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Diwali Festival Quiz: Diwali is also referred to as the festival of lights. In this GK Quiz on Diwali let’s learn about the festival of lights with some interesting questions.
GK Quiz on Diwali: Diwali is also known as Deepavali or The Festival of Lights. It is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. The spirit of Diwali is the victory of good over evil. Let us learn more about Diwali in the form of GK questions.
01. The word Diwali is derived from which language?
- Pali
- Apabhramsa
- Sanskrit
- Prakrit
Answer 01.
Explanation: The word Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word “deepavali” which means festival of lights
02. Diwali is celebrated on which month of the Hindu Calendar?
- Ashwin
- Ashadha
- Kartika
- Magha
Answer 02.
Explanation: Diwali is celebrated in the month of Kartika in the Hindu calendar
03. For how many days Diwali is celebrated in India?
- 2 Days
- 5 Days
- 6 Days
- 4 Days
Answer 03.
Explanation: Diwali is celebrated for 5 days it starts with Dhanteras and ends with Bhaiya Dooj celebrations
04. Who defeated Narkasur?
- Lord Vishnu
- Lord Rama
- Lord Krishna
- Lord Yama
Answer 04.
Explanation: Narakasur was defeated by Lord Krishna
05. Which oil is used to light diya during Diwali?
- Corn
- Mustard
- Groundnut
- Coconut
Answer 05.
Explanation: Mustard oil is used to light diya during Diwali
06. Second day of Diwali is known as?
- Bhai Dooj
- Dhanteras
- Govardhan Pooja
- Naraka Chaturdashi
Answer 06.
Explanation: The second day of Diwali is known as Naraka Chaturdashi, it is the celebration of the defeat of Narakasur by Lord Krishna
07. Which day of Diwali celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters?
- First
- Second
- Fourth
- Fifth
Answer 07.
Explanation: The fifth day of Diwali is celebrated as Bhai Dooj or Bhai Phonta or Bhai Tika across different parts of India and Nepal. It is celebrated as a day of bonding between brothers and sisters
08. For what reason Diwali is celebrated among Sikhs?
- For Rama’s victory over Ravana
- Release of Guru Hargobind
- Defeat of Narakasura by Shri Krishna
- None of the above
Answer 08.
Explanation: Sikhs celebrate Diwali in order to celebrate the release of Guru Hargobind from captivity in Gwalior and his return to Amritsar
09. Diwali is not a major celebration among which religion?
- Jainism
- Sikhism
- Judaism
- Hinduism
Answer 09.
Explanation: Diwali is not a major festival in Judaism and it is celebrated with much fervour in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism
10. Which god is worshipped along with Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali?
- Narayana
- Vishnu
- Krishna
- Ganesha
Answer 10.
Explanation: Ganesha is worshipped along with Goddess Lakshmi in Diwali. As both Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha are considered providers of wealth and prosperity in the Hindu religion
11. Lord Rama was the ruler of which state?
- Indraprastha
- Mithila
- Ayodhya
- Hastinapur
Answer 11.
Explanation: Lord Rama was the king of Ayodhya, he was the son of Dasaratha and Kaushalya, and is said to be the 7th avatar of Vishnu
