This fun quiz will test your knowledge of Diwali’s history, rituals, mythology, and more. Ready to find out if you’re a true Diwali expert? Let’s begin!
1. What will happen in the night of Diwali?
Options: (a) No Moon Light (b) Full Moon Night (c) Last Quarter Moon Night (d) First Quarter Moon Night (Image: Canva)
2. What is the meaning of the word ‘Diwali’?
Options: (a) Line of Crackers (b) Row of Lights (c) Festival of Sweets (d) Night of Celebration (Image: Canva)
3. Which festival is celebrated the next day of Diwali?
Options: (a) Bhai Dooj (b) Govardhan Puja (c) Raksha Bandhan (d) Dusshera (Image: Canva)
4. Which of the following is not customary to do on Diwali?
Options: (a) Lamp to Burn (b) Burning of fire crackers (c) Burning of Holi colours (d) Creating Rangoli (Image: Canva)
5. Which Indian epic is primarily associated with the celebration of Diwali?
Options: (a) Mahabharata (b) Ramayana (c) Bhagavad Gita (d) Arthashastra (Image: Canva)
6. Which state in India celebrates Diwali by worshipping Lord Krishna’s victory over Narakasura?
Options: (a) Tamil Nadu (b) Kerala (c) Goa (d) All of the above (Image: AI-Generated)
7. What is the main reason Diwali is celebrated in Hindu mythology?
Options: (a) Return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile (b) Return of Lord Rama to Lanka after 13 years of exile (c) Return of Ravan to Lanka after 13 Years of exile (d) Return of Sita to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile (Image: Canva)
8. Which is the first and only state in the US to declare Diwali as an official state holiday?
Options: (a) Texas (b) Pennsylvania (c) Florida (Image: Canva)
9. In the story of Rama and Sita, how many arms does Ravana have?
Options: (a) Ten (b) Twenty (c) Twenty One (Image: Canva)
10. What is the name of the festival that marks the first day of Diwali celebrations in many regions?
Options: (a) Dhanteras (b) Bhai Dooj (c) Govardhan Puja (d) Choti Diwali (Image: Canva)
Now, check the answers below! (Image: Canva)
Correct Answers: 1. (a) No Moon Light, 2. (b) Row of Lights, 3. (b) Govardhan Puja, 4. (c) Burning of Holi Colours, 5. (b) Ramayana, 6. (d) All of the above, 7. (a) Return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, 8. (b) Pennsylvania 9. (b) Twenty 10. (a) Dhanteras (Image: Canva)
