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1. Who is the author of the epic poem 'Ramayana'?
2. The classical dance form of Kathakali is native to which Indian state?
3. Which festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights' in India?
4. The Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area is located in which state?
5. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
6. The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world, is located in which delta?
7. Which is the longest strait separating India from Sri Lanka?
8. The highest peak in India is:
9. Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?
10. The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is primarily located in which Indian state?
11. Which is the largest river island in the world, located in Assam?
12. The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats are major mountain ranges located in which part of India?
13. Which Indian city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'?
14. The sport of Kabaddi originated in which country?
15. Which Indian athlete is known as the 'Flying Sikh'?
16. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league founded in which year?
17. Who is the first Indian to win a Grand Slam singles title?
18. The FIFA U-17 World Cup was hosted by India in which year?
19. Which sport is India most associated with historically, often called its 'national game' even though not officially declared?
20. Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
21. The 'Swaraj Party' was formed by:
22. The Mughal emperor who patronized art and literature and was known as 'Zinda Pir' (living saint) was:
23. Which Indian ruler is credited with the construction of the Qutub Minar in Delhi?
24. The Bhakti movement was a religious reform movement that emphasized:
25. The Constitution of India was adopted on:
26. Who is known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his role in the integration of princely states?
27. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in Amritsar in which year?
28. The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was a policy introduced by which Governor-General?
29. Who was the last ruler of the Mughal Empire?
30. The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is a monolithic structure carved out of a single rock, dedicated to which deity?
31. The Chola dynasty was known for its advancements in which area?
32. Which ancient Indian script is the ancestor of many modern Indian scripts?
33. The 'Satyameva Jayate' motto is inscribed on the State Emblem of India and originates from which ancient scripture?
34. Who wrote the national anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana'?
35. The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?
36. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
37. The Indian National Congress was founded in which year?
38. Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Renaissance'?
39. The Battle of Plassey, a significant event in Indian history, took place in which year?
40. Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, was born in which region?
41. The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in which city?
42. The 'Red Fort' in Delhi was built by which Mughal emperor?
43. Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?
44. The famous Konark Sun Temple is located in which Indian state?
45. Which dynasty ruled over the Vijayanagara Empire?
46. The Ajanta and Ellora caves are famous for their:
47. Who is considered the 'Napoleon of India' for his military conquests?
48. The Gupta period is often referred to as the 'Golden Age of India' primarily due to advancements in which field?
49. Which ancient Indian text is a treatise on statecraft and economics?
50. The Rock Edicts of Ashoka are found in which language?