Indian Festivals

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a festival that celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.

Which festival is known as the 'festival of colors'?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Holi is a festival of colors, where people throw colored powder and water at each other to celebrate the arrival of spring.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Janmashtami

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most popular Hindu deities.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the harvest season?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Makar Sankranti is a festival that marks the beginning of the harvest season in India.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Goddess Lakshmi?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali is a festival of lights, where people worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Lord Shiva?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Maha Shivratri

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maha Shivratri is a festival that celebrates the worship of Lord Shiva, one of the most important Hindu deities.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Goddess Durga?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Durga Puja


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Durga Puja is a festival that celebrates the worship of Goddess Durga, the goddess of power and strength.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Lord Ganesha?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Ganesh Chaturthi

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that celebrates the worship of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom and prosperity.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Goddess Saraswati?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vasant Panchami is a festival that celebrates the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and music.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Lord Hanuman?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Hanuman Jayanti

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hanuman Jayanti is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the monkey god and a devotee of Lord Rama.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Lord Vishnu?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Vaikuntha Ekadashi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vaikuntha Ekadashi is a festival that celebrates the worship of Lord Vishnu, one of the most important Hindu deities.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Maha Shivratri

  4. Shivratri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shivratri is a festival that celebrates the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, his consort.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Janmashtami

  4. Radha Ashtami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Radha Ashtami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Goddess Radha, the consort of Lord Krishna.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Ram Navami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ram Navami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, one of the most popular Hindu deities.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Lord Jagannath?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Rath Yatra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rath Yatra is a festival that celebrates the worship of Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu.

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