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The Role of Stars in Indian Festivals and Celebrations

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Which Indian festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvest season?

  1. Diwali

  2. Pongal

  3. Makar Sankranti

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated in India to mark the beginning of the harvest season.

Which star is associated with the festival of Diwali?

  1. Sirius

  2. Polaris

  3. Arcturus

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, is associated with the festival of Diwali.

What is the significance of the star Spica in Indian astrology?

  1. It is associated with wealth and prosperity.

  2. It is associated with love and marriage.

  3. It is associated with health and well-being.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Indian astrology, the star Spica is associated with wealth and prosperity.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Janmashtami

  3. Holi

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

What is the significance of the star Aldebaran in Indian mythology?

  1. It is associated with the god Indra.

  2. It is associated with the god Agni.

  3. It is associated with the god Varuna.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Indian mythology, the star Aldebaran is associated with the god Indra.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Dussehra

  3. Holi

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dussehra is a festival celebrated in India to mark the victory of good over evil.

What is the significance of the star Polaris in Indian navigation?

  1. It is used to determine the direction of north.

  2. It is used to determine the time of day.

  3. It is used to determine the distance to a star.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Indian navigation, the star Polaris is used to determine the direction of north.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Pongal

  3. Ugadi

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ugadi is a festival celebrated in India to mark the beginning of the new year.

What is the significance of the star Sirius in Indian agriculture?

  1. It is used to determine the time of sowing crops.

  2. It is used to determine the time of harvesting crops.

  3. It is used to determine the type of crops to be sown.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Indian agriculture, the star Sirius is used to determine the time of sowing crops.

Which Indian festival is celebrated to mark the worship of the sun god?

  1. Diwali

  2. Pongal

  3. Surya Puja

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Surya Puja is a festival celebrated in India to mark the worship of the sun god.

What is the significance of the star Arcturus in Indian astrology?

  1. It is associated with good luck and fortune.

  2. It is associated with love and romance.

  3. It is associated with health and well-being.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Indian astrology, the star Arcturus is associated with good luck and fortune.

Which Indian festival is celebrated to mark the worship of the goddess Lakshmi?

  1. Diwali

  2. Pongal

  3. Lakshmi Puja

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lakshmi Puja is a festival celebrated in India to mark the worship of the goddess Lakshmi.

What is the significance of the star Spica in Indian navigation?

  1. It is used to determine the direction of north.

  2. It is used to determine the time of day.

  3. It is used to determine the distance to a star.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Indian navigation, the star Spica is used to determine the direction of north.

Which Indian festival is celebrated to mark the worship of the god Ganesha?

  1. Diwali

  2. Pongal

  3. Ganesh Chaturthi

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrated in India to mark the worship of the god Ganesha.

What is the significance of the star Aldebaran in Indian agriculture?

  1. It is used to determine the time of sowing crops.

  2. It is used to determine the time of harvesting crops.

  3. It is used to determine the type of crops to be sown.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Indian agriculture, the star Aldebaran is used to determine the time of harvesting crops.

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