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Diwali Quiz 2023

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the other name for Diwali?

a)

Holi

b)

Navratri

c)

Deepavali

2.

Diwali is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil. Which epic story is associated with this victory?

a)

Ramayana

b)

Mahabharata

c)

Bhagavad Gita

3.

What is the significance of lighting lamps (diyas) during Diwali?

a)

To keep the house warm

b)

To ward off evil spirits

c)

To symbolize the triumph of light over darkness

4.

Which Hindu goddess is worshipped during Diwali for wealth and prosperity?

a)

Saraswati

b)

Durga

c)

Lakshmi

5.

In which month does Diwali usually fall in the Hindu calendar?

a)

Chaitra

b)

Kartika

c)

Shravana

6.

What is the name of the colorful artwork made on the floor during Diwali using colored powders or flower petals?

a)

Rangoli

b)

Henna

c)

Mandala

7.

What special sweets are prepared and exchanged during Diwali?

a)

Jalebi

b)

Gulab Jamun

c)

Laddoos

8.

What is the traditional Indian clothing worn during Diwali?

a)

Saree

b)

Kurta-Pajama

c)

All of the above

9.

What do you call the row of oil lamps that are lit on Diwali?

a)

Diyas

b)

Candles

c)

Lanterns

10.

Diwali celebrations usually last for how many days?

a)

1 day

b)

3 days

c)

5 days

11.

Which instrument is traditionally associated with Diwali celebrations, especially in North India?

a)

Flute

b)

Sitar

c)

Dhol

12.

What is the name of the special prayer or religious ceremony that takes place on Diwali?

a)

Pooja

b)

Aarti

c)

Yagna

13.

What type of firecrackers are commonly burst during Diwali?

a)

Rockets

b)

Sparklers

c)

Firecrackers

14.

In which city is the grandest Diwali celebration in India, known for its firecracker displays?

a)

Mumbai

b)

Delhi

c)

Jaipur

15.

What is the significance of decorating homes with marigold flowers during Diwali?

a)

It brings good luck

b)

It symbolizes purity

c)

It's a traditional decoration

16.

Which sweet dish is prepared using gram flour and is popular during Diwali?

a)

Rasgulla

b)

Jalebi

c)

Besan Laddoo

17.

What is the name of the special oil bath taken on Diwali morning?

a)

Abhyang Snan

b)

Panchamrita Snan

c)

Dhara Snan

18.

Which famous epic hero returned to his kingdom Ayodhya on Diwali after defeating Ravana?

a)

Krishna

b)

Rama

c)

Arjuna

19.

What is the traditional practice of giving money or gifts to younger family members on Diwali called?

a)

Dhanteras

b)

Laxmi Puja

c)

Diwali bonus

20.

In which country outside of India is Diwali celebrated as a national holiday?

a)

Nepal

b)

Sri Lanka

c)

Fiji