Festival and News Quiz: 10 Questions on Ganeshotsav, Pitru Paksha and More

ByInfoTab Team

How well do you know this month’s festivals and headlines? Try these 10 questions. Tap “Show answer” to check. Every answer is from our own guides, linked below.

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Q1. On which date was Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?

  • A. 12 September
  • B. 14 September
  • C. 18 September
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B. 14 September 2026 (Monday).

Q2. What is the main day of Ganesh Visarjan called?

  • A. Anant Chaturdashi
  • B. Matri Navami
  • C. Amavasya
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A. Anant Chaturdashi, on 25 September 2026.

Q3. How many modaks are traditionally offered to Ganesha?

  • A. 11
  • B. 21
  • C. 51
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B. 21, along with 21 blades of durva grass, as many families do.

Q4. How many days does Pitru Paksha last in 2026?

  • A. 10 days
  • B. 15 days
  • C. 16 days
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B. 15 days, from 26 September to 10 October 2026.

Q5. Which day is called Sarva Pitru Amavasya in 2026?

  • A. 26 September
  • B. 4 October
  • C. 10 October
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C. 10 October 2026, the last day of Pitru Paksha.

Q6. When does Sharad Navratri begin in 2026?

  • A. 11 October
  • B. 20 October
  • C. 5 October
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A. 11 October 2026, the day after Pitru Paksha ends.

Q7. UPI payments up to what amount stay free?

  • A. ₹500
  • B. ₹2,000
  • C. ₹10,000
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B. ₹2,000. The 0.4% merchant fee, capped at ₹300, applies only to select merchant payments above ₹2,000 from 15 October 2026 and is paid by merchants.

Q8. What is the new EPFO wage ceiling?

  • A. ₹20,000
  • B. ₹25,000
  • C. ₹30,000
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B. ₹25,000 per month, up from ₹15,000, effective 17 September 2026.

Q9. Who scored the first century in Asian Games cricket, as reported?

  • A. Shafali Verma
  • B. Harmanpreet Kaur
  • C. Deepti Sharma
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A. Shafali Verma, with 100 not out off 49 balls against Bangladesh.

Q10. Which waterfall in Chhattisgarh is called the “Niagara of India”?

  • A. Chitrakote Falls
  • B. Tirathgarh Falls
  • C. Amritdhara Falls
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A. Chitrakote Falls on the Indravati river in Bastar.

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Quiz answers are based on our guides. Information is from public reports and official pages, checked on 20 September 2026. Details can change, so please confirm on official sources.