1.	Which of the following festivals is celebrated in Odisha ?
	Bonalu
	Chhadap Mela
	Bali Tritiya
	Hornbill
	Answer: Bali Tritiya Explanation: Bali Tritiya Festival falls on the third day of the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadra month in Orissa. On this day married women observed fasting and worshipped the Lord Shiva (Maheshwar) and Goddess Parvati (Uma).
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2.	What is known as Hunter’s Moon in the West, is called as____in India. ?
	Pausha Purnima
	Magha Purnima
	Chaitra Purnima
	Kartik Purnima
	Answer: Kartik Purnima Explanation: Hunter’s Moon in the West is called Kartik Purnima in India, and it is a sacred festival celebrated all over India. Kartika Purnima is a Hindu, Sikh and Jain holi festival, celebrated on the Purnima (full moon) day or the fifteenth lunar day of Kartik (November–December). It is also known as Tripuri Purnima and Tripurari Purnima. It is sometimes called Deva-Diwali or Deva-Deepawali - the festival of lights of the gods.
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3.	Which festival marks the beginning of the Tibetan New Year ?
	Saga Dawa Festival
	Losar festival
	Shoton Festival
	Ongkor Festival
	Answer: Losar festival Explanation: Losar festival is celebrated on the 1st day of the lunisolar Tibetan calendar also called Tibetan New Year. Losar is a festival in Tibetan Buddhism.
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