GK Quiz on Chhath Puja 2024, Questions and Answers

Chhath Puja is a special festival celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. It is dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya for blessings and well-being. This article presents a simple quiz to help you learn more about this important festival.

An Overview of Chhath Puja 2024

Chhath Puja 2024, a four-day Hindu festival, is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God) and his sister, Chhathi Maiya, symbolizing devotion and gratitude. Celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal, it begins on November 5 with Nahay Khay, followed by Lohanda and Kharna on November 6, Sandhya Arghya on November 7, and concludes with Usha Arghya on November 8, marking prayers at sunrise and sunset.

GK Quiz on Chhath Puja 2024, Questions and Answers

Get ready for a fun and educational GK quiz on Chhath Puja 2024! This quiz will test your knowledge about the traditions, rituals, and significance of this important festival celebrated in Bihar and beyond.

 

Q1. In which month of the Hindu calendar is Chhath Puja celebrated?

A) Bhadrapada

B) Kartika

C) Ashwin

D) Chaitra

S1. Ans. (B)

 

Q2. Which deity is primarily worshipped during Chhath Puja?

A) Vishnu

B) Shiva

C) Surya

D) Ganesha

S2. Ans. (C)

 

Q3. What is the second day of Chhath Puja known as?

A) Nahaay Khaay

B) Kharna

C) Sandhya arghya

D) Usha arghya

S3. Ans. (B)

 

Q4. Chhath Puja is most popularly celebrated in which Indian state?

A) Rajasthan

B) Maharashtra

C) Bihar

D) Kerala

S4. Ans. (C)

 

Q5. Chhath Puja is said to have been started by which ancient dynasty?

A) Gahadavala

B) Maurya

C) Gupta

D) Chola

S5. Ans. (A)

 

Q6. Which day marks the end of Chhath Puja?

A) Kartik Shukla Chaturthi

B) Kartik Shukla Saptami

C) Kartik Shukla Panchami

D) Kartik Shukla Ashtami

S6. Ans. (B)

 

Q7. What is the local name for the main worshippers in Chhath Puja?

A) Vrati

B) Bhakta

C) Sadhak

D) Parvaitin

S7. Ans. (D)

 

Q8. Chhath Puja is celebrated for how many days?

A) 3 days

B) 5 days

C) 7 days

D) 4 days

S8. Ans. (D)

 

Q9. What is the traditional name for the fourth day of Chhath Puja?

A) Sandhya arghya

B) Nahaay Khaay

C) Usha arghya

D) Kharna

S9. Ans. (C)

 

Q10. What special temple in Bihar is associated with Sita’s performance of Chhath Puja?

A) Vishnupad Temple

B) Sitacharan Temple

C) Mahabodhi Temple

D) Kashi Vishwanath Temple

S10. Ans. (B)