World GK MCQs

Famous World Festivals and Carnivals MCQs with Answers

Which festival is known as the “Festival of Colors” and is celebrated in India?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Navratri
d) Eid
Answer: b) Holi

Which festival is celebrated in Brazil and is known for its vibrant parades and street parties?
a) Mardi Gras
b) Carnival
c) Oktoberfest
d) La Tomatina
Answer: b) Carnival

Which festival celebrates the lunar new year and is widely celebrated in countries like China, Vietnam, and South Korea?
a) Diwali
b) Christmas
c) Chinese New Year
d) Eid
Answer: c) Chinese New Year

Which festival is known for its giant lanterns and is celebrated in the Philippines?
a) Hanami
b) Songkran
c) Loy Krathong
d) Lantern Festival
Answer: d) Lantern Festival

Which festival celebrates the end of Ramadan and is observed by Muslims worldwide?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Eid al-Fitr
d) Navratri
Answer: c) Eid al-Fitr

Which festival is celebrated in Spain and is known for its running of the bulls?
a) La Tomatina
b) Carnival
c) Oktoberfest
d) San Fermín
Answer: d) San Fermín

Which festival is celebrated in the United States and involves colorful parades and parties in the city of New Orleans?
a) Mardi Gras
b) Carnival
c) Holi
d) Diwali
Answer: a) Mardi Gras

Which festival is known for its water fights and is celebrated in Thailand?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Songkran
d) Navratri
Answer: c) Songkran

Which festival is celebrated in Japan and marks the arrival of spring with the blooming of cherry blossoms?
a) Hanami
b) Diwali
c) Chinese New Year
d) Eid
Answer: a) Hanami

Which festival is celebrated in Germany and is known for its beer gardens and traditional Bavarian culture?
a) Mardi Gras
b) Carnival
c) Oktoberfest
d) La Tomatina
Answer: c) Oktoberfest

Which festival is celebrated in Mexico and involves the decoration of graves to honor the deceased?
a) Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
b) Holi
c) Diwali
d) Navratri
Answer: a) Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Which festival is celebrated in Italy and involves the throwing of tomatoes in the streets?
a) La Tomatina
b) Carnival
c) Holi
d) Diwali
Answer: a) La Tomatina

Which festival is celebrated in Thailand and involves floating decorative baskets on waterways?
a) Hanami
b) Songkran
c) Loy Krathong
d) Lantern Festival
Answer: c) Loy Krathong

Which festival is celebrated in India and marks the victory of light over darkness?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Navratri
d) Eid
Answer: a) Diwali

Which festival is celebrated in the Netherlands and involves the lighting of bonfires and fireworks?
a) Hanami
b) Carnival
c) Chinese New Year
d) New Year’s Eve
Answer: d) New Year’s Eve

Which festival is celebrated in Brazil and marks the beginning of Lent with elaborate parades?
a) Mardi Gras
b) Carnival
c) Oktoberfest
d) La Tomatina
Answer: b) Carnival

Which festival is celebrated in Spain and involves the throwing of tomatoes in the streets?
a) La Tomatina
b) Carnival
c) Holi
d) Diwali
Answer: a) La Tomatina

Which festival is celebrated in India and involves nine nights of dance and music dedicated to the goddess Durga?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Navratri
d) Eid
Answer: c) Navratri

Which festival is celebrated in the United States and involves dressing up in costumes and going door-to-door for treats?
a) Mardi Gras
b) Carnival
c) Halloween
d) Christmas
Answer: c) Halloween

Which festival is celebrated in Scotland and involves traditional music, dance, and events?
a) St. Patrick’s Day
b) Carnival
c) Edinburgh Festival
d) San Fermín
Answer: c) Edinburgh Festival

Which festival is celebrated in Ireland and is associated with the color green and parades?
a) St. Patrick’s Day
b) Carnival
c) Oktoberfest
d) Mardi Gras
Answer: a) St. Patrick’s Day

Which festival is celebrated in the United States and involves turkey dinners and family gatherings?
a) Christmas
b) Halloween
c) Thanksgiving
d) Independence Day
Answer: c) Thanksgiving

Which festival is celebrated in Spain and is known for its running of the bulls?
a) La Tomatina
b) Carnival
c) Oktoberfest
d) San Fermín
Answer: d) San Fermín

Which festival is celebrated in India and involves the exchange of gifts and the lighting of lamps?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Navratri
d) Eid
Answer: a) Diwali

Which festival is celebrated in France and marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent?
a) Mardi Gras
b) Carnival
c) Oktoberfest
d) La Tomatina
Answer: a) Mardi Gras

Which festival is celebrated in Brazil and is known for its lively samba parades?
a) Mardi Gras
b) Carnival
c) Oktoberfest
d) San Fermín
Answer: b) Carnival

Which festival is celebrated in the United States and involves the gathering of Native American tribes?
a) Mardi Gras
b) Carnival
c) Thanksgiving
d) Independence Day
Answer: c) Thanksgiving

Which festival is celebrated in India and marks the end of the harvest season with music and dance?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Navratri
d) Eid
Answer: c) Navratri

Which festival is celebrated in Scotland and involves the playing of bagpipes and traditional Highland games?
a) St. Patrick’s Day
b) Carnival
c) Edinburgh Festival
d) San Fermín
Answer: c) Edinburgh Festival

Which festival is celebrated in Italy and involves elaborate masked balls and parties?
a) Mardi Gras
b) Carnival
c) Oktoberfest
d) La Tomatina
Answer: b) Carnival

Which festival is celebrated in Mexico and involves colorful parades and festivities?
a) Cinco de Mayo
b) Day of the Dead
c) Carnival
d) Hanukkah
Answer: b) Day of the Dead

Which festival is celebrated in India and involves the lighting of oil lamps and fireworks?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Navratri
d) Eid
Answer: a) Diwali

Which festival is celebrated in Brazil and is known for its lively street parties and parades?
a) Mardi Gras
b) Carnival
c) Oktoberfest
d) La Tomatina
Answer: b) Carnival

Which festival is celebrated in Spain and involves the building of human towers?
a) La Tomatina
b) Carnival
c) Oktoberfest
d) Castells
Answer: d) Castells

Which festival is celebrated in the United States and involves the lighting of fireworks on July 4th?
a) Christmas
b) Thanksgiving
c) Independence Day
d) Halloween
Answer: c) Independence Day

Which festival is celebrated in Germany and is known for its colorful parades and beer tents?
a) Mardi Gras
b) Carnival
c) Oktoberfest
d) La Tomatina
Answer: c) Oktoberfest

Which festival is celebrated in Brazil and is known for its large-scale street parties and music?
a) Mardi Gras
b) Carnival
c) Oktoberfest
d) La Tomatina
Answer: b) Carnival

Which festival is celebrated in the United States and involves the dressing up in costumes and going door-to-door for treats?
a) Christmas
b) Halloween
c) Thanksgiving
d) Independence Day
Answer: b) Halloween

Which festival is celebrated in Spain and involves the building of large sculptures made of cardboard and wood?
a) La Tomatina
b) Carnival
c) Fallas
d) Diwali
Answer: c) Fallas

Which festival is celebrated in India and involves the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna?
a) Diwali
b) Holi
c) Navratri
d) Janmashtami
Answer: d) Janmashtami

 

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