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Questions Related to culture

On the eve of Holi a bonfire is lit, which signifies the victory of good over evil. Which evil character is symbolically burnt?

  1. Hidimba

  2. Prahalad

  3. Hiranyakashyap

  4. Holika


Correct Option: D

According to a Holi legend from eastern India, Lord Shiva reduced this mischievous god to ashes.

  1. Indra

  2. Vishnu

  3. Kama

  4. Surya


Correct Option: C

In which part of India is the lath mar or the stick-beating Holi played?

  1. Mathura and Vrindavan

  2. Banaras

  3. Patna

  4. Lucknow


Correct Option: A

Scenes of Holi centred around Radha and Krishna have been a favourite theme of Mughal miniature paintings. Under which emperor did this style of painting start?

  1. Jehangir

  2. Shahjahan

  3. Akbar

  4. Shah Alam


Correct Option: C

For seasoned Holi players the day starts with a good body and face rub with this substance to prevent the colours from sticking fast.

  1. Milk

  2. Oil

  3. Astringent

  4. Lemon


Correct Option: B

The festival of Holi marks the end of winter and the beginning of –

  1. Spring

  2. Summer

  3. Autumn

  4. Monsoon


Correct Option: A

Raj Ghat is a memorial to..

  1. M.K.Gandhi

  2. Indira gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Nehru


Correct Option: A

Shantivan is a memorial to...

  1. Vallabhai patel

  2. Rajendra Prasad

  3. Nehru

  4. Sanjay Gandhi


Correct Option: C

Veer Bhumi is a memorial to...

  1. Bhagat singh

  2. Indira gandhi

  3. Sanjay Gandhi

  4. Rajiv Gandhi


Correct Option: D

Kisan Ghat is a memorial to..

  1. Bal Gangathara Tilak

  2. Giani Zail Singh

  3. Charan singh

  4. Jagjivan ram


Correct Option: C