EVS Festivals - CBSE Worksheets- 2 Solutions

TRUE or FALSE

(i) Deepawali means ‘row of lamps’.
Ans: True
Sol: Deepawali, also known as Diwali, is the Festival of Lights and is celebrated by lighting lamps, candles, and diyas to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

(ii) In Andhra Pradesh, the harvest festival is called Pongal.
Ans: False
Sol: Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated mainly in Tamil Nadu, not Andhra Pradesh. It's a time to give thanks for the harvest and cook a special dish of the same name.

(iii) Mahatma Gandhi is called the brother of the nation.
Ans: False
Sol: Mahatma Gandhi is often referred to as the "Father of the Nation" for his pivotal role in India's struggle for independence.

(iv) Navroz is celebrated by the Parsi community.
Ans: True
Sol: Navroz, also known as Nowruz, is the Persian New Year and is celebrated by various communities, majorly by the Parsis.

(v) The Golden Temple is at Ambala.
Ans: False
Sol: The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is located in Amritsar, Punjab, not Ambala.

(vi) Children dress up as Santa Claus to celebrate Christmas.
Ans: True
Sol: Santa Claus is a beloved figure associated with Christmas, and children around the world eagerly anticipate his arrival to bring them gifts.

(vii) Indian Republic Day celebration is held at Rajpath in New Delhi.
Ans:  True
Sol: Republic Day is celebrated on January 26th each year, marking the day when the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950. The main parade takes place at Rajpath in New Delhi.

(viii) Indian Independence Day is celebrated on the day of 26 January.
Ans:  True
Sol: Indian Independence Day is celebrated on August 15th, not January 26th. January 26th is Republic Day.

(ix) People draw kolams to decorate their houses for celebrating Pongal.
Ans: True
Sol: Kolams, intricate patterns drawn with rice flour, are a traditional art form in South India. They are often created in front of homes during various festivals, including Pongal.

(x) Muharram is celebrated by people of the Muslim religion.
Ans:  True
Sol: Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims around the world. It marks the beginning of the Islamic year and holds religious significance.

Fill in the Blanks

(Pick the correct word from the options in brackets)

(i) __________________ is prepared on Eid-ul-Fitr.
(a) Srikhand

(b) Kheer

(c) Sewain

Ans: (c) Sewain

Sewain is a sweet dish made with milk and vermicelli, enjoyed on Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.

(ii) ________________ is called the festival of colours.
(a) Holi
(b) Diwali
(c) Bihu
Ans: (a) Holi
Holi is celebrated by playing with colours, dancing, and enjoying sweets, symbolising joy and the arrival of spring

(iii) Teacher’s Day is celebrated on the birthday of ____________.
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Radhakrishnan
Ans: (b) Jawaharlal Nehru
Teacher’s Day on 5th September honours Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a great teacher and India's second President.

(iv)_______________ festival is called the ‘festival of light’.
(a) Holi
(b) Diwali
(c) Dussehra
Ans: (b) Diwali
Diwali is celebrated by lighting diyas, decorating homes, and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, symbolising the victory of light over darkness.

(v) The holy book of the Sikhs called__________.
(a) Guru Granth Sahib
(b) Koran
(c) Gita
Ans: (a) Guru Granth Sahib
Guru Granth Sahib is the sacred book of Sikhs, containing teachings and hymns of Sikh Gurus, guiding people toward truth and kindness.

(vi) _______________ is celebrated by Christians as the birth of Jesus Christ.
(a) Christmas
(b) Easter
(c) Eid-ul-Fitr
Ans: (a) Christmas
Christmas is celebrated on 25th December as the birth of Jesus Christ, with decorated trees, carols, gifts, and family feasts.

(vii) _______________ is celebrated to mark the end of a month long period of fasting.
(a) Gurpurb
(b) Eid-ul-Fitr
(c) Navroz
Ans: (b) Eid-ul-Fitr
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, and is celebrated with prayers, new clothes, charity, and sweets.

Crossword Puzzle

(Fill in the boxes using the clues given below to complete the crossword.)

Match the Following

Ans: 
1. Krishna Janmashtami - b. Uttar Pradesh
2. Durga Puja - d. West Bengal
3. Ganesh Chaturthi - a. Maharashtra
4. Gangaur - c. Rajasthan

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

(a) Telangana

(b) Karnataka

(c) Nagaland

(d) Andhra Pradesh

Ans: (a)

The Flamingo Festival is organized in the state of Telangana to celebrate the arrival of flamingos to the state's wetlands.

(ii) Which season does Holi bring to India?
(a) Spring
(b) Summer
(c) Winter
(d) Rainy
Ans: (a)
Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is celebrated in India during the spring season.

(iii) Bihu is the harvest festival of
(a) Assam
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) West Bengal
(d) Manipur
Ans: (a)
Bihu is the harvest festival of the northeastern Indian state of Assam.

(iv) In the month of February which city hosts the Kala Ghoda Art festival?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Kolkata
(c) Mumbai
(d) Bengaluru
Ans: (c)
The Kala Ghoda Art Festival is hosted in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra, in the month of February. It is a cultural festival celebrating various forms of art.

(v) Alta Taddi is celebrated in which state?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Ans: (d)
Alta Taddi is a traditional festival celebrated in the state of Andhra Pradesh.