| Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| In which Indian state is Varanasi located? | Uttar Pradesh | 100%
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| Which god founded Varanasi according to legend? | Shiva | 93%
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| Which river flows past Varanasi? | Ganges | 87%
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| Which activity is believed by hindus to be most fruitful if conducted in Varanasi? | Cremation of the dead | 80%
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| Which Varanasi-born musician played the sitar with a member of the Beatles? | Ravi Shankar | 80%
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| Which street drink can you buy in Varanasi with an infusion of cannabis? | Bhang thandai | 73%
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| What are the Varanasi ghats? | Sacred riverfront steps | 73%
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| Who became member of parliament in 2014, representing Varanasi? | Narendra Modi | 60%
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| What did the Buddha do in the suburb of Sarnath? | Gave his first sermon | 40%
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| What animals appear on the state emblem of India, which is based on a statue discovered in Varanasi? | Lions | 40%
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