India Quiz : Holi's Here!

It's known as the festival of colours and is made up of a fascinating mix of legends and celebrations from different parts of India. Care to follow the coloured trail?

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The festival of Holi marks the end of winter and the beginning of

• Spring

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• Summer

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• Autumn

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• Monsoon

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In the past, people used to make Holi colours from flowers. Which flower was used?

• Rose

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• Bougainvillea

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• Lotus

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• Flame of the forest

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The faces of Holi revellers are always painted with colours dry and wet. What is the dry colour known as?

• Gulal

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• Gulel

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• Kilkari

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• Pichkari

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The leaves of this intoxicating plant are mixed in milk to make a special Holi drink called thandai. According to Indian mythology, Lord Shiva was very fond of this intoxicating plant. Can you name it?

• Tulsi

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• Bhang

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• Dhatoora

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• Tadi

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This versatile material was used for making pichkaris in the past.

• Plastic

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• Steel

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• Bamboo

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• Iron

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On the eve of Holi a bonfire is lit, which signifies the victory of good over evil. Which evil character is symbolically burnt?

• Hidimba

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• Prahalad

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• Hiranyakashyap

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• Holika

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According to a Holi legend from eastern India, Lord Shiva reduced this mischievous god to ashes.

• Indra

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• Vishnu

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• Kama

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• Surya

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In which part of India is the lath mar or the stick-beating Holi played?

• Mathura and Vrindavan

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• Banaras

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• Patna

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• Lucknow

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Scenes of Holi centred around Radha and Krishna have been a favourite theme of Mughal miniature paintings. Under which emperor did this style of painting start?

• Jehangir

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• Shahjahan

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• Akbar

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• Shah Alam

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For seasoned Holi players the day starts with a good body and face rub with this substance to prevent the colours from sticking fast.

• Milk

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• Oil

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• Astringent

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• Lemon

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