Local Festivals

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Which festival is celebrated in Kerala to mark the harvest of the new rice crop?

  1. Onam

  2. Pongal

  3. Ganesh Chaturthi

  4. Diwali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, India, to mark the homecoming of King Mahabali.

In which state is the colorful festival of Baisakhi celebrated?

  1. Punjab

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baisakhi is a harvest festival celebrated in Punjab, India, to mark the beginning of the new year.

Which festival is known for its grand chariot procession in Puri, Odisha?

  1. Rath Yatra

  2. Durga Puja

  3. Holi

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rath Yatra is a Hindu festival celebrated in Puri, Odisha, India, to mark the journey of Lord Jagannath to his aunt's house.

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

  1. Pongal

  2. Diwali

  3. Navratri

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Diwali is a festival of lights celebrated in Tamil Nadu, India, to mark the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.

Which festival is known for its colorful processions and dance performances in West Bengal?

  1. Durga Puja

  2. Holi

  3. Ganesh Chaturthi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Durga Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated in West Bengal, India, to mark the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura.

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

  1. Janmashtami

  2. Holi

  3. Diwali

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrated in Rajasthan, India, to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.

Which festival is known for its colorful kite-flying competitions in Gujarat?

  1. Uttarayan

  2. Holi

  3. Ganesh Chaturthi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttarayan is a festival celebrated in Gujarat, India, to mark the beginning of the new year.

Which festival is celebrated in Maharashtra to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha?

  1. Ganesh Chaturthi

  2. Holi

  3. Diwali

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated in Maharashtra, India, to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha.

Which festival is known for its grand elephant procession in Mysore, Karnataka?

  1. Dasara

  2. Holi

  3. Diwali

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dasara is a Hindu festival celebrated in Mysore, Karnataka, India, to mark the victory of Goddess Chamundeshwari over the demon Mahishasura.

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

  1. Basant Panchami

  2. Holi

  3. Diwali

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Basant Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrated in Himachal Pradesh, India, to mark the arrival of spring.

Which festival is known for its colorful flower decorations and processions in Uttarakhand?

  1. Phool Dei

  2. Holi

  3. Diwali

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phool Dei is a festival celebrated in Uttarakhand, India, to mark the arrival of spring.

Which festival is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh to mark the harvest of the new rice crop?

  1. Sankranti

  2. Holi

  3. Diwali

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, India, to mark the harvest of the new rice crop.

Which festival is known for its grand camel fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan?

  1. Pushkar Camel Fair

  2. Holi

  3. Diwali

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pushkar Camel Fair is a festival celebrated in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, to mark the trading of camels.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Ganesh Chaturthi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali is a festival of lights celebrated in Goa, India, to mark the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.

Which festival is known for its colorful boat races in Kerala?

  1. Onam

  2. Pongal

  3. Ganesh Chaturthi

  4. Snake Boat Race


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Snake Boat Race is a festival celebrated in Kerala, India, to mark the harvest of the new rice crop.

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