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Question 1: In which city was Lord Krishna born according to Hindu scriptures?
- Vrindavan
- Mathura
- Dwarka
- Ayodhya
Answer: B. Mathura
Explanation: Krishna was born inside a prison cell in the city of Mathura, where his parents, Devaki and Vasudeva, were held captive by the tyrant King Kamsa.
Question 2: What is the name of the popular festival event where people form human pyramids to break a pot of buttermilk?
- Rasa Lila
- Dahi Handi
- Jhulan Yatra
- Govardhan Puja
Answer: B. Dahi Handi
Explanation: Dahi Handi is a joyous tradition where participants recreate Krishna's childhood love for butter by forming human pyramids to reach and break a high-hanging earthen pot.
Question 3: Who was the king that imprisoned Krishna's parents, fearing a prophecy about his own death?
- Duryodhana
- Shishupala
- Kamsa
- Jarasandha
Answer: C. Kamsa
Explanation: King Kamsa was the maternal uncle of Krishna who imprisoned his own sister and her husband because a divine voice prophesied that their eighth child would kill him.
Question 4: When Krishna was a baby, who carried him across the Yamuna River to safety during a stormy night?
- Nanda Baba
- Vasudeva
- Balarama
- Akrura
Answer: B. Vasudeva
Explanation: Vasudeva, Krishna's father, carried the infant across the rising Yamuna River in a basket, protected by the serpent Shesha, to take him to the village of Gokul.
Question 5: Which of these animals is famously associated with Krishna's childhood stories in Vrindavan?
- Lion
- Elephant
- Cow
- Tiger
Answer: C. Cow
Explanation: Krishna is famously known as 'Gopala', meaning the protector of cows, and he spent much of his childhood herding cows through the forests of Vrindavan.
Question 6: What musical instrument is Krishna most frequently depicted playing?
- Veena
- Sitar
- Flute
- Tabla
Answer: C. Flute
Explanation: The flute, or Bansuri, is Krishna's signature instrument, and it is said that the sweet melodies he played could enchant all living beings in the forest.
Question 7: Which mountain did Krishna lift on his little finger to protect villagers from torrential rain?
- Mount Kailash
- Govardhan Hill
- Mount Everest
- Mount Meru
Answer: B. Govardhan Hill
Explanation: Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill on his little finger for seven days to provide shelter for the people and animals of Vrindavan during a storm sent by Indra.
Question 8: What is the specific time of day when Krishna is traditionally believed to have been born?
- Sunrise
- Noon
- Midnight
- Sunset
Answer: C. Midnight
Explanation: Janmashtami celebrations typically reach their peak at midnight, which is the auspicious time believed to be the exact moment of Krishna's birth in the prison.
Question 9: In the village of Gokul, who raised Krishna as her own son?
- Yashoda
- Radha
- Kunti
- Subhadra
Answer: A. Yashoda
Explanation: Yashoda is the foster mother of Krishna who raised him in Gokul, showering him with immense love and affection throughout his mischievous and playful childhood years.
Question 10: What is a common food offering made of milk, yogurt, and honey prepared during Janmashtami?
- Panjiri
- Chappan Bhog
- Panchamrit
- Kheer
Answer: C. Panchamrit
Explanation: Panchamrit is a sacred mixture made of five ingredients—milk, yogurt, honey, sugar, and ghee—often used to bathe the Krishna idol during the festival rituals.