Published 13:13 IST, March 7th 2020
GK Questions for March 7, 2020: Check how much you know about Holi
These GK Questions are specifically curated to test your knowledge ahead of the festival of Holi. Check your knowledge about the festival here right away.
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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
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
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
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
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
- Festival of colours
- Dolajata
- Phalguna
- Lord Vishnu
- Holika
- Spring
- Barsana
- Kama Dahanam
- Hola Mohalla
- Demon Holika and Prahlad
Updated 13:13 IST, March 7th 2020