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1. The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj happens once every ___ years
a. 10
b. 12
c. 6
d. 4
2. The festival of Saga Dawa celebrated in Sikkim marks the birth of whom?
a. Mahavira
b. Durga
c. Buddha
d. Krishna
3. With which Indian state is the festival of Boita Bandana associated?
a. Karnataka
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Odisha
d. Kerala
4. Which festival gets its name from the Sanskrit words for "ten" and "defeat"?
a. Holi
b. Diwali
c. Dussehra
d. Janmashtami
5. During which festival are the effigies of Ravana, his son Meghnada, and his brother Kumbhkarana, burnt with much fanfar?
a. Holi
b. Diwali
c. Janmashtami
d. Dussehra
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Answers
1. The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj happens once every ___ years
a. 10
b. 12
c. 6
d. 4
Did You Know?
The Kumbh Mela takes place at the Sangam where Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati meet.
Read more about it in this link.
2. The festival of Saga Dawa celebrated in Sikkim marks the birth of whom?
a. Mahavira
b. Durga
c. Buddha
d. Krishna
Did You Know?
Saga Dawa marks the Gautam Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and attainment of Nirvana or Moksha.
Read more about it in this link.
3. 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.
4. Which festival gets its name from the Sanskrit words for "ten" and "defeat"?
a. Holi
b. Diwali
c. Dussehra
d. Janmashtami
Did You Know? Dussehra marks the triumph of Rama, an avatar of Vishnu, over the 10-headed king Ravana. The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Read more about it in this link.
5. During which festival are the effigies of Ravana, his son Meghnada, and his brother Kumbhkarana, burnt with much fanfar?
a. Holi
b. Diwali
c. Janmashtami
d. Dussehra
Did You Know? Dussehra marks the triumph of Rama over Ravana. It is celebrated with great fervour and fanfare. In North India, it incorporates Ram Lila, a theatrical enactment of Rama's life story.
Read more about it in this link.
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