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
In which year did India gain independence from British rule?
Answer1947
India became independent on 15 August 1947, now celebrated as Independence Day.
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 sea lies off India's west coast?
AnswerArabian Sea
India's west coast, including Mumbai and Goa, faces the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean.
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.
Chess is believed to have developed from which ancient Indian game?
AnswerChaturanga
Chaturanga, played in India by around the 6th century, is widely seen as the ancestor of chess.
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