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Onam Quiz 1.Name the graceful “clap-dance” performed by women during . a.Kathakali b.Mohiniattam c.Bharatanatyam d.KaikottiKali

2.Who is represented by the conical clay figurines called “Thrikkara Appan”? a.Mahabali b. c.Narada d.

3.Where does the famous water festival with snake boats take place during Onam? a.Aranmula b. c. d.Aleppey

4. Which legendary king is associated with Onam? a. b.Kansa c.Mahabali d.Hiranyaksha

5.Which place is associated with the famous Athachamayam? A.Ernakulathapan ground B.Thripunithara C.Trivandrum D.Thrikkakara

6. Name of the God associated with Onam? A.Siva B.Rama C.Krishnan D. DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL TAPI LEARNING PARTNERSHIP 2018-19

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7. Who was the grand father of Mahabali? A.Prahlad B.Hiranyakashyap C.Hirayanksh D.Dasharadan

8. What is the meaning of the word Mahabali? A.Great Power B.Great Sacrifice C.Great Donor D.Great Love

9. Which fruit is the common item in Onasadhya? A.Banana B.Jacfruit C.Mango D.Orange

10. Why do people celebrate the traditions onakodi, onasadhya, onakali etc.? A.To enjoy the beginning of new year B.To enjoy life C.To remember the golden era of Mahabali D.End of the year

11. Which district is popular for Pulikkali as a part of the Onam celebrations ? A. B.Ernakulam C.Kozhikode D.Thrissur

12. Colour of the flower used to put pookalm on the first day? A.Yellow B.White C.Green D.Orange

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13. Where did Vamana send Mahabali by putting his leg on Mahabali‟shead ? A.Vishnulokam B.Earth C.Heaven D.Pathalam

14. Which is the famous dance form performed during onam celebrations? A.Mohiniyattam B.Kathakali C.Thiruvathirakali D.Kumattikali

15. Which is the month onam is celebrated? A.Vrichikam B.Thulam C.Dhanu D.Chingam

16. Name one of the most important flower in pookalm? A.Thechipoo B.Mukutty C.Chembarathy D.Thumbapoo

17. Famous boat race conducted during onam A.Nehru Trophy Race B. AranmulaUthratadiVallamkali C. boat race D.PayippadJalotsavam

18. Pulikali is performed on the……… day of onam? A.First B.Second C.Third D.Fifth

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19. Name the Fifth day of onam starting from Atham is celebrated? A.Pooradm B.Anizham C.Uthradam D.Vishakam

20.What is the first day of Onam, when elephant processions are held to herald celebrations? a.Uthiradam b.Atham c.Thiruvonam d.Pooradam

21.What is the flower decoration made during Onam called? a.Onasadya b.Onapookkalam c.Onakkodi d.Onapattukkal

22.Theonam celebrations in last for how many days? a.7 b.8 c.9 d.10

23.On the fourth day of Onam, entertainers dress up like & enact hunting of which animal? a.Lion b.Deer c.Elephant d.Tiger

24.How did the festival “Onam” get its name? a.Onam means Harvest which is celebrated here b.Onam was the birth star of Vishnu who incarnated as Vamana c.Onam is the name for the boat races held in Kerala d.Onam means colourful flowers

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25. The traditional 10-dayOnam celebrations culminating in Thiruonam starts on which day: a) Uthiradam b) Atham c) Pooradam d) Chithira

26. According to mythology, Mahabali was a: a) Brahman b) c) Kshatriya d)

27. Which is believed to be the place where Vamana pushed Mahabali down to the Paathala? a) Mavelikkara b) Trikkakkara c) Vamanapuram d) Onattukara

28. Which well-known Public transport running in Kerala is named after Mahabali? a) An Interstate Bus b) Flight service c) An Express Train c) Boat Service

29. According to mythology, Mahabali is the grandson of: a) Vamana b) c)Kashaypa d) Ravana

30. In traditional pictures depicting Maveli, he is shown to carry what in his hand? a) Crown b) Lantern c) Umbrella d) Water Pot

31. In which is the famous „Nehru Trophy‟ Boat Race conducted during the Onam season? a) b) Lake c) Sasthamkotta Lake d) Punnamada Lake

32. An important physical feature of Mahabali closely resembles with which Malayalam month: a) Chingam c) Thulaam b) Kumbham d) Makaram

33. Who is the singer of the Onam Song - "KulichuKuriyittu" from AvaniPookkal"? A. K.J. Yesudas B. S.P.Balasumbramaniam C. P.Jeyachandran D. Hariharan

34. Onam is the festival of ______? Kerala

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35. Who's rule was considered as the golden era of Kerala. Mahabali

36. Who's incarnated in the form of Vamana, a dwarf Vishnu

37. The last day of the Onam festival is called a. Attham b. Thiruvonam c. Thula 38. During the Onam, Keralite Hindus install an image of a. b. ThrikkakaraAppan (Vishnu in the form of Vamana) c.

39. A Sadya is a big feast of a. vegetarian meal served on a plantain or banana leaf b. Fruits c. Varieties of banana

40. What is "Thumbi Thullal"? Traditional Folk Dance

41. A graceful clap dance performed by women during Onam KaiKotti

42. What is the capital of Kerala?

43. In which year Kerala was formed as Indian state? 1956

44. Which animal is recognized as the state of Kerala? Elephant

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45. Which is the longest river in Kerala?

46. Which of the following National Park is not in Kerala? a) Silent Valley National Park b) c) Pambadum Shola National Park d) Madhav National Park

47. The Octopus shaped lake in Kerala is ______.

48. Which is the official language of Kerala? Malayalam

49.______& ______are the classical dances of Kerala? Mohiniyattam & Kathakali

50. Which is the traditional dress code of Kerala Men? Traditional dress of Kerala men is Shirt and Dhoti. They also wear Dhoti along with Kurta.

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