India quiz questions with answers
Thirty questions about India: national symbols, states and cities, rivers and mountains, and a few facts that surprise even grown-ups. Good for school teams, family groups and Independence Day or Republic Day quiz nights.
Easy round
Ten easy questions to warm up. Most players should get seven or more.
- What is the national animal of India?
- Which bird is the national bird of India?
- How many spokes does the Ashoka Chakra on the national flag have?
Medium round
Ten questions that need a little thought. A good round to split the teams.
- Which is the smallest state of India by area?
- Which state has the longest coastline on the mainland?
- Who wrote the national song, Vande Mataram?
Tricky round
Ten harder questions. Give double points here if you like a dramatic finish.
- Which state was formed in 2014?
- Indian Standard Time is how far ahead of UTC?
- The national emblem is adapted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at which place?
How to play
Open a round and tap the option you think is right. The answer and a short note appear at once, and your score is counted at the bottom. To play with a group, send the round on WhatsApp and paste the answer key when the time is up.