India Quiz Round 1

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The Taj Mahal was commissioned to be built by which emperor?
Shah Jahan

 

The Red Fort, residence of the Mohgul emperor for over 200 years, is located in which city?
Delhi

 

What is the capital of the southern India state of Telangana?
Hyderabad

 

What is the name of the sport where a player from one side has to touch an opponent and escape back to his own half?
Kabbadi

 

In cricket, who were the 2015 Indian Premier League champions?
Mumbai Indians

 

The Ranji Trophy is the first class cricket competition. Who were the champions in 2015?
Mumbai

 

What is India's most successful sport in the Olympics?
Field Hockey

 

Which Hindu festival is celebrated over a 5 day period during mid-October to mid-November?
Diwali

 

Independence Day is one of three national holidays in India, on what date is it celebrated?
15th August

 

From which region of India does the dance form Bhangra originate?
Punjab