GK Quiz on Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya is a festival celebrated by Hindus and Jains in India. It is considered to be a very auspicious festival, making it a symbol of success, prosperity, and happiness. Lord Vishnu, Lord Ganesha, and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped on this festival and it is also known as Akha Teej. There’s a lot more to this festival, find out by taking a look at this General Knowledge Quiz on Akshaya Tritiya. 

1. What is Akshaya Tritiya primarily associated with?

2. Harvest Festival
   B. Buying Gold
   C. New Year Celebration
   D. Rain Prayers
   Answer: B. Buying Gold
   Akshaya Tritiya is considered an auspicious day to buy gold and start new ventures.

2. Akshaya Tritiya falls on which Hindu lunar day (Tithi)?

1. Pratipada
   B. Amavasya
   C. Tritiya
   D. Purnima
   Answer: C. Tritiya

It falls on the third day (Tritiya) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Vaishakha.

3. The word ‘Akshaya’ in Sanskrit means:

1. Victory
   B. Eternal
   C. Gold
   D. Peace
   Answer: B. Eternal
   "Akshaya" means never diminishing, symbolizing eternal prosperity and good fortune.

4. Akshaya Tritiya is also known by which other name in some regions?

1. Dhanteras
   B. Parashurama Jayanti
   C. Rama Navami
   D. Chhath Puja
   Answer: B. Parashurama Jayanti
   It marks the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu.

5. Which two major religions observe Akshaya Tritiya?

1. Hinduism and Sikhism
   B. Hinduism and Buddhism
   C. Hinduism and Jainism
   D. Buddhism and Christianity
   Answer: C. Hinduism and Jainism
   Hindus and Jains both celebrate the day with different cultural and religious significance.

6. Which legendary event is believed to have occurred on Akshaya Tritiya?

1. Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill
   B. Draupadi receiving Akshaya Patra
   C. Arjuna shooting the fish eye
   D. Rama's return to Ayodhya
   Answer: B. Draupadi receiving Akshaya Patra
   Lord Krishna gave Draupadi the Akshaya Patra, a magical vessel that never ran out of food.

7. In Jain tradition, what important event is associated with Akshaya Tritiya?

1. Mahavira's Birth
   B. Bahubali’s Meditation
   C. Rishabhanatha ending his fast
   D. Digambar Sect Formation
   Answer: C. Rishabhanatha ending his fast
   Jain followers observe this day as the day when Lord Rishabhanatha broke his year-long fast.

8. What is a common practice on Akshaya Tritiya for spiritual merit?

1. Lighting diyas
   B. Fasting and donating
   C. Breaking pots
   D. Planting trees
   Answer: B. Fasting and donating
   People fast, pray, and donate food, clothes, and money as a way to accumulate good karma.

9. Which of the following items is traditionally not bought on Akshaya Tritiya?

1. Gold
   B. Silver
   C. Land
   D. Salt
   Answer: D. Salt
   Gold, silver, and property are seen as symbols of prosperity, but salt isn't traditionally bought as part of the celebration.

10. What kind of day is Akshaya Tritiya in terms of astrology?

1. Only auspicious during certain hours
   B. Auspicious all day
   C. Inauspicious until noon
   D. Depends on moon sign
   Answer: B. Auspicious all day
   It is one of the few ‘Swayam Siddha’ Muhurat days — considered auspicious throughout the day.