Indian Astronomy and Customs

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Which of the following is not a traditional Indian calendar?

  1. Vikram Samvat

  2. Shaka Samvat

  3. Gregorian Calendar

  4. Hijri Calendar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Gregorian Calendar is a Western calendar, while the Vikram Samvat, Shaka Samvat, and Hijri Calendar are traditional Indian calendars.

Which of the following is the first month of the Hindu calendar?

  1. Chaitra

  2. Vaisakha

  3. Jyeshtha

  4. Ashadha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chaitra is the first month of the Hindu calendar, and it corresponds to March-April in the Gregorian calendar.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian festival that celebrates the harvest?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Onam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pongal is a traditional Indian festival that celebrates the harvest, and it is celebrated in the month of January-February.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian dance form that is performed during the festival of Diwali?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Garba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Garba is a traditional Indian dance form that is performed during the festival of Diwali, and it is characterized by its circular movements and colorful costumes.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian musical instrument that is played during the festival of Holi?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Dhol

  4. Shehnai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dhol is a traditional Indian musical instrument that is played during the festival of Holi, and it is characterized by its large size and loud sound.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian dish that is served during the festival of Onam?

  1. Pongal

  2. Biryani

  3. Samosa

  4. Sadhya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sadhya is a traditional Indian dish that is served during the festival of Onam, and it consists of a variety of dishes, including rice, lentils, vegetables, and sweets.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian custom that is performed during the festival of Diwali?

  1. Lighting diyas

  2. Exchanging gifts

  3. Eating sweets

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lighting diyas, exchanging gifts, and eating sweets are all traditional Indian customs that are performed during the festival of Diwali.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian custom that is performed during the festival of Holi?

  1. Throwing colored powder

  2. Playing with water guns

  3. Singing and dancing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Throwing colored powder, playing with water guns, and singing and dancing are all traditional Indian customs that are performed during the festival of Holi.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian custom that is performed during the festival of Onam?

  1. Making rangoli

  2. Wearing new clothes

  3. Eating sadhya

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Making rangoli, wearing new clothes, and eating sadhya are all traditional Indian customs that are performed during the festival of Onam.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian custom that is performed during the festival of Pongal?

  1. Boiling milk in a new pot

  2. Eating sweet Pongal

  3. Decorating the house with sugarcane

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Boiling milk in a new pot, eating sweet Pongal, and decorating the house with sugarcane are all traditional Indian customs that are performed during the festival of Pongal.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian custom that is performed during the festival of Diwali?

  1. Lighting diyas

  2. Exchanging gifts

  3. Eating sweets

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lighting diyas, exchanging gifts, and eating sweets are all traditional Indian customs that are performed during the festival of Diwali.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian custom that is performed during the festival of Holi?

  1. Throwing colored powder

  2. Playing with water guns

  3. Singing and dancing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Throwing colored powder, playing with water guns, and singing and dancing are all traditional Indian customs that are performed during the festival of Holi.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian custom that is performed during the festival of Onam?

  1. Making rangoli

  2. Wearing new clothes

  3. Eating sadhya

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Making rangoli, wearing new clothes, and eating sadhya are all traditional Indian customs that are performed during the festival of Onam.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian custom that is performed during the festival of Pongal?

  1. Boiling milk in a new pot

  2. Eating sweet Pongal

  3. Decorating the house with sugarcane

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Boiling milk in a new pot, eating sweet Pongal, and decorating the house with sugarcane are all traditional Indian customs that are performed during the festival of Pongal.

Which of the following is a traditional Indian custom that is performed during the festival of Diwali?

  1. Lighting diyas

  2. Exchanging gifts

  3. Eating sweets

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lighting diyas, exchanging gifts, and eating sweets are all traditional Indian customs that are performed during the festival of Diwali.

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