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Cultural Events and Festivals Attracting Tourists to India

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Which of the following is not a classical dance form of India?

  1. Bharatanatyam

  2. Kathakali

  3. Odissi

  4. Kuchipudi

  5. Kathak


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kathakali is a traditional dance form from Kerala, while Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, and Kathak are classical dance forms from Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, respectively.

The annual Pushkar Camel Fair is held in which state of India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Madhya Pradesh

  5. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pushkar Camel Fair is a renowned annual fair held in Pushkar, Rajasthan, known for its vibrant colors, cultural performances, and trading of camels.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri

  5. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dussehra is a Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, marking the triumph of good over evil.

The Kumbh Mela is a large religious gathering held at four pilgrimage sites in India. Which of these sites is not included?

  1. Haridwar

  2. Prayagraj

  3. Ujjain

  4. Varanasi

  5. Nashik


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kumbh Mela is held at four pilgrimage sites: Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain, and Nashik. Varanasi is not included among these four sites.

Which festival is celebrated in India to mark the arrival of spring?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri

  5. Makar Sankranti


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Holi is a vibrant festival of colors celebrated in India to mark the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.

The Thrissur Pooram festival is famous for its spectacular display of elephants. In which state of India is this festival held?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh

  5. Telangana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thrissur Pooram festival is a grand temple festival held in Thrissur, Kerala, known for its elaborate processions and the participation of numerous elephants.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri

  5. Maha Shivratri


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with fasting, prayers, and special rituals.

The Hornbill Festival is a cultural extravaganza held in which state of India?

  1. Nagaland

  2. Manipur

  3. Mizoram

  4. Arunachal Pradesh

  5. Sikkim


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hornbill Festival is a vibrant cultural festival held in Nagaland, showcasing the rich traditions, music, dance, and crafts of the Naga tribes.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri

  5. Janmashtami


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, often marked with fasting, prayers, and cultural performances.

The Hemis Festival is a Buddhist festival held in which state of India?

  1. Ladakh

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Uttarakhand

  4. Sikkim

  5. Arunachal Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hemis Festival is a renowned Buddhist festival held in Hemis Monastery, Ladakh, known for its masked dances, colorful processions, and religious rituals.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri

  5. Durga Puja


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Durga Puja is a Hindu festival celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, often marked with elaborate pandals, cultural performances, and processions.

The Surajkund International Crafts Mela is held in which state of India?

  1. Haryana

  2. Punjab

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh

  5. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surajkund International Crafts Mela is a vibrant crafts fair held in Surajkund, Haryana, showcasing traditional crafts, handlooms, and cultural performances from various parts of India and the world.

Which festival is celebrated in India to mark the harvest season?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri

  5. Pongal


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, marking the end of the harvest season and thanking the Sun God for a bountiful crop.

The Magnetic Fields Festival is a popular electronic music festival held in which state of India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Goa

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra

  5. Telangana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Magnetic Fields Festival is an annual electronic music festival held in Alsisar Mahal, Rajasthan, known for its unique desert setting and eclectic lineup of international and Indian artists.

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Navratri

  5. Ganesh Chaturthi


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity.

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