GK Questions for March 7, 2020: Check how much you know about Holi

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GK Questions for March 7, 2020

1. What is Holi also known as?

• Festival of colours
• Festival of vegetables
• Festival of lights
• Festival of fire

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2. What is Holi called as in the state of Orissa?

• Dhilhatta
• Dolajata
• Dhoajun
• Dolijatta

3. According to the Hindu Calendar, Holi falls in which month?

• Magha
• Phalguna
• Baisakh
• Pausa

4. According to Hindu mythology, Prahlad was the follower of which God?

• Lord Brahma
• Lord Krishna
• Lord Shiva
• Lord Vishnu

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5. According to Hindu mythology, what is the name of Hiranyakashipu's sister?

• Holi
• Holika
• Holima
• Hidimba

6. What season usually begins after the festival of Holi?

• Summer
• Spring
• Monsoon
• Autumn

7. ‘Lath Maar Holi’ is played at what place?

• Hampi
• Jaipur
• Mathura
• Barsana

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8. What is Holika Dahan known in South India?

• Dol Jatara
• Kama Dahanam
• Dolajata
• Phalguna

9. Which Sikh festival is celebrated the day after Holi?

• Baisakhi
• Hola Mohalla
• Bandi Chor Diwas
• Maghi

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10. Which mythological characters are associated with the festival of Holi?

• Demon Holika and Prahlad
• Shiv and Parwati
• Radha and Krishna
• None of the above

GK Answers for March 7, 2020

1. Festival of colours
2. Dolajata
3. Phalguna
4. Lord Vishnu
5. Holika
6. Spring
7. Barsana
8. Kama Dahanam
9. Hola Mohalla
10. Demon Holika and Prahlad

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