Cultural Festivals of Gujarat

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Which festival is celebrated in Gujarat to mark the beginning of the new year?

  1. Uttarayan

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttarayan, also known as Makar Sankranti, is celebrated on January 14th and marks the beginning of the new year in Gujarat.

What is the main activity associated with the Uttarayan festival?

  1. Kite flying

  2. Bonfire

  3. Rangoli making

  4. Singing and dancing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kite flying is the main activity associated with the Uttarayan festival. People of all ages fly kites from their rooftops and terraces.

Which festival is celebrated in Gujarat to honor the goddess Amba?

  1. Navratri

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Uttarayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Navratri is a nine-day festival celebrated in Gujarat to honor the goddess Amba. During this festival, people perform Garba and Dandiya Raas, traditional Gujarati folk dances.

What is the significance of the Garba and Dandiya Raas dances performed during Navratri?

  1. To welcome the goddess Amba

  2. To celebrate the victory of good over evil

  3. To mark the beginning of the new year

  4. To honor the farmers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Garba and Dandiya Raas dances performed during Navratri are a way to welcome the goddess Amba and seek her blessings.

Which festival is celebrated in Gujarat to mark the victory of good over evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Navratri

  4. Uttarayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali is celebrated in Gujarat to mark the victory of good over evil. During this festival, people decorate their homes with lights, exchange gifts, and burst firecrackers.

What is the significance of the lights and firecrackers during Diwali?

  1. To ward off evil spirits

  2. To celebrate the victory of good over evil

  3. To mark the beginning of the new year

  4. To honor the farmers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The lights and firecrackers during Diwali are a way to celebrate the victory of good over evil and to ward off evil spirits.

Which festival is celebrated in Gujarat to mark the arrival of spring?

  1. Holi

  2. Diwali

  3. Navratri

  4. Uttarayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Holi is celebrated in Gujarat to mark the arrival of spring. During this festival, people throw colored powder and water at each other and sing and dance.

What is the significance of the colored powder and water thrown during Holi?

  1. To celebrate the victory of good over evil

  2. To mark the beginning of the new year

  3. To honor the farmers

  4. To welcome the spring season


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The colored powder and water thrown during Holi are a way to welcome the spring season and to celebrate the joy of life.

Which festival is celebrated in Gujarat to honor the farmers?

  1. Uttarayan

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Makar Sankranti is celebrated in Gujarat to honor the farmers. During this festival, farmers offer their first harvest to the gods and goddesses.

What is the significance of the bonfires lit during Makar Sankranti?

  1. To ward off evil spirits

  2. To celebrate the victory of good over evil

  3. To mark the beginning of the new year

  4. To honor the farmers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The bonfires lit during Makar Sankranti are a way to honor the farmers and to celebrate the harvest.

Which festival is celebrated in Gujarat to mark the birth of Lord Krishna?

  1. Janmashtami

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Janmashtami is celebrated in Gujarat to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. During this festival, people decorate their homes with lights and flowers, and they sing and dance.

What is the significance of the Dahi Handi ritual performed during Janmashtami?

  1. To celebrate the victory of good over evil

  2. To mark the beginning of the new year

  3. To honor the farmers

  4. To welcome the spring season


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Dahi Handi ritual performed during Janmashtami is a way to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna and to seek his blessings.

Which festival is celebrated in Gujarat to mark the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Navratri

  4. Uttarayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali is celebrated in Gujarat to mark the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. During this festival, people decorate their homes with lights, exchange gifts, and burst firecrackers.

What is the significance of the Ramlila performances during Diwali?

  1. To celebrate the victory of good over evil

  2. To mark the beginning of the new year

  3. To honor the farmers

  4. To welcome the spring season


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramlila performances during Diwali are a way to celebrate the victory of good over evil and to honor Lord Rama.

Which festival is celebrated in Gujarat to mark the beginning of the monsoon season?

  1. Uttarayan

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttarayan, also known as Makar Sankranti, is celebrated in Gujarat to mark the beginning of the monsoon season. During this festival, people fly kites, eat sweets, and exchange gifts.

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