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SANSKAR GLOBAL SCHOOL, Teunga, Pratapgarh-230002 (U.P.), Diwali-Quiz-2021, , 1: What other name is Diwali known by?, , a. Festival of Sounds, , b. Festival of Lights, , c. Festival of Colours, , d. Festival of Images, 2: How long does Diwali last?, , a. lday, , b. 5 days, , c. 10 days, , d. 1 month, 3: Which of these religious groups does not celebrate Diwali?, , a. Hindus, , b. Jains, , c. Sikhs, , d. Muslims, 4: Diwali pays tribute to the goddess of wealth. What is her name?, , a. Lakshmi, , b. Freya, , c. Venus, , d. Saraswati, 5: Celebrations carry on until the fifth day when a special feast called Bhai Dooj is, observed. Who, is this feast for?, , a. Sisters, , b. Brothers, , c, Mothers, , d. Fathers, 6: Diwali is celebrated with large firework displays, in honour of the celebrations, believed to have taken place upon the return of which Lord?, , a. Brahma, , b. Ramen, , c. Rama, , d. Nanorimo, 7: Colourful decorations are made using flour and water and painted on the floor by, the entrance to people’s homes. What are they called?

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a. Paisley, b. Kalamkari, c. Henna, d. Rangoli, 8: Which city has the biggest Diwali celebrations in the UK?, a. London, b. Leicester, c. Liverpool, d. Llandudno, 9: People eat lots of sweets during Diwali. What is the name for these delicious, treats?, a. Kulfi, b. Baklava, c. Mithai, d. Kofta, 10: During the period of Diwali, what activity is believed to bring you good luck for, the year ahead?, a. Baking cakes, b. Donating to charity, c. Shaking hands, d. Playing cards, 11: Diwali celebrates which victory?, a. Mind over matter, b. Chaos over order, c. Good over evil, d. Nature over technology, 12: What activity do people do just before Diwali in order to prepare for the arrival of, the goddess Lakshmi?, a. Clean their houses, b. Plant flowers, c. Wax their legs, d. Go without food for 24 hours, 13: What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Deepavali?, a. Olive oil, b. Corn oil, c. Mustard oil, d. Vegetable oil, 14: Which day of Diwali celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters?

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a. First, , b. Second, , c. Third, , d. Fifth, 15: Gambling is encouraged during Diwali as a way of ensuring good luck in the, coming year. Ritually, which player always wins?, , a. The woman, , b. The man, , c, The youngest, , d. The oldest, 16: How long has Diwali been celebrated in Sikhism?, , a. Since the 20" century, , b. Since the 18" century, , c. Since the 15" century, , d. Since the 17 century, 17: Which is the first day of Diwali, dedicated to cleaning homes and purchasing small, items of gold?, , a. Goverdhan puja, , b. Naraka chaturdashi, , c. Dhanteras, , d. Lakshmi puja, 18: Which day of Diwali, commemorating Krishna’s defeat of Indra, is called, Goverdhan Puja, Balipratipada, or Annakut?, , a. Third, , b. Fifth, , c. Second, , d. Fourth, 19: Sita, the wife of Prince Rama, is said to be an incarnation of which Goddess?, , a. Saraswati, , b. Kali, , c, Lakshmi, , d. Durga, 20: South Indians celebrate Diwali in honor of Lord Krishna’s defeat of the Demon, King. What was his name?, , a. Bhandasura, , b. Yakshas, , c, Rakshasa, , d. Narakasura

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21: The third day of Diwali is the most significant. Hindus celebrate by lighting, thousands of clay lamps and setting some adrift on the rivers, followed by fireworks, and jubilation. What do these traditions represent?, , a. Welcoming Lakshmi into homes, , b. Warding off evil spirits, , c. Farewell to the deceased, , d. All of the above, 22: 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?, , a. Yana, , b. Yami, , c. Yashvi, , d. Yukti, 23: What type of body art is often practiced by women during Diwali?, , a. Alta, , b. Body painting, , c. Henna, , d. Beading, 24: Most followers share the belief that Diwali, in part, honors Lakshmi, but what is, she the Goddess of?, , a. Destruction, , b. Good Fortune, , c. Wisdom, , d. Feminine Power, 25: In what month of the Hindu Calendar does Diwali take place across MOST of, India?, , a. Kaartik, , b. Ashvin, , c. Bhadrapad, , d. Agrahayana