Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi, which literally means the bond of protection, is a popular, traditional Hindu, an annual rite that celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters, and families, on the full moon of the Hindu month of Shravana (Shravan Poornima), or around July and August. This day is also called Brother and Sister Day. It is one of the most famous festivals in India. It is celebrated in Nepal, and other parts of the Indian subcontinent, and among people around the world influenced by Hindu culture. Let's know more about Raksha Bandhan.
1. The day of Raksha Bandhan is also celebrated as ....
A. Baldev Jayanti
B. Gattu door
C. Salon
D. All of the Above
2. The festival that is celebrated in Tamil Nadu on the day of Raksha Bandhan is ...
A. Pongal
B. Avani Avittam
C. Janai Purnima
D. Rishitarpani
3. Festival of Raksha Bandhan is observed in India to celebrate the relationship between ...
A. Father and Son
B. Mother and Daughter
C. Brother and Sister
D. Father and Daughter
4. Who was the first Hindu queen tied rakhi to a Muslim king(Humayun)?
A. Rani Karnawati
B. Rani Durgawati
C. Rani Yashodhara
D. Rani Vijaya Devi
5. The earliest prayer on Raksha Bandhan is found in which Hindu Puran?
A. The Skanda Purana
B. The Brahmanda Purana
C. The Vishnu Puran
D. The Bhagwati Purana
6. According to another legend, Yama, the God of Death, had not visited his sister for 12 years. What is the Name of Sister?
A. Yamini
B. Yamnotri
C. Godavari
D. Yamuna
7. In 2015, men tied rakhis on women seeking protection from the ‘misuse’ of which section of Indian Penal Code?
A. 468A
B. 578A
C. 498A
D. 598A
8. The term “Raksha Bandhan” signifies ...
A. Bond of Happiness
B. Bond of Success
C. Bond of Protection
D. Bond of love
9. Which among the following pairs are not associated with a Rakhi legend?
A. Krishna and Draupadi
B. Rani Karnavati and Emperor Humayun
C. King Bali and Goddess Kali
D. Yam and Yamuna
10. Rakhi festival falls in the auspicious month of ...
A. Bhadrapada
B. Shravan
C. Phalgun
D. Rashida
11. In Nepal, Raksha Bandhan is known as ...
A. Janai Purnima
B. Kajariya Purnima
C. Purnima
D. Guru Purnima
12. In western India, Rakhi is celebrated as ...
A. Janai Purnima
B. Guru Purnima
C. Budh Purnima
D. Narali Purnima
13. Which one of the following tied rakhi to Lord Krishna?
A. Draupadi
B. Gandhari
C. Hidimba
D. Mirabai
14. On Rakshabandhan, which god is worshipped?
A. Ganesh and his sister
B. Yama and his sister Yamuna
C. Lord Vishnu
D. Lord Shiv
15. Rakhi should not be tied ....
A. Facing south
B. Rahu Kaal and Bhadra
C. Both of these
D. None of these
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