Set 1 | Important Indian Festivals, Fairs and Calendars MCQs 2024

Correct Answer is A.

• India became independent on August 5, 1947, after the British left the country. Since then, August 15 is celebrated as the Independence Day.
• On this day, various formal events including flag-hoisting and march-past in all states, districts, panchayats, schools, colleges are organized to commemorate the day of freedom.
• The Prime Minister of the nation hoists the tri-colour national flag at the Red fort and addresses the nation from its ramparts.

Correct Answer is C.

• Republic day is celebrated on January 26^th to commemorate the adoption of constitution in the year 1950.
• Like the Independence Day, flag hoisting ceremony and cultural programmes are organized across the nation on the Republic Day.

Correct Answer is B.

• Every year, Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2^nd October with great zeal and enthusiasm.
• It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
• People across the nation offer prayer services and tributes to Gandhiji on this day.

Correct Answer is D.

• Holi, also known as the ‘Festival of Colours’ and ‘Spring Festival’, marks the beginning of spring season.
• Light, colour, food, music and gifts are used to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. It is the most colourful festival of the Hindus.
• It generally lasts for two days. The ceremony of ‘Holika Dahan’ is observed on the first day.
• People also throw colours on to friendly passers-by.

Correct Answer is A.

• Diwali is also termed as “Festival of lights”.
• The autumn festival of Diwali is celebrated in between the months of October and December on the darkest new moon of the year.
• It is celebrated in honour of Lord Rama. On Diwali, he returned to his kingdom, Ayodhya, after spending 14 years in forest.
• Celebrating the triumph of light over darkness or victory of good over bad, this festival features fireworks, lanterns and celebrations.

Correct Answer is C.

• The beautiful relation of a brother and sister is celebrated on Raksha Bandhan.
• Girls tie a string of thread on the wrist of her brother.
• This thread of love reminds the brother of his responsibility to always take care, support ad protect his sister under all circumstances.

Correct Answer is D.

• People celebrate Dussehra festival to mark the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.
• Ravana was a evil demon. It signifies the victory of good over the evil.
• People go to see the famous folk play of Ram Leela. The story of Lord Rama is shown in the play.

Correct Answer is A.

• Hindus celebrate Saraswati Puja on Vasant Panchami day. It is the gretest day for the students. They worship Goddess Saraswati to seek her blessings.
• Saraswati is the Goddess of Knowledge and wisdom.
• Vasant Panchami is a spring festival. It is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains.

Correct Answer is C.

• Lord Shiva is associated with the Maha Shivaratri. Maha means ‘great’, Ratri means ‘night’.
• The marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati took place on this day.
• There is a tradition of offering a holy bath to the ‘Shiva Lingam’.

Correct Answer is B.

• Hindus celebrate Krishna Janmashtami on the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Krishna.
• In many places, the popular event of ‘Dahi Handi’, takes place.