Top 25 GK Questions on Holi – Festival of Colours Quiz

Holi is one of India’s most vibrant festivals, symbolising the victory of good over evil and marking the arrival of spring. Celebrated over two days – Holika Dahan and Rangwali Holi – the festival brings joy, unity, and colourful celebrations across the country and beyond.

1. Holi is popularly known as the festival of:

A) Lights
B) Colours
C) Harvest
D) Kites
Answer: B) Colours

2. Holi marks the beginning of which season?

A) Winter
B) Monsoon
C) Spring
D) Autumn
Answer: C) Spring

3. Holi is celebrated in which Hindu month?

A) Chaitra
B) Phalguna
C) Kartik
D) Shravan
Answer: B) Phalguna

4. On which day is Holika Dahan performed?

A) Amavasya
B) Ekadashi
C) Purnima
D) Navami
Answer: C) Purnima

5. Holi symbolizes the victory of:

A) Rich over poor
B) Evil over good
C) Good over evil
D) Power over peace
Answer: C) Good over evil

6. Who was the demon king in the Holi legend?

A) Ravana
B) Kansa
C) Hiranyakashipu
D) Mahishasura
Answer: C) Hiranyakashipu

7. Who was Prahlad devoted to?

A) Lord Shiva
B) Lord Vishnu
C) Lord Brahma
D) Lord Indra
Answer: B) Lord Vishnu

8. Who tried to burn Prahlad in fire?

A) Putana
B) Holika
C) Surpanakha
D) Tataka
Answer: B) Holika

9. The second day of Holi is also called:

A) Diwali
B) Baisakhi
C) Dhulandi
D) Pongal
Answer: C) Dhulandi

10. Holi is especially associated with which deity?

A) Lord Rama
B) Lord Krishna
C) Lord Ganesha
D) Lord Hanuman
Answer: B) Lord Krishna

11. Which Indian state is famous for Lathmar Holi?

A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Bihar
Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh

12. Mathura and Vrindavan are associated with:

A) Durga Puja
B) Ganesh Chaturthi
C) Holi celebrations
D) Onam
Answer: C) Holi celebrations

13. Traditional Holi colours were originally made from:

A) Chemicals
B) Plastic
C) Flowers and herbs
D) Stones
Answer: C) Flowers and herbs

14. Which sweet is commonly prepared during Holi?

A) Jalebi
B) Gujiya
C) Rasgulla
D) Ladoo
Answer: B) Gujiya

15. Which drink is popular during Holi?

A) Lassi
B) Thandai
C) Sharbat
D) Coconut Water
Answer: B) Thandai

16. Holi is widely celebrated in which neighbouring country?

A) Sri Lanka
B) Nepal
C) China
D) Bhutan
Answer: B) Nepal

17. Holika Dahan signifies:

A) Beginning of harvest
B) Worship of rain
C) Burning of evil
D) End of winter sales
Answer: C) Burning of evil

18. Which festival in West Bengal is similar to Holi?

A) Rath Yatra
B) Dol Jatra
C) Bihu
D) Losar
Answer: B) Dol Jatra

19. What is the main activity during Rangwali Holi?

A) Lighting lamps
B) Flying kites
C) Playing with colours
D) Fasting
Answer: C) Playing with colours

20. Holi usually falls in which month (Gregorian calendar)?

A) January
B) March
C) July
D) November
Answer: B) March

21. Holi celebrations promote:

A) Isolation
B) Unity and brotherhood
C) Competition
D) Silence
Answer: B) Unity and brotherhood

22. Holi bonfire is lit to remember:

A) Krishna’s childhood
B) Ram’s victory
C) Prahlad’s survival
D) Shiva’s dance
Answer: C) Prahlad’s survival

23. Which city is famous for grand Holi celebrations?

A) Jaipur
B) Lucknow
C) Mathura
D) Chennai
Answer: C) Mathura

24. Lathmar Holi is mainly celebrated in:

A) Barsana
B) Amritsar
C) Patna
D) Hyderabad
Answer: A) Barsana

25. Holi is also known as:

A) Festival of Lights
B) Festival of Harvest
C) Festival of Colours
D) Festival of Dance
Answer: C) Festival of Colours