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Indian Mathematical and Astronomical Festivals and Events

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Which festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of the new year in the Indian solar calendar?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Makar Sankranti

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Makar Sankranti is celebrated on January 14 or 15 every year to mark the beginning of the new year in the Indian solar calendar.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Ganesh Chaturthi

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the fourth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August-September) to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Hindu month of Ashvina (September-October) to mark the victory of good over evil.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Janmashtami

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the Hindu month of Bhadra (August-September) to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diwali is celebrated on the day of Amavasya (new moon) in the Hindu month of Kartika (October-November) to mark the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Shiva, the destroyer of evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Mahashivratri

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mahashivratri is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the Hindu month of Phalguna (February-March) to mark the birth of Lord Shiva.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of the spring season?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Vasant Panchami

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vasant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Magha (January-February) to mark the beginning of the spring season.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the harvest of the winter crops?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Lohri

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lohri is celebrated on the night of January 13 to mark the harvest of the winter crops.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the harvest of the summer crops?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Makar Sankranti

  4. Pongal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pongal is celebrated in the month of January to mark the harvest of the summer crops.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of the monsoon season?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Raksha Bandhan

  4. Teej


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Teej is celebrated on the third day of the Hindu month of Shravana (July-August) to mark the beginning of the monsoon season.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the bond between brothers and sisters?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Raksha Bandhan

  4. Teej


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana (July-August) to mark the bond between brothers and sisters.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of the goddess Durga, the destroyer of evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Durga Puja

  4. Teej


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Durga Puja is celebrated in the month of October to mark the birth of the goddess Durga.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon king Bali?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Onam

  4. Teej


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Onam is celebrated in the month of August-September to mark the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon king Bali.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Hanuman, the monkey god?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Hanuman Jayanti

  4. Teej


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April) to mark the birth of Lord Hanuman.

Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Ram Navami

  4. Teej


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April) to mark the birth of Lord Rama.

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