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Quiz alert: How well do you know India?

Some of these may leave you scratching your head

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travel quizHow many of these facts can you get right? (Photos from Wikimedia Commons, designed by Angshuman Maity)

India’s diversity is rooted in its rich history and heritage, something that continues to intrigue and wow everyone — from archaeologists and historians to botanists and literary scholars.

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