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Diwali General

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word Diwali or Deepavali mean?

a)

A lighted house

b)

A garland of lights

c)

A circle of lights

d)

A row of lights

2.

What is the colorful pattern made during Diwali called?

a)

Phuljadi

b)

Rangoli

c)

Mehendi

d)

Pataka

3.

What does the word Rang in Rangoli mean?

a)

Light

b)

Love

c)

Color

d)

Sparkle

4.

Why are fireworks burst during Diwali?

a)

Seek blessings of the Hindu Fire God Agni

b)

Drive away evil spirits

c)

Welcome family and friends

d)

Gain good fortune

5.

What type of oil is traditionally used to light the lamps?

a)

Coconut oil

b)

Vegetable oil

c)

Olive oil

d)

Mustard oil

6.

How many days is Diwali celebrated traditionally?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

7.

Which Goddess is celebrated on the day of Dhanteras?

a)

Saraswati

b)

Lakshmi

c)

Durga

d)

Parvati

8.

In how many countries is Diwali an official holiday?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

7

d)

10+

9.

In which of these countries is Diwali NOT an official holiday?

a)

Japan

b)

Malaysia

c)

Singapore

d)

Sri Lanka

10.

During Diwali towns and citites in India have melas. What is a mela?

a)

Dance show

b)

Poetry Content

c)

Fair

d)

Cooking contests