Diwali Quiz 2026
30 GK Questions with Hidden Answers
Diwali • Govardhan Puja • Bhai Dooj
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a fun learning challenge!
Welcome to the Diwali Quiz!
Test your knowledge of Diwali, its traditions, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.How to play: Read each question, choose an option and click “Reveal Answer” only after making your choice.
Total questions: 30
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🪔 A. Diwali — 15 Questions
1Diwali is also known as the Festival of _______.
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Correct Answer: b) Lights
2Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama to _______.
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Correct Answer: b) Ayodhya
3How many days is Diwali celebrated in India?
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Correct Answer: c) 5 days
4What do people light in their homes on Diwali?
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Correct Answer: b) Diyas (oil lamps)
5Who was Lord Rama’s wife?
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Correct Answer: b) Sita
6Which Goddess is mainly worshipped on Diwali?
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Correct Answer: c) Lakshmi
7What does Goddess Lakshmi symbolize?
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Correct Answer: b) Wealth and prosperity
8What is the first day of Diwali called?
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Correct Answer: b) Dhanteras
9What do people exchange on Diwali?
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Correct Answer: b) Sweets and gifts
10What do people decorate their homes with during Diwali?
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Correct Answer: a) Rangoli and lights
11Which demon was defeated by Lord Rama?
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Correct Answer: b) Ravana
12What type of lamps are used in traditional Diwali celebrations?
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Correct Answer: b) Clay lamps
13Which sweet is commonly prepared during Diwali?
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Correct Answer: d) All of the above
14Which day of Diwali is associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi?
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Correct Answer: b) The third day
15What is the main message of Diwali?
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Correct Answer: a) The victory of good over evil and light over darkness
🌿 B. Govardhan Puja — 10 Questions
16Govardhan Puja is celebrated the day after _______.
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Correct Answer: c) Diwali
17Govardhan Puja is also called _______.
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Correct Answer: a) Annakut
18Which Lord is worshipped during Govardhan Puja?
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Correct Answer: b) Lord Krishna
19Why did Lord Krishna lift the Govardhan Hill?
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Correct Answer: b) To protect villagers from heavy rain
20How many days did Lord Krishna hold the Govardhan Hill?
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Correct Answer: c) 7 days
21What do people prepare on Govardhan Puja to offer to God?
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Correct Answer: b) 56 kinds of food items (Chhappan Bhog)
22What does “Annakut” mean?
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Correct Answer: b) Mountain of food
23In which state is Govardhan Puja celebrated with great devotion near Govardhan Hill?
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Correct Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh
24Which God’s anger caused the heavy rain during the story of Govardhan Puja?
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Correct Answer: b) Indra
25What message does Govardhan Puja teach us?
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Correct Answer: a) To help others
💜 C. Bhai Dooj — 5 Questions
26Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between _______.
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Correct Answer: b) Brother and Sister
27Bhai Dooj comes after how many days of Diwali?
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Correct Answer: b) 2 days
28What does the sister do on Bhai Dooj?
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Correct Answer: b) Applies tilak on her brother’s forehead
29Who is believed to have started the tradition of Bhai Dooj?
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Correct Answer: b) Lord Krishna and Subhadra
30What is the main message of Bhai Dooj?
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Correct Answer: a) Love and protection between siblings
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