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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 to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Ganesh Chaturthi
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Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon Narakasura?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Naraka Chaturdashi
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Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon Narakasura.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Rama?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Ram Navami
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Ram Navami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Rama.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Hanuman over the demon Ravana?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Hanuman Jayanti
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Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Hanuman over the demon Ravana.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Shiva?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Maha Shivaratri
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Maha Shivaratri is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Shiva.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Durga over the demon Mahishasura?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Durga Puja
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Durga Puja is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Durga over the demon Mahishasura.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Kartikeya?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Skanda Shashti
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Skanda Shashti is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Kartikeya.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon Hiranyakashipu?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Narsimha Jayanti
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Narsimha Jayanti is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon Hiranyakashipu.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Brahma?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Brahma Jayanti
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Brahma Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Brahma.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Indra over the demon Vritra?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Indra Jayanti
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Indra Jayanti is celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Indra over the demon Vritra.

Multiple choice

Which Indian festival is celebrated to honor the Moon?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Raksha Bandhan
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Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated in India to mark the victory of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya. It is also associated with the worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Chandra, the god of the Moon.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian lunar eclipse festival?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Chandra Grahan
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Chandra Grahan is the name of the Indian lunar eclipse festival. It is a time when Hindus gather to pray and meditate, and to offer food and water to the Moon.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual Sikh festival that celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak?

  1. Guru Nanak Jayanti

  2. Diwali

  3. Hola Mohalla

  4. Vaisakhi
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The annual Sikh festival that celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak is called Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Prakash Gurpurab.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Sikh festival that celebrates the harvest season?

  1. Guru Nanak Jayanti

  2. Diwali

  3. Hola Mohalla

  4. Vaisakhi
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The Sikh festival that celebrates the harvest season is called Vaisakhi, which also marks the beginning of the new year in the Sikh calendar.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Sikh festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil?

  1. Guru Nanak Jayanti

  2. Diwali

  3. Hola Mohalla

  4. Vaisakhi
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Explanation

The Sikh festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil is called Diwali, which is also known as the festival of lights.