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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 dance festival is held in Odisha to celebrate the victory of Lord Jagannath over the demon Kansa?

  1. Rath Yatra

  2. Durga Puja

  3. Diwali

  4. Holi
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Rath Yatra is a dance festival held in Odisha, India, to celebrate the victory of Lord Jagannath over the demon Kansa.

Multiple choice

Which dance festival is celebrated in Tamil Nadu to mark the beginning of the harvest season?

  1. Pongal

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam
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Pongal is a dance festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, India, to mark the beginning of the harvest season.

Multiple choice

Which dance festival is held in West Bengal to celebrate the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura?

  1. Durga Puja

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam
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Durga Puja is a dance festival held in West Bengal, India, to celebrate the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura.

Multiple choice

Which dance festival is celebrated in Maharashtra to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha?

  1. Ganesh Chaturthi

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam
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Ganesh Chaturthi is a dance festival celebrated in Maharashtra, India, to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha.

Multiple choice

Which dance festival is held in Gujarat to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Putana?

  1. Janmashtami

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam
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Janmashtami is a dance festival held in Gujarat, India, to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Putana.

Multiple choice

Which dance festival is celebrated in Punjab to mark the harvest of the wheat crop?

  1. Baisakhi

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam
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Baisakhi is a dance festival celebrated in Punjab, India, to mark the harvest of the wheat crop.

Multiple choice

Which dance festival is held in Rajasthan to celebrate the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Onam

  4. Dussehra
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Dussehra is a dance festival held in Rajasthan, India, to celebrate the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana.

Multiple choice

Which dance festival is celebrated in Uttar Pradesh to mark the birth of Lord Krishna?

  1. Janmashtami

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam
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Janmashtami is a dance festival celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, India, to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.

Multiple choice

Which dance festival is held in Madhya Pradesh to celebrate the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon Hiranyakashipu?

  1. Holi

  2. Diwali

  3. Onam

  4. Narsimha Jayanti
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Explanation

Narsimha Jayanti is a dance festival held in Madhya Pradesh, India, to celebrate the victory of Lord Vishnu over the demon Hiranyakashipu.

Multiple choice

Which dance festival is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh to mark the harvest of the rice crop?

  1. Sankranti

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam
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Sankranti is a dance festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, India, to mark the harvest of the rice crop.

Multiple choice

Which dance festival is held in Karnataka to celebrate the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura?

  1. Shivaratri

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam
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Shivaratri is a dance festival held in Karnataka, India, to celebrate the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Ram Navami

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam
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Ram Navami is a dance festival celebrated in Telangana, India, to mark the birth of Lord Rama.

Multiple choice

Which dance festival is held in Chhattisgarh to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Kamsa?

  1. Janmashtami

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam
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Janmashtami is a dance festival held in Chhattisgarh, India, to celebrate the victory of Lord Krishna over the demon Kamsa.

Multiple choice

Which dance festival is celebrated in Jharkhand to mark the harvest of the paddy crop?

  1. Pongal

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Onam
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Pongal is a dance festival celebrated in Jharkhand, India, to mark the harvest of the paddy crop.

Multiple choice

Which song is known for its energetic beats and is often played during the 'Sangeet' ceremony?

  1. Nach Baliye

  2. Dhoom Machale

  3. Desi Girl

  4. Kala Chashma
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Explanation

Dhoom Machale is a popular song from the movie 'Dhoom' and is often played during the 'Sangeet' ceremony, which is a pre-wedding celebration where the families of the bride and groom come together to dance and celebrate.