INDIA
TRUE or FALSE. India is the 2nd most populous country in the world?
TRUE
What animals are considered holy in Indian culture?
Cows are thought to be holy in Hinduism.
What is India's population?
1.38 billion
What continent is India located on?
Asia
What is the longest river in India?
Ganges River
What fraction of people live in rural areas of India?
2/3
What is India's type of government?
Democracy, India also has the largest democracy in the world
T or F India is the most populous country in the world?
False, China is.
What mountain range is located in the Northern part of India ?
Himalayan mountain range
What is India's major language?
Hindi
What religion in India do not eat cow meat?
Hindu
What is India's major religion?
Hinduism
What is the 7th largest country in the world in landmass?
India
What is the second most populous country in the world?
India
Describe India's Climate.
India's climate is mainly tropical. Mostly high temperatures and dry winters, tropical monsoon season form June to September.
What is India's currency?
Indian Rupee
How much bigger is India than some of United States?
It is slightly bigger than 1/3
What is the largest city in India?
Mumbai (Bombay)
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi
"Say you live in a rural area of India." Would you be able to pick who you married??
No the family picks who you get to marry.
When does India celebrate Gandhi's birthday?
October 2
What will not be served in the Northern regions of India?
Pork
What kind of animals does India have?
Snow leopard, Tiger, Elephant, rhinoceros, and the peacock
What desert is located in India?
Thar Desert.
Why do they honor cows in India?
They symbolism strength and provide life-giving milk.
What is their national animal?
Tiger
What is India's national flower?
lotus
And what is India's national bird?
peacock
What percent of people live in rural areas of India?
67%
When is India's Independence Day?
August 15th
What year was India divided into India and Pakistan?
1947