Here are some questions about personal, national, and religious festivals.
National and Religious Festival Test Paper for Class 3
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
- Which festival marks the beginning of the new year in the Punjabi calendar?a) Baisakhi b) Lohri c) Pongal d) Onam
- Which national festival of India is celebrated on January 26th?a) Independence Day b) Republic Day c) Gandhi Jayanti d) Children’s Day
- Which festival involves playing with clay lamps and flowers to celebrate the harvest in Kerala?a) Pongal b) Onam c) Baisakhi d) Diwali
- What is the main dish prepared during Christmas?a) Kheer b) Turkey c) Gujiya d) Thandai
- Which festival is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna?a) Ram Navami b) Janmashtami c) Dussehra d) Navratri
Section B: True or False
- Baisakhi is celebrated by the Sikh community to mark the harvest.a) True b) False
- Onam is celebrated with boat races and flower arrangements called Pookalam.a) True b) False
- Independence Day in India is celebrated with flag hoisting ceremonies.a) True b) False
- Diwali and Holi are celebrated only in North India.a) True b) False
- Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha.a) True b) False
Section C: Short Answer Questions
- Name two national festivals of India.
- What do people do during the festival of Pongal?
- Describe how your family celebrates Christmas.
- Why do we celebrate Independence Day in India?
- What is the significance of Janmashtami?
Section D: Match the Following
- Match the festival with its unique feature:
| Festival | Unique Feature |
|---|---|
| a) Baisakhi | (i) Boat Races |
| b) Republic Day | (ii) Flag Hoisting |
| c) Onam | (iii) Bhangra |
| d) Janmashtami | (iv) Dahi Handi |
Answer Key
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
- a) Baisakhi
- b) Republic Day
- b) Onam
- b) Turkey
- b) Janmashtami
Section B: True or False
- a) True
- a) True
- a) True
- b) False
- a) True
Section C: Short Answer Questions
- Two national festivals of India: Republic Day, Independence Day
- During Pongal, people prepare a special dish called Pongal, clean and decorate their houses, and pray for prosperity.
- (Students can describe their personal experiences.)
- Independence Day celebrates the freedom of India from British rule on August 15, 1947.
- Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Section D: Match the Following
| Festival | Unique Feature |
|---|---|
| a) Baisakhi | (iii) Bhangra |
| b) Republic Day | (ii) Flag Hoisting |
| c) Onam | (i) Boat Races |
| d) Janmashtami | (iv) Dahi Handi |
I hope these questions are helpful! 😊