Dance Festivals and Events

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Which dance festival is celebrated in Kerala to commemorate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura?

  1. Onam

  2. Vishu

  3. Pongal

  4. Narakasura Vadham


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Narakasura Vadham is a dance festival celebrated in Kerala, India, to commemorate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura.

Which dance festival is held in Odisha to celebrate the victory of Lord Jagannath over the demon Kansa?

  1. Rath Yatra

  2. Durga Puja

  3. Diwali

  4. Holi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rath Yatra is a dance festival held in Odisha, India, to celebrate the victory of Lord Jagannath over the demon Kansa.

Which dance festival is celebrated in Tamil Nadu to mark the beginning of the harvest season?

  1. Pongal

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pongal is a dance festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, India, to mark the beginning of the harvest season.

Which dance festival is held in West Bengal to celebrate the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura?

  1. Durga Puja

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Durga Puja is a dance festival held in West Bengal, India, to celebrate the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura.

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

  1. Ganesh Chaturthi

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which dance festival is held in Gujarat to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Putana?

  1. Janmashtami

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a dance festival held in Gujarat, India, to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Putana.

Which dance festival is celebrated in Punjab to mark the harvest of the wheat crop?

  1. Baisakhi

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baisakhi is a dance festival celebrated in Punjab, India, to mark the harvest of the wheat crop.

Which dance festival is held in Rajasthan to celebrate the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Onam

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dussehra is a dance festival held in Rajasthan, India, to celebrate the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana.

Which dance festival is celebrated in Uttar Pradesh to mark the birth of Lord Krishna?

  1. Janmashtami

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a dance festival celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, India, to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.

Which dance festival is held in Madhya Pradesh to celebrate the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon Hiranyakashipu?

  1. Holi

  2. Diwali

  3. Onam

  4. Narsimha Jayanti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Narsimha Jayanti is a dance festival held in Madhya Pradesh, India, to celebrate the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon Hiranyakashipu.

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

  1. Sankranti

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which dance festival is held in Karnataka to celebrate the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura?

  1. Shivaratri

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivaratri is a dance festival held in Karnataka, India, to celebrate the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura.

Which dance festival is celebrated in Telangana to mark the birth of Lord Rama?

  1. Ram Navami

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ram Navami is a dance festival celebrated in Telangana, India, to mark the birth of Lord Rama.

Which dance festival is held in Chhattisgarh to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Kamsa?

  1. Janmashtami

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a dance festival held in Chhattisgarh, India, to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Kamsa.

Which dance festival is celebrated in Jharkhand to mark the harvest of the paddy crop?

  1. Pongal

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pongal is a dance festival celebrated in Jharkhand, India, to mark the harvest of the paddy crop.

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