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Onam: The Festival of Harvest

Description: Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala. It is a time for families to come together and celebrate the abundance of the harvest. The festival is also a time to remember the legendary King Mahabali, who is said to return to Kerala during Onam.
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What is the significance of Onam?

  1. It is a harvest festival.

  2. It is a time to remember the legendary King Mahabali.

  3. Both of the above.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Onam is a harvest festival that is celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala. It is also a time to remember the legendary King Mahabali, who is said to return to Kerala during Onam.

When is Onam celebrated?

  1. In the month of August or September.

  2. In the month of October or November.

  3. In the month of December or January.

  4. In the month of February or March.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Onam is celebrated in the month of Chingam, which corresponds to August or September in the Gregorian calendar.

What are some of the traditional activities associated with Onam?

  1. Pookalam making.

  2. Vallamkali (boat race).

  3. Tug-of-war.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pookalam making, Vallamkali (boat race), and tug-of-war are all traditional activities associated with Onam.

What is the traditional dish served during Onam?

  1. Sadhya.

  2. Biryani.

  3. Dosa.

  4. Idli.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sadhya is a traditional vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf during Onam.

What is the significance of the legend of King Mahabali?

  1. He was a just and benevolent ruler.

  2. He was defeated by Lord Vishnu.

  3. He is said to return to Kerala during Onam.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

King Mahabali was a just and benevolent ruler who was defeated by Lord Vishnu. He is said to return to Kerala during Onam.

What is the significance of the pookalam?

  1. It is a symbol of prosperity.

  2. It is a symbol of happiness.

  3. It is a symbol of welcome.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pookalam is a symbol of prosperity, happiness, and welcome.

What is the significance of the Vallamkali?

  1. It is a symbol of strength.

  2. It is a symbol of unity.

  3. It is a symbol of competition.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vallamkali is a symbol of strength, unity, and competition.

What is the significance of the tug-of-war?

  1. It is a symbol of strength.

  2. It is a symbol of unity.

  3. It is a symbol of competition.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tug-of-war is a symbol of strength, unity, and competition.

What is the significance of the sadhya?

  1. It is a symbol of prosperity.

  2. It is a symbol of happiness.

  3. It is a symbol of unity.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sadhya is a symbol of prosperity, happiness, and unity.

What is the significance of the legend of King Mahabali?

  1. It is a symbol of hope.

  2. It is a symbol of renewal.

  3. It is a symbol of prosperity.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The legend of King Mahabali is a symbol of hope, renewal, and prosperity.

What is the significance of the Onam festival?

  1. It is a symbol of unity.

  2. It is a symbol of diversity.

  3. It is a symbol of prosperity.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Onam festival is a symbol of unity, diversity, and prosperity.

What is the significance of the pookalam?

  1. It is a symbol of beauty.

  2. It is a symbol of creativity.

  3. It is a symbol of happiness.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pookalam is a symbol of beauty, creativity, and happiness.

What is the significance of the Vallamkali?

  1. It is a symbol of strength.

  2. It is a symbol of unity.

  3. It is a symbol of competition.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vallamkali is a symbol of strength, unity, and competition.

What is the significance of the tug-of-war?

  1. It is a symbol of strength.

  2. It is a symbol of unity.

  3. It is a symbol of competition.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tug-of-war is a symbol of strength, unity, and competition.

What is the significance of the sadhya?

  1. It is a symbol of prosperity.

  2. It is a symbol of happiness.

  3. It is a symbol of unity.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sadhya is a symbol of prosperity, happiness, and unity.

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