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What is the festival celebrated to commemorate the victory of Ram over the ten-headed king of rakshasas?

• Dussera

• Diwali

• Navratri

• Holi

Who abducted Sita in the story associated with Dussera?

• Lakshman

• Hanuman

• Ravan

• Mahishasur

Which deity did Ram pray to for victory before leaving for Lanka?

• Kali

• Lakshmi

• Durga

• Saraswati

What is the last day of Durga puja celebrated as?

• Holi

• Vijayadashami

• Navratri

• Diwali

What did the Pandavas hide under a Shami tree before going into exile?

• Books

• Idols

• Weapons

• Gold coins

Who showered gold coins from the sky for Kautsa to pay his Gurudakshina?

• Vishnu

• Kuber

• Brahma

• Shiva

What is the custom associated with exchanging Shami leaves on Dussera?

• Symbol of knowledge

• Symbol of wealth

• Symbol of victory

• Symbol of good will

What was the custom known as in ancient times where Kings used Dussera to cross borders and fight against enemies?

• Simollanghan

• Navratri

• Diwali

• Holi

In which century did the celebration of Dussera in India start on a large scale?

• 18th century

• 17th century

• 16th century

• 15th century

What does the festival of Dussera symbolize?

• Victory of evil over good

• Victory of fear over good

• Victory of good over evil

• Victory of good over fear