MMC Diwali 2024

What does the word “Diwali” mean in Sanskrit?

• Row of lights

• Harvest

• Victory

• Sweet treats

Which special snack is commonly made in Maharashtra during Diwali?

• Modak

• ShankarPali

• Poha

• Butter chicken

Why do people light lamps during Diwali?

• To honor Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth

• To scare away evil spirits

• To celebrate the victory of good over evil

• All of the above

Where is the famous Ajanta and Ellora Caves located?

• Ratnagiri

• Nagpur

• Aurangabad

• Solapur

Which hill station in Maharashtra is known as the “Queen of the Sahyadris”?

• Lonavala

• Panchgani

• Matheran

• Mahabaleshwar

At which fort, was Shivaji Maharaj crowned king and adopted the title of "Chhatrapati"?

• Sindhudurg

• Daulatabad

• Raigad

• Pratapgad

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is known for his mastery in which genre of Indian classical music?

• Carnatic

• Hindustani

• Western Classical

• Folk

In which year did Pandit Bhimsen Joshi receive the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award?

• 2001

• 2002

• 2008

• 2010

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was known for popularizing which iconic Hindi song?

• Vaishnava Janato

• Raghupati Raghav Rajaram

• Mile Sur Mera Tumhara

• Ae Malik Tere Bande Hum

Which instrument is famously associated with Pandit Bhimsen Joshi's performances?

• Tabla

• Harmonium

• Tanpura

• Sarod