This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Indian Culture > Festivals > General > Indian Festivals – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Indian Festivals Quiz 2 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the significance of water balloons during Holi? A) Water balloons are a traditional offering to the gods during Holi. B) Water balloons represent sadness and loss during the festival. C) Water balloons are used to clean the streets after Holi. D) Water balloons symbolize joy and playfulness during Holi, enhancing the festive spirit. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Water balloons symbolize joy and playfulness during Holi, enhancing the festive spirit. 2. What do people celebrate during Holi? A) The end of winter and the start of summer. B) The arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. C) The remembrance of historical battles and conquests. D) The harvest festival and the celebration of crops. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. 3. What is the significance of Raksha Bandhan in Indian culture? A) Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating the harvest season. B) Raksha Bandhan is a day for honoring teachers in Indian culture. C) Raksha Bandhan marks the beginning of the monsoon season in India. D) Raksha Bandhan signifies the bond of love and protection between siblings in Indian culture. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Raksha Bandhan signifies the bond of love and protection between siblings in Indian culture. 4. Which festival involves fasting, offering prayers, and celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna? A) Navratri. B) Janmashtami. C) Diwali. D) Holi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Janmashtami. 5. Which festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna? A) Janmashtami. B) Holi. C) Diwali. D) Navratri. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Janmashtami. 6. What are the nine forms of the goddess worshipped during Navratri? A) Saraswati. B) Lakshmi. C) Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri. D) Durga. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri. 7. What is the significance of Makar Sankranti? A) Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of the monsoon season. B) Makar Sankranti is significant as it marks the end of winter and the beginning of the harvest season, celebrated with various cultural festivities. C) Makar Sankranti is primarily a religious observance with no agricultural significance. D) Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrating the arrival of spring. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Makar Sankranti is significant as it marks the end of winter and the beginning of the harvest season, celebrated with various cultural festivities. 8. What is the primary significance of Pongal in South India? A) Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in South India. B) Pongal is a festival for celebrating the New Year. C) Pongal is a religious festival honoring deities. D) Pongal is celebrated only in the winter season. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in South India. 9. What are the key differences between Dussehra and Durga Puja? A) Dussehra is celebrated in the spring, while Durga Puja is in the winter. B) Durga Puja involves fasting, whereas Dussehra includes feasting. C) Dussehra is primarily a Hindu festival, while Durga Puja is celebrated by Christians. D) Dussehra celebrates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, while Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dussehra celebrates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, while Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura. 10. Which festival is known for the grand processions of decorated elephants? A) Thrissur Pooram. B) Pongala festival. C) Onam festival. D) Navratri Festival. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thrissur Pooram. 11. What is the main festival celebrated in India to mark the victory of good over evil? A) Diwali. B) Christmas. C) Eid. D) Holi. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Diwali. 12. One of the oldest festivals celebrated in the state of Karnataka with a history of over 300 years depicting 'Draupadi' as the ideal woman and the Goddess of Strength (Shakti) in the form of Adishakti, as she emerged as a symbol of strong and ideal womanhood after all the trials and tribulations she was put through as in the epic Mahabharata. A) Mahamaham Festival. B) Mysuru Dasara. C) Cage. D) The gardener. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cage. 13. When Moon and Pooram Star rise together, that day marks which one of the following festival? A) Moon Puram. B) Du Pooram. C) Thrissur Pooram. D) Four purams. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thrissur Pooram. 14. Which festival marks the end of the harvest season in Punjab? A) Crutch. B) Diwali. C) Holi. D) Lohri. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lohri. 15. As per mythology, Holi is the celebration of death of Ogress Pootana who came to kill which GOD? A) Rama. B) Krishna. C) Shiva. D) Vishnu. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Krishna. 16. Which festival is celebrated with the lighting of diyas? A) Eid. B) Christmas. C) Diwali. D) Holi. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diwali. 17. What is the significance of the festival of Makar Sankranti in Indian culture? A) Makar Sankranti signifies the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. B) Makar Sankranti is a festival for celebrating the arrival of monsoon rains. C) Makar Sankranti is primarily a religious holiday with no cultural significance. D) Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of the winter season in India. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Makar Sankranti signifies the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. 18. What is the traditional sweet made during Diwali called? A) Ladoo. B) Sweet dish. C) Jalebi. D) Barfi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sweet dish. 19. During which festival do people throw colored powders at each other? A) Diwali. B) Christmas. C) Eid. D) Holi. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Holi. 20. Why is Navratri celebrated and what does it signify? A) Navratri is celebrated to remember historical battles and signifies the importance of warfare. B) Navratri is celebrated to honor goddess Durga and signifies the victory of good over evil. C) Navratri is celebrated to honor Lord Krishna and signifies the arrival of spring. D) Navratri is a festival for harvesting crops and signifies abundance and prosperity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Navratri is celebrated to honor goddess Durga and signifies the victory of good over evil. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesFestivals QuizzesIndian Culture QuizzesIndian Festivals Quiz 1Indian Festivals Quiz 3Indian Festivals Quiz 4 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books