India's Festival Economy: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on the festive season, online sales, Durga Puja, Ganesh idols and Sivakasi.

Question 1 of 5 When is India's festive season?

About August to December Only January Only summer All year equally

It's the biggest shopping period.

Question 2 of 5 Why do platforms offer deep festive discounts?

To attract customers and price-discriminate Because of losses By law Randomly

Brands often share costs.

Question 3 of 5 What did UNESCO recognise in 2021?

Durga Puja in Kolkata Diwali sales Sivakasi crackers Onam kits

It's on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Question 4 of 5 Why are clay Ganesh idols encouraged?

PoP idols pollute water after immersion Clay is more expensive PoP is illegal everywhere Clay lasts longer

Rules push eco-friendly idols.

Question 5 of 5 Where are most Indian firecrackers made?

Sivakasi Shimla Leh Kochi

Courts allowed only green crackers from 2018.

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