Fairs & Festivals — Set 4
Arts & Culture · मेले और त्यौहार · Questions 31–40 of 80
The 'Shigmo' festival is a vibrant spring celebration equivalent to Holi in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Goa
• **Goa** = The Shigmo festival is a vibrant spring celebration equivalent to Holi in this state. • **Konkani community** — This community celebrates Shigmo to welcome the spring season. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Gujarat]: Gujarat is famous for Navratri and Garba, not Shigmo; [Karnataka]: Karnataka has festivals like Mysuru Dasara and Hampi Festival, but not Shigmo; [Maharashtra]: Maharashtra celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi and Gudhi Padwa, but Shigmo is specific to Goa.
The 'Bonalu' festival involves carrying an offering to the Goddess in which container?
Correct Answer: B. Earthen/Brass Pot
• **Earthen/Brass Pot** = The Bonalu festival involves women carrying an offering to the Goddess in these decorated containers. • **Telangana** — Bonalu is a state festival of Telangana, celebrated with rhythmic drum beats and dancing. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Leaf pouch]: Offerings are not typically carried in leaf pouches in Bonalu; [Silver Plate]: While silver plates are used in rituals, they are not the primary container for the 'Bonam' offering; [Wooden Basket]: Wooden baskets are not the traditional vessels for carrying the Bonalu offering.
The 'Hemis' festival is primarily known for which traditional activity?
Correct Answer: D. Masked Dances
• **Masked Dances** = The Hemis festival is primarily known for these traditional dances, called 'Cham', which depict the victory of good over evil. • **Ladakh** — This spiritual event attracts a large number of international tourists to Ladakh. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Snake Boat Race]: Snake boat races are famous in Kerala; [Archery Competition]: While some regions have archery, it's not the primary identity of Hemis; [Bull Taming]: Bull taming (Jallikattu) is a practice in Tamil Nadu.
The 'Medaram Jathara' is a major tribal festival celebrated in Telangana to honor?
Correct Answer: D. Sammakka and Saralamma
• **Sammakka and Saralamma** = The Medaram Jathara is a major tribal festival celebrated in Telangana to honor these mother and daughter deities. • **second largest congregation** — Medaram Jathara is considered the second largest congregation of people in India after the Kumbh Mela. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [The Sun God]: The Sun God is worshipped in festivals like Chhath Puja; [Goddess Gauri]: Goddess Gauri is revered in festivals like Gangaur; [Lord Shiva]: Lord Shiva is worshipped during Maha Shivaratri.
The 'Lui-Ngai-Ni' is a seed-sowing festival celebrated by the Naga tribes in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Manipur
• **Manipur** = The Lui-Ngai-Ni is a seed-sowing festival celebrated by the Naga tribes in this state. • **February 15th** — Lui-Ngai-Ni is observed on this date every year, marking the beginning of the sowing season. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Nagaland]: Nagaland celebrates festivals like Hornbill and Moatsu Mong; [Mizoram]: Mizoram has festivals like Chapchar Kut; [Assam]: Assam is known for Bihu festivals.
The 'Tarnetar Mela' is a famous fair based on the folklore of Draupadi's Swayamvar in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Gujarat
• **Gujarat** = The Tarnetar Mela is a famous fair based on the folklore of Draupadi's Swayamvar, held in this state. • **Umbrella Dance** — The Tarnetar Mela is famous for its 'Umbrella Dance', where young men carry beautifully embroidered umbrellas. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Maharashtra]: Maharashtra has fairs like Nashik Kumbh Mela, but not Tarnetar Mela; [Rajasthan]: Rajasthan is known for Pushkar Fair and Desert Festival; [Madhya Pradesh]: Madhya Pradesh hosts fairs like Khajuraho Dance Festival.
In which state is the 'Mopin' festival celebrated to pray for wealth and prosperity by the Galo tribe?
Correct Answer: D. Arunachal Pradesh
• **Arunachal Pradesh** = The Mopin festival is celebrated by the Galo tribe in this state to pray for wealth and prosperity. • **Popir' dance** — The 'Popir' dance, performed by women, is a key highlight of this agricultural festival. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Nagaland]: Nagaland celebrates festivals like Hornbill and Moatsu Mong; [Sikkim]: Sikkim is known for Losar and Saga Dawa; [Meghalaya]: Meghalaya has festivals like Wangala.
The 'Karthigai Deepam' is a traditional festival of lights celebrated in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Tamil Nadu
• **Tamil Nadu** = The Karthigai Deepam is a traditional festival of lights celebrated in this state. • **Tiruvannamalai** — Huge lamps are lit atop hills, most famously at Tiruvannamalai, symbolizing the infinite nature of Lord Shiva. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Kerala]: Kerala celebrates Onam and Thrissur Pooram; [Karnataka]: Karnataka is known for Mysuru Dasara; [Andhra Pradesh]: Andhra Pradesh celebrates Sankranti and Ugadi.
The 'Anthurium Festival' is a popular tourism event organized to promote the cultivation of flowers in?
Correct Answer: B. Mizoram
• **Mizoram** = The Anthurium Festival is a popular tourism event organized in this state to promote the cultivation of flowers. • **Reiek Village** — The Anthurium Festival is held at Reiek Village to showcase the beautiful anthurium flowers grown in the state. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Manipur]: Manipur celebrates Yaoshang and Lui-Ngai-Ni; [Sikkim]: Sikkim is known for flower shows, but Anthurium Festival is specific to Mizoram; [Himachal Pradesh]: Himachal Pradesh celebrates festivals like Kullu Dussehra.
In which state is the 'Karaga' festival celebrated as one of the oldest traditions honoring Goddess Draupadi?
Correct Answer: C. Karnataka
• **Karnataka** = The Karaga festival, honoring Goddess Draupadi, is celebrated in this state as one of its oldest traditions. • **Tigala community** — The Karaga is celebrated by the Tigala community and symbolizes the spiritual strength of Draupadi. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Tamil Nadu]: Tamil Nadu has festivals like Pongal and Karthigai Deepam; [Telangana]: Telangana celebrates Bonalu and Medaram Jathara; [Andhra Pradesh]: Andhra Pradesh celebrates Sankranti and Ugadi.