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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 the month of Shravan and is dedicated to Lord Shiva?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Mahashivratri
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Explanation

Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Shravan and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in the month of Kartik and is dedicated to the goddess Durga?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Durga Puja
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Explanation

Durga Puja is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Kartik and is dedicated to the goddess Durga.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in the month of Jyeshtha and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Rath Yatra
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Explanation

Rath Yatra is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Jyeshtha and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in the month of Bhadra and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Ganesh Chaturthi
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Explanation

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Bhadra and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in the month of Ashwin and is dedicated to the goddess Saraswati?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Saraswati Puja
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Explanation

Saraswati Puja is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Ashwin and is dedicated to the goddess Saraswati.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in the month of Magha and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Makar Sankranti
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Explanation

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Magha and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in the month of Chaitra and is dedicated to Lord Rama?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Rama Navami
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Explanation

Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Chaitra and is dedicated to Lord Rama.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in the month of Vaisakha and is dedicated to Lord Krishna?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Krishna Janmashtami
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Explanation

Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Vaisakha and is dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in the month of Sravana and is dedicated to Lord Shiva?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Mahashivratri
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mahashivratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Sravana and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in the month of Bhadrapada and is dedicated to the goddess Durga?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Durga Puja
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Durga Puja is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Bhadrapada and is dedicated to the goddess Durga.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in the month of Kartika and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Dussehra

  4. Diwali
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A,D Correct answer
Explanation

Diwali is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Kartika and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Multiple choice

The Shahnai is often played in pairs during which auspicious occasion in North India?

  1. Weddings

  2. Birthdays

  3. Religious Festivals

  4. Harvest Festivals
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Explanation

The Shahnai is traditionally played in pairs during North Indian weddings. Its melodious sound is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the newlyweds. The Shahnai's distinctive tone adds a festive and auspicious atmosphere to the wedding ceremony.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major festival celebrated by the Jaunsari people?

  1. Baisakhi

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Baisakhi, Diwali, and Holi are all major festivals celebrated by the Jaunsari people.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Madhya Pradesh to mark the beginning of the harvest season?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Makar Sankranti

  4. Navratri
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Explanation

Makar Sankranti is celebrated in Madhya Pradesh to mark the beginning of the harvest season. It is a festival of joy and prosperity, where people exchange gifts, prepare traditional dishes, and participate in cultural events.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Madhya Pradesh to honor the goddess Durga?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Navratri

  4. Dussehra
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Explanation

Navratri is celebrated in Madhya Pradesh to honor the goddess Durga. It is a nine-day festival during which devotees observe fasts, perform rituals, and participate in cultural events.