Diwali 2017 Quiz
Diwali 2017 Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!
Discover the vibrant traditions and stories behind the Festival of Lights with our engaging Diwali quiz! This quiz consists of 14 multiple-choice questions that explore various aspects of Diwali, its significance, and related cultural practices.
- Learn about the origins and symbols of Diwali.
- Test your knowledge about celebrations across different cultures.
- Compete with friends and family to see who knows more!
What is the name given to the first day of the Diwali festival?
Dhanteras
Bhai Dooj
Chaturdashi
Antarawali
In which Hindu month does Diwali fall?
Chaitra
Ashwin
Phalguni
Ashaada
Which other religion also celebrates Diwali and why?
Parsis-because they worship fire
Buddhists who celebrate the light of knowledge
Jains because Mahavir attained Nirvana on this day
Christians who celebrate thanksgiving at the same time
Diwali is the shortened version of Deepavali. What is the literal meaning of this term?
Row of lights
Light of Knowledge
Festival of lights
Spreading light and cheer
What event from Ramayana does Diwali symbolise?
The birth of Rama
The killing of Ravana by Rama
The return of Rama and Sita to Ayodhya after 14 years
The marriage of Rama and Sita
Who is supposed to be the husband of Goddess Lakshmi?
Lord Shiva
Lord Vishnu
Lord Brahma
Lord Indra
What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Deepavali?
Olive oil
Vegetable Oil
Corn Oil
Mustard Oil
In Diwali celebration what is celebrated on the last days?
Dhan Teras
Narak Chaturdashi
Govardhan
Govardhan
For how many days Diwali is celebrated according to the lunar Hindu Calendar?
3
4
5
6
Which famous Bollwood movie by Prakash Mehra of yesteryears is based on plot at the diwali night where the hero’s parents are murdered in front of his eyes, thus making him the ‘angry young man’ (Amitabh Bachhan)?
Deewar
Zanzeer
Hum
Sholay
In which country the festival of light is know as “Lom Kriyongh” ?
Malaysia
Thailand
Singapore
Nepal
Playing cards during Diwali is part of celebrations in which Indian metropolis?
Mumbai
Delhi
Kolkatta
Chennai
What does the word ‘Garba’, the popular Gujarati dance performed during Deepawali mean in Sanskrit?
Light
Gifts
Enjoy
Get together and Dance
Which country celebrates the Lantern Festival of Lights?
China
Nepal
Burma
Thailan
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