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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

Which festival is celebrated in Punjab to mark the birth of Guru Ram Das Ji, the fourth Guru of the Sikhs?

  1. Gurpurab

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Dussehra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gurpurab is a festival celebrated in Punjab to mark the birth of Guru Ram Das Ji, the fourth Guru of the Sikhs. It is celebrated on September 24 or 25.

Multiple choice

The 'Mysore Dasara' is a grand festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. Which city hosts this annual event?

  1. Bengaluru

  2. Mysore

  3. Mangaluru

  4. Udupi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mysore Dasara is held in Mysore, Karnataka, and features a grand procession of elephants, cultural performances, and traditional Mysore cuisine.

Multiple choice

The 'Onam Festival' is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala. Which city hosts the annual 'Onam Sadhya', a traditional feast served on banana leaves?

  1. Kochi

  2. Thiruvananthapuram

  3. Kannur

  4. Kozhikode
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Onam Sadhya is served during the Onam Festival in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and features a variety of traditional dishes served on banana leaves.

Multiple choice

The 'Pongal Festival' is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu. Which city hosts the annual 'Pongal Trade Fair', where farmers showcase their produce and livestock?

  1. Chennai

  2. Madurai

  3. Coimbatore

  4. Tiruchirappalli
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Pongal Trade Fair is held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, during the Pongal Festival and showcases a variety of agricultural produce, livestock, and traditional crafts.

Multiple choice

The 'Bihu Festival' is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam. Which city hosts the annual 'Rongali Bihu', the most significant of the three Bihu festivals?

  1. Guwahati

  2. Jorhat

  3. Dibrugarh

  4. Silchar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Rongali Bihu is celebrated in Guwahati, Assam, during the Bihu Festival and features traditional Assamese cuisine, music, and dance performances.

Multiple choice

The 'Durga Puja Festival' is a grand celebration of the victory of good over evil. Which city hosts the annual 'Durga Puja Carnival', known for its vibrant cultural performances and food stalls?

  1. Kolkata

  2. Mumbai

  3. Delhi

  4. Hyderabad
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Durga Puja Carnival is held in Kolkata, West Bengal, during the Durga Puja Festival and features a variety of cultural performances, food stalls, and traditional Bengali cuisine.

Multiple choice

The 'Diwali Festival' is a celebration of lights and the victory of good over evil. Which city hosts the annual 'Diwali Mela', a grand fair featuring traditional Indian sweets, crafts, and cultural performances?

  1. Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Jaipur

  4. Varanasi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Diwali Mela is held in Delhi during the Diwali Festival and showcases a variety of traditional Indian sweets, crafts, and cultural performances.

Multiple choice

The 'Holi Festival' is a vibrant celebration of colors and the arrival of spring. Which city hosts the annual 'Lathmar Holi', where women playfully chase men with sticks?

  1. Mathura

  2. Vrindavan

  3. Barsana

  4. Agra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Lathmar Holi is celebrated in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, during the Holi Festival and features women playfully chasing men with sticks, while men try to shield themselves with shields.

Multiple choice

The 'Ganesh Chaturthi Festival' is a celebration of the birth of Lord Ganesha. Which city hosts the annual 'Ganesh Chaturthi Festival', known for its grand processions and elaborate decorations?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Pune

  3. Hyderabad

  4. Chennai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganesh Chaturthi Festival is celebrated in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and features grand processions, elaborate decorations, and traditional Maharashtrian cuisine.

Multiple choice

The 'Navratri Festival' is a nine-day celebration of the divine feminine. Which city hosts the annual 'Navratri Garba', a traditional Gujarati folk dance performed during the festival?

  1. Ahmedabad

  2. Surat

  3. Vadodara

  4. Rajkot
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Navratri Garba is performed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, during the Navratri Festival and features traditional Gujarati folk music and dance.

Multiple choice

The 'Christmas Festival' is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Which city hosts the annual 'Goa Christmas Carnival', known for its vibrant parades, music, and traditional Goan cuisine?

  1. Panaji

  2. Margao

  3. Vasco da Gama

  4. Mapusa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Goa Christmas Carnival is held in Panaji, Goa, during the Christmas Festival and features vibrant parades, music, and traditional Goan cuisine.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional Telugu calendar?

  1. Panchangam

  2. Vikram Samvat

  3. Shaka Samvat

  4. Hijri Calendar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Telugu calendar is known as the 'Panchangam' and is based on the Hindu lunisolar calendar system.

Multiple choice

When is the Goa Art and Craft Festival held?

  1. December-January

  2. February-March

  3. April-May

  4. October-November
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Goa Art and Craft Festival is held in December-January every year.

Multiple choice

Which of the following art and craft festivals is held in Rajasthan?

  1. Surajkund International Crafts Mela

  2. Goa Art and Craft Festival

  3. Pushkar Camel Fair

  4. Jaisalmer Desert Festival
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Jaisalmer Desert Festival is held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

What is the main attraction of the Jaisalmer Desert Festival?

  1. Camel races

  2. Folk music and dance performances

  3. Fireworks display

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jaisalmer Desert Festival offers a wide range of attractions, including camel races, folk music and dance performances, and fireworks display.