Deepavali Quiz 2022

What is this year's theme for Deepavali

• Musical Instruments

• Krishna

• Peacock

• Lakshmi

Which of these is NOT an Indian musical instrument?

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Answer explanation

The other instruments are:

Nadaswaram, Tabla and the Veena

Where is the Indian Heritage Centre located?

• Belilios Lane

• Race Course Road

• Campbell Lane

• Chander Road

• Rotan Lane

Answer explanation

The Indian Heritage Centre was launched on 7 May 2015 and is situated on Campbell Lane

When was this year's Deepavali Light Up ceremony held?

• 16 October

• 24 September

• 16 September

• 24 October

Answer explanation

The ceremony took place on the 16th of September and was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah and Central Singapore District Mayor Denise Phua.

How many Hindu temples are there in Singapore?

• 46

• 24

• 30

• 51

Answer explanation

There are 30 Hindu temples in Singapore. The first Hindu temple built here is located on South Bridge Road and it became a national monument in 1973.

Which part of the house do Indians put Rangoli(kolam)?

• In the Kitchen

• In the Hall

• In the Entrance

• On the Roof

Answer explanation

Rangoli is usually done outside the house near the entrance, as it can serve as a deterrent for insects to prevent them from entering the house.

Besides India, which 2 countries also celebrate Deepavali?

• Sri Lanka, Nepal

• Singapore, Bhutan

• Thailand, Cambodia

• Brazil, Portugal

Answer explanation

The other countries are Sri Lanka and Nepal. While Singapore is included, Bhutan does not celebrate Deepavali.

Besides Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate Deepavali, true or false?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Diwali is celebrated by Jains and Sikhs as Bandi Chhor Divas.

The Hindu new year is celebrated on Deepavali, True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

New Year is a separate day in April, while Diwali is in the October - November period. The solar New year is known as Puthaandu in Tamil, Vishu for Malayalees and Ugadi for Telugus

When did Singapore declare Deepavali as a public holiday?

• January 1929

• August 1989

• October 1929

• August 1965