1. Which of the following is India’s National Festival?
a) Diwali
b) Independence Day
c) Dussehra
d) Holi
Answer: b) Independence Day
Explanation: Independence Day (15 August) commemorates India’s freedom from British rule in 1947.
2. Republic Day is celebrated on:
a) 15th August
b) 26th January
c) 2nd October
d) 14th November
Answer: b) 26th January
Explanation: On 26 January 1950, the Indian Constitution came into force, making India a republic.
3. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on:
a) 15 August
b) 26 January
c) 2 October
d) 14 November
Answer: c) 2 October
Explanation: It marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.
4. Diwali marks the return of:
a) Lord Krishna to Mathura
b) Lord Rama to Ayodhya
c) Pandavas to Hastinapur
d) Buddha’s enlightenment
Answer: b) Lord Rama to Ayodhya
Explanation: Diwali celebrates Lord Rama’s return after defeating Ravana in the epic Ramayana.
5. Holi, the festival of colors, signifies:
a) The defeat of Hiranyakashipu
b) The harvest of sugarcane
c) The New Year in Bengal
d) Buddha’s birth
Answer: a) The defeat of Hiranyakashipu
Explanation: Holi celebrates the triumph of Prahlad’s devotion and the burning of Holika, symbolizing victory of good over evil.
6. Dussehra celebrates the victory of:
a) Durga over Mahishasura
b) Rama over Ravana
c) Both (a) and (b)
d) Krishna over Kansa
Answer: c) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation: Dussehra or Vijayadashami celebrates both Durga’s and Rama’s victories over evil.
7. Raksha Bandhan symbolizes:
a) Harvest season
b) Bond of protection between brother and sister
c) Friendship
d) Victory in war
Answer: b) Bond of protection between brother and sister
Explanation: Sisters tie rakhi on brothers’ wrists, who promise to protect them.
8. Janmashtami celebrates the birth of:
a) Rama
b) Krishna
c) Shiva
d) Hanuman
Answer: b) Krishna
Explanation: Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the 8th incarnation of Vishnu.
9. Ganesh Chaturthi is most popular in:
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Maharashtra
c) Gujarat
d) Bihar
Answer: b) Maharashtra
Explanation: Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with grand processions and idol immersions in Maharashtra.
10. Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of:
a) Hajj
b) Muharram
c) Ramadan (fasting month)
d) Eid-ul-Adha
Answer: c) Ramadan (fasting month)
Explanation: Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan in Islam.
11. Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) commemorates:
a) Prophet Muhammad’s birth
b) Sacrifice of Ibrahim (Abraham)
c) Beginning of Ramadan
d) Hajj pilgrimage
Answer: b) Sacrifice of Ibrahim (Abraham)
Explanation: It honors Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.
12. Christmas celebrates:
a) Resurrection of Jesus Christ
b) Birth of Jesus Christ
c) Ascension of Christ
d) Beginning of Lent
Answer: b) Birth of Jesus Christ
Explanation: Christmas on 25th December marks the birth of Jesus Christ.
13. Good Friday commemorates:
a) Jesus’ resurrection
b) Jesus’ crucifixion
c) His baptism
d) His last supper
Answer: b) Jesus’ crucifixion
Explanation: Good Friday marks the crucifixion and death of Jesus before Easter Sunday.
14. Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated by:
a) Buddhists
b) Sikhs
c) Jains
d) Hindus
Answer: b) Sikhs
Explanation: It marks the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru.
15. Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of:
a) Buddha
b) Mahavira
c) Adinath
d) Rishabhdev
Answer: b) Mahavira
Explanation: Mahavir Jayanti honors the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, Lord Mahavira.
16. Buddha Purnima celebrates:
a) Birth, Enlightenment, and Nirvana of Buddha
b) Death of Mahavira
c) Hindu New Year
d) Start of Lent
Answer: a) Birth, Enlightenment, and Nirvana of Buddha
Explanation: It marks all three major events of Lord Buddha’s life.
17. Onam is celebrated in honor of:
a) King Mahabali
b) Lord Vishnu
c) Lord Shiva
d) Goddess Parvati
Answer: a) King Mahabali
Explanation: Onam marks the annual visit of King Mahabali to his people in Kerala.
18. Pongal is primarily a festival of:
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Karnataka
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Pongal is Tamil Nadu’s harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God.
19. Baisakhi marks the New Year of:
a) Kashmir
b) Punjab and Haryana
c) Bengal
d) Assam
Answer: b) Punjab and Haryana
Explanation: Baisakhi also commemorates the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
20. Navroz or Parsi New Year is celebrated by followers of:
a) Zoroastrianism
b) Buddhism
c) Jainism
d) Islam
Answer: a) Zoroastrianism
Explanation: Navroz marks the Persian New Year, celebrated by Parsis in India.
21. Lohri is associated with:
a) Start of harvest in Punjab
b) Worship of rivers
c) Fasting of Navratri
d) Spring season
Answer: a) Start of harvest in Punjab
Explanation: Lohri marks the end of winter and the harvest of sugarcane and wheat.
22. Karva Chauth is a festival observed by:
a) Sisters for brothers
b) Wives for husbands’ longevity
c) Farmers for rain
d) Children for parents
Answer: b) Wives for husbands’ longevity
Explanation: Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands’ well-being.
23. Makar Sankranti marks the transition of:
a) Sun into Capricorn (Makara)
b) Moon into Virgo
c) Mars into Leo
d) Sun into Pisces
Answer: a) Sun into Capricorn (Makara)
Explanation: It signifies the sun’s northward journey (Uttarayan) and is celebrated with kite flying.
24. Vishu is celebrated in:
a) Kerala
b) Odisha
c) Gujarat
d) Manipur
Answer: a) Kerala
Explanation: Vishu marks the Malayalam New Year and is celebrated with fireworks and “Vishukkani.”
25. Durga Puja celebrates the victory of:
a) Lord Rama
b) Goddess Durga over Mahishasura
c) Lord Vishnu
d) Lord Shiva
Answer: b) Goddess Durga over Mahishasura
Explanation: Durga Puja marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.
26. The Hornbill Festival is celebrated in which state?
a) Manipur
b) Nagaland
c) Mizoram
d) Meghalaya
Answer: b) Nagaland
Explanation: Known as the Festival of Festivals, it showcases the culture of Nagaland’s tribes each December at Kisama Village.
27. The Bihu Festival belongs to:
a) Assam
b) Odisha
c) Kerala
d) Rajasthan
Answer: a) Assam
Explanation: Bihu marks the Assamese New Year and three harvest seasons – Bohag, Magh, and Kati Bihu.
28. The Pushkar Fair is famous for:
a) Camel trading and pilgrimage
b) Flower show
c) Dance competition
d) Cattle races
Answer: a) Camel trading and pilgrimage
Explanation: Held annually at Pushkar (Rajasthan), it combines livestock fair and devotion to Lord Brahma.
29. Bihu dance is the folk dance of which harvest festival?
a) Pongal
b) Lohri
c) Bihu
d) Nuakhai
Answer: c) Bihu
Explanation: Performed during Bohag Bihu in Assam, symbolizing joy of harvest.
30. Nuakhai is the harvest festival of:
a) Bihar
b) Odisha and Chhattisgarh
c) Kerala
d) Haryana
Answer: b) Odisha and Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Nuakhai (‘new food’) marks first consumption of newly harvested rice.
31. Wangala Festival is associated with:
a) Garo tribe of Meghalaya
b) Naga tribe of Nagaland
c) Mizo tribe
d) Bhil tribe
Answer: a) Garo tribe of Meghalaya
Explanation: Wangala or “Hundred Drums Festival” thanks Sun God for a good harvest.
32. Bhogali Bihu is another name for:
a) Spring Bihu
b) Winter harvest Bihu
c) Autumn Bihu
d) Pre-monsoon Bihu
Answer: b) Winter harvest Bihu
Explanation: Bhogali Bihu (Magh Bihu) celebrates end of harvest season in Assam.
33. Vishu, marking Malayalam New Year, is celebrated mainly in:
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Karnataka
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b) Kerala
Explanation: Vishu in April celebrates prosperity and features Vishukkani and fireworks.
34. The Chapchar Kut festival belongs to which state?
a) Manipur
b) Mizoram
c) Meghalaya
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: b) Mizoram
Explanation: Chapchar Kut marks completion of forest clearing for jhum cultivation.
35. Bhagoria Haat Festival is observed by the:
a) Bhil tribe of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
b) Nagas of Nagaland
c) Garos of Meghalaya
d) Santhals of Jharkhand
Answer: a) Bhil tribe of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
Explanation: Bhagoria is a pre-Holi fair for tribal courtship and celebration.
36. Losar is the New Year festival of:
a) Sikhs
b) Buddhists in Ladakh & Tibet
c) Jains
d) Parsis
Answer: b) Buddhists in Ladakh & Tibet
Explanation: Losar marks Tibetan New Year with prayers, mask dances and offerings.
37. The Desert Festival is celebrated in:
a) Jaipur
b) Jaisalmer
c) Jodhpur
d) Udaipur
Answer: b) Jaisalmer
Explanation: The Desert Festival features camel races and Rajasthani folk arts in the Thar Desert.
38. Bihu, Onam, and Pongal are all examples of:
a) Religious festivals
b) Harvest festivals
c) Music festivals
d) National days
Answer: b) Harvest festivals
Explanation: They celebrate agricultural prosperity in different regions of India.
39. The Tarnetar Fair is associated with which Indian state?
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Punjab
d) Haryana
Answer: a) Gujarat
Explanation: Held in Surendranagar, Tarnetar Fair is linked to Swayamvar of Draupadi.
40. Chhath Puja is mainly celebrated in:
a) Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh
b) Gujarat
c) Karnataka
d) Punjab
Answer: a) Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Devotees worship the Sun God for prosperity and longevity of family.
41. Karaga Festival is associated with which city?
a) Chennai
b) Bangalore
c) Hyderabad
d) Mysuru
Answer: b) Bangalore
Explanation: Karaga honors Draupadi and is celebrated by the Thigala community in Bangalore.
42. The Medaram Jatara (Sammakka Saralamma) is Asia’s largest tribal festival held in:
a) Telangana
b) Odisha
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Jharkhand
Answer: a) Telangana
Explanation: Celebrated once in two years at Medaram, it honors tribal goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma.
43. The Bihu Festival in Assam coincides with which festival in Tamil Nadu?
a) Onam
b) Pongal
c) Vishu
d) Baisakhi
Answer: b) Pongal
Explanation: Both celebrate the harvest and mark the Sun’s entry into Capricorn (Makara Sankranti).
44. Mopin Festival is celebrated by the Galo tribe in:
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Manipur
c) Mizoram
d) Meghalaya
Answer: a) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Mopin invokes prosperity and drives away evil spirits among Galo people.
45. The Ambubachi Mela is observed at:
a) Kamakhya Temple, Assam
b) Vaishno Devi Temple
c) Jagannath Temple, Puri
d) Meenakshi Temple
Answer: a) Kamakhya Temple, Assam
Explanation: Ambubachi celebrates Goddess Kamakhya’s annual menstruation symbolizing fertility of earth.
46. Khajuraho Dance Festival is organized in which state?
a) Rajasthan
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Odisha
d) Karnataka
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Held against the backdrop of Khajuraho temples, it celebrates Indian classical dance forms.
47. The Hemis Festival is a major Buddhist celebration in:
a) Ladakh
b) Sikkim
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Tripura
Answer: a) Ladakh
Explanation: Celebrated at Hemis Monastery honoring Guru Padmasambhava with mask dances and rituals.
48. Sonepur Cattle Fair is held in:
a) Bihar
b) Gujarat
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Odisha
Answer: a) Bihar
Explanation: Also called Harihar Kshetra Mela, it’s Asia’s largest cattle fair on Ganga and Gandak rivers.
49. Pang Lhabsol is a unique festival celebrated in:
a) Sikkim
b) Nagaland
c) Manipur
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: a) Sikkim
Explanation: Pang Lhabsol commemorates the protection of Mount Khangchendzonga and unity of Sikkimese people.
50. The Hemis Monastery Festival honors which spiritual figure?
a) Dalai Lama
b) Guru Padmasambhava
c) Lord Buddha
d) Tenzin Gyatso
Answer: b) Guru Padmasambhava
Explanation: Hemis Festival celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, founder of Tibetan Buddhism.
51. The Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years at how many places in India?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Answer: c) Four
Explanation: The Kumbh Mela is held at four sacred sites — Prayagraj (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik.
52. The Maha Kumbh Mela occurs once every:
a) 6 years
b) 12 years
c) 24 years
d) 36 years
Answer: d) 36 years
Explanation: The Maha Kumbh Mela takes place every 12th Kumbh cycle — once in 36 years at Prayagraj.
53. The Sonepur Mela in Bihar is Asia’s largest:
a) Music festival
b) Cultural festival
c) Cattle fair
d) Boat festival
Answer: c) Cattle fair
Explanation: The Sonepur (Harihar Kshetra) Mela is Asia’s largest cattle and animal fair, held annually near Patna.
54. The Gangasagar Mela is held at the confluence of:
a) Ganga and Brahmaputra
b) Ganga and Yamuna
c) Ganga and Bay of Bengal
d) Ganga and Godavari
Answer: c) Ganga and Bay of Bengal
Explanation: Held on Makar Sankranti, it marks the holy dip at Sagar Island, West Bengal.
55. The Desert Festival of Rajasthan is held at:
a) Bikaner
b) Jaisalmer
c) Jaipur
d) Pushkar
Answer: b) Jaisalmer
Explanation: The Desert Festival showcases camel races, folk music, and sand art in the Thar Desert.
56. The Nagaur Fair is famous for:
a) Camel and cattle trading
b) Flower exhibitions
c) Tribal art
d) Sand sculptures
Answer: a) Camel and cattle trading
Explanation: Nagaur Fair (Rajasthan) is the second-largest cattle fair of India after Pushkar.
57. The Jallikattu event, part of the Pongal festival, is held in:
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Kerala
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka
Answer: c) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport held during Pongal celebrations in Tamil Nadu.
58. The Surajkund Mela near Delhi is organized by which state?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Haryana
c) Delhi
d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) Haryana
Explanation: The Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad promotes Indian handicrafts, culture, and cuisine.
59. The Ellora Ajanta Dance Festival is celebrated in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Karnataka
Answer: a) Maharashtra
Explanation: The festival features classical dances near the ancient Ajanta and Ellora caves.
60. The Khajuraho Dance Festival is held in front of which temple complex?
a) Sun Temple
b) Kailasa Temple
c) Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
d) Jagannath Temple
Answer: c) Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
Explanation: The Khajuraho Dance Festival in Madhya Pradesh celebrates classical Indian dance against this temple backdrop.
61. The Konark Dance Festival is organized in front of:
a) Jagannath Temple, Puri
b) Sun Temple, Konark
c) Lingaraja Temple
d) Kamakhya Temple
Answer: b) Sun Temple, Konark
Explanation: The festival showcases Odissi and other classical dances before the UNESCO-listed Sun Temple.
62. The Hampi Festival (Vijaya Utsav) celebrates the glory of:
a) Chola dynasty
b) Vijayanagara Empire
c) Mauryan Empire
d) Satavahanas
Answer: b) Vijayanagara Empire
Explanation: Hampi Utsav in Karnataka revives the cultural heritage of the Vijayanagara kingdom.
63. The Tansen Music Festival (Tansen Samaroh) is held in:
a) Delhi
b) Lucknow
c) Gwalior
d) Varanasi
Answer: c) Gwalior
Explanation: Tansen Samaroh honors the great musician Tansen, held annually near his tomb in Gwalior.
64. The Chhau Dance Festival is celebrated in:
a) Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal
b) Assam
c) Kerala
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: a) Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal
Explanation: Chhau is a tribal martial dance performed during regional festivals.
65. The Hornbill Festival is known as:
a) The festival of mountains
b) The festival of festivals
c) The festival of spring
d) The festival of tribes
Answer: b) The festival of festivals
Explanation: The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland celebrates tribal heritage and unity.
66. The Ziro Music Festival is an open-air event held in:
a) Meghalaya
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Manipur
d) Mizoram
Answer: b) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Ziro Festival is India’s most famous indie music festival, held in the Ziro Valley.
67. The Desia Festival promotes tribal culture in:
a) Odisha
b) Jharkhand
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: a) Odisha
Explanation: Desia Festival is celebrated by Odisha’s tribes to showcase music, dance, and handicrafts.
68. The Madai Festival is celebrated by the:
a) Gond tribe of Chhattisgarh
b) Bhil tribe of Rajasthan
c) Santhals of Jharkhand
d) Nagas of Nagaland
Answer: a) Gond tribe of Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Madai is a harvest and religious festival expressing gratitude to nature.
69. The Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara (Medaram) is famous for:
a) Being the largest tribal congregation in Asia
b) Buddhist pilgrimage
c) Handicraft fair
d) Dance festival
Answer: a) Being the largest tribal congregation in Asia
Explanation: Medaram Jatara (Telangana) attracts millions, honoring tribal goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma.
70. The Mysore Dasara Festival was first started by:
a) Krishnadevaraya
b) Wadiyar kings of Mysore
c) Tipu Sultan
d) Hyder Ali
Answer: b) Wadiyar kings of Mysore
Explanation: The royal Wadiyars began Dasara festivities in the 15th century, featuring a grand procession.
71. The Saptak Music Festival is associated with which city?
a) Jaipur
b) Ahmedabad
c) Varanasi
d) Hyderabad
Answer: b) Ahmedabad
Explanation: Saptak, held every January, celebrates Indian classical music performances by top maestros.
72. The Kalinga Mahotsav is dedicated to:
a) Victory of Ashoka
b) The spirit of peace and non-violence
c) Tribal unity
d) River worship
Answer: b) The spirit of peace and non-violence
Explanation: Kalinga Mahotsav in Odisha commemorates Ashoka’s transformation after the Kalinga War.
73. The Ellora Ajanta Festival celebrates:
a) Folk dances
b) Classical dance and music
c) Yoga
d) Modern theatre
Answer: b) Classical dance and music
Explanation: It showcases Indian classical traditions near the UNESCO caves in Maharashtra.
74. The Mamallapuram Dance Festival is held in which state?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Karnataka
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: The festival at Mahabalipuram features classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam and Kathak.
75. The Nagoba Jatara is a tribal fair of:
a) Gond and Pardhan tribes in Telangana
b) Bhils of Rajasthan
c) Khasis of Meghalaya
d) Mizos of Mizoram
Answer: a) Gond and Pardhan tribes in Telangana
Explanation: Nagoba Jatara at Keslapur village is a sacred tribal festival dedicated to the serpent deity.
76. The Carnival of Goa has its roots in the traditions of:
a) French settlers
b) Portuguese rule
c) British rule
d) Mughal period
Answer: b) Portuguese rule
Explanation: Introduced by Portuguese colonists in the 18th century, Goa Carnival is a pre-Lenten festival featuring music, parades, and dance.
77. The International Kite Festival is celebrated annually in:
a) Jaipur
b) Ahmedabad
c) Lucknow
d) Pune
Answer: b) Ahmedabad
Explanation: The festival coincides with Makar Sankranti and attracts international participants every January.
78. The Sunburn Festival is related to:
a) Art
b) Classical music
c) Electronic dance music (EDM)
d) Theatre
Answer: c) Electronic dance music (EDM)
Explanation: Sunburn, held in Goa and Pune, is Asia’s biggest EDM festival featuring global DJs.
79. The Jodhpur RIFF (Rajasthan International Folk Festival) is organized at:
a) Jaipur Fort
b) Mehrangarh Fort
c) Amber Fort
d) Jaisalmer Fort
Answer: b) Mehrangarh Fort
Explanation: RIFF showcases Rajasthani and international folk music collaborations.
80. The Jaipur Literature Festival is held annually in the month of:
a) March
b) December
c) January
d) July
Answer: c) January
Explanation: Known as the “Greatest Literary Show on Earth,” it’s held every January at Diggi Palace, Jaipur.
81. The World Sacred Spirit Festival celebrates Sufi music at:
a) Delhi
b) Jaisalmer and Nagaur
c) Ajmer
d) Lucknow
Answer: b) Jaisalmer and Nagaur
Explanation: The festival celebrates the Sufi tradition of peace and devotion.
82. The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland is named after:
a) A tribal chief
b) A legendary bird
c) A mountain
d) A god
Answer: b) A legendary bird
Explanation: The hornbill bird symbolizes respect and unity among Naga tribes.
83. The Ellora Ajanta Festival is organized by:
a) Archaeological Survey of India
b) Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)
c) INTACH
d) ICCR
Answer: b) Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)
Explanation: MTDC organizes this festival to promote art and heritage tourism.
84. The Festival of India celebrated abroad is organized by:
a) Ministry of Culture
b) ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations)
c) ASI
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: b) ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations)
Explanation: ICCR promotes Indian culture globally through such festivals.
85. The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List (ICH) includes which Indian festival?
a) Durga Puja of Kolkata
b) Holi of Mathura
c) Pushkar Fair
d) Pongal
Answer: a) Durga Puja of Kolkata
Explanation: In 2021, UNESCO recognized Kolkata’s Durga Puja as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
86. The UNESCO ICH List earlier included:
a) Ramlila of Uttar Pradesh
b) Diwali of North India
c) Bihu of Assam
d) Ganesh Chaturthi
Answer: a) Ramlila of Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Ramlila (traditional enactment of Ramayana) was inscribed by UNESCO in 2008.
87. The International Yoga Festival is held annually in:
a) Varanasi
b) Haridwar
c) Rishikesh
d) Bodh Gaya
Answer: c) Rishikesh
Explanation: The event attracts yoga practitioners from around the world every March on the banks of the Ganga.
88. The Festival of Desert promotes:
a) Gujarat’s handicrafts
b) Rajasthan’s desert culture
c) Punjab’s Bhangra
d) Tamil Nadu’s temple traditions
Answer: b) Rajasthan’s desert culture
Explanation: Held in Jaisalmer, it celebrates Rajasthani folk art, music, and camel races.
89. The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is organized in:
a) Mumbai
b) Goa
c) Delhi
d) Chennai
Answer: b) Goa
Explanation: IFFI is India’s biggest international film festival, organized annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF).
90. The Taj Mahotsav is organized in:
a) Delhi
b) Agra
c) Lucknow
d) Jaipur
Answer: b) Agra
Explanation: Taj Mahotsav celebrates Mughal art, crafts, and cuisine near the Taj Mahal.
91. The Konark Festival showcases:
a) Folk music
b) Classical dances of India
c) Yoga
d) Theatre
Answer: b) Classical dances of India
Explanation: The Konark Festival in Odisha features Indian classical dance performances before the Sun Temple.
92. The Cherry Blossom Festival is celebrated in:
a) Arunachal Pradesh
b) Meghalaya
c) Sikkim
d) Manipur
Answer: b) Meghalaya
Explanation: Shillong’s Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the blooming of pink Himalayan cherry trees in November.
93. The Kalidas Samaroh is a festival of:
a) Literature
b) Theatre and classical arts
c) Dance
d) Handicrafts
Answer: b) Theatre and classical arts
Explanation: The Kalidas Samaroh in Ujjain honors poet Kalidasa through Sanskrit plays and performances.
94. The Poush Mela is held at:
a) Santiniketan (West Bengal)
b) Puri (Odisha)
c) Varanasi (UP)
d) Kochi (Kerala)
Answer: a) Santiniketan (West Bengal)
Explanation: Poush Mela celebrates the founding of Santiniketan and features Baul music and handicrafts.
95. The International Mango Festival is organized in:
a) Lucknow
b) Mumbai
c) Delhi
d) Kolkata
Answer: c) Delhi
Explanation: It showcases different mango varieties and mango-based products each summer.
96. The Hemis Festival of Ladakh is recognized internationally for:
a) Dance drama of lamas
b) Buddhist rituals and mask performances
c) Camel races
d) Ice sculpture art
Answer: b) Buddhist rituals and mask performances
Explanation: Monks perform Cham dances in colorful masks at Hemis Monastery during this festival.
97. The International Sand Art Festival is celebrated at:
a) Puri, Odisha
b) Digha, West Bengal
c) Goa
d) Kochi
Answer: a) Puri, Odisha
Explanation: The festival at Chandrabhaga Beach features sand sculptures by artists from across the world.
98. The Navroz Festival is celebrated by:
a) Sikhs
b) Parsis (Zoroastrians)
c) Buddhists
d) Jains
Answer: b) Parsis (Zoroastrians)
Explanation: Navroz marks the Persian New Year, observed by India’s Parsi community.
99. The World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on:
a) 15 August
b) 27 September
c) 25 December
d) 14 November
Answer: b) 27 September
Explanation: World Tourism Day celebrates global tourism and cultural exchange.
100. The Festival of Onam was included by UNESCO in its 2023 Intangible Heritage nomination list for:
a) Cultural unity and agrarian traditions of Kerala
b) Temple art of South India
c) Classical dance promotion
d) Yoga heritage
Answer: a) Cultural unity and agrarian traditions of Kerala
Explanation: Onam was nominated to UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage list for symbolizing Kerala’s inclusive culture and harvest spirit.