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Indian Heritage Quiz
Question 1
One of the most important Shakti Peethas, which temple marks the spot where Sati’s womb fell to Earth during Shiva’s tandava and journey across the universe?
Answer
Kamakhya Temple
Question 2
He was an Indian king from the Paramara dynasty. His kingdom was centered around the Malwa region in central India, where his capital Dhara was located. He fought wars with nearly all his neighbours in attempts to extend his kingdom, with varying degrees of success. At its zenith, his kingdom extended from Chittor in the north to northern parts of Konkan in the south, and from the Sabarmati River in the west to Vidisha in the east. Identify him.
Answer
Raja Bhoja
Question 3
The X is a religious group in Western India who follows the principles of Guru Jambheshwar. They believe that trees and wildlife should be protected and harming them means to harm one’s self.
Answer
Bishnois
Question 4
These were the remains of which place in India.(Picture on next slide)
Answer
Somnath Temple
Question 5
How do we better know the Mithila style of painting, practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar and the adjoining parts of Terai in Nepal? The paintings are characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns.
Answer
Madhubani
Question 6
This is the logo of which Indian government agency.
Answer
Archaeological Survey of India
Question 7
When the wife of this viceroy failed to see a single rhinoceros she persuaded her husband to take protective measure for the place. At this place the Kaziranga National Park was built. Which viceroy of India commissioned the construction of Kaziranga National Park.
Answer
Lord Curzon
Question 8
This was the first adhesive postage stamp in India as well as in Asia. It served the Indus valley of Sindh and other parts controlled by British East India Company in India. Identify the stamp.
Answer
Scinde Dawk
Question 9
According to Hindu mythology this place was founded by Luv the son of Ram and Sita. It was known in ancient times as Luvapura. Which place am I taking about.
Answer
Lahore
Question 10
Which Indian jail was build under the supervision of Major James Pattinson Walker, a military doctor and former superintended of Agra jail.
Answer
Cellular Jail
Question 11
Who’s real name was Pandit Gangadhar Vidyadhar Mayadhar Omkaar Naath Shastri .Hint -Superman
Answer
Shaktiman
Question 12
Who designed the national flag of India in 1947.
Answer
Pingali Venkayya
Question 13Connect
Answer
Bharat Ratna
Question 15
What was the name of the yagna that was performed by Yudhishthira after the war with the Kauravas.
Answer
Ashvamedha Yagna
Question 16
If Chaudhary Charan Singh is in LucknowLal Bahadur Shastri in VaranasiRajiv Gandhi in HyderabadBirsa Munda in RanchiThen who is in Ahmedabad
Answer
Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelThese all are the name of airports in cities
Question 17
What are these types of-Brahma, Daiva, Arsha, Prajapatya, Gandharva, Asura, Rakshasa and Paishaca.
Answer
Marriage
Question 18
Which monument was build in Lucknow in 1785 to give employment in the midst of famine.
Answer
Bara Imambara
Question 19
Who was the first Indian army officer to ranked as a 5 star ranked of field marshal.
Answer
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
Question 20
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was concerned that Indian women were spending precious foreign exchange on beauty products and personally requested JRD Tata to manufacture them in India. Which company was founded by the TATAs.
Answer
Lakme
Question 21
Which subsidiary of TATA was founded by JRD Tata and FC Kohli of which Kohli became the first CEO.
Answer
Tata Consultancy Services
Question 22
Identify the monument.
Answer
Tomb of Tansen In Gwalior
Question 25
Who composed the music, and sang, for two dance sequences in the Satyajit Ray's Shatranj ke Khilari, and choreographed the song Kaahe Chhed Mohe from the2002 film version of novella Devdas. In addition, he has also choreographed Kathak dance sequences in Dedh Ishqiya as well as Umrao Jaan, and Bajirao Mastani directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Answer
Birju Maharaj
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