Fairs & Festivals — Set 2
Arts & Culture · मेले और त्यौहार · Questions 11–20 of 80
The 'Sonepur Mela', one of Asia's largest animal fairs, is held in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: D. Bihar
• **Sonepur Mela** = The 'Sonepur Mela', one of Asia's largest animal fairs, is held in the Indian state of Bihar. • **Kartik Poornima** — The fair takes place annually on this auspicious day at the confluence of the rivers Ganga and Gandak. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Madhya Pradesh: Has various fairs, but not the Sonepur Mela; Uttar Pradesh: Has various fairs like Kumbh Mela (Prayagraj), but not the Sonepur Mela; West Bengal: Has various fairs like Poush Mela, but not the Sonepur Mela.
The 'Bonalu' festival, where Goddess Mahakali is worshipped, is primarily celebrated in which twin cities?
Correct Answer: C. Hyderabad and Secunderabad
• **Hyderabad and Secunderabad** = The 'Bonalu' festival, where Goddess Mahakali is worshipped, is primarily celebrated in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. • **Ashada Masam** — The festival is celebrated during this Telugu month (July/August) in Telangana, involving offerings of cooked rice to the Goddess. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Hubli and Dharwad: Twin cities in Karnataka, not associated with Bonalu; Kochi and Ernakulam: Major urban centers in Kerala, not associated with Bonalu; Bhubaneswar and Cuttack: Twin cities in Odisha, not associated with Bonalu.
Which historical fair is organized annually at the Surajkund Lake in Haryana?
Correct Answer: A. Surajkund International Crafts Mela
• **Surajkund International Crafts Mela** = The 'Surajkund International Crafts Mela' is organized annually at the Surajkund Lake in Haryana. • **'Theme State'** — Each year, a specific state is chosen as this to highlight its unique culture, promoting traditional Indian handlooms and handicrafts. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Kapal Mochan Mela: A pilgrimage fair held in Yamunanagar, Haryana; Geeta Jayanti Mahotsav: Celebrated in Kurukshetra, Haryana, commemorating the birth of Bhagavad Gita; Pinjore Heritage Festival: A cultural festival held in Pinjore, Haryana.
The 'Nuakhai' festival, an agricultural festival of welcoming the new harvest, is native to which state?
Correct Answer: B. Odisha
• **Nuakhai** = The 'Nuakhai' festival, an agricultural festival of welcoming the new harvest, is native to the state of Odisha. • **First harvest** — It is celebrated by eating this to show gratitude to the presiding deities, particularly popular in Western Odisha. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Madhya Pradesh: Celebrates various harvest festivals, but Nuakhai is primarily associated with Odisha; Jharkhand: Celebrates festivals like Karma Puja, distinct from Nuakhai; Chhattisgarh: While celebrated in neighboring areas, Nuakhai is primarily native to Odisha.
In which state is the 'Lathmar Holi' traditionally celebrated in the towns of Barsana and Nandgaon?
Correct Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh
• **Lathmar Holi** = The 'Lathmar Holi' is traditionally celebrated in the towns of Barsana and Nandgaon in Uttar Pradesh. • **Barsana and Nandgaon** — These are the specific towns where women playfully beat men with sticks, linked to the legends of Lord Krishna and Radha. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Rajasthan: Celebrates Holi in various forms, but Lathmar Holi is specific to UP; Madhya Pradesh: Celebrates Rangpanchami, a form of Holi, but Lathmar Holi is specific to UP; Haryana: Celebrates Dhulandi, a form of Holi, but Lathmar Holi is specific to UP.
The 'Bauchna' or 'Sibi' festival of flowers, known as 'Phulaich', is celebrated in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Himachal Pradesh
• **Himachal Pradesh** = Phulaich, also known as Bauchna or Sibi, is a flower festival celebrated in the Kinnaur district. • **September** — This is the month when Phulaich is usually held to mark the arrival of autumn. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Jammu and Kashmir: Phulaich is not celebrated here; Uttarakhand: This state does not host the Phulaich festival; Sikkim: The Bauchna or Sibi festival is not associated with Sikkim.
The 'Wangala' festival, also known as the 100 Drums Festival, is celebrated by which tribe?
Correct Answer: C. Garo
• **Garo** = The Wangala festival, also known as the 100 Drums Festival, is the most significant cultural event for this community. • **100 Drums Festival** — This alternate name highlights the rhythmic drumming integral to the Wangala celebrations. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Khasi: Wangala is not a Khasi festival; Bodo: This festival is not celebrated by the Bodo tribe; Jaintia: Wangala is not associated with the Jaintia community.
In which city is the 'Gangaur' festival celebrated with great fervor to honor Goddess Parvati?
Correct Answer: B. Jaipur
• **Jaipur** = The Gangaur festival is celebrated with great fervor in this city to honor Goddess Parvati. • **Rajasthan** — Gangaur is one of the most colorful and important festivals celebrated throughout this Indian state. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ahmedabad: Gangaur is not primarily celebrated in Ahmedabad; Indore: This festival is not a major event in Indore; Nagpur: Gangaur is not associated with Nagpur.
The 'Behdienkhlam' festival is a major cultural event celebrated by the Pnar people in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Meghalaya
• **Meghalaya** = The Behdienkhlam festival is a major cultural event celebrated by the Pnar people in this state. • **'Driving away the plague with sticks'** — This is the literal meaning of the festival's name, reflecting its purpose. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Assam: Behdienkhlam is not an Assamese festival; Manipur: This festival is not celebrated in Manipur; Tripura: Behdienkhlam is not a festival of Tripura.
The 'Kila Raipur Sports Festival', often called the Rural Olympics, is held in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Punjab
• **Punjab** = The Kila Raipur Sports Festival, often called the Rural Olympics, is held in this state. • **1933** — This is the year when the Kila Raipur Sports Festival was first started. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Haryana: This festival is not held in Haryana; Rajasthan: The Rural Olympics are not associated with Rajasthan; Gujarat: Kila Raipur Sports Festival is not celebrated in Gujarat.