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Art Festivals and Fairs for Different Cultural Groups

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Which festival is celebrated by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya, marking the end of the harvesting season?

  1. Wangala Festival

  2. Baisakhi

  3. Pongal

  4. Onam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wangala Festival is a post-harvest festival celebrated by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya, symbolizing gratitude for a bountiful harvest and seeking blessings for the coming year.

The Hornbill Festival is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of which Indian state?

  1. Nagaland

  2. Manipur

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Mizoram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hornbill Festival is an annual cultural extravaganza held in Nagaland, showcasing the diverse traditions, music, dance, and crafts of the state's numerous tribes.

Which festival is celebrated by the Santhal tribe of Jharkhand and West Bengal, marking the beginning of the agricultural year?

  1. Makar Sankranti

  2. Pongal

  3. Baisakhi

  4. Baha Parab


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Baha Parab is a harvest festival celebrated by the Santhal tribe, symbolizing the start of the agricultural year and seeking blessings for a bountiful harvest.

The Hemis Festival is a renowned Buddhist festival held in which Indian state?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Ladakh

  4. Uttarakhand


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hemis Festival is an annual Buddhist festival held in Ladakh, commemorating the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism.

Which festival is celebrated by the Mishing tribe of Assam, marking the end of the harvesting season?

  1. Ali-Aye-Ligang

  2. Bhogali Bihu

  3. Rongali Bihu

  4. Wangala Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ali-Aye-Ligang is a post-harvest festival celebrated by the Mishing tribe of Assam, expressing gratitude for a bountiful harvest and seeking blessings for the coming year.

The Pushkar Camel Fair is held annually in which Indian state?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pushkar Camel Fair is an annual livestock fair and cultural extravaganza held in Pushkar, Rajasthan, attracting thousands of camels and showcasing traditional Rajasthani culture.

Which festival is celebrated by the Konyak tribe of Nagaland, marking the end of the harvesting season?

  1. Wangala Festival

  2. Hornbill Festival

  3. Baha Parab

  4. Aoling Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Aoling Festival is a post-harvest festival celebrated by the Konyak tribe of Nagaland, symbolizing gratitude for a bountiful harvest and seeking blessings for the coming year.

The Surajkund Crafts Mela is a renowned international crafts fair held annually in which Indian state?

  1. Haryana

  2. Punjab

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Surajkund Crafts Mela is an annual international crafts fair held in Surajkund, Haryana, showcasing traditional crafts and handlooms from various parts of India and the world.

Which festival is celebrated by the Bhil tribe of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, marking the onset of the monsoon season?

  1. Baisakhi

  2. Pongal

  3. Baha Parab

  4. Bhagoria Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhagoria Festival is a spring festival celebrated by the Bhil tribe of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, symbolizing the onset of the monsoon season and seeking blessings for a bountiful harvest.

The Tarnetar Mela is a renowned annual fair held in which Indian state?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tarnetar Mela is an annual fair held in Tarnetar, Gujarat, showcasing traditional Gujarati culture, folk dances, music, and handicrafts.

Which festival is celebrated by the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya, marking the end of the harvesting season?

  1. Wangala Festival

  2. Hornbill Festival

  3. Baha Parab

  4. Shad Suk Mynsiem


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shad Suk Mynsiem is a post-harvest festival celebrated by the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya, symbolizing gratitude for a bountiful harvest and seeking blessings for the coming year.

The Kumbh Mela is a renowned Hindu pilgrimage held every 12 years in which Indian cities?

  1. Haridwar, Prayagraj, Nashik, Ujjain

  2. Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mathura, Dwarka

  3. Puri, Konark, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack

  4. Kanchipuram, Madurai, Rameswaram, Chidambaram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kumbh Mela is a Hindu pilgrimage held every 12 years at four holy sites in India: Haridwar, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Nashik, and Ujjain.

Which festival is celebrated by the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, marking the onset of the monsoon season?

  1. Baisakhi

  2. Pongal

  3. Baha Parab

  4. Hareli Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Hareli Festival is a monsoon festival celebrated by the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, symbolizing the onset of the monsoon season and seeking blessings for a bountiful harvest.

The Magh Mela is a renowned annual fair held in which Indian state?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Jharkhand

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Magh Mela is an annual fair held in Prayagraj (Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, during the month of Magh (January-February), attracting millions of pilgrims and devotees.

Which festival is celebrated by the Rabha tribe of Assam, marking the end of the harvesting season?

  1. Wangala Festival

  2. Hornbill Festival

  3. Baha Parab

  4. Rongali Bihu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rongali Bihu is a post-harvest festival celebrated by the Rabha tribe of Assam, symbolizing gratitude for a bountiful harvest and seeking blessings for the coming year.

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