Q1. During which festival is khichdi traditionally prepared?
A. Diwali
B. Holi
C. Sankranti
D. Eid
Q2. What is another name for the Sankranti festival?
A. Harvest Festival
B. Rain Festival
C. Summer Festival
D. Winter Festival
Q3. What is the name for khichdi in Tamil Nadu?
A. Kichuri
B. Pongal
C. Bisi bele bhat
D. Bajra khichdi
Q4. What is khichdi called in West Bengal?
A. Kichuri
B. Pongal
C. Bihari khichdi
D. Moong khetchir
Q5. What activity is popular during the Sankranti festival?
A. Swimming
B. Flying kites
C. Playing cricket
D. Singing
Q6. Which state makes Bisi bele bhat?
A. Bihar
B. Gujarat
C. Kashmir
D. Karnataka
Q7. What is the name of khichdi in Kashmir?
A. Pongal
B. Kichuri
C. Moong khetchir
D. Bihari khichdi
Q8. Which state is known for Bajra khichdi?
A. West Bengal
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat
Q9. Who is Sankranti festival celebrated to thank?
A. The Moon God
B. The Rain God
C. The Sun God
D. The Earth Goddess
Q10. What does 'different variations' in khichdi across India mean?
A. All khichdi tastes the same
B. Different states add different vegetables or lentils to their khichdi
C. Only one type of khichdi exists
D. Khichdi is only made in one state
Q11. What does 'Festivals keep us connected with nature and culture' mean?
A. Festivals are only for fun
B. Festivals link us to our natural environment and traditions
C. Festivals are celebrated only in cities
D. Festivals have nothing to do with nature
Q12. Why is Sankranti also called the Harvest Festival?
A. People dance at harvest time
B. It is celebrated to thank the Sun God for a good harvest
C. The festival takes place in spring
D. It is celebrated after the rains
Q13. What does the text tell us about the variety of foods prepared during festivals?
A. Only sweets are made
B. Both sweets and dishes like khichdi are prepared during festivals
C. Festivals have no special food
D. Only khichdi is made at festivals
Q14. Why is khichdi eaten as both a festival dish and a regular meal?
A. It is expensive
B. It is easy to cook and filling
C. It is only available in winter
D. It tastes like sweets
Q15. What does the fact that khichdi has different names across India show?
A. India has only one language
B. India has a rich diversity of cultures and languages
C. People don't know the real name
D. Khichdi is a foreign dish
Q16. What connects all the different regional versions of khichdi?
A. They are all made only with rice
B. They are all variations of a dish cooked with rice and lentils
C. They are all sweet
D. They are all made only during Diwali
Q17. What does 'flying kites during this festival is very popular' tell us?
A. Kites are sold everywhere
B. Kite flying is a traditional part of Sankranti celebrations
C. Kites can only fly in winter
D. Flying kites is a recent trend
Q18. Which part of India is associated with Lohri as a name for Sankranti?
A. Kerala
B. Punjab region
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Kashmir
Q19. How do festivals help communities as mentioned in the text?
A. They create business
B. They bring happiness, joy and smiles and help people stay together
C. They are only for children
D. They help people buy things
Q20. What does the variety of names for the same festival across India show?
A. India is divided
B. India has a rich and diverse cultural heritage
C. People don't agree on names
D. Only north India celebrates this festival
Q21. Why is the Sun God important in Sankranti celebrations?
A. The Sun gives us energy for kite flying
B. The festival thanks the Sun for providing good harvest
C. The Sun changes the weather
D. The Sun is worshipped every day
Q22. What can we infer about khichdi based on its preparation during Sankranti?
A. It is only an everyday food
B. It has cultural and religious significance beyond just being a meal
C. It was invented recently
D. It is only eaten by specific communities
Q23. Why is it significant that khichdi is prepared across many states with different names?
A. It shows people copy each other
B. It shows how a single dish can represent national unity through regional diversity
C. It shows poor communication between states
D. It shows khichdi is not very popular
Q24. What does the text show about the relationship between food and festivals in India?
A. Food and festivals are unrelated
B. Food like khichdi is an important part of festival traditions in India
C. Festivals in India have no special food
D. Only sweets matter in Indian festivals
Q25. What does 'Harvest Festival' suggest about the importance of the occasion?
A. People enjoy dancing
B. It celebrates the successful growing of crops which provides food
C. It is a religious festival only
D. It marks the beginning of winter
Q26. Why might it be important to know the different regional names for khichdi?
A. To show other states are wrong
B. To appreciate and respect India's cultural diversity
C. To memorise all languages
D. To compete about which state is best
Q27. How does flying kites connect to the spirit of Sankranti?
A. It is just a sport
B. It is a joyful tradition that brings communities together during the festival
C. Kites represent the harvest
D. Only children fly kites
Q28. Which are names for the Sankranti festival across different regions of India?
A. Pongal
B. Lohri
C. Bihu
D. Diwali
Q29. Which states and their khichdi names are correctly paired in the text?
A. Pongal from Tamil Nadu
B. Kichuri from West Bengal
C. Bajra khichdi from Rajasthan
D. Moong khetchir from Kashmir
✓ Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
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