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Quiz on Know about India
Wilson Francis
18‐Oct‐2014
Mumbai, home to approximately 12.5 million people, according to the 2011 Census of India. It's the largest city in India and the wealthiest. It's also the fourth‐largest city (defined by city limits, not metropolitan area) in the world, according to Wikipedia.
More than 80 percent of Indians are estimated to practice Hinduism, 13.4 percent Islam, and 2.3 percent Christianity, according to the 2011 Census of India. Despite the origins of Buddhism in the subcontinent, less than one percent of Indians claim to
practice Buddhism.
More than 80 percent of Indians are estimated to practice Hinduism, 13.4 percent Islam, and 2.3 percent Christianity, according to the 2011 Census of India. Despite the origins of Buddhism in the subcontinent, less than one percent of Indians claim to
practice Buddhism.The Ashoka Chakra is a wheel with 24 spokes, related to the Dharmacakra, a Buddhist
symbol representing the "Wheel of Dharma" or "Wheel of Life."The Ashoka Chakra is a wheel with 24 spokes, related to the Dharmacakra, a Buddhist
symbol representing the "Wheel of Dharma" or "Wheel of Life."
Based on the 2011 India Census, India is the world's second‐largest country by population, and is projected to surpass China's population by 2025. Already, more than
17 percent of the people on the planet today live in India.
Based on the 2011 India Census, India is the world's second‐largest country by population, and is projected to surpass China's population by 2025. Already, more than
17 percent of the people on the planet today live in India.
Nehru, a leader of the Indian Independence Movement, is considered by many to be the father of the modern Indian Republic. He ruled the country from 1947 until
1964.
Nehru, a leader of the Indian Independence Movement, is considered by many to be the father of the modern Indian Republic. He ruled the country from 1947 until
1964.
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As of June 2011, denominations less than 50 paise ceased to be legal tender. As of January 2012, one rupee was equal to about 2 US cents.
Indian officials published a report in 2010 summarizing intelligence gained from David Headly, a Pakistani American who pleaded guilty to conspiring to bomb
targets in Mumbai, providing material support to Lashkar‐e‐Taiba, and aiding the murder of US citizens in the Mumbai attacks. In it, they allege that the terrorist
group cooperated closely with Pakistan's intelligence agency.
Delhi, a metropolis encompassing the Indian National Capital Territory and the city of New Delhi, is home to an estimated 16.3 million people.
Bombay was renamed to Mumbai in 1995, Madras was changed to Chennai in 1996, and Poona was changed to Pune in 1976.
Bombay was renamed to Mumbai in 1995, Madras was changed to Chennai in 1996, and Poona was changed to Pune in 1976.
Holi is a two‐day festival celebrated on the last full moon day of the lunar month Phalguna (the 12th month of the Indian national calendar), usually in February or
March. Once a festival that commemorated good harvests and the fertile land, Hindus believe it is a time of celebrating the return of spring colors and saying goodbye to
winter. Participants of all strata of Indian society throw colored powder at each other, hold bonfires, and celebrate wildly.
Great SoulGreat Soul
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Kashmir describes an area in northwestern India, northeastern Pakistan, and southwestern China where all three nations claim some control.
Kashmir describes an area in northwestern India, northeastern Pakistan, and southwestern China where all three nations claim some control.
The first two cricket tests in 1971 were played to a draw, but India made history by winning the last test – and the match – by 4 wickets. India got their first‐ever series win against England 10 years earlier, when the two nations' teams played on Indian
ovals.
The first two cricket tests in 1971 were played to a draw, but India made history by winning the last test – and the match – by 4 wickets. India got their first‐ever series win against England 10 years earlier, when the two nations' teams played on Indian
ovals.
A Hindhu extremistA Hindhu extremistHyderabad is noted for its blend of southern and northern cultures, and is home to large Hindu and Muslim populations. In 2009, it was ranked as the second‐best city in India for business, according to the World Bank Group. Hyderabad has become a hub for the digital technology, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. It is
also home to 13 universities and business schools.
Taoism is traced back to Laozi, a philosopher in ancient China, who wrote a book called "Tao Te Ching."
Taoism is traced back to Laozi, a philosopher in ancient China, who wrote a book called "Tao Te Ching."
BhutanBhutan
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BangaloreBangalore Gautama Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment after meditating beneath a bodhi tree near the city of Gaya for three days.
The British East India Company was a joint‐stock corporation that effectively controlled much of the Indian subcontinent through the
use of private armies.A Parliamentary RepublicA Parliamentary Republic
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