Trivia Quiz: How Well Do You Know About The Indian Subcontinent?
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How Well Do You Know About the Indian Subcontinent? This subcontinent is one of the most populated countries in the world, yet it still does produce a lot of skilled professionals due to its amazing sciences schools. India is often called a subcontinent because it is a distinct landmass, not just a country. Give the quiz a try and learn more about historical wonders in India,
Questions and Answers
- 1.In 1971, East Pakistan broke off to become the independent country of
- A.
Nepal
- B.
Bangladesh
- C.
Sri Lanka
- D.
Diwali
- 2.The first urban civilization on the Indian Subcontinent was the
- A.
Tamil
- B.
Aryan
- C.
Mauryan
- D.
Harappan
- 3.The world's highest mountain is
- A.
K2
- B.
Mount Everest
- C.
Ghats
- D.
Hindu Kush
- 4.Indian troops revolted against British rule in the
- A.
1500s
- B.
1600s
- C.
1800s
- D.
1900s
- 5.Indian language and culture were greatly influenced by the
- A.
Sinhalese
- B.
Tamil
- C.
Sherpas
- D.
Aryans
- 6.More than 70 percent of India's population lives
- A.
On mountian farms
- B.
In the suburbs
- C.
In villages
- D.
In cities
- 7.What country has a larger population than India?
- A.
The United States
- B.
Russia
- C.
China
- D.
Pakistan
- 8.The Indus River flows through
- A.
India
- B.
Bangladesh
- C.
Sri Lanka
- D.
Pakistan
- 9.What system divided Indian society into groups based on birth or occupation?
- A.
Partition
- B.
Caste
- C.
Colonies
- D.
Urbanization
- 10.
- A.
Asoka
- B.
Babur
- C.
Akbar
- D.
Gandhi
- 11.The Harappan civilization was founded around 2300 BC in the _______ River Valley.
- 12.The capital of Nepal is ______________________
- 13.The beginnings of India's social system and Hindu religion came from the __________.
- 14._____________________ are seasonal winds that bring either moist or dry air to an area.
- 15.The ________ was a program in India to encourage farmers to adopt modern farming methods.
- 16.TRUE or FALSE: Millions of people in India have moved out of cities in search of jobs, causing urbanization.
- 17.TRUE or FALSE: The Indian Subcontinent's most important resource is petroleum.
- 18.TRUE or FALSE: Bangladesh is one of the world's most densely populated countries.
- 19.TRUE or FALSE: Mohandas Gandhi was the most important leader of the Indian independence movement.
- 20.TRUE or FALSE: Most people in Pakistan practice Hinduism.
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