Indian Lunar Calendar
Quiz about the Indian lunar calendar, including months, full moon and new moon observances, and related terminology
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the first month in the Indian lunar calendar?
- Chaitra
- Vaisakha
- Jyeshtha
- Ashadha
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the full moon that occurs in the month of Kartika?
- Kartik Purnima
- Diwali
- Holi
- Dussehra
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the new moon that occurs in the month of Chaitra?
- Chaitra Amavasya
- Vaisakha Amavasya
- Jyeshtha Amavasya
- Ashadha Amavasya
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
How many lunar months are there in a Hindu year?
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the Indian lunar calendar?
- Panchang
- Vikram Samvat
- Shaka Samvat
- Hijri Calendar
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Kartika?
- Diwali
- Holi
- Dussehra
- Kartik Purnima
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the Hindu festival that is celebrated on the new moon day of the month of Chaitra?
- Diwali
- Holi
- Dussehra
- Chaitra Amavasya
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the name of the Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Phalguna?
- Diwali
- Holi
- Dussehra
- Holika Dahan