1. What does the word "Deepavali" literally mean?
A) Festival of Colors
B) Row of Lamps
C) Night of Victory
D) Harvest Festival

2. Which goddess is primarily worshipped during Deepavali for wealth and prosperity?
A) Saraswati
B) Parvati
C) Lakshmi
D) Durga

3. Which day of Deepavali is known as Narak Chaturdashi?
A) First day
B) The day before the main Diwali night
C) Third day
D) Fifth day

4. Who is Lord Kubera, and why is he worshipped during Diwali?
A) God of Rain; for good harvest
B) God of Fire; for protection
C) God of Wealth; for prosperity and safeguarding riches
D) God of Wisdom; for knowledge

5. Which day of Deepavali is celebrated as Bhai Dooj / Bhaiya Duj?
A) Second day
B) Fourth day
C) Fifth day
D) Sixth day

6. Which legendary event is associated with the origin of Deepavali in northern India?
A) Krishna defeating Kansa
B) Rama’s return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana
C) Pandavas’ return to Hastinapur
D) Birth of Lord Vishnu

7. What is the significance of lighting lamps (diyas) during Deepavali?
A) To decorate homes
B) To scare away animals
C) Triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance
D) To celebrate the harvest

8. Which festival coincides with Deepavali in West Bengal and Odisha, focusing on Goddess Kali?
A) Durga Puja
B) Kali Puja
C) Makar Sankranti
D) Pongal

9. What is the traditional South Indian practice done on Narak Chaturdashi before sunrise?
A) Fasting
B) Lighting fireworks
C) Abhyanga Snan (ritual oil bath)
D) Planting Tulsi

10. Which precious metals are commonly bought on Dhanteras, the first day of Deepavali, and why?
A) Iron and copper; for strength
B) Gold and silver; for wealth and prosperity
C) Platinum and diamonds; for health
D) Brass and bronze; for decoration

Answer:

1)    B) Row of Lamps

2)    C) Lakshmi

3)    B) The day before the main Diwali night

4)    C) God of Wealth; for prosperity and safeguarding riches

5)    C) Fifth day

6)    B) Rama’s return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana

7)    C) Triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance

8)    B) Kali Puja

9)    C) Abhyanga Snan (ritual oil bath)

10) B) Gold and silver; for wealth and prosperity

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