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Festivals and Fairs – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

Easy GK practice on Indian festivals and fairs, from Pongal, Bihu and Chhath Puja to the Hornbill Festival, Pushkar Mela and UNESCO-listed Kumbh Mela.

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50
Duration
25 min
Marks
50

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About this test

Festivals and Fairs of India GK Practice Quiz for Beginners

Festivals and Fairs GK Level 1 is an easy Static GK quiz on India's major festivals, melas and cultural events, state by state. It tests basic facts such as where a festival is held, which deity or season it is linked to and which traditions UNESCO has listed. Aptitude360 includes it in its Art and Culture series for general awareness practice.

What this Festivals and Fairs Level 1 quiz covers

  • Harvest festivals: Pongal, Onam, Baisakhi, Bihu, Nuakhai and Wangala
  • Religious festivals such as Chhath Puja, the Puri Rath Yatra and Gangaur
  • New Year festivals of the Himalaya: Losar and Losoong
  • Kumbh Mela sites and their states
  • Fairs such as Pushkar Mela and Sonepur Mela
  • Cultural festivals: Hornbill, Sangai, Rann Utsav and Hampi Utsav

Key festival facts to revise for Static GK

  • Regional names of Makar Sankranti, such as Uttarayan in Gujarat
  • The different Bihu festivals of Assam and their seasons
  • Festivals of the North-East linked to tribes like the Garo and Lepcha
  • Indian traditions on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Revision tips for festivals and fairs questions

  • Revise festivals state-wise on a map of India, then recheck them month-wise
  • Pair each fair with its river or town, such as Sonepur with the Ganga and Gandak confluence
  • Note alternative names, since questions often use the less common one

Who should take this festivals GK quiz

Beginners preparing general awareness for SSC, banking, railway and state exams who want to build a base before the harder levels.

FAQs about Festivals and Fairs – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 1

What are the famous festivals and fairs of India?
Well-known examples include Pongal, Onam, Bihu, Baisakhi, Chhath Puja and the Rath Yatra of Puri. Major fairs include the Kumbh Mela, Pushkar Mela and Sonepur Mela.
Where is the Kumbh Mela held?
The Kumbh Mela rotates among Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain and Nashik. UNESCO added it to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2017.
What are the famous festivals and fairs of Rajasthan?
Rajasthan is known for the Pushkar Mela, a large camel and livestock fair, and for Gangaur, celebrated in the month of Chaitra.
When and where is the Hornbill Festival held?
The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland is held every December at Kisama Heritage Village near Kohima.

Test structure

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SectionQuestionsTime
Festivals and Fairs GK Level 15025 min

Marking & rules

Total marks
50 across 50 questions.
Negative marking
A wrong answer costs marks. Leaving a question unanswered costs nothing.
Attempts
100 in total. An attempt is spent the moment you begin one.

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The analysis is ready the moment you submit the paper.

Score and accuracy

Marks, percentage, right, wrong and skipped, and the time you took.

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The same figures for each section, so a weak one cannot hide in an average.

The full answer key

Every question with your answer, the right one, the working, and the video where there is one.

Where you stand

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