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Which Indian festival is also known as the "Festival of Lights"?

1. Holi
2. Diwali
3. Eid
4. Navratri

Correct answer: Diwali

Solution

Diwali is popularly called the Festival of Lights because people decorate homes with lamps and candles. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness.

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