----- Fireworks, lights, and gift-giving are part of the festival of Diwali, a __________ holiday in India.
A.
Christian
B.
Hindu
C.
Muslim
D.
Buddhist
Fireworks, lights, and gift-giving are part of the festival of Diwali, a Hindu holiday in India.
EXPLANATION:
Diwali is celebrated with fireworks, lights and gift-giving. It is a Hindu festival but is celebrated by people of all religions in India as well as abroad.
Diwali is celebrated to mark the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
According to the Hindu mythology, Diwali is celebrated because Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after fourteen long years of exile.
The festival is celebrated with much fervour across the world.