Festivals of India Quiz - CBSE Class 5 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Festivals of India (CBSE Class 5 Social Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 5 Social Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Festivals of India, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which of the following is a harvest festival celebrated in India?

   1. Christmas
   2. Diwali
   3. Bihu
   4. Eid
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   Answer: C. Bihu

   Bihu is a traditional harvest festival celebrated primarily in Assam, India. It marks the end of the harvest season.

2. What special food is prepared during the festival of Pongal?

   1. Gulab Jamun
   2. Pongal
   3. Chole Bhature
   4. Rajma Chawal
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   Answer: B. Pongal

   Pongal is a festival celebrated in South India, and a special dish called Pongal, made of rice and lentils, is prepared as part of the celebration.

3. In which Indian state would you primarily celebrate the festival of Ugadi?

   1. Kerala
   2. Tamil Nadu
   3. Karnataka
   4. West Bengal
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   Answer: C. Karnataka

   Ugadi, marking the New Year, is an important festival celebrated in Karnataka as well as in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

4. What is the special feature of the Onam festival celebrated in Kerala?

   1. Rangoli making
   2. Boat races
   3. Fireworks
   4. Bonfires
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   Answer: B. Boat races

   Onam features Vallam Kali, the snake boat races, which are a significant part of the festivities in Kerala.

5. What is the primary religious significance of the festival of Guru Nanak Gurpurab?

   1. Anniversary of the founding of Khalsa
   2. Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak
   3. Victory of good over evil
   4. First sermon by Guru Gobind Singh
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   Answer: B. Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak

   Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is the primary cultural significance of the festival Diwali?
2. Which festival is also known as the Festival of Colors?
3. Which festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna?
4. Which dance is traditionally performed during the Tamil festival 'Pongal'?
5. What is the main reason Dussehra is celebrated in many parts of India?
6. Which festival in India marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn?
7. Which festival marks the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699?
8. Which traditional attire is commonly worn by women during the festival of Navratri?
9. Which Indian festival is particularly associated with the kite flying tradition?
10. On which significant day of the lunar month is Raksha Bandhan celebrated?
11. What is the significance of lighting lamps during the festival of Diwali?
12. Which Indian state celebrates the festival of Bihu three times a year?
13. During which festival do women in Maharashtra celebrate by performing the traditional dance 'Lavani'?
14. Which date is known for the celebration of Lohri in North India, especially in Punjab?

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