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Janmashtami: The Festival of Lord Krishna

Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. It is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion across India and other parts of the world.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When is Janmashtami celebrated?

  1. On the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadra
  2. On the eighth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Bhadra
  3. On the ninth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadra
  4. On the ninth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Bhadra
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of Janmashtami?

  1. It celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
  2. It celebrates the victory of good over evil.
  3. It celebrates the start of the new year.
  4. It celebrates the harvest season.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How is Janmashtami celebrated?

  1. By fasting and praying.
  2. By singing and dancing.
  3. By decorating temples and homes.
  4. All of the above.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the traditional food served on Janmashtami?

  1. Pani puri.
  2. Bhelpuri.
  3. Dahi puri.
  4. All of the above.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of the number eight in Janmashtami?

  1. Lord Krishna was born on the eighth day of the month.
  2. Lord Krishna had eight wives.
  3. Lord Krishna had eight children.
  4. All of the above.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which city is considered to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna?

  1. Mathura.
  2. Vrindavan.
  3. Gokul.
  4. Dwarka.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the festival that celebrates the childhood of Lord Krishna?

  1. Gokulashtami.
  2. Janmashtami.
  3. Radhashtami.
  4. Dwarkashtami.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the dance that is performed during Janmashtami?

  1. Kathak.
  2. Bharatanatyam.
  3. Odissi.
  4. Garba.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the sweet that is distributed during Janmashtami?

  1. Laddu.
  2. Jalebi.
  3. Gulab jamun.
  4. All of the above.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the ritual that is performed during Janmashtami where a baby Krishna is bathed in milk?

  1. Abhishek.
  2. Snan.
  3. Jalabhishek.
  4. All of the above.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the city where Lord Krishna spent his childhood?

  1. Mathura.
  2. Vrindavan.
  3. Gokul.
  4. Dwarka.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the river where Lord Krishna was born?

  1. Yamuna.
  2. Ganges.
  3. Saraswati.
  4. Narmada.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the demon that Lord Krishna killed?

  1. Kamsa.
  2. Putana.
  3. Bakasura.
  4. All of the above.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the weapon that Lord Krishna used to kill Kamsa?

  1. Sudarshana Chakra.
  2. Kaumodaki Mace.
  3. Sharanga Bow.
  4. All of the above.
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