Akshaya Tritiya GK Quiz (Short Version)

Test your knowledge with 10 MCQs on Akshaya Tritiya, a significant Hindu and Jain festival known for its spiritual and cultural importance. This quick quiz covers its history, myths, timing in the lunar calendar, connection with Lord Vishnu’s incarnations, and Jain significance. It also highlights key traditions like charity and buying gold. Useful for quick revision of Art & Culture for competitive exams.

1. Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated in which Hindu month?

A) Chaitra
B) Vaishakha
C) Ashwin
D) Kartik
Answer: B) Vaishakha
Explanation: It falls on the third lunar day (Tritiya) of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakha.

2. “Akshaya” means:

A) Temporary
B) Infinite/Eternal
C) Wealth
D) Festival
Answer: B) Infinite/Eternal
Explanation: It signifies something that never diminishes.

3. Akshaya Tritiya is associated with which Paksha?

A) Krishna Paksha
B) Shukla Paksha
C) Amavasya
D) Purnima
Answer: B) Shukla Paksha
Explanation: It occurs during the waxing phase of the moon.

4. Which deity is mainly worshipped on this day?

A) Lord Shiva
B) Lord Vishnu
C) Lord Brahma
D) Lord Indra
Answer: B) Lord Vishnu
Explanation: It is linked to Vishnu’s incarnations.

5. Which incarnation of Vishnu is believed to be born on this day?

A) Rama
B) Krishna
C) Parashurama
D) Narasimha
Answer: C) Parashurama
Explanation: Parashurama Jayanti coincides with Akshaya Tritiya.

6. Akshaya Tritiya is also important in which religion?

A) Buddhism
B) Jainism
C) Sikhism
D) Christianity
Answer: B) Jainism
Explanation: It marks an important event in Jain history.

7. In Jain tradition, who ended his fast on this day?

A) Mahavira
B) Rishabhanatha
C) Parshvanatha
D) Bahubali
Answer: B) Rishabhanatha
Explanation: He ended his year-long fast with sugarcane juice.

8. Which ritual is commonly performed on Akshaya Tritiya?

A) Fasting only
B) Charity (Daan)
C) Dancing
D) Hunting
Answer: B) Charity (Daan)
Explanation: Giving charity is considered highly auspicious.

9. What is commonly purchased on this day?

A) Clothes
B) Gold
C) Books
D) Electronics
Answer: B) Gold
Explanation: Buying gold is believed to bring prosperity.

10. Which epic is associated with the start of writing on this day?

A) Ramayana
B) Mahabharata
C) Bhagavad Gita
D) Vedas
Answer: B) Mahabharata
Explanation: It is believed that Ved Vyasa began dictating the Mahabharata.

11. Who wrote the Mahabharata as per belief?

A) Valmiki
B) Ganesha
C) Vishnu
D) Shiva
Answer: B) Ganesha
Explanation: Lord Ganesha wrote it as dictated by Ved Vyasa.

12. Akshaya Tritiya is considered:

A) Inauspicious
B) Neutral
C) Highly auspicious
D) Seasonal
Answer: C) Highly auspicious
Explanation: No muhurat is needed for good deeds.

13. Which yuga is believed to have begun on this day?

A) Kalyuga
B) Dwapara Yuga
C) Treta Yuga
D) Satya Yuga
Answer: C) Treta Yuga
Explanation: It is believed Treta Yuga started on this day.

14. Which river is associated with rituals on this day?

A) Yamuna
B) Ganga
C) Narmada
D) Godavari
Answer: B) Ganga
Explanation: Taking a dip in the Ganga is considered holy.

15. Which activity is avoided on this day?

A) Charity
B) Marriage
C) Starting new work
D) None
Answer: D) None
Explanation: All good activities are शुभ (auspicious).

16. Which food is commonly donated?

A) Rice
B) Wheat
C) Barley
D) Pulses
Answer: C) Barley
Explanation: Barley donation is considered sacred.

17. Which day is considered equally auspicious for starting new ventures?

A) Holi
B) Diwali
C) Akshaya Tritiya
D) Navratri
Answer: C) Akshaya Tritiya
Explanation: It is one of the most शुभ days.

18. Which god is worshipped for wealth?

A) Shiva
B) Lakshmi
C) Saraswati
D) Durga
Answer: B) Lakshmi
Explanation: Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for prosperity.

19. Akshaya Tritiya usually falls in:

A) January
B) March-April
C) April-May
D) June-July
Answer: C) April-May
Explanation: It occurs in Vaishakha month.

20. Which item symbolizes prosperity when bought?

A) Silver
B) Gold
C) Copper
D) Iron
Answer: B) Gold
Explanation: Gold symbolizes wealth and growth.

21. Which king is associated with Akshaya Tritiya charity?

A) Ashoka
B) Harsha
C) Karna
D) Vikramaditya
Answer: C) Karna
Explanation: Karna was famous for his generosity.

22. Which crop is harvested around this time?

A) Kharif
B) Rabi
C) Zaid
D) Cash crop
Answer: B) Rabi
Explanation: Rabi crops are harvested during this period.

23. Akshaya Tritiya is also known as:

A) Akha Teej
B) Teej
C) Pongal
D) Baisakhi
Answer: A) Akha Teej
Explanation: It is popularly called Akha Teej.

24. Which belief is associated with this day?

A) Loss increases
B) Wealth decreases
C) Good deeds multiply
D) Nothing changes
Answer: C) Good deeds multiply
Explanation: Actions done are believed to bring eternal results.

25. Which celestial condition occurs on this day?

A) Sun and Moon both exalted
B) Sun eclipsed
C) Moon eclipsed
D) No special condition
Answer: A) Sun and Moon both exalted
Explanation: This rare combination makes the day very auspicious.