Fairs & Festivals — Set 5
Arts & Culture · मेले और त्यौहार · Questions 41–50 of 80
The 'Cherry Blossom Festival' is an annual autumn event held in which Himalayan city?
Correct Answer: C. Shillong
The festival celebrates the unique autumn blooming of Himalayan Cherry Blossoms in and around Shillong. It features music concerts, fashion shows, and local food stalls. This event has gained international attention, drawing parallels with cherry blossom seasons in Japan.
The 'Yaoshang' festival is the Manipuri version of which major Indian festival?
Correct Answer: A. Holi
Yaoshang is celebrated for five days and includes the Thabal Chongba, a traditional Manipuri folk dance. While it involves playing with colors like Holi, it also emphasizes sports and community competitions. It begins on the full moon day of the Phalguna month.
In which state is the 'Pola' festival celebrated by farmers to thank bullocks for their hard work?
Correct Answer: B. Maharashtra
The correct answer is 'Maharashtra'. During Pola, bullocks are decorated with ornaments, shawls, and painted horns, and are not made to work for the day. It is celebrated on the new moon day (Pithori Amavasya) in the month of Shravan. Farmers offer special prayers and sweets to the animals to acknowledge their role in agriculture.
The 'Moatsu Mong' festival is a celebration of community bonding observed by the Ao Naga tribe in?
Correct Answer: B. Nagaland
The correct answer is 'Nagaland'. Moatsu is celebrated in the first week of May after the sowing is done in the fields. It provides a period of relaxation and entertainment through traditional songs and dances. The main purpose is to invoke God's blessings for the health and growth of the crops.
The 'Baisakhi' festival is primarily celebrated as a harvest festival in which northern state?
Correct Answer: B. Punjab
The correct answer is 'Punjab'. Baisakhi marks the beginning of the solar new year and is also of great religious significance to the Sikh community. It commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. People perform Bhangra and Gidda to celebrate the harvest of the rabi crops.
Which festival in Gujarat involves the vibrant folk dance known as 'Garba' during the night?
Correct Answer: A. Navratri
Navratri in Gujarat is world-famous for its nine nights of energetic Garba and Dandiya Raas dances. Dancers move in circles around a lighted lamp or an image of the Goddess Durga. The festival celebrates the victory of the Goddess over the demon Mahishasura.
The 'Losar' festival, celebrated by the Monpa tribe, marks the New Year in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Arunachal Pradesh
The correct answer is 'Arunachal Pradesh'. Losar is the Tibetan New Year and is celebrated with great joy in the Tawang and West Kameng districts. Homes are cleaned and decorated with colorful flags to welcome prosperity. It is a major cultural event that showcases the Buddhist heritage of the region.
In which state is the 'Khajuraho Dance Festival' organized annually to promote classical Indian dances?
Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
The correct answer is 'Madhya Pradesh'. The festival is held against the magnificent backdrop of the Khajuraho temples, which are a UNESCO World Heritage site. Renowned dancers from across India perform various classical forms like Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Odissi. It is organized by the State Government to promote cultural tourism.
The 'Harela' festival, which signifies the arrival of the monsoon, is celebrated in which hilly state?
Correct Answer: A. Uttarakhand
The correct answer is 'Uttarakhand'. Harela is celebrated in the Kumaon region by planting saplings or sowing seeds in small pots. The name literally means 'Day of Green', symbolizing the start of the new sowing season. It is closely linked to the local environment and the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Which festival of Ladakh involves a boat race similar to the snake boat races of the south?
Correct Answer: A. Sindhu Darshan
The correct answer is 'Sindhu Darshan'. Actually, Ladakh is a high-altitude desert and does not have a tradition of boat races. The region is famous for polo and archery competitions during its festivals. It is important to distinguish regional traditions as boat races are exclusive to coastal or riverine areas like Kerala.