GK Quiz on Diwali

GK Quiz on Diwali: Diwali is also known as Deepavali or the festival of lights. This is one of the most solemn festivals in India. The spirit of Diwali is the victory of good over evil. Let us know more about Diwali in the form of GK questions.

1. From which language does the word Diwali originate?

a) Pali

b) Appapuramsa

c) Sanskrit

d) Prakrit

Answer:c

Explanation: The word Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word “deepavali” which means festival of lights.

2. In which month of the Hindu calendar is Diwali celebrated?

a) Ashwin

b) Asada

c) Kartika

d) Maga

Answer:c

Description: Diwali is celebrated in the month of Kartika in the Hindu calendar.

3. How many days is Diwali celebrated in India?

a) 2 days

b) 5 days

c) 6 days

d) 4 days

Answer:c

Description: Diwali is celebrated for 5 days, starting with Dhanteras and ending with Bhaiya Dooj celebrations.

4. Who defeated Naqasul?

a) Lord Vishnu

b) Lord Rama

c) Lord Krishna

d) King Yama

Answer:c

Description: Narakasur was defeated by Lord Krishna

5. What oil is used to light diya during Diwali?

a) Corn

b) Mustard

c) Peanuts

d) Coconut

Answer: b

Description: Mustard oil is used to light diya during Diwali.

6. What is the second day of Diwali called?

a) Baiduji

b) Dentras

c) Govardhan Puja

d) Naraka Chaturdashi

Answer: D

Explanation: The second day of Diwali is known as Naraka Chaturdashi and it is the day that celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over Narakasur.

7. Which day of Diwali celebrates the bond between siblings?

a) First

b) Second

c) Fourth

d) fifth

Answer: D

Explanation: In different parts of India and Nepal, the fifth day of Diwali is known as Bhai Dooj or Bhai Phonta or Bhai Tika. It is celebrated as a day of bonding between brothers and sisters.

8. Why do Sikhs celebrate Diwali?

a) Ram defeated Ravana

b) Free Guru Hargobind

c) Shri Krishna defeated Narakasura

d) None of the above

Answer: b

Description: Diwali is celebrated by Sikhs to celebrate Guru Hargobind’s release from captivity in Gwalior and his return to Amritsar.

9. Diwali is not a major celebration of which religion?

a) Jainism

b) Sikhism

c) Judaism

d) Hinduism

Answer:c

Note: Diwali is not a major holiday in Judaism, but it is celebrated with great enthusiasm by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs.

10. Which deity is worshiped along with Goddess Lakshmi during Diwali?

a) Narayana

b) Vishnu

c) Krishna

d) Ganesha

Answer: D

Description: During Diwali, Ganesha is worshiped along with Goddess Lakshmi. In Hinduism, both Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Ganesha are considered providers of wealth and prosperity.

11. Lord Rama was the ruler of which country?

a) Indraprastha

b) Mithila

c) Ayodhya

d) Hastinapur

Answer:c

Explanation: Lord Rama is the king of Ayodhya. He is the son of Dasaratha and Kaushalya. He is said to be the seventh Mahavta of Vishnu.

12. Which ancient king is believed to have returned to his kingdom on Diwali after receiving knowledge from Brahma?

a) Yudhishthira

b) Bali

c) Super Sun King

d) Prithviraj Chauhan

Answer: b

Description: The King of Bali is believed to have returned to his kingdom on Diwali to commemorate his annual visit to Earth as promised by Lord Vishnu.

13. Which of the following events coincides with the Diwali celebrations in the Sikh community?

a) Guru Nanak Jayanti

b) Baisaki

c) Bandijoor heroine

d) Hora Mohalla

Answer:c

Caption: Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas on Diwali, which marks the release of Guru Hargobind Singh from prison.

14. In which part of India Diwali is called “Kali Puja”?

a)Gujarat

b) Maharashtra

c) West Bengal

d) Rajasthan

Answer:c

Description: In parts of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam, Diwali is known as Kali Puja and is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Kali.

15. Which region of India celebrates Diwali as the day when Krishna defeated Narakasura?

a) Eastern India

b) Northern India

c) South India

d) Western India

Answer:c

Description: In southern India, Diwali is celebrated to commemorate Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura.

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