Deepavali Quiz 4 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is the first routine of Dr. Nithiya during Deepavali?

Correct Answer: B) Oil bathing.

2. Most Hindus will decorate their homes with 'rangoli' made of colored rice.Rangoli is drawn on

Correct Answer: C) Floor.

3. What is hung in front of the house during the Deepavali festival to remove all negativity and bring good luck?

Correct Answer: A) Mango Leaves.

4. What is the difference between Deepavali and Thaipusam?

Correct Answer: A) Deepavali is a festival.Thaipusam is a religious ceremony.

5. ..... is the name of the first day of Deepavali festival.

Correct Answer: B) Dhanteras.

6. How did the name Diwali come about?

Correct Answer: B) Deepam + Avali.

7. What does the word "Deepavali" mean?

Correct Answer: C) Row of lights.

8. What does deepavali mean?

Correct Answer: C) Festival of Lights.

9. Diwali is also known to celebrate the return of Lord Rama from Exile. However, it is also known to celebrate another Hindu God.

Correct Answer: C) Krishna.

10. What date will Diwali be celebrated in 2020?

Correct Answer: B) 14th November.

11. On the night of Deepavali, Hindus celebrate by lighting lamps followed by fireworks. What do these traditions represent? *

Correct Answer: B) Warding off evil spirits.

12. What oil is used to light diya during Deepavali

Correct Answer: A) Mustard.

13. What does the light day mean?

Correct Answer: A) Diwali.

14. Which of these is traditionally performed on the first day of Diwali?

Correct Answer: D) Cleaning.

15. In what month of the Hindu Calendar does Diwali take place across MOST of India?

Correct Answer: A) Card.

16. Clothing for Indians (men) is

Correct Answer: B) Dhoti.

17. When did Singapore declare Deepavali as a public holiday?

Correct Answer: C) October 1929.

18. Helium gas is inert.Which of the following is the correct description of the trait?

Correct Answer: D) Achieve a stable electron arrangement.

19. Which of the following is not a strong acid?

Correct Answer: B) Phosphoric acid.

20. Which of the following rituals is done on the morning of Deepavali?

Correct Answer: B) A hot shower.