National Festivals_9

What is the festival celebrated to commemorate the victory of Ram over the ten-headed king of rakshasas, Ravan?

• Navratri

• Dussera

• Holi

• Diwali

Who did Ram pray to for his victory before leaving for Lanka?

• Lakshmi

• Saraswati

• Parvati

• Durga

Which tree did the Pandavas hide their powerful weapons under during their exile?

• Neem tree

• Peepal tree

• Banyan tree

• Shami tree

What is the custom among people symbolizing good will and victory on Dussera?

• Exchanging Shami leaves

• Exchanging coconut leaves

• Exchanging banana leaves

• Exchanging mango leaves

What is the festival celebrated as Vijayadashami or Dussera?

• Durga Puja

• Diwali

• Navratri

• Holi

Which God showered gold coins from the sky near the Apati tree for Kautsa to pay his Gurudakshina?

• Kuber

• Vishnu

• Indra

• Brahma

What is the custom known as Simollanghan associated with Dussera?

• Dancing

• Crossing borders

• Lighting lamps

• Playing drums

In which century did the celebration of Dussera in India start on a large scale?

• 18th century

• 17th century

• 16th century

• 15th century

What does the festival of Dussera symbolize?

• Peace and harmony

• Victory of evil over good

• Unity and diversity

• Victory of good over evil

What is the festival that marks the beginning of the war season according to the text?

• Navratri

• Dussera

• Holi

• Diwali