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Why is India called a country of contradictions?
Because the income gap is huge there. Some people are extremely rich, other people live their lives homeless and hungry.
To whom is Taj Mahaj dedicated?
It is built in the memory of Mumtaz, wife to the emperor Shah Jahan, who died giving birth to their 14th child.
How long did it take to build Taj Mahal?
22 years
What is a bindi?
It is a dot in your forehead. It is said to retain energy and strengthen concentration.
Who is Saraswati?
He is the goddes of learning and wisdom.
What is the main god in Hinduism called?
Brahman.
What is the main religion in India?
The main religion in India is Hinduism.
What was the first ruler made of and what is that word in Finnish?
Ivory = norsunluu
Name three things that were invented in India.
The original version of chess, number zero, the decimal system, the ruler and flushing toilets.
Who was Mahatma Gandhi and what did he do?
He was a political leader, who fought peacefully for the rights of ordinary people.
How did Gandhi die?
He was killed by his opponents in 1948.
Do they drive on the left or on the right in India?
They drive on the left.
Say in English: 1947
nineteen forty-seven
Translate: cities with sewage systems
kaupunkeja, joissa on viemärijärjetelmä
How many young people (10-24 years) are there in India?
356 million
Name three neighbouring countries of India
For example: Pakistan, Nepal, China, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Maldives, Myanmar,
