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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
Ans: (b)
Diwali is celebrated to commemorate Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana.

(ii) Which festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan for Muslims?
(a) Holi
(b) Eid-ul-Fitr
(c) Diwali
(d) Christmas
Ans: (b)
Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims at the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

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

(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
Ans: (c)
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ by attending church, singing carols, and exchanging gifts.

(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
Ans: (b)
Buddhists celebrate Buddha Jayanti by decorating their houses with coloured lanterns and flags.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) Diwali is celebrated by Hindus to commemorate Lord Rama's victory over __________.
Ans: Ravana
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus to commemorate Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana.

(ii) Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of the holy month of __________.
Ans: Ramzan
Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramzan for Muslims.

(iii) Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on __________.
Ans: 25th December
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on 25th December.

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

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

Q3: Match the Column.

Match the festivals with the religions they are associated with.

Ans:

Q4: True or False.

(i) Diwali is celebrated to mark Lord Krishna's victory over Narakasura.
Ans: False
Diwali is celebrated to mark Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, not Lord Krishna's victory over Narakasura.

(ii) Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated before the holy month of Ramzan begins.
Ans: False
Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramzan, not before it begins.

(iii) Buddhists exchange gifts and messages of love on Buddha Jayanti.
Ans: False
Buddhists do not exchange gifts on Buddha Jayanti; instead, they decorate their houses and participate in prayer meets and processions.

(iv) On Mahavir Jayanti, Jain temples are decorated with flags, and pilgrims make offerings of milk, rice, fruit, incense, lamps, and water.
Ans: True
Mahavir Jayanti is indeed celebrated with Jain temples decorated with flags, and pilgrims making offerings.

(v) Gurpurab is celebrated with community meals called langars in Sikhism.
Ans: True
Gurpurab in Sikhism is celebrated with community meals called langars, and prasad is distributed.