Holi, the festival of colors, is approaching, and so is our excitement to celebrate it with a splash of colors and happiness. Besides the joyous celebration, we are here to test your knowledge and immerse you in the rich traditions, legends, and colorful customs associated with this festival, to add an extra dash of excitement to the Holi.
We’ve curated an easy Holi quiz for you. So, buckle up and get ready to dive into the world of the Holi festival quiz, where each question unveils a vibrant facet of this ancient festival, bringing you closer to the cultural tapestry that makes Holi a truly unique and cherished celebration.
Holi Quiz Questions & Answers
1. The origin of the Holi festival is?
Religious Scriptures
Agricultural Tradition
Mythical Legends
Royal Celebrations
Answer: Mythical Legends
2. The traditional drink consumed during Holi, often infused with bhang?
Thandai
Lassi
Chaach
Sharbat
Answer: Thandai
3. Which Hindu god is associated with the playful traditions of Holi?
Shiva
Vishnu
Brahma
Krishna
Answer: Krishna
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4. What is the significance of the bonfire lit during Holi eve known as?
Agni Puja
Lohri
Holika Dahan
Rangoli
Answer: Holika Dahan
5. Which Holi tradition involves smearing colored powder on friends and family members?
Holika Dahan
Rangoli
Dhulandi
Bhangra
Answer: Dhulandi
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6. “Lath Maar Holi” is celebrated in which Indian state?
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Haryana
Punjab
Answer: Rajasthan
7. What do we call the red powder which is often used during Holi celebrations?
Gulal
Rangoli
Abir
Haldi
Answer: Gulal
8. What is the significance of the term “Bura Na Mano, Holi Hai” during the festival?
Play Safe
No Offense, It’s Holi
Forgiveness
Embrace the Colors
Answer: No Offense, It’s Holi
9. What do we call Holi in Sanskrit?
Harvest
Color
Joy
Festival
Answer: Color
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10. Which flower is traditionally associated with Holi celebrations?
Rose
Marigold
Lily
Jasmine
Answer: Marigold
11. Holi usually occurs in which month according to the Hindu Festival?
Chaitra
Magha
Phalguna
Kartika
Answer: Phalguna
12. What does the throwing of colored water balloons represent during Holi?
Symbol of Friendship
Purification
Eco-Friendly Celebration
Fertility
Answer: Symbol of Friendship
13. Which legendary demoness is associated with the story of Holika Dahan?
Surpanakha
Shurpanakha
Holika
Simhika
Answer: Holika
14. Which region is known for its unique tradition of “Huranga,” a playful game played on the day after Holi?
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Punjab
Rajasthan
Answer: Rajasthan
15. The name of the traditional sweet consumed during Holi?
Jalebi
Rasgulla
Gujiya
Laddu
Answer: Gujiya
16. Classical dance which is often performed during Holi in north India?
Odissi
Kathak
Kuchipudi
Bharatnatyam
Answer: Kathak
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17. What is the significance of the Holi festival in terms of seasons?
End of Winter, Beginning of Spring
End of Summer, the Beginning of the Monsoon
Mid-Summer Celebration
End of Monsoon, Beginning of Winter
Answer: End of Winter, Beginning of Spring
18. What is the significance of the Holi celebration known as “Braj Ki Holi”?
Traditional Folk Holi
Royal Holi
Historical Reenactment
Communal Celebration
Answer: Traditional Folk Holi
19. In which Holi celebration do participants build human pyramids to break a pot of buttermilk suspended in the air?
Bhangra Holi
Matki Phod Holi
Rang Panchami
Dol Jatra
Answer: Matki Phod Holi
20. What is the traditional name for the small, wooden drum played during Holi festivities?
Tabla
Dhol
Mridangam
Harmonium
Answer: Dhol
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21. Primary purpose of Holi according to Hindu mythology?
Harvest Celebration
Love and Romance
Victory of Good over Evil
Welcoming Spring
Answer: Victory of Good over Evil
22. Traditional attire worn during Holi celebrations?
Saree
Sherwani
Dhoti-Kurta
Salwar Kameez
Answer: Dhoti-Kurta
23. Indian state which is famous for its grand and elaborate Holi celebrations, known as “Rangapanchami”?
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Maharashtra
24. Holi tradition which involves singing and dancing while smearing colors on each other?
Dhulandi
Rangoli
Holi Milan
Rang Panchami
Answer: Rang Panchami
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25. What is the traditional name for the small, wooden drum played during Holi festivities?
Tabla
Dhol
Mridangam
Harmonium
Answer: Dhol
26. In which epic is the story of Holika Dahan mentioned?
Mahabharata
Ramayana
Bhagavad Gita
Puranas
Answer: Ramayana
27. What is the literal meaning of the word “Holi”?
Festival of Colors
Victory
Sacred Fire
Divine Celebration
Answer: Festival Of Colors
28. Bird which is often associated with the arrival of Holi in traditional folklore?
Peacock
Sparrow
Crow
Parrot
Answer: Peacock
29. Which color is traditionally associated with love and fertility during Holi celebrations?
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Answer: Red
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30. What is the name of the traditional folk dance associated with Holi celebrations in Gujarat?
Garba
Bihu
Lavani
Chhau
Answer: Garba
These Holi quiz questions will not only make your festivities visually stunning but intellectually engaging as well.
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