Festivals & Fairs — Set 4
Bihar GK · त्यौहार और मेले · Questions 31–40 of 50
Which deity is the main focus of worship during the Chhath Puja?
Correct Answer: C. Sun God
Chhath Puja is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. It is the most significant festival of Bihar, thanking the Sun for sustaining life. It involves no idolatry, only direct worship of nature.
The Sonepur Mela is world-famous for the trading of which animals historically?
Correct Answer: A. Elephants and Cattle
Sonepur Mela is famous for being Asia's largest cattle fair. Historically, it was a major center for trading elephants and horses. While elephant trading is now restricted, it remains a massive cultural event.
The Pitrapaksha Mela is held in which city of Bihar?
Correct Answer: B. Gaya
The Pitrapaksha Mela is held in Gaya. Gaya is considered the most sacred place for performing rites for ancestors (Shraddha). The festival usually takes place in September or October.
Which traditional sweet dish is the main 'Prasad' of Chhath Puja?
Correct Answer: D. Thekua
Thekua is the main Prasad of Chhath Puja. It is a dry sweet made from wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee, deep-fried. It is prepared with high purity and offered to the setting and rising sun.
During the Shravani Mela, devotees carry holy water to which destination?
Correct Answer: C. Baidyanath Dham
Devotees carry holy water to Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar (Jharkhand). The journey starts from Sultanganj in Bihar. The trekkers are popularly called 'Kanwariyas'.
The 'Bihula' festival is a cultural hallmark of which ancient region in Bihar?
Correct Answer: B. Anga
Bihula is the cultural hallmark of the Anga region (around Bhagalpur). It celebrates the determination of a woman named Bihula who saved her husband from a snake bite. It is closely linked to Manjusha art.
The Malmas Mela at Rajgir is organized once every?
Correct Answer: A. 3 Years
The Malmas Mela is organized once every 3 years. It coincides with the intercalary month (Adhik Maas) of the Hindu calendar. It is a month-long fair held in the holy city of Rajgir.
Buddha Purnima is celebrated to mark the enlightenment of Buddha under which tree?
Correct Answer: D. Bodhi (Peepal)
Buddha Purnima marks the enlightenment of Lord Buddha under the Bodhi tree. The Bodhi tree is a sacred fig (Peepal) tree located in Bodh Gaya. The festival is celebrated on the full moon of Vaisakh.
Which festival is celebrated at Pawapuri to mark the Nirvana of Lord Mahavir?
Correct Answer: C. Deepawali (Nirvana Ladoo)
The Nirvana of Lord Mahavir is celebrated on the day of Deepawali. Jain devotees offer a special 'Nirvana Ladoo' at Pawapuri. It marks the day the 24th Tirthankara attained liberation.
The festival of 'Phaguwa' in Bihar is better known as?
Correct Answer: B. Holi
Phaguwa is the local name for the festival of Holi in Bihar. It is celebrated in the month of Phagun with colors and folk songs called 'Phaguwa'. It marks the arrival of spring.