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WorksheetsKAPDEC DIWALI QUIZ 2022
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
According to the Hindu calendar, in which month is Diwali celebrated?
Margashirsha
Pausa
Ashwin
Kartika
From what language is the name ‘Diwali’ derived?
Marathi
Sanskrit
Apasabda
Prakrit
Sita, the wife of Prince Rama, is said to be an incarnation of which Goddess?
Durga
Kali
Saraswati
Laxmi
South Indians celebrate Diwali in honour of Lord Krishna’s defeat of the Demon King. What was his name?
Narakasura
Yaksha
Bhandasura
Rakshasha
Bhai Dhooj, the fifth day of Diwali, is dedicated to the bond between siblings. This stems from legends of the love between Lord Yama and his sister, but what was her name?
Yana
Yami
Yukti
Yashvi
What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?
Naraka
Bandi Chorr Divas
Bhaubeej
Deepavali
In which country the festival of light is known as “Lom Kriyongh”?
Malaysia
Thailand
Srilanka
Nepal
How many days after Dussehra is Diwali celebrated?
20 days
15 days
10 days
25 days
Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which famous saints?
Both of these
Vardaman Mahavira
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
None of these
Why do we burst crackers on Diwali?
To please Lord Vishnu
Population of insects increase
To please Maa Lakshmi
Cause more happiness
How long has Diwali been celebrated in Sikhism?
18th century
20th century
17th century
15th century
Which day of Diwali, commemorating Krishna’s defeat of Indra, is called Goverdhan Puja, Balipratipada, or Annakut?
fifth
fourth
second
third
Who was the first US President to host a Diwali party at the White House
Donald trump
Barrack obama
Joe biden
Bill clinton
According to Hindu beliefs, during Diwali how many diyas should be lit on Diwali?
14
11
13
21
Which popular Indian Monument’s foundation stone was laid on the day of Diwali?
Red fort
Amber fort
Golden temple
Taj mahal
