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Parsi Customs and Traditions

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What is the traditional greeting among Parsis?

  1. Namaste

  2. Salaam

  3. Khushali

  4. Kem Cho


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kem Cho is the traditional greeting among Parsis, which means 'How are you?' in Gujarati.

What is the main religious text of the Parsis?

  1. Vedas

  2. Bhagavad Gita

  3. Qur'an

  4. Avesta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Avesta is the main religious text of the Parsis, which contains their sacred hymns and teachings.

What is the name of the Parsi New Year?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Navroz

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Navroz is the Parsi New Year, which is celebrated on the first day of spring.

What is the traditional Parsi attire?

  1. Saree

  2. Salwar Kameez

  3. Kurta Pajama

  4. Dhoti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The traditional Parsi attire for men is the dhoti, which is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist.

What is the traditional Parsi food?

  1. Biryani

  2. Pulao

  3. Khichdi

  4. Dhansak


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhansak is the traditional Parsi food, which is a lentil and meat stew served with rice.

What is the name of the Parsi fire temple?

  1. Mandir

  2. Masjid

  3. Gurudwara

  4. Atash Behram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Atash Behram is the name of the Parsi fire temple, which is considered to be the holiest place of worship for Parsis.

What is the name of the Parsi marriage ceremony?

  1. Vivaah

  2. Nikah

  3. Anand Karaj

  4. Lagna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lagna is the name of the Parsi marriage ceremony, which is a sacred ritual performed by a priest.

What is the name of the Parsi funeral ceremony?

  1. Shraddha

  2. Janazah

  3. Antim Sanskar

  4. Dokhmenashini


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dokhmenashini is the name of the Parsi funeral ceremony, which involves placing the deceased's body in a Tower of Silence to be consumed by vultures.

What is the name of the Parsi community center?

  1. Panchayat

  2. Jamaat Khana

  3. Gurdwara

  4. Mandir


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jamaat Khana is the name of the Parsi community center, which is used for religious, social, and cultural activities.

What is the name of the Parsi religious leader?

  1. Imam

  2. Pandit

  3. Granthi

  4. Dastur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dastur is the name of the Parsi religious leader, who is responsible for performing religious ceremonies and rituals.

What is the name of the Parsi language?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Avestan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarati is the name of the Parsi language, which is spoken by Parsis in India.

What is the name of the Parsi calendar?

  1. Hindu calendar

  2. Muslim calendar

  3. Sikh calendar

  4. Zoroastrian calendar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zoroastrian calendar is the name of the Parsi calendar, which is based on the teachings of Zoroaster.

What is the name of the Parsi art form?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Parsi Gara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parsi Gara is the name of the Parsi art form, which involves intricate embroidery and needlework.

What is the name of the Parsi dance form?

  1. Bhangra

  2. Garba

  3. Lavani

  4. Parsi Dhol


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parsi Dhol is the name of the Parsi dance form, which involves playing the dhol, a traditional Indian drum.

What is the name of the Parsi music form?

  1. Qawwali

  2. Bhajan

  3. Kirtan

  4. Parsi Ghazals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parsi Ghazals is the name of the Parsi music form, which involves singing ghazals, a type of traditional Indian poetry.

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