Language and Festivals in India

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the languages and festivals celebrated in India.
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Which is the most widely spoken language in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, with over 40% of the population speaking it as their first language.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra is a festival that celebrates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.

Which festival is known as the 'festival of lights'?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because it is celebrated by lighting diyas (oil lamps) and candles.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of spring?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Holi is a festival that celebrates the beginning of spring and the triumph of good over evil.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Goddess Durga?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Navratri is a festival that celebrates the worship of Goddess Durga.

Which language is spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu.

Which language is spoken in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra.

Which language is spoken in the state of West Bengal?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bengali is the official language of the state of West Bengal.

Which language is spoken in the state of Telangana?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana.

Which language is spoken in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Janmashtami

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Lord Ganesha?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Ganesh Chaturthi

  4. Navratri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that celebrates the worship of Lord Ganesha.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Goddess Lakshmi?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Lakshmi Puja


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lakshmi Puja is a festival that celebrates the worship of Goddess Lakshmi.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Mahashivratri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahashivratri is a festival that celebrates the worship of Lord Shiva.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the worship of Goddess Saraswati?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Basant Panchami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Basant Panchami is a festival that celebrates the worship of Goddess Saraswati.

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