Diwali 2023: Test Your Knowledge Of The Festival Of Lights
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Indian communities worldwide.
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Indian communities worldwide.
This festival of lights signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
To celebrate the spirit of Diwali, we've prepared a fun and informative quiz that will test your knowledge about this special occasion. From its history to its significance and various traditions, this quiz covers it all. Are you ready to illuminate your Diwali knowledge?
1 . When is Diwali usually celebrated?
- a) October
- b) November
- c) December
- d) It varies every year
2 . What is the significance of lighting lamps (diyas) during Diwali?
- a) To celebrate the harvest season
- b) To honour ancestors
- c) To dispel darkness and ignorance
- d) To keep away mosquitoes
3 . Diwali is celebrated in honour of which deity?
- a) Lord Krishna
- b) Goddess Saraswati
- c) Lord Ganesha
- d) Lord Rama
4 . What is the significance of the Rangoli patterns made during Diwali?
- a) To welcome guests
- b) To symbolise unity
- c) To attract good luck
- d) To beautify the house
5 . Which of these sweets are commonly prepared and exchanged during Diwali?
- a) Jalebi
- b) Gulab Jamun
- c) Laddu
- d) All of the above
6 . Which demon king is associated with the story of Diwali's triumph of good over evil?
- a) Ravana
- b) Hiranyakashipu
- c) Mahishasura
- d) Kumbhakarna
7 . The fourth day of Diwali is celebrated as New Year's Day in which Indian state?
- a) Gujarat
- b) West Bengal
- c) Punjab
- d) Maharashtra
8 . What does the exchange of gifts and sweets during Diwali symbolise?
- a) Friendship and goodwill
- b) Indulgence in delicious treats
- c) Family gatherings
- d) Tradition and culture
9 . Which of these animals is considered sacred and worshipped during Diwali in some regions of India?
- a) Cow
- b) Elephant
- c) Snake
- d) Horse
10 . What is the traditional game often played during Diwali?
- a) Chess
- b) Cards
- c) Ludo
- d) Scrabble
11 . Diwali is a public holiday in which of the following countries?
- a) India
- b) Nepal
- c) Malaysia
- d) All of the above
12 . In which Hindu epic is the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya celebrated during Diwali?
- a) Ramayana
- b) Mahabharata
- c) Bhagavad Gita
- d) Upanishads
13 . What does the lighting of firecrackers symbolise during Diwali?
- a) Celebrating the victory of light
- b) Warding off evil spirits
- c) Aesthetic enjoyment
- d) Honouring the ancestors
14 . The Diwali festival lasts for how many days?
- a) 1
- b) 3
- c) 5
- d) 7
15 . Which day of Diwali is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity?
- a) First day
- b) Second day
- c) Third day
- d) Fifth day
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