Diwali Quiz

What is the significance of Diwali in Hinduism?

• Diwali is a celebration of the harvest season in Hinduism.

• Diwali is significant in Hinduism as it symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

• Diwali is a time for Hindus to fast and pray for blessings.

• Diwali is a festival to honor the Hindu god Vishnu.

Who is Lord Rama and what is his connection to Diwali?

• Lord Rama is a fictional character and has no connection to Diwali.

• Lord Rama is a Hindu deity and the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is the main protagonist of the Hindu epic Ramayana. His connection to Diwali is that Diwali is celebrated to commemorate his return to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana.

• Lord Rama is a historical figure and his connection to Diwali is that he was born on the day of Diwali.

• Lord Rama is a Buddhist deity and his connection to Diwali is that he is worshipped during the festival.

Why is Diwali celebrated when Lord Rama came back to Ayodhya from Lanka?

• Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama.

• Diwali is celebrated to commemorate Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya from Lanka after defeating Ravana.

• Diwali is celebrated to mark the end of the monsoon season.

• Diwali is celebrated to honor the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana.

What are some of the rituals performed during Diwali?

• Some of the rituals performed during Diwali include cleaning the house with dirty water, not decorating the house, and not exchanging gifts.

• Some of the rituals performed during Diwali include eating non-vegetarian food, avoiding sweets, and not lighting any lamps.

• Some of the rituals performed during Diwali include lighting mustard oil lamps (diyas), decorating homes with rangoli, exchanging gifts, and bursting fireworks.

• Some of the rituals performed during Diwali include fasting for the entire day, wearing black clothes, and staying indoors.

What is the story of Lord Rama and Diwali?

• The story of Lord Rama and Diwali is about the return of Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.

• The story of Lord Rama and Diwali is about Lord Rama's defeat by Ravana.

• The story of Lord Rama and Diwali is about Lord Rama's journey to find the golden deer.

• The story of Lord Rama and Diwali is about Lord Rama's marriage to Sita.

What are some of the decorations used during Diwali?

• Some of the decorations used during Diwali are candles, balloons, and streamers.

• Some of the decorations used during Diwali are Christmas lights, tinsel, and wreaths.

• Some of the decorations used during Diwali are pumpkins, scarecrows, and hay bales.

• Some of the decorations used during Diwali are diyas (oil lamps), rangoli (decorative patterns made with colored powders), toran (door hangings), and lanterns.

What are some of the traditional sweets prepared during Diwali?

• Some traditional sweets prepared during Diwali are cake, cookies, and ice cream.

• Some traditional sweets prepared during Diwali are ladoo, barfi, gulab jamun, jalebi, and kaju katli.

• Some traditional sweets prepared during Diwali are pizza, burger, and pasta.

• Some traditional sweets prepared during Diwali are samosa, pakora, and biryani.

What are some of the common practices followed during Diwali?

• Not cleaning or decorating homes

• Wearing black clothes and mourning

• Avoiding sweets and snacks

• Cleaning and decorating homes, lighting diyas, bursting firecrackers, exchanging gifts, and preparing and sharing sweets and snacks

Why are Laxmi Ji and Ganesh Ji worshipped on Diwali?

• Laxmi Ji brings wealth and prosperity while Ganesh Ji removes obstacles and brings good luck with wisdom

• Laxmi Ji brings prosperity and Ganesh Ji brings bad luck.

• Laxmi Ji brings obstacles and Ganesh Ji brings wealth.

• Laxmi Ji brings bad luck and Ganesh Ji brings poverty.