India Quiz : Ritual Occasions

The first two weeks of April have one festival or religious occasion following another. How many of them do you know about?

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Why is Ram Navami celebrated?

• It marks the birth of Lord Rama
• It marks the return of Lord Rama after exile
• It marks the beginning of the harvest season
• It marks the marriage of Lord Rama

Why do we celebrate Easter?

• Christ rose from the dead on this day
• Christ was born on this day
• Christ died on this day
• Christian new year

On which day does Easter fall?

• Saturday
• Monday
• Sunday
• Friday

What does Good Friday symbolise?

• Festival of Jews
• Beginning of Jewish new year
• End of Spring
• Death of Christ

Who founded Jainism?

• Buddha
• Mahavir
• Swami Shankaracharya
• Swami Vivekanand

What is the significance of Mahavir Jayanti?

• It celebrates the birth of Jainism
• It is the new year of the Jains
• It celebrates the enlightenment of Mahavir
• It celebrates the birth of Mahavir

Whose death is mourned on Muharram?

• Imam Hussain
• Prophet Muhammad
• Hazrat Bilal
• Hazrat Umar

What is a Taziya?

• Place where Hussain died
• The burial ground
• Replica of Hussain's tomb
• The alms given to the poor

It's called Baisakhi in Punjab, Bohag Bihu in Assam and Varasha Porupu in Tamil Nadu. These are:

• Post-harvest festivals
• Pre-harvest festivals
• Festival of lights
• Festival of colours

Why is Buddha Purnima important?

• Buddha attained enlightment
• Buddha died on this day
• Buddha was born on this day
• All of the above

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