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What region is India a part of?
South Asia
What is India's official name?
Republic of India
True/False: India has the third largest population in the world.
False
What mountain range sits at the northern border of India?
the Himalayas
What is an example of traditional Indian clothing for women?
sari
Which Indian city is most populated?
Mumbai
What is India's capital city?
New Delhi
True/False: India has many religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Islam, and Christianity.
True
What is the holiday "Diwali" also referred to as?
the Festival of Lights
What are India's two official languages?
English and Hindi
What is the official currency used in India?
rupees
What climate region are the Himalayas part of?
Highland climate
What is the Thar?
a desert
What was the first civilization in India?
Harappan civilization
What kind of policy did Akbar maintain during the Mughal Empire?
religious tolerance
What company was granted trading rights by the Mughal rulers?
East India Company
