Holi Quiz

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As we all know that Holi is a festival of colors that is celebrated not only in India but around the world with full enthusiasm. In Holi, people play with colors, renew their relationships.

During this festival, people burn a pyre called ‘Holika Dahan’ symbolizing the end of old enmities and fights. Check Holi festival questions with answers for various competitive examinations.

Holi Quiz with Answers

Question 1: In which Hindu month, Holi is celebrated?

(A) Baisakh

(B) Phalguna

(C) Magha

(D) Pausa

Question 2: There are many legends associated with Holi. Hiranyakashyap insisted everybody in his kingdom worship him but his devout son, Prahlad became a follower of which god?

(A) Lord Shiva

(B) Lord Krishna

(C) Lord Brahma

(D) Lord Vishnu

Question 3: By which name Holi is recognized in Orissa?

(A) Dolajata

(B) Dhoajun

(C) Dhilhatta

(D) Dolijatta

Question 4: The name of Hiranyakashipu’s sister was?

(A) Holi

(B) Holima

(C) Holika

(D) Hidimba

Question 5: Does the Holi festival mark the end of winter and the beginning of?

(A) Spring

(B) Summer

(C) Autumn

(D) Monsoon

Question 6: The famous ‘Lath maar Holi’ is played at which place?

(A) Mathura

(B) Hampi

(C) Barsana

(D) Jaipur

Question 7: Holika Dahan in South India is known as:

(A) Dol Jatara

(B) Kama Dahanam

(C) Phalguna

(D) Dolajata

Question 8: Name the Sikh festival in which they show their physical strength and power and celebrates a day after Holi?

(A) Hola Mohalla

(B) Baisakhi

(C) Maghi

(D) Bandi Chor Diwas

Question 9: The story behind the Holi Festival is related to:

(A) Shiv and Parwati

(B) Radha and Krishna

(C) Demon Holika and Prahlad

(D) None

Question 10: Holi is also known as the?

(A) Festival of lights

(B) Festival of fruits

(C) Festival of colors

(D) Festival of vegetables

Question 11: In the past, people used to make Holi colors from flowers. Which flower was used?

(A) Flame of the forest

(B) Bougainvillea

(C) Lotus

(D) Rose

Question 12: The faces of Holi revelers are always painted with colors dry and wet. What is the dry color known as?

(A) Gulel

(B) Kilkari

(C) Gulal

(D) Pichkari

Question 13: The leaves of this intoxicating plant are mixed in milk to make a special Holi drink called thandai. According to Indian mythology, Lord Shiva was very fond of this intoxicating plant. Can you name it?

(A) Bhang

(B) Tulsi

(C) Dhatoora

(D) Tadi

Question 14: This versatile material was used for making pichkaris in the past.

(A) Plastic

(B) Bamboo

(C) Iron

(D) Steel

Question 15: According to a Holi legend from eastern India, Lord Shiva reduced this mischievous god to ashes.

(A) Vishnu

(B) Indra

(C) Surya

(D) Kama

Question 16: Scenes of Holi centered around Radha and Krishna have been a favorite theme of Mughal miniature paintings. Under which emperor did this style of painting start?

(A) Shah Alam

(B) Jehangir

(C) Akbar

(D) Shahjahan

Question 17: Holi is the main festival of

(A) Christians

(B) Buddhist

(C) Hindus

(D) Muslims

Question 18: In which region of India, Holi begins from the premises of temples, where Holiyars sing songs?

(A) Brij

(B) Kumaon

(C) Tamilnadu

(D) Bihar

Question 19: Holi is a part of the Goan or Konkani spring festival. Name the festival.

(A) Sigmo

(B) Phalguni

(C) Holika Dahan

(D) Lohri

Question 20: What is the next day of Holi, when people throw colors, scented powder, and perfume at each other, known as?

(A) Dhulheti(Dhulandi)

(B) Vishwakarma Day

(C) Vasantotsav

(D) Choti Holi

Question 21: Which of the following flower is associated with the Holi festival?

(A) Lilly

(B) Lotus

(C) Tesu

(D) Bouganvilla

Question 22: The bonfire lit during Holi festival is known as

(A) Holika Dahan

(B) Dhulandi

(C) Bhogi

(D) Hurang

Question 23: Hurang Holi in Vrindavan is associated with

(A) Lalitha

(B) Balram

(C) Kamsa

(D) Radha

Question 24: Koodalike or Koodukattu is observed during Holi in

(A) Kutch in Gujarat

(B) Hilly areas of Kerala

(C) Coastal Tamil Nadu

(D) Northern part of Karnataka

Question 25: Holika Dahan in South India is known as:

(A) Dolajata

(B) Kama Dahanam

(C) Dol Jatara

(D) Phalguna

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