QuizIndia 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.
Who this topic suits
India is the safest topic to open any quiz night with, because every player, from a class 3 child to a grandparent, knows something: the flag, the national symbols, the names of states and rivers. It is the natural choice around Independence Day and Republic Day, for school assemblies and for society functions. Begin with the Easy round to give every team some points, and keep the Tricky round for the finish.
Hosting tips
Questions about states and cities change with time, as states are created and cities renamed, so read the short note under each answer before you rule on a dispute. For a mixed group, pair children with elders: the children are often quicker on symbols and the elders on geography. If you are preparing a school team, ask players to find each answer on a map after the round; a fact that has been located is rarely forgotten.