Raksha Bandhan: The Festival of Rakhi

Description: Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is a festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It is a time for families to come together and celebrate their love and affection for each other.
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When is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?

  1. Full Moon Day in the month of Shravan

  2. New Moon Day in the month of Shravan

  3. First Day of the month of Shravan

  4. Last Day of the month of Shravan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Shravan, which usually falls in August.

What is the significance of Raksha Bandhan?

  1. To celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters

  2. To celebrate the bond between husband and wife

  3. To celebrate the bond between parents and children

  4. To celebrate the bond between friends


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. It is a time for families to come together and celebrate their love and affection for each other.

What is the traditional gift that sisters give to their brothers on Raksha Bandhan?

  1. Rakhi

  2. Sweets

  3. Clothes

  4. Money


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The traditional gift that sisters give to their brothers on Raksha Bandhan is a rakhi, which is a sacred thread that is tied around the brother's wrist.

What is the traditional gift that brothers give to their sisters on Raksha Bandhan?

  1. Sweets

  2. Clothes

  3. Money

  4. Gifts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The traditional gift that brothers give to their sisters on Raksha Bandhan is a gift, which can be anything from clothes to jewelry to money.

What is the significance of the rakhi thread?

  1. It symbolizes the bond between brothers and sisters

  2. It symbolizes the protection of the brother by the sister

  3. It symbolizes the love and affection between brothers and sisters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rakhi thread symbolizes the bond between brothers and sisters, the protection of the brother by the sister, and the love and affection between brothers and sisters.

What is the traditional food that is eaten on Raksha Bandhan?

  1. Puran Poli

  2. Kheer

  3. Halwa

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The traditional food that is eaten on Raksha Bandhan includes puran poli, kheer, and halwa.

What is the traditional activity that is done on Raksha Bandhan?

  1. Flying kites

  2. Playing games

  3. Singing songs

  4. Dancing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The traditional activity that is done on Raksha Bandhan is flying kites.

What is the significance of flying kites on Raksha Bandhan?

  1. It symbolizes the freedom of brothers and sisters

  2. It symbolizes the protection of the brother by the sister

  3. It symbolizes the love and affection between brothers and sisters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Flying kites on Raksha Bandhan symbolizes the freedom of brothers and sisters, the protection of the brother by the sister, and the love and affection between brothers and sisters.

Which Indian state is most famous for its Raksha Bandhan celebrations?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gujarat is the most famous Indian state for its Raksha Bandhan celebrations.

What is the name of the festival that is celebrated by sisters to pray for the well-being of their brothers?

  1. Raksha Bandhan

  2. Bhai Dooj

  3. Teej

  4. Karwa Chauth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bhai Dooj is the festival that is celebrated by sisters to pray for the well-being of their brothers.

What is the name of the ritual that is performed during Raksha Bandhan where the sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist?

  1. Raksha Bandhan

  2. Tilak ceremony

  3. Aarti

  4. Prasad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raksha Bandhan is the name of the ritual that is performed during Raksha Bandhan where the sister ties a rakhi on her brother's wrist.

What is the name of the song that is traditionally sung during Raksha Bandhan?

  1. Raksha Bandhan

  2. Bhai Dooj

  3. Teej

  4. Karwa Chauth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raksha Bandhan is the name of the song that is traditionally sung during Raksha Bandhan.

What is the name of the dance that is traditionally performed during Raksha Bandhan?

  1. Raksha Bandhan

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Kathak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raksha Bandhan is the name of the dance that is traditionally performed during Raksha Bandhan.

What is the name of the game that is traditionally played during Raksha Bandhan?

  1. Raksha Bandhan

  2. Kite flying

  3. Tug of war

  4. Hide and seek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raksha Bandhan is the name of the game that is traditionally played during Raksha Bandhan.

What is the name of the sweet that is traditionally eaten during Raksha Bandhan?

  1. Raksha Bandhan

  2. Laddu

  3. Jalebi

  4. Gulab jamun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raksha Bandhan is the name of the sweet that is traditionally eaten during Raksha Bandhan.

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