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Indian Traditional Festivals and Rituals

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about Indian Traditional Festivals and Rituals. It covers various aspects of Indian culture and traditions, including festivals, rituals, customs, and beliefs.
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Which of the following is NOT a major Indian festival?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Christmas

  4. Dussehra

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Christmas is a Christian festival, while Diwali, Holi, and Dussehra are major Hindu festivals celebrated in India.

What is the significance of Diwali?

  1. Celebrating the victory of good over evil

  2. Welcoming the spring season

  3. Honoring the harvest

  4. Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali is known as the festival of lights and symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring in India?

  1. Holi

  2. Diwali

  3. Dussehra

  4. Pongal

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Holi is the festival of colors and is celebrated to welcome the spring season.

What is the significance of Dussehra?

  1. Celebrating the victory of good over evil

  2. Welcoming the spring season

  3. Honoring the harvest

  4. Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dussehra is known as the festival of victory and symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

Which festival is celebrated to honor the harvest in India?

  1. Pongal

  2. Onam

  3. Lohri

  4. Makar Sankranti

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in South India to express gratitude for a bountiful harvest.

What is the significance of Onam?

  1. Celebrating the victory of good over evil

  2. Welcoming the spring season

  3. Honoring the harvest

  4. Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala to commemorate the homecoming of King Mahabali.

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

  1. Janmashtami

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Dussehra

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a festival celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna.

What is the significance of Lohri?

  1. Celebrating the victory of good over evil

  2. Welcoming the spring season

  3. Honoring the harvest

  4. Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

Lohri is a harvest festival celebrated in North India to mark the end of winter and the beginning of spring.

Which festival is celebrated to honor the Sun God?

  1. Makar Sankranti

  2. Pongal

  3. Lohri

  4. Onam

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated to honor the Sun God and marks the beginning of the spring season.

What is the significance of Navratri?

  1. Celebrating the victory of good over evil

  2. Welcoming the spring season

  3. Honoring the harvest

  4. Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Navratri is a festival celebrated over nine nights and symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Ram Navami

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ram Navami is a festival celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama.

What is the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi?

  1. Celebrating the victory of good over evil

  2. Welcoming the spring season

  3. Honoring the harvest

  4. Celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrated to honor Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom and prosperity.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Naraka Chaturdashi

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Naraka Chaturdashi is a festival celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura.

What is the significance of Bhai Dooj?

  1. Celebrating the victory of good over evil

  2. Welcoming the spring season

  3. Honoring the harvest

  4. Celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhai Dooj is a festival celebrated to honor the bond between brothers and sisters.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the end of the harvest season in India?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Pongal

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in South India to mark the end of the harvest season.

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