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Pongal Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During the season of Pongal, the Sun is at its , re-enter point and turns to re enter the sign of Capricorn

a)

Northernmost, enter

b)

Eastern, enter

c)

Southernmost point, re-enter

d)

Northernmost, re-enter

2.

Bhogi is another name for

a)

Surya Deva

b)

Indra Deva

c)

Varuna Deva

d)

Vaayu Deva

3.

Jallikattu differs from the Spanish bull fights by which of the below? Pick the only true statement.

a)

The bulls are not killed

b)

The bounty retrieved from the bulls’ horns are taxable

c)

Women are not allowed to participate

d)

Number of deaths in a game

4.

Pongal is celebrated in different states, what are they?

a)

Rajasthan

b)

Andhra Pradhesh

c)

Tamil Nadu

d)

All the above

5.

Which district is famous in Jallikattu?

a)

Trunelveli

b)

Madurai

c)

Coimbature

d)

Chennai

6.

Who banned Jallikattu in Tamilnadu?

a)

Highcourt

b)

Supermecourt

c)

Judicial court

d)

Administrative court

7.

On which day of Pongal festival worship of god sun is performed?

 

a)

Third

b)

Fourth

c)

Second

d)

First

8.

At which place, the International Pongal is celebrated?

a)

Mahabali

b)

Madurai

c)

Puri yatra

d)

Tuticorin

9.

In which year, Jallikattu was Banned?

a)

2014

b)

2012

c)

2013

d)

2015

10.

By which name is know as Pongal known in Assam state?

a)

Shakrain

b)

Uttarayana

c)

Bhogali bihu

d)

Maghi

11.

What is the meaning of Pongal?

a)

To evaporate

b)

To freeze

c)

To boil or overflow

d)

row of lights

12.

What type of festival is Pongal?

a)

Sharing Festival

b)

Harvesting Festival

c)

Thanksgiving Festival

d)

Firework Festival

13.

What is the meaning of Sankranti?

a)

Lord Surya

b)

Harvesting

c)

Transmission of Sun from one zodiac to another

d)

Capricorn Sun sign

14.

Which game is popular during Sakranthi

a)

Snakes and Ladders

b)

Kho Kho

c)

Cards

d)

Kite flying

15.

How is Lohri celebrated in Punjab?

a)

Bonfire is lit and sweets are offered to the fire

b)

Kite flying

c)

Welcome birds with sweets

16.

 

_______ is the name of a dish consumed during this festive time made of sweetened rice boiled with lentils.

a)

Kheer

b)

Rabdi

c)

Pongal

17.

Is Onam a harvest festival?

a)

Yes

b)

No

18.

Pongal is celebrated to thank

a)

God

b)

Sun

c)

Farmers

19.

In Andhra Pradesh, Makar Sankranti is known as:

a)

Mattu Pongal

b)

Pedda Panduga

c)

Paṇṭakōta

d)

Magha Mela

20.

According to Purana, on the day of Makar Sankranti, Surya god visits his son. Who is the son of Surya?

a)

Dhanu

b)

Non of the above

c)

Shani

d)

Chandra