Diwali: Festival of Lights Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'Diwali'?

• Inner Light

• Festival of Lights

• Victory of Good over Evil

• Row of Lights

Which religious community celebrates Diwali?

• Jains

• Sikhs

• Hindus

• Christians

What does Diwali symbolize?

• Victory of Good over Evil

• Spiritual Awakening

• Freedom from Imprisonment

• Rule of the Nether World

In which part of India is Diwali celebrated as the day Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura?

• All of the above

• Western India

• Southern India

• Northern India

What do people do on the main day of Diwali?

• Clean their homes

• Shop for gold or kitchen utensils

• Decorate their homes with clay lamps

• Gather for Lakshmi puja and feasts

What is done on the first day of the new year during Diwali?

• Clean homes

• Visit relatives with gifts

• Create rangoli patterns

• Light clay lamps

Who do brothers visit on the fifth day of Diwali?

• Married sisters

• Parents

• Relatives

• Friends

What is the common theme of Diwali celebrations?

• Victory of Good over Evil

• Spiritual Awakening

• Freedom from Imprisonment

• Rule of the Nether World

What is the significance of Diwali in Jainism?

• Sending of Demon King Bali to Nether World

• Freedom of Guru Hargobind Ji

• Victory of Lord Krishna

• Nirvana of Lord Mahavira

How many days is Diwali celebrated?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3