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