Student LIFE Deepavali 2024 Quiz

1. Who is the husband of Goddess Lakshmi?

• A. Lord Shiva

• B. Lord Vishnu

• C. Lord Brahma

• D. Lord Indra

2. 2. The word Diwali is derived from which language?

• A. Pali

• B. Apabhramsa

• C. Sanskrit

• D. Prakrit

3. What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Deepavali?

• A. Olive Oil

• B. Vegetable Oil

• C. Corn Oil

• D. Mustard Oil

4. Which empire was Lord Rama the ruler of?

• A. Hastinapura

• B. Ayodhya

• C. Magadha

• D. Patuliputra

5. Diwali always occurs on: 

• A. No-moon night

• B. Full moon night

• C. Last quarter moon night

• D. First quarter moon night

6. 6. Which ancient king is believed to have returned to his kingdom on Diwali after gaining knowledge from Brahma?

• A. Yudhishthira

• B. Bali

• C. Vikramaditya

• D. Prithviraj Chauhan

7. 7. Which victory does Deepavali celebrate? 

• A. Mind over matter

• B. Chaos over order

• C. Good over evil

• D. Nature over technology

8. 8. Which of the following rituals is done on the morning of Deepavali? 

• A. A cold shower

• B. A hot bath

• C. An oil bath

8. 9. On the night of Deepavali, Hindus celebrate by lighting lamps followed by fireworks.

What do these traditions represent? 

• A. Welcoming guests

• B. Warding off evil spirits

• C. Celebrating the new year

• D. All of the above

10. 10. Which Hindu month is Diwali observed on?

• A. Ashvin

• B. Kartik

• C. Sravana

• D. Chaitra