Pongal Quiz 3 (20 MCQs)

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1. When is Bogi Pongal this year?

Correct Answer: C) 13 January 2022.

2. Pongal is a ..... day long festival of Tamil Nadu.

Correct Answer: B) Three.

3. According to Purana, on the day of Makar Sankranti, Surya god visits his son. Who is the son of Surya?

Correct Answer: B) Shani.

4. What is the correct meaning of the word 'Kanum' in the context of Pongal festival?

Correct Answer: B) To visit.

5. How many days is Pongal festival celebrated?

Correct Answer: C) 4.

6. Which tradition women and young girls follow on Mattu Pongal?

Correct Answer: D) Kanu padi.

7. By which name the bull festival during pongal is known as?

Correct Answer: A) Jallikattu.

8. Which day is known as Mattu Pongal?

Correct Answer: C) Third day of Pongal.

9. What is the significance of the Kolam design during Pongal?

Correct Answer: D) Kolam designs signify prosperity, welcome, and blessings during Pongal.

10. What is the main dish prepared during Pongal?

Correct Answer: B) Pongal.

11. Pongal is celebrated for

Correct Answer: A) Harvest of crops.

12. On the day of Pongal, people wear

Correct Answer: A) New clothes.

13. Which of the following terms we use for the third day of Pongal celebration?

Correct Answer: A) And Pongal.

14. By which name is pongal known in Assam state?

Correct Answer: C) Bhogali Bihu.

15. Celebration of the Pongal festival is for thanking which god?

Correct Answer: C) Both.

16. When is Pongal celebrated?

Correct Answer: A) The month of Thai ( Mid-January).

17. In Bihar Makar Sankranti festival is known as:

Correct Answer: C) Both.

18. On the second day of the festival, farmers thank the ..... god.

Correct Answer: B) Sun.

19. On the third day what is the name of the celebration?

Correct Answer: C) And Pongal.

20. On which day of pongal festival worship of god sun is performed?

Correct Answer: B) Second.