Karwa Chauth History MCQ Quiz | Know Your Festivals
by Indrajeet Tyagi & Sunil Kumar D.
Here is a quiz with answers about Karwa Chauth:
Quiz Questions
- What is the primary purpose of the Karwa Chauth fast for married women?
- A) To celebrate abundance and prosperity
- B) To seek blessings for the longevity of their husbands
- C) To honor their parents
- D) To promote independence
- Which mythological story is often associated with Karwa Chauth?
- A) The story of Radha and Krishna
- B) The story of Queen Veeravati
- C) The story of Draupadi
- D) The story of the Goddess Ganga
- What is the type of fast observed during Karwa Chauth?
- A) A fast where women can eat fruits
- B) A fast where women drink water
- C) A nirjala fast, with no food or water from sunrise to moonrise
- D) A fast that can be broken after noon
- Which Hindu goddess is traditionally worshipped on Karwa Chauth?
- A) Goddess Saraswati
- B) Goddess Lakshmi
- C) Goddess Parvati
- D) Goddess Durga
- What is a 'Karwa' in the context of the festival?
- A) A steel plate
- B) A silver cup
- C) An earthen pot
- D) A clay lamp
- In which part of India is Karwa Chauth predominantly celebrated?
- A) South India
- B) Western India
- C) Eastern India
- D) Northern India
- What is one significant ritual that takes place after moonrise?
- A) Offering flowers to gods
- B) Using a sieve to view the moon and then the husband's face, followed by breaking the fast
- C) Singing traditional harvest songs
- D) Cooking and sharing traditional dishes
8. What do women traditionally wear during Karwa Chauth?
o A) Casual clothes
o B) Traditional outfits like saris or lehengas
o C) Western dresses
o D) School uniforms
9. What happens during the Karwa Chauth puja?
o A) Women listen to Karwa Chauth Katha
o B) Women offer flowers to gods
o C) Women sing harvest songs
o D) Women cook traditional dishes
10. What additional social aspect does Karwa Chauth promote?
o A) Bonding between neighbors
o B) Strengthening bonds among women
o C) Celebrating wealth
o D) Promoting religious harmony
Answers
- B) To seek blessings for the longevity of their husbands.
- B) The story of Queen Veeravati.
- C) A nirjala fast, with no food or water from sunrise to moonrise.
- C) Goddess Parvati.
- C) An earthen pot.
- D) Northern India.
- B) Using a sieve to view the moon and then the husband's face, followed by breaking the fast.
- Traditional outfits like saris or lehengas
9. Women listen to Karwa Chauth Katha
- Strengthening bonds among women
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