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The Role of Festivals and Celebrations in Indian Cuisine

Description: This quiz explores the significant role of festivals and celebrations in shaping Indian cuisine, highlighting the unique culinary traditions and dishes associated with various cultural and religious events.
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Which festival is celebrated in India to mark the victory of good over evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a festival that celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

What is the name of the festival of lights celebrated in India?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the festival of lights celebrated in India to mark the victory of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.

Which festival is known as the festival of colors in India?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Holi, also known as the festival of colors, is a spring festival celebrated in India to mark the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in India to mark the harvest season?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated in India to mark the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Janmashtami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a festival celebrated in India to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in India to mark the victory of Lord Ganesha over the demon king Ravana?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Ganesh Chaturthi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrated in India to mark the victory of Lord Ganesha over the demon king Ravana and his subsequent installation as the god of wisdom and prosperity.

Which festival is celebrated in India to mark the worship of the goddess Durga?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Durga Puja


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Durga Puja is a festival celebrated in India to mark the worship of the goddess Durga, who is believed to be the protector of good and the destroyer of evil.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in India to mark the birth of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Guru Nanak Jayanti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guru Nanak Jayanti is a festival celebrated in India to mark the birth of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.

Which festival is celebrated in India to mark the worship of Lord Shiva?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Maha Shivaratri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maha Shivaratri is a festival celebrated in India to mark the worship of Lord Shiva, one of the three main deities in Hinduism.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in India to mark the worship of the goddess Lakshmi?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Lakshmi Puja


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lakshmi Puja is a festival celebrated in India to mark the worship of the goddess Lakshmi, who is believed to be the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Which festival is celebrated in India to mark the worship of Lord Hanuman?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Hanuman Jayanti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hanuman Jayanti is a festival celebrated in India to mark the birth of Lord Hanuman, the monkey god and a devotee of Lord Rama.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in India to mark the worship of Lord Vishnu?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Vishnu Jayanti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vishnu Jayanti is a festival celebrated in India to mark the birth of Lord Vishnu, one of the three main deities in Hinduism.

Which festival is celebrated in India to mark the worship of Lord Brahma?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Brahma Jayanti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahma Jayanti is a festival celebrated in India to mark the birth of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe in Hinduism.

What is the name of the festival celebrated in India to mark the worship of the goddess Saraswati?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Saraswati Puja


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Saraswati Puja is a festival celebrated in India to mark the worship of the goddess Saraswati, who is believed to be the goddess of knowledge, music, and arts.

Which festival is celebrated in India to mark the worship of Lord Indra, the god of rain?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Indra Jayanti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indra Jayanti is a festival celebrated in India to mark the worship of Lord Indra, the god of rain and thunder.

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