Religious Festivals and Celebrations

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Janmashtami

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.

What is the significance of the festival of Diwali?

  1. Harvest festival

  2. Victory of good over evil

  3. New Year

  4. Spring festival


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Diwali is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil, as well as the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.

Which festival is associated with the worship of Lord Shiva?

  1. Holi

  2. Navratri

  3. Maha Shivratri

  4. Durga Puja


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival that celebrates the worship of Lord Shiva, one of the three main deities of Hinduism.

What is the significance of the festival of Holi?

  1. Harvest festival

  2. Victory of good over evil

  3. New Year

  4. Spring festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring, the end of winter, and the triumph of good over evil.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Janmashtami

  4. Dussehra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

What is the significance of the festival of Navratri?

  1. Harvest festival

  2. Victory of good over evil

  3. New Year

  4. Worship of Goddess Durga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Navratri is a Hindu festival that celebrates the worship of Goddess Durga, the goddess of power and strength.

Which festival is associated with the worship of Lord Ganesha?

  1. Holi

  2. Navratri

  3. Ganesh Chaturthi

  4. Durga Puja


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the worship of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom and prosperity.

What is the significance of the festival of Onam?

  1. Harvest festival

  2. Victory of good over evil

  3. New Year

  4. Worship of Lord Vishnu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Onam is a Hindu festival that celebrates the harvest season and the return of King Mahabali to Kerala.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad?

  1. Eid-ul-Fitr

  2. Eid-ul-Adha

  3. Mawlid al-Nabi

  4. Ashura


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mawlid al-Nabi is a Muslim festival that celebrates the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

What is the significance of the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr?

  1. End of Ramadan

  2. Sacrifice of animals

  3. Birth of Prophet Muhammad

  4. Day of Judgement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eid-ul-Fitr is a Muslim festival that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.

Which festival is associated with the sacrifice of animals?

  1. Eid-ul-Fitr

  2. Eid-ul-Adha

  3. Mawlid al-Nabi

  4. Ashura


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Eid-ul-Adha is a Muslim festival that commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God.

What is the significance of the festival of Ashura?

  1. End of Ramadan

  2. Sacrifice of animals

  3. Birth of Prophet Muhammad

  4. Day of Judgement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ashura is a Muslim festival that commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus Christ?

  1. Christmas

  2. Easter

  3. Good Friday

  4. Lent


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christmas is a Christian festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

What is the significance of the festival of Easter?

  1. Birth of Jesus Christ

  2. Resurrection of Jesus Christ

  3. Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

  4. Ascension of Jesus Christ


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Easter is a Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Which festival is associated with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ?

  1. Christmas

  2. Easter

  3. Good Friday

  4. Lent


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Good Friday is a Christian festival that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

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