What is the capital of India?
AnswerNew Delhi
New Delhi, part of the larger Delhi territory, is the seat of India's national government.
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7 fact-checked facts about India, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
In which Indian city is the Taj Mahal?
AnswerAgra
The Taj Mahal stands on the bank of the Yamuna River in Agra.
Going deeper
Into which body of water does the Ganges river flow?
AnswerBay of Bengal
The Ganges joins the Brahmaputra and empties into the Bay of Bengal through a huge delta.
Which seasonal wind system brings most of India's yearly rainfall?
AnswerThe southwest monsoon
From about June to September the southwest monsoon carries moist ocean air over India, bringing heavy rain.
Which large desert lies mainly in the Indian state of Rajasthan?
AnswerThar Desert
The Thar, or Great Indian Desert, covers much of western Rajasthan and extends into Pakistan.
Expert level
Which town lies at the southernmost tip of mainland India?
AnswerKanyakumari
Kanyakumari sits at the tip of the peninsula, where the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal meet.
Which 7th-century Indian mathematician wrote early rules for calculating with zero?
AnswerBrahmagupta
In 628 CE Brahmagupta set out rules for arithmetic with zero and negative numbers.
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