Quiz on Navratri and Dussehra with Answers

The beginning of Navratri means that Dussehra is just a few days away. This is the time when students get the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities at their schools. For instance, schools in India organise various activities for students such as Quiz on Navratri and Dussehra, essay-writing on Navratri, speeches on Navratri, and so on. Moreover, Navratri and Dussehra are two prominent festivals observed in October in India. To help them prepare for the upcoming competitions, this blog offers a fun quiz on Navratri and Dussehra with answers. Make sure to read till the end to find a quiz on Navratri with answers PDF.

GK Quiz Questions on Navratri

1. The festival of Navratri is dedicated to which goddess?

1. Goddess Durga
2. Goddess Kali
3. Goddess Parvati

2. When do we celebrate Shardiya Navratri?

1. In the month of Ashwin
2. In the month of Chaitra
3. In the month of Bhadra

3. Dandiya, a popular dance form performed during Navratri, is predominantly seen in the Indian state of:

1. Rajasthan
2. Gujarat
3. Assam

4. The first day of Navratri is dedicated to which goddess?

1. Goddess Shailputri
2. Goddess Saraswati
3. Goddess Parvati

5. Dussehra is known as Dashain in:

1. Singapore
2. Sri Lanka
3. Nepal 

6. How often does India celebrate the festival of Navratri?

1. 2 times
2. 4 times
3. 5 times

7. Ghatasthapana is observed on which day of Navratri?

1. First
2. Second
3. Third

8. Which of the following festivals is not associated with Navratri?

1. Saraswati Puja
2. Durga Puja
3. Onam

9. Which of the following scriptures is associated with the festival of Navratri?

1. Varaha Purana
2. Bhagavad Gita
3. Devi Mahatmya 

10. The festival of Navratri is observed for how many days in India?

1. 10 days
2. 9 days
3. 8 days 

11. Which festival is celebrated after 9 days of Navratri?

1. Dussehra
2. Diwali
3. Holi 

12. Mahisashur received the boon of immortality from which deity?

1. Lord Vishnu
2. Lord Shiva
3. Lord Brahma

13. Who defeated demon king Mahishasur?

1. Lord Shiva
2. Lord Krishna
3. Goddess Durga

14. Which animal was goddess Durga riding when she killed Mahishasur?

1. Lion
2. Elephant
3. Tiger

15. What do the nine days of Navratri celebrate?

1. Nine forms of Goddess Durga
2. Nine small festivals
3. Nine days when goddess Durga appeared on earth

16. People wear different colours during the nine days of Navratri. Which colour is observed on the first day?

1. Red
2. White
3. Green 

17. On the ninth day of Navratri, devotees worship young girls who have not reached puberty. What is the name of this ceremony?

1. Holika Dahan
2. Saraswati Pujan
3. Kanya Pujan

18. The eighth day of Navratri is called:

1. Saptami
2. Ashtami
3. Navmi 

19. Goddess Durga and demon king Mahishasur fought for how many days?

1. 9 days
2. 10 days
3. 11 days

20. Maa Kalaratri is worshipped on which day of Navratri?

1. Fifth
2. Sixth
3. Seventh 

21. Sharad Navratri is observed in which of the following Hindu months?

1. Ashwin 
2. Magh
3. Falgun

22. Which of the following Hindu festivals conclude the end of Chaitra Navratri in India?

1. Dussehra
2. Diwali 
3. Ram Navami

23. When is Sharad Navratri in 2024?

1. 3 October – 12 October
2. 2 October – 11 October
3. 1 October – 10 October 

24. What is the primary theme of Navratri?

1. God over the world
2. Good over evil
3. Justice over injustice 

25. During Sharad Navratri, devotees often recite a sacred text every morning. What is the name of this text?

1. Ramayana
2. Bhagavad Gita
3. Durga Saptashi 

Quiz on Navratri Answer Key

1. 1	6. 2	11. 1	16. 1	21. 1
2. 1	7. 1	12. 3	17. 3	22. 3
3. 2	8. 3	13. 3	18. 2	23. 1
4. 1	9. 3	14. 1	19. 1	24. 2
5. 3	10. 1	15. 1	20. 3	25. 3

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Quiz on Dussehra

The annual observation of Dussehra marks the conclusion of Sharad Navratri. It is celebrated across India with different rituals and holds great significance in Indian culture. Here are some interesting Dussehra quiz questions and answers for you to try out with your friends and family during this year’s celebration.

1. When is Dussehra in 2024?

1. 11 October
2. 12 October
3. 13 October

2. The festival of Dussehra is observed in which of the following months as per the Hindu calendar?

1. Ashwin 
2. Shravana
3. Magha 

3. Which of the following events is observed in the celebration of Dussehra every year?

1. Observing a fast 
2. Worshipping the moon
3. Burning a large statue of Ravana 

4. Why do we observe the Dussehra celebration every year? Which of the following major events in Hindu mythology does this festival commemorate?

1. The Mahabharat war between Pandavas and Kauravas
2. The Ramayana war between lord Ram and Ravana
3. The war between Devas and Asuras

5. What are the other popular names of Ravana?

1. Dashanan
2. Lankeshwar
3. Both 1 and 2

6. What is the name of Ravan’s flying chariot?

1. Pushpak Vimana
2. Parayal Vimana
3. Prajapati Vimana

7. Which of the following Indian states is known for celebrating Dussehra with a parade of elephants?

1. Bangalore
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka 

8. Identify the weapon used by Lord Rama to kill Ravana.

1. Nagastra
2. Brahmastra
3. Pashupastra 

9. Which of the following trees is commonly worshipped during Dussehra in certain Indian cities like Mysore?

1. Peepal
2. Mango
3. Shami 

Quiz on Dussehra Answer Key

1. 2	4. 2	7. 3
2. 1	5. 3	8. 2
3. 3	6. 1	9. 3

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