Indian Festivals and Rituals

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.

What is the significance of the festival of Holi?

  1. To celebrate the arrival of spring

  2. To mark the victory of good over evil

  3. To honor the god Krishna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali is a Hindu festival that is known as the 'festival of lights' because it is celebrated by lighting diyas (oil lamps) and candles.

What is the significance of the festival of Raksha Bandhan?

  1. To celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters

  2. To mark the victory of good over evil

  3. To honor the god Krishna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.

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

  1. Janmashtami

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.

What is the significance of the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi?

  1. To celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesha

  2. To mark the victory of good over evil

  3. To honor the god Shiva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Holi is a Hindu festival that is known as the 'festival of colors' because it is celebrated by throwing colored powder and water at each other.

What is the significance of the festival of Navratri?

  1. To celebrate the victory of good over evil

  2. To mark the arrival of spring

  3. To honor the goddess Durga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Navratri is a Hindu festival that honors the goddess Durga.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.

What is the significance of the festival of Diwali?

  1. To celebrate the victory of good over evil

  2. To mark the arrival of spring

  3. To honor the god Lakshmi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali is a Hindu festival that is known as the 'festival of lights' because it is celebrated by lighting diyas (oil lamps) and candles.

What is the significance of the festival of Raksha Bandhan?

  1. To celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters

  2. To mark the victory of good over evil

  3. To honor the god Krishna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters.

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

  1. Janmashtami

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.

What is the significance of the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi?

  1. To celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesha

  2. To mark the victory of good over evil

  3. To honor the god Shiva


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Holi is a Hindu festival that is known as the 'festival of colors' because it is celebrated by throwing colored powder and water at each other.

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