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1. In which of the following Indian states, is Makar Sankranti celebrated by name of ‘Magha Saaaji’?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Punjab
C. Uttarakhand
D. Jharkhand
ANSWER: A.Himachal Pradesh
SOLUTION : In Himachal Pradesh, Makar Sankranti is celebrated by the name of Magha Saaji. It is a major festival for the people of the state, especially in the Kinnaur district, where it is celebrated for a week with great fervor.
2. In memory of whom is the ‘Mahavpur Mela’ of Gujart Celebrated?
A. Lord Krishna and Radha
B. Lord Krishna and Draupadi
C. Lord Krishna and Rukmini
D. Lord Shiva and Parvati
ANSWER: C.Loard Krishna and Rukmini
SOLUTION: The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat is celebrated in the memory of Lord Krishna and Rukmini. The Northern Eastern Region’s eight states will participate in a big way during Gujarat’s Madhavpur Mela, due to be held every year in the first week of April. The annual fair is held a day after the Ram Navami festival.
3. ‘Ambuvachi Mela’ is held in Which place?
A. Patna
B. Guwahati
C. Lucknow
D. Pune
ANSWER: B.Guwahati
SOLUTION:Ambubachi Mela is a four-day festival to mark the annual menstruation of the goddess at Kamakhya temple in Guwahati. Ambubachi Mela is one of the biggest congregations of eastern India. It is the most important festival of the Kamakhya temple and is celebrated in the month of June every year.
4. Which of the following is cattle fair celebrated in the state of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Nalwari Fair
B. Manimahesh Fair
C. Doongri Festival
D. Ashwin Mela
ANSWER: A.Nalwari Fair
SOLUTION:Nalwari Fair is a cattle fair celebrated in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
5. A ritual bath name ‘ Shahi Snan’ is a major event of which of the following festival?
A. Teej
B. Kumbha Mela
C. Holi
D. Diwali
ANSWER: B.Kumbha Mela
SOLUTION:Kumbh Mela is a major festival and pilgrimage in Hinduism.
6. The Nanda Devi Fair is organised in the Kumanon region in the month of ____ every year.
A. December
B. May
C. February
D. September
ANSWER: D.September
SOLUTION :Nanda Devi Mela, also known as Nanda Devi Mahotsav is celebrated during the Nandashtami festival in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand every September.
7. Which of the following is fair held at the shrine of ‘Mastan Shah vali’?
A. Dhamoni Urs
B. Hira Bhumia fair
C. Pir Budhan fair
D. Karam fair
ANSWER: A.Dhamoni Urs
SOLUTION: Dhamoni Urs is a fair held at the shrine of Mastan Shah Vali.
8. The Champaran Mela is celebrated every year in which city of Chhattisgarh?
A. Raigarh
B. Raipur
C. Bilaspur
D. Korna
ANSWER: B.Raipur
SOLUTION:Champaran Mela is a fair that is celebrated every year in Chhattisgarh. Champaran Mela is part of the festivals celebrated in the Raipur. Raipur is the state capital of Chhattisgarh and it is located almost in the center of the state.
9. Ganga Sagar Mela is conducted at the mouth of the river Hooghly in ____.
A. Goa
B. West Bengal
C. Bihar
D. Andhra Pradesh
ANSWER: B.West Bengal
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10. The Famous Karni Mata fair belongs to Which of the following state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Haryana
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
ANSWER: A.Rajasthan
SOLUTION:Karni Mata Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Karni Mata at Deshnoke, Bikaner, Rajasthan. It is also known as the Temple of Rats.