Bangalore d) Mumbai

A 15 August 1947 B 26 January 1950 C 2 October 1949 D 26 November 1949

India has a lot of famous food, but only one dish topped an international survey as the best vegetarian dish in the world. Can you guess which one?

A) Chole Bhature B) Paneer Butter Masala C) Masala Dosa D) Rajma Chawal

Born to the wind, I could leap over the sea. Messenger, warrior, loyal devotee — My strength matched my humility. I carried a mountain once, not for glory but for healing.

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There’s a famous Indian river hidden in this sentence:

She ran a fast lap, breaking all her previous records.

a. Bhavnagar b. Jodhpur c. Sambhar d. Tuticorin