Worksheet: India—home to all religions | Living in Harmony Class 5: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheet PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) What is the main reason for celebrating Diwali?
(a) Lord Krishna's victory over Ravana
(b) Lord Rama's victory over Ravana
(c) Buddha's enlightenment
(d) Mahavir's birth anniversary

(ii) Which festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan for Muslims?
(a) Holi
(b) Eid-ul-Fitr
(c) Diwali
(d) Christmas

(iii) When is the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated worldwide?
(a) 1st January
(b) 14th February
(c) 25th December
(d) 31st October

(iv) How do Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ?
(a) Lighting lamps
(b) Going to the mosque
(c) Going to church, singing carols, and exchanging gifts
(d) Visiting Jain temples

(v) What do Buddhists do to celebrate Buddha Jayanti?
(a) Exchange gifts
(b) Decorate houses with coloured lanterns
(c) Visit the Golden Temple
(d) Attend special Eid prayers

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) Diwali is celebrated by Hindus to commemorate Lord Rama's victory over __________.

(ii) Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of the holy month of __________.

(iii) Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on __________.

(iv) Buddhists celebrate Buddha Jayanti by decorating their houses with coloured __________ and flags.

(v) On Gurpurab, Sikhs gather at the Golden Temple in Amritsar to celebrate and light __________.

Q3: Match the Column.

Match the festivals with the religions they are associated with.

Q4: True or False.

(i) Diwali is celebrated to mark Lord Krishna's victory over Narakasura.

(ii) Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated before the holy month of Ramzan begins.

(iii) Buddhists exchange gifts and messages of love on Buddha Jayanti.

(iv) On Mahavir Jayanti, Jain temples are decorated with flags, and pilgrims make offerings of milk, rice, fruit, incense, lamps, and water.

(v) Gurpurab is celebrated with community meals called langars in Sikhism.