Ganpati Quiz

What is the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi as per Hindu Mythology?

i) It celebrates the arrival of Lord Ganesha to Earth from Kailash

ii) It celebrates the birthday of Bal Gangadhar Tilak

• 
  Only i

• Only ii

• Both i and ii

• None of the above

Which of the following plant leaves is offered to Lord Ganesha only at the time of Ganesh Chaturthi?

• Coriander leaves

• Bay leaves

• Basil leaves

• Indian Bael

Which is the oldest Veda to mention Lord Ganpati?

• Yajur Veda

• Rig Veda

• Atharva Veda

• None of the above

Which organization celebrated Ganesha Chaturthi in London for the first time?

• Indian Home Rule League

• Theosophical Society

• Hindu Culture and Heritage Society

• Vishwa Hindu Parishad

In which Hindu month is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated?

• 
  Shravan

• Bhadrapada

• Ashwin

• None of the above

Ganesh Chaturthi is also called as:

• Chavathi

• Chouthi

• Ganeshotsav

• All of the above

What is Ganesha the God of?

• The God of wisdom

• The God of beginnings

• The God of prosperity

• All of the above

The younger brother of Lord Ganesha is:

• 
  Shiv

• Laxman

• Kartikeya

• Vishnu

Lord Ganesha is also known by the names:

• Vighna Harta

• Buddhi Pradayaka

• None of the above

• All of the above

Which legislation was passed by the British Government that was opposed by Lokmanya Tilak through the celebration of Ganesha Chaturthi in Maharashtra?

• 
  Minto Morley reforms

• Government of India Act 1835

• Anti Public Assembly Legislation 1892

• None of the above