What type of oil is traditionally used in oil lamps lit during Deepavali?

Olive oil

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Vegetable Oil

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Corn Oil

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Mustard Oil

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Solution

The correct option is D
Mustard Oil

Answer: (D) Mustard Oil
During deepavali, mustard oil is traditionally used to light the lamps. Deepavali, also recognised as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day festival. Many people have lit oil lamps to celebrate this day at the Diwali Festival. They use mostly mustard oil for the lighting of oil lamps.

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