Rural Festivals

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

  1. Holi

  2. Diwali

  3. Basant Panchami

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Basant Panchami is a festival that signifies the arrival of spring and is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Rajasthan. It is also known as the festival of colors and is marked by kite flying, cultural performances, and feasts.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu to honor the Sun God?

  1. Pongal

  2. Onam

  3. Ugadi

  4. Durga Puja


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu to express gratitude to the Sun God for a bountiful harvest. It is a four-day festival that involves traditional rituals, feasts, and cultural performances.

Which festival is celebrated in Punjab to mark the harvest of the Rabi crop?

  1. Lohri

  2. Baisakhi

  3. Makar Sankranti

  4. Holi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Baisakhi is a harvest festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the harvesting of the Rabi crop. It is also the traditional New Year for the Sikh community and is celebrated with great enthusiasm, involving colorful processions, traditional dances, and feasts.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in West Bengal to worship Goddess Durga?

  1. Durga Puja

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Durga Puja is a major festival celebrated in West Bengal to worship Goddess Durga. It is a ten-day festival that involves elaborate rituals, cultural performances, and feasts. The festival culminates with the immersion of the idols of Goddess Durga in rivers or lakes.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Ganesh Chaturthi

  4. Naraka Chaturdashi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Naraka Chaturdashi is a festival celebrated in Maharashtra to mark the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Narakasura. It is also known as Choti Diwali and is celebrated with great enthusiasm, involving traditional rituals, feasts, and fireworks.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Odisha to worship Lord Jagannath?

  1. Rath Yatra

  2. Durga Puja

  3. Holi

  4. Diwali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rath Yatra is a festival celebrated in Odisha to worship Lord Jagannath. It is a nine-day festival that involves the ceremonial procession of three chariots carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and his sister Subhadra. The festival attracts millions of devotees from all over the country.

Which festival is celebrated in Kerala to mark the harvest of the paddy crop?

  1. Onam

  2. Pongal

  3. Baisakhi

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala to mark the harvesting of the paddy crop. It is a ten-day festival that involves traditional rituals, cultural performances, feasts, and boat races. The festival is also associated with the legend of King Mahabali.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Karnataka to worship Goddess Chamundeshwari?

  1. Mysore Dasara

  2. Ugadi

  3. Holi

  4. Diwali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mysore Dasara is a festival celebrated in Karnataka to worship Goddess Chamundeshwari. It is a ten-day festival that involves elaborate rituals, cultural performances, and feasts. The festival culminates with a grand procession of elephants, horses, and chariots carrying the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari.

Which festival is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh to mark the beginning of the Telugu New Year?

  1. Ugadi

  2. Pongal

  3. Baisakhi

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ugadi is a festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh to mark the beginning of the Telugu New Year. It is a two-day festival that involves traditional rituals, cultural performances, and feasts. The festival is also associated with the legend of Lord Brahma creating the universe.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Gujarat to worship Lord Krishna?

  1. Janmashtami

  2. Holi

  3. Diwali

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a festival celebrated in Gujarat to worship Lord Krishna. It is a two-day festival that involves traditional rituals, cultural performances, and feasts. The festival is also associated with the legend of Lord Krishna's birth.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra is a festival celebrated in Himachal Pradesh to mark the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. It is a ten-day festival that involves traditional rituals, cultural performances, and feasts. The festival culminates with the burning of effigies of Ravana and his brothers.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Madhya Pradesh to worship Lord Shiva?

  1. Mahashivratri

  2. Holi

  3. Diwali

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahashivratri is a festival celebrated in Madhya Pradesh to worship Lord Shiva. It is a one-day festival that involves traditional rituals, cultural performances, and feasts. The festival is also associated with the legend of Lord Shiva's marriage to Goddess Parvati.

Which festival is celebrated in Uttarakhand to mark the beginning of the summer season?

  1. Basant Panchami

  2. Holi

  3. Diwali

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Basant Panchami is a festival celebrated in Uttarakhand to mark the beginning of the summer season. It is a one-day festival that involves traditional rituals, cultural performances, and feasts. The festival is also associated with the legend of Lord Krishna playing the flute.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Chhattisgarh to worship Goddess Danteshwari?

  1. Bastar Dussehra

  2. Holi

  3. Diwali

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bastar Dussehra is a festival celebrated in Chhattisgarh to worship Goddess Danteshwari. It is a ten-day festival that involves traditional rituals, cultural performances, and feasts. The festival culminates with the immersion of the idol of Goddess Danteshwari in the Indravati River.

Which festival is celebrated in Jharkhand to mark the harvest of the paddy crop?

  1. Karma

  2. Holi

  3. Diwali

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma is a festival celebrated in Jharkhand to mark the harvest of the paddy crop. It is a three-day festival that involves traditional rituals, cultural performances, and feasts. The festival is also associated with the legend of Goddess Karma.

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