A new set of questions that are unique and cover a wide range of festivals.
Festival Test Paper for Class 3
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
- Which festival is celebrated with a boat race called Vallam Kali?a) Onam b) Pongal c) Baisakhi d) Diwali
- Which festival involves a dance drama called Ras Lila to celebrate the life of Lord Krishna?a) Diwali b) Janmashtami c) Holi d) Navratri
- Which festival is known as the “Festival of Lights” in the Christian tradition?a) Christmas b) Easter c) Diwali d) Baisakhi
- Which festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters and involves tying a protective thread?a) Raksha Bandhan b) Bhai Dooj c) Eid d) Holi
- Which festival is celebrated by the Buddhist community to honor the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha?a) Buddha Purnima b) Vesak c) Guru Purnima d) Lumbini Festival
- Which festival marks the beginning of the new year in the Malayalam calendar and involves floral decorations called Pookalam?a) Onam b) Pongal c) Baisakhi d) Diwali
- Which festival is celebrated in Assam with Bihu dance and feasting?a) Bohag Bihu b) Rongali Bihu c) Magh Bihu d) All of the above
- Which festival is celebrated with lantern parades and dragon dances in China?a) Lantern Festival b) Mid-Autumn Festival c) Qingming Festival d) Double Ninth Festival
- Which festival involves the worship of the Sun God and takes place over four days in Bihar and Nepal?a) Chhath Puja b) Diwali c) Pongal d) Makar Sankranti
- Which festival is celebrated by lighting candles on a menorah for eight days?a) Hanukkah b) Diwali c) Christmas d) Eid
Section B: True or False
- Vaisakhi is a harvest festival celebrated by the Sikh community.a) True b) False
- The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated in Japan.a) True b) False
- Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of the new year in the Marathi and Konkani communities.a) True b) False
- Basant Panchami is associated with the worship of Goddess Saraswati.a) True b) False
- Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.a) True b) False
Section C: Short Answer Questions
- Name two festivals that involve the lighting of lamps or candles.
- What do people do during the festival of Navratri?
- Describe how your family celebrates Eid.
- Why is Independence Day celebrated in your country?
- What is the significance of the Lunar New Year?
Section D: Match the Following
- Match the festival with its unique feature:
| Festival | Unique Feature |
|---|---|
| a) Onam | (i) Boat Race |
| b) Janmashtami | (ii) Ras Lila |
| c) Eid | (iii) Fasting |
| d) Raksha Bandhan | (iv) Protective Thread |
Answer Key
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
- a) Onam
- b) Janmashtami
- a) Christmas
- a) Raksha Bandhan
- a) Buddha Purnima
- a) Onam
- d) All of the above
- a) Lantern Festival
- a) Chhath Puja
- a) Hanukkah
Section B: True or False
- a) True
- b) False
- a) True
- a) True
- a) True
Section C: Short Answer Questions
- Two festivals that involve the lighting of lamps or candles: Diwali, Hanukkah
- During Navratri, people fast, pray, and perform traditional dances like Garba and Dandiya.
- (Students can describe their personal experiences.)
- Independence Day celebrates the freedom of the country from colonial rule.
- The Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the new year in the lunar calendar and is celebrated with family gatherings, feasts, and various cultural activities.
Section D: Match the Following
| Festival | Unique Feature |
|---|---|
| a) Onam | (i) Boat Race |
| b) Janmashtami | (ii) Ras Lila |
| c) Eid | (iii) Fasting |
| d) Raksha Bandhan | (iv) Protective Thread |
I hope these questions cover a wider range of festivals ! 😊