Quiz Details
QZ-20251027-79554
Topics:
Chhath Puja
Difficulty:
Level 1 - Very Easy
Questions:
18
Generated:
October 27, 2025 at 02:32 PM
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Guest User
Instructions: Select an answer for each question and click "Check Answer" to see if you're correct. Then view the explanation to learn more!
1 What is Chhath Puja primarily dedicated to?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: Chhath Puja is primarily dedicated to the Sun God, Surya, to thank him for sustaining life on earth.
Explanation: Chhath Puja is primarily dedicated to the Sun God, Surya, to thank him for sustaining life on earth.
2 When is Chhath Puja celebrated?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Chhath Puja is celebrated on the sixth day after Diwali, during the month of Kartika.
Explanation: Chhath Puja is celebrated on the sixth day after Diwali, during the month of Kartika.
3 Which state in India is most famous for celebrating Chhath Puja?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: Bihar is most famous for celebrating Chhath Puja, although it is also celebrated in other states.
Explanation: Bihar is most famous for celebrating Chhath Puja, although it is also celebrated in other states.
4 What do devotees offer to the Sun God during Chhath Puja?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Devotees offer special foods like Thekua and fruits to the Sun God during Chhath Puja.
Explanation: Devotees offer special foods like Thekua and fruits to the Sun God during Chhath Puja.
5 What is the significance of the water in Chhath Puja?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: Water represents purity in Chhath Puja, as devotees perform rituals by standing in water to make offerings.
Explanation: Water represents purity in Chhath Puja, as devotees perform rituals by standing in water to make offerings.
6 How many days does the Chhath Puja festival typically last?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Chhath Puja typically lasts for 4 days, involving various rituals and practices.
Explanation: Chhath Puja typically lasts for 4 days, involving various rituals and practices.
7 Which one of these is a traditional food made during Chhath Puja?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Thekua is a traditional sweet made from wheat flour and jaggery, commonly prepared during Chhath Puja.
Explanation: Thekua is a traditional sweet made from wheat flour and jaggery, commonly prepared during Chhath Puja.
8 What is the name of the ritual where devotees stand in water during Chhath Puja?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: The ritual where devotees stand in water and offer prayers is called Arghya.
Explanation: The ritual where devotees stand in water and offer prayers is called Arghya.
9 What do devotees wear during Chhath Puja?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Devotees usually wear traditional attire, often in bright colors, during Chhath Puja.
Explanation: Devotees usually wear traditional attire, often in bright colors, during Chhath Puja.
10 What does Chhath Puja symbolize?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: Chhath Puja symbolizes fertility and prosperity as devotees pray for the well-being of their families.
Explanation: Chhath Puja symbolizes fertility and prosperity as devotees pray for the well-being of their families.
11 During Chhath Puja, what is the main time of day for performing rituals?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: The main rituals of Chhath Puja are performed during the evening when the Sun sets.
Explanation: The main rituals of Chhath Puja are performed during the evening when the Sun sets.
12 What type of offerings are made to the Sun during Chhath Puja?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: Devotees make offerings of raw fruits and sweets, which are considered pure and sacred.
Explanation: Devotees make offerings of raw fruits and sweets, which are considered pure and sacred.
13 What is the main motivation behind celebrating Chhath Puja?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: The main motivation behind Chhath Puja is to seek blessings for health and well-being from the Sun God.
Explanation: The main motivation behind Chhath Puja is to seek blessings for health and well-being from the Sun God.
14 Which river is commonly associated with Chhath Puja celebrations?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: The Ganges River is commonly associated with Chhath Puja, as many devotees perform rituals on its banks.
Explanation: The Ganges River is commonly associated with Chhath Puja, as many devotees perform rituals on its banks.
15 What is a common practice after the Chhath Puja rituals are completed?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: After completing the rituals, devotees typically break their fast, which is an important part of the celebration.
Explanation: After completing the rituals, devotees typically break their fast, which is an important part of the celebration.
16 Which day of the week is Chhath Puja usually observed?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: Chhath Puja can be observed on any day during the festival, as it is based on the lunar calendar.
Explanation: Chhath Puja can be observed on any day during the festival, as it is based on the lunar calendar.
17 What type of fasting is observed during Chhath Puja?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: Devotees observe complete fasting during Chhath Puja, which is a way to show devotion and discipline.
Explanation: Devotees observe complete fasting during Chhath Puja, which is a way to show devotion and discipline.
18 Why do devotees go to riverbanks during Chhath Puja?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: Devotees go to riverbanks to perform rituals and make offerings to the Sun God during Chhath Puja.
Explanation: Devotees go to riverbanks to perform rituals and make offerings to the Sun God during Chhath Puja.