Ch-15

Festivals & Fairs

1. Consider the following statements.
1. Mewar and Holi festivals are celebrated to
mark the coming of the spring season.
2. Teej (Rajasthan) marks the onset of
monsoon.
Which of the above statements (s) is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) None of the above
2. Match the following lists.
List A List B
1. Adi Arunachal Pradesh
2. Myokoh Nagaland
3. Brahmotsavam Andhara Pradesh
Select the correct code?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
3. Select the correct answer from the codes
given below?
1. Bihu festivals is celebrated on three
occasions.
2. Deul is synchronizes with Holi.
3. Mahkheda is believed to be helpful in
driving away mosquitoes.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following about the festivals
and fairs of Bihar.
1. Chath is the worship of the Sun God.
2. Sama-chakeva is dedicated to siblings
relationship.
3. Bihula celebrated for family welfare.
Select the correct answer?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 only
5. Which of the following festivals are
celebrated in the Rice Bowl region of India?
1. Teeja
2. Fagun wadai
3. Pola
Select the correct answer?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the above
6. Which of the following festival is
populasised dynasty?
(a) Media
(b) Bhoramdeo
(c) Harelip
(d) None of the above
7. The Gugaumi festival in HP is celebrated
in honour of
(a) Googa (b) All the above
(c) Gochi (d) Lokhadiyan
8. Which of the festival marked the Killing
Himself in the village of North India?
(a) Sohrali
(b) Ihiri Mela
(c) Purmandal
(d) Sarhul
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9. Which of the following festivals in South
India marks the celebration at the timing of
cropping?
1. Onam
2. Pongal
3. Avani Moolam
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
10. Which of the following festivals are
celebrated in Uttarakhand?
1. Bhitanli
2. Ker Puja
3. Chhipla Jaat
4. Janopurya
Select the correct answer from the codes?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
11. Which of the following places in India
where Maha Kumbha Mela is to held once every
12 years?
1. Haridwar
2. Allahabad
3. Nasik
4. Ujjain
Select the correct answer?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
12. Consider the following statements
about the Pushkar Mela.
1. Only place where Brahma temple in India.
2. It is held in October-November months.
Which of the following is the correct
answer?
(a) 1 & 2 (b) 1 only
(c) 2 only (d) None of the above
13. Which of the following fair is held at the
darbar of Sufi Saint Qutbudin Bakhtiar Kaki in
Delhi?
(a) Phoolwalon Ki Sair
(b) Urs
(c) Saliana fair
(d) All the above fairs
14. Consider the following activities
regarding URS.
1. It is the celebration of birth or death
anniversary.
2. It marks the religious unity of Hindus and
Muslims.
3. In this fair, food is distributed especially
to destitutes.
Which of the above statement is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
15. Consider the following statements.
1. Magha Naun signify the return of the gods
to the earth.
2. On Faguli festival, people shoot arrows at
a portrait of Rawana.
3. Falaich is the festival celebrated in
Kinnaur Valley.
Select the correct answer from the codes
given below?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
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