India: The Land of Diversities

India: The Land of Diversities Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT a major physical division of India?

a) The Himalayas
b) The Peninsular Plateau
c) The Thar Desert
d) The Deccan Plateau

2. What is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland?

a) Indira Point
b) Kanyakumari
c) Rameshwaram
d) Dhanushkodi

3. Which mountain range forms the eastern boundary of India?

a) The Himalayas
b) The Aravali Range
c) The Eastern Ghats
d) The Western Ghats

4. Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?

a) The Ganges
b) The Brahmaputra
c) The Indus
d) The Kaveri

5. Which of the following is the most densely populated state in India?

a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Kerala
d) Maharashtra

6. Which religion is the majority religion in India?

a) Hinduism
b) Islam
c) Sikhism
d) Buddhism

7. Which classical dance form originated in Kerala?

a) Kathak
b) Bharatanatyam
c) Kathakali
d) Mohiniyattam

8. Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in India?

a) Hindi
b) English
c) Bengali
d) Telugu

9. Which festival is celebrated with the lighting of earthen lamps?

a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Onam
d) Pongal

10. Which Indian state is known for its backwaters?

a) Kerala
b) Goa
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu