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Diwali Quiz
from 2017-10 Brisbane
by Indian Link
Questions
1 Diwali is a national holiday in India. Name the other nations where it is also a national holiday (Hint: There are 10!)
2 Does Deepavali mean ‘row of lamps’ or ‘string of lanterns’?
3 How much does India spend each year at Diwali on reworks?
4 When is Diwali celebrated each year?
5 What other religious groups celebrate Diwali in India, apart from Hindus?
6 Which southern Indian town produces the bulk of the country’s recrackers for Diwali?
7 Playing cards during Diwali is part of celebrations in which Indian metropolis?
8 What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Diwali?
9 Why do Jains celebrate Diwali?
10 What special signi cance does Diwali have in the business world?
