Question

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (12)

Diwali, which leads us towards truth and light, is celebrated on a nation-wide scale on Amavasya- the 15th day

of dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Ashwin every year. The word Diwali is the corruption of the Sanskrit

word Deepavali literally meaning a row of lights. The floral decorations and fireworks lend beauty to this festival.

The festival is a major celebration in north India, of course it is celebrated in other ways at other places.

In all it is celebrated on a grand scale in almost all the regions of India. It is also looked upon as the New Year

of the Hindus. A year that they will start with great vigour, pomp and joy. The blessings of Lakshmi, the celestial

consort of Lord Vishnu and the Goddess of good fortune and prosperity and invoked with prayers. So big is the

festival that even countries like Kenya, Thailand, Trinidad, Vietnam and Malaysia celebrate this festival in their

own ways. The fruitful and cordial relationship that we have had with these countries over the years and the

many Indians who live here have added more sparkle to Diwali.

(a) Complete the given sentences after reading the passage. (8)

(i) Diwali is celebrated on _____________

(ii) Diwali is a symbol of yo ​

Answer 1

Answer:

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• Diwali is celebrated on AMAVASYA 15 DAY IN INDIA
• MONEY

Answer 2

Answer:

a) Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya 15 day.

b)Diwali is a symbol of truth and light