Sports Festivals

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Which state in India is known for its annual Jallikattu festival, where bulls are chased by participants?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport practiced in Tamil Nadu, particularly during the Pongal festival.

What is the name of the traditional boat race held in Kerala during the Onam festival?

  1. Vallam Kali

  2. Snake Boat Race

  3. Chundan Vallam Race

  4. Kettuvallam Race


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Snake Boat Race, also known as the Vallam Kali, is a popular water sport in Kerala, where long snake-shaped boats compete in races.

Which sport is celebrated during the Baisakhi festival in Punjab, where participants compete in harvesting wheat crops?

  1. Tug of War

  2. Wrestling

  3. Gatka

  4. Kabaddi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tug of War is a popular sport played during Baisakhi in Punjab, symbolizing strength and unity.

What is the name of the traditional archery competition held during the Makar Sankranti festival in Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Makar Sankranti Archery Tournament

  2. Uttar Pradesh Archery Championship

  3. Kumbh Mela Archery Competition

  4. Ganga Sagar Mela Archery Contest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Makar Sankranti Archery Tournament is an annual event held in Uttar Pradesh during the Makar Sankranti festival.

Which sport is played during the Diwali festival in Maharashtra, where participants form human pyramids to reach a pot filled with buttermilk?

  1. Dahi Handi

  2. Gokulashtami Dahi Handi

  3. Janmashtami Dahi Handi

  4. Krishna Janmashtami Dahi Handi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dahi Handi is a popular sport played during Diwali in Maharashtra, where teams of young men form human pyramids to reach a pot filled with buttermilk.

What is the name of the traditional bullock cart race held during the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Jallikattu

  2. Pongal Bullock Cart Race

  3. Tamil Nadu Bullock Cart Race

  4. Southern India Bullock Cart Race


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Pongal Bullock Cart Race is a traditional sport held during the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu, where bullocks pull decorated carts in a race.

Which sport is played during the Holi festival in Mathura and Vrindavan, where participants throw colored powder and water at each other?

  1. Lathmar Holi

  2. Holi Milan

  3. Rang Panchami

  4. Holika Dahan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lathmar Holi is a unique tradition celebrated during Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan, where women playfully chase men with sticks, and men try to shield themselves with shields.

What is the name of the traditional boat race held in Assam during the Bihu festival?

  1. Bihu Boat Race

  2. Assam Boat Race

  3. Northeast India Boat Race

  4. Brahmaputra Boat Race


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bihu Boat Race is a traditional boat race held in Assam during the Bihu festival, where colorful boats compete in races on the Brahmaputra River.

Which sport is played during the Dussehra festival in Mysore, where elephants are decorated and paraded through the streets?

  1. Elephant Parade

  2. Mysore Dussehra Elephant Procession

  3. Karnataka Elephant Festival

  4. South India Elephant Parade


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mysore Dussehra Elephant Procession is a grand event held during Dussehra in Mysore, where caparisoned elephants are paraded through the streets.

What is the name of the traditional horse race held during the Pushkar Camel Fair in Rajasthan?

  1. Pushkar Horse Race

  2. Rajasthan Horse Race

  3. Desert Horse Race

  4. North India Horse Race


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pushkar Horse Race is a traditional horse race held during the Pushkar Camel Fair in Rajasthan, where horses compete in races on a sandy track.

Which sport is played during the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu, where participants compete in decorating their houses with colorful designs?

  1. Rangoli Competition

  2. Pongal Rangoli Contest

  3. Tamil Nadu Rangoli Festival

  4. South India Rangoli Competition


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Pongal Rangoli Contest is a traditional competition held during Pongal in Tamil Nadu, where participants create colorful Rangoli designs in front of their houses.

What is the name of the traditional bullock cart race held during the Makar Sankranti festival in Gujarat?

  1. Makar Sankranti Bullock Cart Race

  2. Gujarat Bullock Cart Race

  3. Western India Bullock Cart Race

  4. North India Bullock Cart Race


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Makar Sankranti Bullock Cart Race is a traditional sport held during Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, where bullocks pull decorated carts in a race.

Which sport is played during the Diwali festival in West Bengal, where participants compete in making the largest and most intricate clay idols of Goddess Lakshmi?

  1. Diwali Clay Idol Competition

  2. West Bengal Clay Idol Contest

  3. Eastern India Clay Idol Festival

  4. North India Clay Idol Competition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Diwali Clay Idol Competition is a traditional event held during Diwali in West Bengal, where participants create intricate clay idols of Goddess Lakshmi.

What is the name of the traditional boat race held in Odisha during the Raja Parba festival?

  1. Raja Parba Boat Race

  2. Odisha Boat Race

  3. Eastern India Boat Race

  4. North India Boat Race


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Raja Parba Boat Race is a traditional boat race held in Odisha during the Raja Parba festival, where colorful boats compete in races on the Mahanadi River.

Which sport is played during the Onam festival in Kerala, where participants compete in making the tallest and most elaborate flower carpets?

  1. Onam Flower Carpet Competition

  2. Kerala Flower Carpet Contest

  3. Southern India Flower Carpet Festival

  4. Western India Flower Carpet Competition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Onam Flower Carpet Competition is a traditional event held during Onam in Kerala, where participants create colorful and intricate flower carpets.

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