Festivals and celebrations | All Questions and Answers | Environmental Studies | Standard Two

 

Festivals and celebrations 

All Questions and Answers 

Environmental Studies | Standard Two

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Q.1) Fill in the Blanks using suitable words from the brackets:

         ( happiness, Pateti, Mahatma Gandhi, Navratri, tenth, eleventh )

1) _____________ is the New year of the Parsis.

2) Gujaratis celebrate ____________by dancing Garba or Raas.

3) Festivals bring in ___________.

4) Birthday of _________  __________ falls on 2nd of October.

5) The immersion of lord Ganesha takes place on the ____________day.

Answers:-  1) Pateti    2) Navratri    3) happiness    4) Mahatma Gandhi   5) tenth

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Q.2) Answer in one sentence :

1) When did India get her freedom ?

Ans:- India get freedom on the 15th of August 1947.

2) Who founded the sikh religion ?

Ans:- Guru Nanak was the founder of the Sikh religion.

3) For how many days is the festival of Diwali celebrated ?

Ans:- The Festival of Diwali celebrated for four days.

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Q.3) Mention the dates on which these festivals are celebrated :

1) Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti 

Ans:-  14th April

2) India's Independence Day

Ans:- 15th August

3) Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti

Ans:- 2nd October

4) Christmas

Ans:- 25th December

5) Makar Sankranti

Ans:- 14th January.

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Q.4) Name The festivals described below : 

1) Human pyramids are formed to reach dahi handi.

Ans:- Janmashtami

2) People take out procession of Lord Ganesh.

Ans:- Anant Chaturdashi

3) People raise a gudhi on the roof top.

Ans:- Gudipadwa

4) A sister ties rakhi on her brother's wrist.

Ans:- Raksha Bandhan

5) People throw colours on one another.

Ans:- Dhulivandan

6) Every house puts up lights and lanterns.

Ans:- Diwali

7) People observs fast for a month.

Ans:- Ramzan Id

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Q.5) Write three sentences on each of the following festivals :

1) Independence Day:- 

                                    Our country got freedom on the 15th of August 1947. On this day all the states  hoist and salute the national flag and sing the national Song. We celebrate this day with great patriotism and pride. 

2) Diwali :-

                    Diwali is a festival of lights. Everywhere lights and lanterns are lit up. Childrens burst crackers and the elders exchange sweets.

3) Raksha Bandhan :-

                                     Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the full moon day in the Month of Shravan. The brother promises to take the responsibility of taking care of the sister and the sister in turn prays for his prosperity and good Health.  

4) Easter Sunday:-

                                    Easter Sunday marks the rebirth of Jesus christ, after he was nailed to the cross on good friday. He rose from the dead after three days. They celebrate this festivals on Easter Sunday with a lot of enthusiasm.

5) Maharashtra Day:-

                                      Maharashtra state was founded on the first May 1960. On this day in Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra, a number of programmes like the flag hosting , parade, cultural activities, etc. are conducted.