Indian Festivals Quiz 1 (25 MCQs)

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1. What is the significance of the festival of Lohri in Punjabi culture?

2. How do people celebrate the festival of Makar Sankranti in different parts of India?

3. Which festival is celebrated to honour the home-coming of a mythical-demon king Mahabali?

4. What is the role of diyas in Diwali celebrations?

5. According the river bank sites of the Kumbh Mela, which is the only river on the banks of which two Kumbh Melas are held?

6. What is the significance of the festival of Pongal in South India?

7. Which festival is known as the festival of lights in India?

8. Which festival is celebrated to honor the bond between brothers and sisters?

9. During which festival do people decorate their homes with colorful rangoli designs?

10. How does the festival of Lohri relate to the harvest season?

11. Which festival is associated with the worship of Lord Ganesha?

12. Which festival is celebrated to honor the goddess Durga?

13. What type of food is commonly prepared during Diwali?

14. Which festival involves fasting, praying, and celebrating the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana?

15. What is the cultural significance of Onam in Kerala?

16. Which festival is dedicated to the goddess Durga and involves elaborate pandal decorations?

17. What is the main theme of the festival of Makar Sankranti?

18. During which festival do people fast and offer prayers to Lord Shiva?

19. What are the common practices during Diwali celebrations?

20. In which festival do people light bonfires to celebrate the victory of good over evil?

21. What is the significance of water balloons during Holi?

22. What do people celebrate during Holi?

23. What is the significance of Raksha Bandhan in Indian culture?

24. Which festival involves fasting, offering prayers, and celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna?

25. Which festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna?