Cultural Festivals of Kerala

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Which festival is celebrated as the harvest festival of Kerala?

  1. Onam

  2. Vishu

  3. Pooram

  4. Thrissur Pooram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy.

What is the significance of Vishu Kani?

  1. A tray of auspicious items

  2. A feast of traditional dishes

  3. A special prayer

  4. A colorful procession


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vishu Kani is a tray of auspicious items arranged on Vishu day, symbolizing prosperity and good luck.

Which festival is known for its grand elephant processions?

  1. Onam

  2. Vishu

  3. Pooram

  4. Thrissur Pooram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thrissur Pooram is famous for its grand elephant processions, colorful floats, and vibrant cultural performances.

What is the main attraction of the Thrissur Pooram festival?

  1. Elephant processions

  2. Fireworks display

  3. Boat races

  4. Traditional dances


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main attraction of Thrissur Pooram is the grand elephant processions, where decorated elephants parade through the streets.

Which festival marks the beginning of the Malayalam New Year?

  1. Onam

  2. Vishu

  3. Pooram

  4. Thrissur Pooram


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vishu is the festival that marks the beginning of the Malayalam New Year and is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm.

What is the traditional dish prepared during Onam?

  1. Sadhya

  2. Appam

  3. Idiyappam

  4. Puttu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sadhya is the traditional dish prepared during Onam, a vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf.

Which festival is associated with the worship of Lord Krishna?

  1. Onam

  2. Vishu

  3. Pooram

  4. Krishna Janmashtami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishna Janmashtami is the festival associated with the worship of Lord Krishna, celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm.

What is the significance of the Theyyam performance during festivals in Kerala?

  1. A ritualistic dance form

  2. A traditional art form

  3. A form of storytelling

  4. A religious ceremony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Theyyam is a ritualistic dance form performed during festivals in Kerala, where performers enact stories from mythology and folklore.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon king Bali?

  1. Onam

  2. Vishu

  3. Pooram

  4. Narakasura Vadham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Onam is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon king Bali and his subsequent return to Kerala.

What is the traditional boat race conducted during Onam?

  1. Vallam Kali

  2. Chundan Vallam

  3. Snake Boat Race

  4. Kettuvallam Race


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Snake Boat Race, also known as the Vallam Kali, is a traditional boat race conducted during Onam, showcasing the skills and teamwork of the rowers.

Which festival is known for its colorful and vibrant Kathakali performances?

  1. Onam

  2. Vishu

  3. Pooram

  4. Kathakali Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kathakali Festival is known for its colorful and vibrant Kathakali performances, a traditional dance form of Kerala.

What is the significance of the Attukal Pongala festival?

  1. A harvest festival

  2. A festival of lights

  3. A women's festival

  4. A temple festival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Attukal Pongala festival is a women's festival where millions of women gather to offer pongala, a sweet dish, to the goddess Attukal Bhagavathy.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Ayyappa?

  1. Onam

  2. Vishu

  3. Pooram

  4. Makaravilakku


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Makaravilakku is the festival celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Ayyappa at the Sabarimala temple.

What is the traditional dance performed during Theyyam?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Mohiniyattam

  3. Bharatanatyam

  4. Theyyam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Theyyam is a ritualistic dance form performed during festivals in Kerala, where performers enact stories from mythology and folklore.

Which festival is known for its grand display of fireworks?

  1. Onam

  2. Vishu

  3. Pooram

  4. Diwali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diwali, the festival of lights, is known for its grand display of fireworks, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.

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