India quiz: medium round
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Which is the smallest state of India by area?
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Goa. Goa is the smallest state by area.
Which state has the longest coastline on the mainland?
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Gujarat. Gujarat has the longest mainland coastline.
Who wrote the national song, Vande Mataram?
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Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. It appears in his novel Anandamath.
What is the highest civilian award of India?
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Bharat Ratna. The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award.
In which year was the rupee symbol ₹ adopted?
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2010. The Government of India adopted the symbol in 2010.
Which city is often called the Silicon Valley of India?
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Bengaluru. Bengaluru is known for its software and technology companies.
What is the national aquatic animal of India?
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Ganges river dolphin. The Ganges river dolphin was declared the national aquatic animal.
In which state is the Sun Temple of Konark?
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Odisha. The Konark Sun Temple is in Odisha.
Which line of latitude passes through the middle of India?
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Tropic of Cancer. The Tropic of Cancer crosses eight Indian states.
Who was the first Indian to travel to space?
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Rakesh Sharma. Rakesh Sharma flew to space in 1984.
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