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Indian Festivals and Culture

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Indian festivals and culture encompass diverse religious celebrations, harvest festivals, and regional traditions. Questions cover festivals like Holi, Maha Shivaratri, and Ugadi. Deepen your knowledge of cultural rituals and traditional practices for state level exams.

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Indian Festivals and Culture Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Sikh festival that celebrates the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Guru of Sikhism?

  1. Guru Nanak Gurpurab

  2. Guru Gobind Singh Gurpurab

  3. Diwali

  4. Shaheedi Divas
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Shaheedi Divas is the Sikh festival that commemorates the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Guru of Sikhism.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Punjab to mark the harvest of the Rabi crops?

  1. Lohri

  2. Baisakhi

  3. Teej

  4. Diwali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Baisakhi is a harvest festival celebrated in Punjab on April 13 or 14 to mark the beginning of the new year in the Punjabi calendar.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the Lohri festival in Punjab?

  1. Celebrating the harvest of the Rabi crops

  2. Welcoming the spring season

  3. Celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

  4. Celebrating the victory of good over evil
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Explanation

Lohri is a harvest festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It is also associated with the harvest of the Rabi crops.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Punjab to mark the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism?

  1. Gurpurab

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Dussehra
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Gurpurab is a festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. It is celebrated on November 12 or 13.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the Teej festival in Punjab?

  1. Celebrating the arrival of the monsoon season

  2. Welcoming the spring season

  3. Celebrating the harvest of the Kharif crops

  4. Celebrating the birth of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
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Teej is a festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the arrival of the monsoon season. It is also associated with the planting of rice and other Kharif crops.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Punjab to mark the victory of good over evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Dussehra

  3. Holi

  4. Lohri
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Diwali is a festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the victory of good over evil. It is also associated with the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the Hola Mohalla festival in Punjab?

  1. Celebrating the harvest of the Rabi crops

  2. Welcoming the spring season

  3. Celebrating the birth of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

  4. Celebrating the victory of good over evil
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hola Mohalla is a festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the birth of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs. It is celebrated on March 10 or 11.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Punjab to mark the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Guru of the Sikhs?

  1. Shaheedi Jor Mela

  2. Gurpurab

  3. Diwali

  4. Holi
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Shaheedi Jor Mela is a festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Guru of the Sikhs. It is celebrated on June 16 or 17.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the Maghi festival in Punjab?

  1. Celebrating the harvest of the Rabi crops

  2. Welcoming the spring season

  3. Celebrating the birth of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

  4. Celebrating the victory of good over evil
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Explanation

Maghi is a festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the harvest of the Rabi crops. It is also associated with the beginning of the new year in the Punjabi calendar.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Punjab to mark the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs?

  1. Shaheedi Jor Mela

  2. Gurpurab

  3. Diwali

  4. Holi
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Explanation

Shaheedi Jor Mela is a festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs. It is celebrated on November 24 or 25.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the Basant Panchami festival in Punjab?

  1. Celebrating the arrival of the spring season

  2. Welcoming the harvest of the Rabi crops

  3. Celebrating the birth of Guru Gobind Singh Ji

  4. Celebrating the victory of good over evil
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Explanation

Basant Panchami is a festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the arrival of the spring season. It is also associated with the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and music.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Punjab to mark the martyrdom of Guru Hargobind Ji, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs?

  1. Shaheedi Jor Mela

  2. Gurpurab

  3. Diwali

  4. Holi
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Shaheedi Jor Mela is a festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the martyrdom of Guru Hargobind Ji, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs. It is celebrated on March 28 or 29.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the Raksha Bandhan festival in Punjab?

  1. Celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters

  2. Welcoming the spring season

  3. Celebrating the harvest of the Rabi crops

  4. Celebrating the victory of good over evil
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Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the bond between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on August 11 or 12.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Punjab to mark the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs?

  1. Shaheedi Jor Mela

  2. Gurpurab

  3. Diwali

  4. Holi
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Explanation

Shaheedi Jor Mela is a festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs. It is celebrated on December 29 or 30.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the Karva Chauth festival in Punjab?

  1. Celebrating the bond between husbands and wives

  2. Welcoming the spring season

  3. Celebrating the harvest of the Rabi crops

  4. Celebrating the victory of good over evil
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Karva Chauth is a festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the bond between husbands and wives. It is celebrated on the fourth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Kartik.