Diwali Knowledge
Why is Diwali celebrated?
Diwali celebrates Ram's eventual defeat of the evil spirit Ravan, and his triumphant return to his home
Which Indian city is home to the Taj Mahal?
Agra
"Jaa, Simran, Jaa! Jeele apni zindagi!"
Amrish Puri
How long is a marathon?
26.2 miles
What European country awards Nobel prizes every year?
Sweden
The name 'Diwali' is derived from what Sanskrit term and what does it mean?
Deepavali, meaning row of lights
Which city has the highest population?
Mumbai
"Mere pass maa hai"
Shashi Kapoor
Who won the men's Wimbledon in 2023?
Carlos Alcaraz
In what country did sumo wrestling originate?
Japan
How long ago was the first Diwali celebrated?
More than 2,500 years ago
Where are the Ellora Caves located?
Maharashtra
"Rishte me toh hum tumhare baap lagte hai, naam hai Shahenshah."
Amitabh Bachchan
What do the rings in the Olympics represent?
The continents of the world.
Which U.S. city is known as the home of baked beans?
Boston
Which day of Diwali, commemorating Krishna’s defeat of Indra, is called Goverdhan Puja, Balipratipada, or Annakut? (Answer should be in number like xth day)
The fourth day
Kanchenjunga
"Utha le re baba."
Paresh Rawal
The Triple Crown award is given to a horse that wins which three races?
The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes
Was Mars the Roman god of justice, wisdom, or war?
War
In what lunar month(s) does Diwali start and end in?
Ashvina and Karttika
India shares its boundaries with how many countries?
Six countries
"Thapad se darr nahi lagta, pyaar se lagta hai."
Sonakshi Sinha
What is the only sport that has been played on the moon?
Golf
Louis Armstrong was a master of which brass instrument?
Trumpet