Festivals of India Quiz - CBSE Class 5 Social Science
Free practice quiz: Festivals of India (CBSE Class 5 Social Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.
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Which of the following is a harvest festival celebrated in India?
- Christmas
- Diwali
- Bihu
- Eid
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Answer: C. Bihu
Bihu is a traditional harvest festival celebrated primarily in Assam, India. It marks the end of the harvest season.
What special food is prepared during the festival of Pongal?
- Gulab Jamun
- Pongal
- Chole Bhature
- Rajma Chawal
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Answer: B. Pongal
Pongal is a festival celebrated in South India, and a special dish called Pongal, made of rice and lentils, is prepared as part of the celebration.
In which Indian state would you primarily celebrate the festival of Ugadi?
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
- West Bengal
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Answer: C. Karnataka
Ugadi, marking the New Year, is an important festival celebrated in Karnataka as well as in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
What is the special feature of the Onam festival celebrated in Kerala?
- Rangoli making
- Boat races
- Fireworks
- Bonfires
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Answer: B. Boat races
Onam features Vallam Kali, the snake boat races, which are a significant part of the festivities in Kerala.
What is the primary religious significance of the festival of Guru Nanak Gurpurab?
- Anniversary of the founding of Khalsa
- Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak
- Victory of good over evil
- First sermon by Guru Gobind Singh
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Answer: B. Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak
Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism.