Festivals of India - 2 Class 3 Worksheet SST

Q1: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):

(ii) Which festival is celebrated by people of different religions with processions, music, and colorful decorations?
(a) Navratri
(b) Pongal
(c) Onam
(d) Christmas
Ans: (a)
Navratri is a Hindu festival celebrated with processions, music, dance, and vibrant decorations. It is observed in different parts of India.

(iii) During which festival do people exchange gifts, decorate Christmas trees, and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ?
(a) Holi
(b) Diwali
(c) Eid
(d) Christmas
Ans: (d)
Christmas is a Christian festival celebrated globally to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. It involves exchanging gifts, decorating trees, and spreading joy.

(iv) Which festival is known for the colorful throwing of powdered colors and water, symbolizing the arrival of spring?
(a) Diwali
(b) Holi
(c) Navratri
(d) Eid
Ans: (b)
Holi is the Festival of Colors celebrated by throwing colorful powders and water, signifying the onset of spring.

(v) On which festival do Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, commemorating the month when the Quran was revealed?
(a) Holi
(b) Diwali
(c) Eid
(d) Christmas
Ans: (c)
Eid is a significant Muslim festival observed with fasting, prayer, and community gatherings to mark the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks:

(i) During Pongal, people in South India cook a dish using newly harvested __________ as an offering to the Sun God.
Ans: rice
Pongal is a harvest festival in South India where rice is cooked as an offering.

(ii) Durga Puja is a festival celebrated with grand processions, elaborate decorations, and devotion to the goddess __________.
Ans: Durga
Durga Puja is a festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, celebrated with elaborate processions and decorations.

(iii) Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that honors Lord Ganesh and involves the _________ of clay idols in water bodies.
Ans: immersion
Ganesh Chaturthi involves immersing clay idols of Lord Ganesh in water as part of the celebrations.

(iv) Baisakhi is a festival celebrated with dancing, singing, and merriment, especially in the state of __________.
Ans: Punjab
Baisakhi is celebrated with dance and music, particularly in Punjab.

(v) During Onam, people create intricate flower rangolis called pookalams to welcome the mythical king __________.
Ans: Mahabali
Onam is marked by the creation of flower rangolis called pookalams to welcome King Mahabali.

Q3: True/False Questions:

(i) Diwali is celebrated by lighting oil lamps and exchanging gifts.
Ans: True
Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights and involves lighting lamps and sharing gifts.

(ii) Navratri is celebrated by throwing colorful powders and water.
Ans: False
Navratri is celebrated with processions, music, dance, and decorations, but colorful powders are associated with Holi.

(iii) Christmas commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Ans: False
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, not Lord Krishna.

(iv) Holi symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Ans: False
Holi is known for its celebration of colors and the arrival of spring, not the victory of good over evil.

(v) Eid is a Muslim festival observed with fasting to mark the beginning of Ramadan.
Ans: False
Eid marks the end of Ramadan and is observed with fasting and prayer.

Q4: Answer the following questions

(i) What is the significance of Dussehra in Indian culture, and how is it celebrated?
Ans: Dussehra marks the victory of truth over evil and symbolizes the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana. It is celebrated by burning effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhkaran. Ram Lila performances are held, depicting scenes from the Ramayana.

(ii) Describe the celebrations during Diwali and its cultural significance.
Ans: Diwali, the festival of lights, involves worshipping Goddess Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth. It signifies the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. People light oil lamps, burst crackers, clean and decorate their homes, and exchange sweets and gifts.

(iii) Explain the customs and rituals associated with Eid-ul-Fitr in India.
Ans: Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims after the month of fasting called Ramzan. On this day, people gather for prayers, greet each other, wear new clothes, and share food with friends and neighbors. Special dishes like sewian are prepared for the occasion.

(iv) Why are Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti considered as National Festivals in India?
Ans: Republic Day (26th January) marks the day when India became a republic in 1950, Independence Day (15th August) commemorates the end of British rule, and Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October) celebrates the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's freedom struggle. These festivals are significant national events and are celebrated throughout the country with special functions and events.