QuizFestivals and Culture quiz questions with answers
Thirty questions on the festivals, dances and arts of India, from Bihu to Onam and from Kathak to Warli. A good round for festival get-togethers and school cultural weeks.
Easy round
Ten easy questions to warm up. Most players should get seven or more.
- Which festival is known as the festival of lights?
- Which festival is known as the festival of colours?
- On which date is Christmas celebrated?
Medium round
Ten questions that need a little thought. A good round to split the teams.
- Bihu is the main festival of which state?
- Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the largest scale in which state?
- Kathakali is a classical dance of which state?
Tricky round
Ten harder questions. Give double points here if you like a dramatic finish.
- Kathak is a classical dance that grew in which part of India?
- Odissi is a classical dance of which state?
- The famous camel fair of Pushkar is held in which state?
How to play
Open a round and tap the option you think is right. The answer and a short note appear at once, and your score is counted at the bottom. To play with a group, send the round on WhatsApp and paste the answer key when the time is up.
Who this topic suits
Festivals and Culture suits mixed gatherings of all ages and backgrounds, which is what most Indian groups are. The rounds touch festivals of different regions and faiths, and classical and folk dances, music, crafts and customs. It fits naturally into festival get-togethers, school cultural weeks and society functions.
Hosting tips
Customs differ from region to region and family to family, and a festival may be known by different names and celebrated in different ways across the country. The questions keep to widely known facts, and the note under each answer explains the context. Treat every tradition with equal respect, and invite players to add how the day is celebrated in their own home after the answer is given; those small stories are usually the best part of the round. Avoid turning any question into a debate about beliefs.