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[#321] Which festival is also known as Dev Deepawali?
Correct Answer

(B) Kartik Purnima

Explanation

Solution: The Dev Deepavali ("the Diwali of the Gods" or "Festival of Lights of the Gods") is the festival of Kartik Purnima celebrated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It falls on the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartika (November - December) and takes place fifteen days after Diwali.

[#322] Which festival starts the five day long Diwali Festival
Correct Answer

(A) Dhanteras

Explanation

Solution: Diwali, a five-day long festival, starts with Dhanteras and culminates with Bhai Dooj.

[#323] Which mela is organised at Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi?
Correct Answer

(A) Dhrupad

Explanation

Solution: Drupad mela is a great event which is celebrated every year in the Varanasi very excitedly by the people. It is a five days long festival of the music organized in the month of Febraury and March at the Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi.

[#324] Who introduced the Ramayan fair in 1973?
Correct Answer

(C) Kamlapati Tripathi

[#325] Which festival is known as the festival of sacrifice?
Correct Answer

(B) Eid al-Adha

Explanation

Solution: Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice, is celebrated by Muslims all over the world as a major holiday for a period of three to fours days.