Dussehra 2021: 10 GK Questions and Answers

Oct 12, 2021, 13:08 IST

Dussehra 2021: The festival is also known as Vijayadashami. In this festival, the huge effigies of Ravana and his brothers Meghananda and Kumbhakarna are burnt in large open grounds. Let us solve some interesting quiz on Dussehra 2021.

GK Quiz on Dussehra
GK Quiz on Dussehra

Dussehra 2021: The festival commemorates the battle between Lord Rama and demon king Ravana. In 2021, the Dussehra festival falls on October 15. Why is the Dussehra festival celebrated, what is the story behind it? 

1. Vijayadashmi is the biggest festival of the year in ________ ?

a) Nepal

b) Bangladesh

c) Myanmar

d) Malaysia

The correct answer is a) Nepal

2. When was Dushehra celebrated in India in the year 2012?

a) 21 September 2012

b) 14 April 2012

c) 24 October 2012

d) 15 August 2012

The correct answer is c) 24 October 2012

3. When was Dushehra celebrated in India in the year 2011?

a) 6 october 2011

b) 5 September 2011

c) 14 November 2011

d) 05 August 2011

The correct answer is a) 6 october 2011

4. When will Dushehra be celebrated in India in the year 2013?

a) 14 october 2013

b) 14 March 2013

c) 14 November 2013

d) 14 September 2013

The correct answer is a) 14 october 2013

6. Who killed Mahishasura?

a) Goddess Chamundeshwari

b) Ravana

c) Rama

d) Laxman

The correct answer is a) Goddess Chamundeshwari

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. Which of the following is/are the names of Ravana?
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.  Which of the following are the names of Ravana's parents?
A. Visravasa
B. Kaikasi
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Ans. C
Explanation: Ravana's parents were Visvarasa and Kaiskasi.

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

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 learned 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 2021!

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