Festival Of Cultures: India

10 Questions | By Lotteame | Last updated: Jan 10, 2013 | Total Attempts: 118

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1.

What is(are) the official language(s) of India?
- A.
  
  Hindi
- B.
  
  English
- C.
  
  Tamil
- D.
  
  A and B
- E.
  
  A, B and C
2.

Who is this famous Indian writer?
- A.
  
  Bankimchandra
- B.
  
  Satyajit Ray
- C.
  
  Vikram Seth
- D.
  
  Rabindranath Tagore
- E.
  
  Salman Rushdie
3.

What the national animal of India?
- A.
  
  Tiger
- B.
  
  Lion
- C.
  
  Peacock
- D.
  
  Magpie
- E.
  
  Dragon
4.

What is the word for ultimate state of freedom in Hindu religion that is also the title of a Music CD recording held at the library? PN Library Catalogue link
- A.
  
  Sans
- B.
  
  Bhakti
- C.
  
  Moksha
- D.
  
  Karma
- E.
  
  Raga
5.

Which of the following is a classical Indian instrument that was not invented in India?
- A.
  
  Tanpura
- B.
  
  Sitar
- C.
  
  Tabla
- D.
  
  Santoor
- E.
  
  Shehnai
6.

Who was India’s first female Prime Minister?
- A.
  
  Sonia Gandhi
- B.
  
  Jawarahal Nehru
- C.
  
  Indira Gandhi
- D.
  
  Benazir Bhutto
- E.
  
  Manmohan Singh
7.

What is/are the alternative name(s) of India?
- A.
  
  None
- B.
  
  Sindhstan
- C.
  
  Bharat
- D.
  
  Hindustan
- E.
  
  C and D
8.

What is the title of the Indian National Anthem?
- A.
  
  Satyamev Jayate
- B.
  
  Jana Gana Mana
- C.
  
  Vande Mataram
- D.
  
  God Save the Queen
- E.
  
  Amar Sonar Bangla
9.

What is the title of the Indian motion picture directed by the Academy-award-winning German director (Florian Gallenberger) that is held in the City library? PN Library Catalogue Link
- A.
  
  Monsoon Wedding
- B.
  
  Shadows of Time
- C.
  
  The Namesake
- D.
  
  Mumbai Salsa
- E.
  
  Bride and Prejudice
10.

How many main national languages does India have (excluding minor languages and dialects) as defined by the Rupee note?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  33
- C.
  
  13
- D.
  
  20
- E.
  
  15