Diwali Festival Quiz

What is the main theme of Diwali?

• Celebrating darkness

• Defeating light

• Victory of light over darkness

• Embracing ignorance

Which goddess is worshipped during Diwali?

• Kali

• Saraswati

• Lakshmi

• Durga

In which month does Diwali usually fall?

• December

• October

• March

• January

What is the significance of lighting lamps during Diwali?

• To honor the dead

• To welcome Goddess Lakshmi

• To symbolize victory of evil

• To create darkness

Which epic is associated with the story of Rama's return to Ayodhya?

• Upanishads

• Bhagavad Gita

• Ramayana

• Mahabharata

What is the primary event on the main day of Diwali?

• Lighting fireworks

• Performing Lakshmi Puja

• Making replicas of Govardhan Hill

• Offering food to Krishna

Which festival is celebrated by Jains during Diwali?

• Holi

• Baisakhi

• Kartik Purnima

• Mahavir Jayanti

What is the main focus of Diwali celebrations in South India?

• Taking an oil bath

• Making replicas of Govardhan Hill

• Offering food to Krishna

• Lighting fireworks

What is the significance of the festival Bali Pratipada?

• Making replicas of Govardhan Hill

• Offering food to Krishna

• Celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters

• Commemorating the liberation of Mahavira

What has led to the commercialization of Diwali in recent years?

• Increased air pollution

• Growing Indian immigrant populations

• Decrease in traditional celebrations

• Government restrictions on celebrations