General Awareness

Indian Festivals and Culture

3,001 Questions

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.

Hindu religious festivalsSikh martial festivalsRegional harvest festivalsFestival rituals and traditionsCultural dance celebrations

Indian Festivals and Culture Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Tripura to mark the end of the harvest season?

  1. Holi

  2. Diwali

  3. Pongal

  4. Kharchi Puja
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kharchi Puja is a festival celebrated in Tripura to mark the end of the harvest season.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Mizoram to mark the beginning of the new year?

  1. Chapchar Kut

  2. Diwali

  3. Holi

  4. Pongal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chapchar Kut is a festival celebrated in Mizoram to mark the beginning of the new year.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Nagaland to mark the end of the harvest season?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Sekrenyi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sekrenyi is a festival celebrated in Nagaland to mark the end of the harvest season.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Losar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Losar is a festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh to mark the victory of good over evil.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Sikkim to mark the beginning of the new year?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Losar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Losar is a festival celebrated in Sikkim to mark the beginning of the new year.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Meghalaya to mark the end of the harvest season?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Wangala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Wangala is a festival celebrated in Meghalaya to mark the end of the harvest season.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Jharkhand to mark the victory of good over evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Sarhul
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sarhul is a festival celebrated in Jharkhand to mark the victory of good over evil.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Bihar to mark the beginning of the new year?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Chhath Puja
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chhath Puja is a festival celebrated in Bihar to mark the beginning of the new year.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Odisha to mark the end of the harvest season?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Nuakhai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Nuakhai is a festival celebrated in Odisha to mark the end of the harvest season.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in West Bengal to mark the beginning of the new year?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Poila Baisakh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Poila Baisakh is a festival celebrated in West Bengal to mark the beginning of the new year.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the festival celebrated in Assam to mark the victory of good over evil?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Bohag Bihu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bohag Bihu is a festival celebrated in Assam to mark the victory of good over evil.

Multiple choice

Which festival is celebrated in Manipur to mark the end of the harvest season?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Pongal

  4. Lai Haraoba
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lai Haraoba is a festival celebrated in Manipur to mark the end of the harvest season.

Multiple choice

Which dance festival is celebrated in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, featuring the vibrant and energetic Bhangra and Rouf dance?

  1. Bihu Festival

  2. Baisakhi Festival

  3. Pongal Festival

  4. Navratri Festival
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Baisakhi Festival is celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir and features lively performances of Bhangra and Rouf, traditional dance forms known for their energetic rhythms and colorful attire.

Multiple choice

When is Janmashtami celebrated?

  1. On the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadra

  2. On the eighth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Bhadra

  3. On the ninth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadra

  4. On the ninth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Bhadra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadra, which usually falls in August or September.

Multiple choice

How is Janmashtami celebrated?

  1. By fasting and praying.

  2. By singing and dancing.

  3. By decorating temples and homes.

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

Janmashtami is celebrated by fasting, praying, singing, dancing, and decorating temples and homes.