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From Diwali’s dazzling lights to Holi’s colorful splashes, this quiz will challenge your understanding and appreciation of these lively celebrations.
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Indian Festivals Quiz Questions and Answers
1. With which Indian state is the festival of Boita Bandana associated?
a. Karnataka
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Odisha
d. Kerala
2. According to an Indian tradition, the sighting of which bird is said to bring good luck to people during the festival of Dasara?
a. Sparrow
b. Indian Roller Bird
c. Kingfisher
d. Sunbird
3. Utkala Dibasa is a festival that is celebrated in which Indian state?
a. Madhya Pradesh
b. Nagaland
c. Punjab
d. Odisha
4. In India, the Makar Sankranthi is celebrated in which month of the calendar year?
a. March
b. January
c. May
d. July
5. In which Indian festival do people throw coloured powder on each other?
a. Diwali
b. Vishu
c. Holi
d. Gudi Padwa
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Answers
1. With which Indian state is the festival of Boita Bandana associated?
a. Karnataka
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Odisha
d. Kerala
Did You Know?
The Boita Bandana festival revolves around the tradition of the Sadhavas, who were ancient maritime traders. They had boxes called Sindhuks that were used for the storage of goods and precious metals.
Read more about it in this link.
2. According to an Indian tradition, the sighting of which bird is said to bring good luck to people during the festival of Dasara?
a. Sparrow
b. Indian Roller Bird
c. Kingfisher
d. Sunbird
Did You Know?
Spotting the Palpita or the Indian Roller Bird during Dasara is said to bring good luck to people. Hence, people capture this bird around the time of the festival which has endangered its population.
Read more about it in this link.
3. Utkala Dibasa is a festival that is celebrated in which Indian state?
a. Madhya Pradesh
b. Nagaland
c. Punjab
d. Odisha
Did You Know?
Utkala Dibasa is also known as Odisha Day. Odisha (formerly Orissa) attained statehood on April 1, 1936.
Read more about it in this link.
4. In India, the Makar Sankranthi is celebrated in which month of the calendar year?
a. March
b. January
c. May
d. July
Did You Know? Makar Sankranti is celebrated in January every year and marks the termination of the winter season and the beginning of a new harvest season. It is dedicated to the Sun God. Makar refers to the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
Read more about it in this link.
5. In which Indian festival do people throw coloured powder on each other?
a. Diwali
b. Vishu
c. Holi
d. Gudi Padwa
Did You Know? Holi gets its name from Holika, the sister of Hiranyakashyap. To kill his son Prahalad he plotted a plan where he asked his sister Holika to enter the pyre with his son Prahalad, since she was immune to fire. But Prahalad's devotion saved him and Hiranya's sister Holika was burned to death. Hence, Holi celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
Read more about it in this link.
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