Dussehra 2019: 10 GK Questions and Answers

Dussehra festival commemorate the battle between Lord Rama and demon king Ravana. In 2019, Dussehra festival falls on 8 October. Why this festival is celebrated, what is the story behind it. Let us find out in the form of GK quiz.

1. Dussehra puja lasts how many days?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 9
D. 10
Ans. C
Explanation: Dussehra Puja is performed on the tenth day of the month of Ashvin, according to the Hindu calendar. And so, Dussehra puja is performed for 9 days.

2. Various names of Ravana are:
A. Dasamukha
B. Dashaanan
C. Lankeshwar
D. All the above
Ans. D
Explanation: Ravana is known with several names likes Dasis Ravana, Dashaanan, Ravula, Lankeshwar, Ravanasura, Eela Vendhar etc.

3.  Name of Ravana parents:
A. Visravasa
B. Kaikasi
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Ans. C
Explanation: Ravana parents were Visvarasa and Kaiskasi.

4. What is the name of the book that Ravana written on astrology?
A. Ravana Sanhita
B. Tantra Shashtra
C. Shani Sanhita
D. None of the above
Ans. A
Explanation: The book that Ravana written on Tantra is Tantra Shashtra and on astrology is Ravana Sanhita.

5. In which state of India, Dussehra festival is celebrated with the parade of elephants?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
Ans. C
Explanation: In Mysore, Karnataka in the Dussehra festival celebrations people enjoy elephant’s parade.

6. According to Hindu mythology Ramayana, which Puja is performed by Lord Rama to win over Ravana?
A. Shiva Puja
B. Kali Puja
C. Vishnu Puja
D. Durga Puja
Ans. D
Explanation:  Durga Puja is is performed by Lord Rama to win over Ravana, according to Ramayana.

7.  Name the weapon used by Lord Rama to kill Ravana in the battle fought at Lanka?
A. Pashupastra
B. Brahmastra
C. Nagastra
D. Shastra
Ans. B
Explanation: Brahmastra is used by Lord Rama to kill Ravana in the battle fought at Lanka.

8. Which of the following are brothers and sisters of Ravana?
A. Lord Kubera
B. King Khara
C. Kumbhini
D. All the above
Ans. D
Explanation: Lord Kubera, Vibhishana, Kumbhakarna, King Khara, Dushana, King Ahiravan, Kumbhini and Surpanakha are brothers and sisters of Ravana.

9. When Ravana was dying, to whom he imparted his valuable teachings?
A. Kubera
B. Lakshmana
C. Kumbhakarna
D. None of the above
Ans. B
Explanation: Ravana was the most learned scholar. When he was dying, Lakshamana sit beside him and learnt important lessons of statecraft and diplomacy.

10. Ravana used to play which musical instrument with keen interest?
A. Veena player
B. Flute
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Ans. A
Explanation: Ravana was an extraordinary Veena player as it is believed that he had a keen interest in music.
Hope so, you liked the quiz!
Happy Dussehra 2019!