Diwali
General Knowledge
Anvi
Riddles
Jumbled Word
100

What is Diwali and why is it celebrated?
a) Festival to welcome summer
b) Festival of Lights celebrating the victory of good over evil
c) Festival of harvest only
d) Festival of rain

b) Festival of Lights celebrating the victory of good over evil

100

Which animal is known as the "King of the Jungle"?
a) Elephant
b) Lion
c) Tiger
d) Bear

b) Lion

100

What is the birthday girl's favorite color?

Black

100

I get shorter the more I burn, and I'm often seen on top of a birthday cake. What am I?
a) Candle
b) Balloon
c) Gift box
d) Cake slice

Answer: a) Candle

100

Unscramble: ALOLONB

Balloon

200

Why do people decorate their homes with oil lamps (diyas) during Diwali?
a) To light up the sky
b) To ward off evil spirits and invite prosperity
c) To attract animals
d) To celebrate the harvest

b) To ward off evil spirits and invite prosperity

200

What is the longest river in the world?
a) Amazon River
b) Yangtze River
c) Mississippi River
d) Nile River

d) Nile River

200

What is one hobby she enjoys doing in her free time?

Drawing

200

I hold something special inside me, wrapped up and tied with a bow. What am I?
a) Present
b) Card
c) Cake
d) Candle

Answer: a) Present

200

Unscramble: IGFT

Gift

300

Which sweets are commonly prepared during Diwali?
a) Chocolate cake and cookies
b) Jalebi and ladoo
c) Pancakes and muffins
d) Nachos and cheese dip

b) Jalebi and ladoo

300

What gas do plants produce during photosynthesis?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Hydrogen

a) Oxygen

300

What is her favorite subject in school?

Math

300

I am blown up for parties and come in many colors. I float high if filled with helium. What am I?
a) Balloon
b) Cake topper
c) Candle
d) Ribbon

Answer: a) Balloon

300

Unscramble: TSEPRNE

Present

400

In which Indian month does Diwali usually fall?
a) Chaitra
b) Shravan
c) Bhadrapada
d) Kartik

d) Kartik

400

Who was the first person to step on the Moon?
a) Neil Armstrong
b) Yuri Gagarin
c) Buzz Aldrin
d) John Glenn

Answer: a) Neil Armstrong

400

What is her favorite game or sport to play?

Ludo

400

I am something you make a wish upon and blow out on your birthday. What am I?
a) Candles
b) Stars
c) Flowers
d) Lanterns

Answer: a) Candles

400

Unscramble: RYAPT

Party

500

Which of these is a regional variation of Diwali celebrations?
a) Pongal celebrated in the North
b) Kali Puja celebrated in West Bengal
c) Holi celebrated in Maharashtra
d) Onam celebrated in Gujarat

b) Kali Puja celebrated in West Bengal

500

In which country did the Olympic Games originate?
a) Italy
b) Egypt
c) China
d) Greece

d) Greece

500

What makes her feel happiest on her birthday?

Surprises

500

People cheer, sing, and gather around, just before I am cut. What am I?
a) Birthday cake
b) PiƱata
c) Present
d) Balloon

Answer: a) Birthday cake

500

Unscramble: RCTEDAION

Decoration