1. Which of the following is considered the world’s largest religious gathering?
A) Sonepur Mela
B) Kumbh Mela
C) Pushkar Mela
D) Gangasagar Mela
Answer: B
Explanation: The Kumbh Mela is globally recognized as the largest peaceful gathering of pilgrims, attracting millions of people for a sacred dip.
2. How many pilgrimage sites host the Kumbh Mela in rotation?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
Answer: C
Explanation: The Kumbh Mela rotates among four specific sites: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik-Trimbak, and Ujjain.
3. In which state is the Kumbh Mela site ‘Prayagraj’ located?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: D
Explanation: Prayagraj is located in Uttar Pradesh at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.
4. The ‘Ardh-Kumbh Mela’ is held every how many years?
A) 12 years
B) 6 years
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
Answer: B
Explanation: Ardh-Kumbh (Half-Kumbh) is held every sixth year, particularly at Haridwar and Prayagraj.
5. According to Hindu mythology, what emerged during ‘Samudra Manthan’?
A) The Ganges
B) Amrit
C) Lord Vishnu
D) Mount Meru
Answer: B
Explanation: During the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), ‘Amrit’ (the drink of immortality) emerged and was stored in a ‘Kumbh’ (pot).
6. Which planet’s zodiac position is specifically mentioned in relation to the ‘Simhastha Kumbh’?
A) Mars
B) Saturn
C) Jupiter
D) Venus
Answer: C
Explanation: The timing of the mela is determined by the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter; specifically, when Jupiter is in Leo (Simha), it is called Simhastha Kumbh.
7. On which river’s bank is the Kumbh Mela held in Ujjain?
A) Godavari
B) Ganga
C) Shipra
D) Yamuna
Answer: C
Explanation: Ujjain hosts the Kumbh Mela along the banks of the Shipra river in Madhya Pradesh.
8. In which year was the Kumbh Mela recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage?
A) 2014
B) 2015
C) 2016
D) 2017
Answer: D
Explanation: UNESCO recognized the cultural and spiritual significance of the Kumbh Mela by adding it to the list in 2017.
9. Nashik-Trimbak hosts the Kumbh Mela along the banks of which river?
A) Gandak
B) Godavari
C) Meshwo
D) Hooghly
Answer: B
Explanation: In Maharashtra, the Kumbh Mela is celebrated along the Godavari river at Nashik-Trimbak.
10. Sonepur Mela in Bihar is recognized as one of Asia’s largest fairs for what?
A) Camel sales
B) Cattle and Elephants
C) Handicrafts
D) Textiles
Answer: B
Explanation: Sonepur Mela is famous as one of Asia’s largest cattle fairs, notably renowned for its elephant sales.
11. Sonepur Mela is situated at the confluence of which two rivers?
A) Ganga and Yamuna
B) Ganga and Gandak
C) Ganga and Hooghly
D) Ganga and Saraswati
Answer: B
Explanation: The fair is hosted at the confluence of the River Ganga and the River Gandak.
12. On which auspicious day does the Sonepur Mela occur?
A) Makar Sankranti
B) Holi
C) Kartik Poornima
D) Amavasya
Answer: C
Explanation: The fair takes place in November on the day of Kartik Poornima.
13. Which ancient ruler is legendary for purchasing elephants and horses at the Sonepur Mela?
A) Ashoka
B) Chandragupta Maurya
C) Akbar
D) Maharana Pratap
Answer: B
Explanation: Legends state that Chandragupta Maurya used to buy elephants and horses during this event.
14. The Chitra Vichitra Fair is primarily celebrated by which tribes?
A) Naga and Khasi
B) Garasia and Bhil
C) Santhals and Mundas
D) Gonds and Todas
Answer: B
Explanation: This fair is the largest tribal fair in Gujarat, celebrated by the Garasia and Bhil tribes.
15. In which state is the Chitra Vichitra Fair held?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Haryana
D) West Bengal
Answer: B
Explanation: It is the largest tribal fair held in the state of Gujarat.
16. When do the festivities of the Chitra Vichitra Fair commence?
A) On Makar Sankranti
B) On Kartik Poornima
C) The day after the Amavasya following Holi
D) 40 days before Lent
Answer: C
Explanation: On Amavasya after Holi, women mourn; the festive dance and celebrations begin the following day.
17. The Shamlaji Fair in Gujarat venerates Lord Shamlaji, who is believed to be an incarnation of _____________.
A) Lord Shiva
B) Lord Brahma
C) Lord Krishna or Vishnu
D) Lord Ganesha
Answer: C
Explanation: Lord Shamlaji is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna.
18. Devotees at the Shamlaji Fair take a holy bath in which river?
A) Meshwo River
B) Shipra River
C) Godavari River
D) Sabarmati River
Answer: A
Explanation: Pilgrims gather to worship and take a sacred dip in the Meshwo River.
19. What is the most important day of the Shamlaji Fair, which lasts for three weeks?
A) Amavasya
B) Kartik Poornima
C) Makar Sankranti
D) Janmashtami
Answer: B
Explanation: While the fair lasts three weeks in November, Kartik Poornima is its most significant day.
20. The Pushkar Mela is an annual event held in which state?
A) Gujarat
B) Bihar
C) Rajasthan
D) Haryana
Answer: C
Explanation: Pushkar Mela is a world-famous annual event held in Pushkar, Rajasthan.
21. Pushkar Mela is globally renowned for being one of the largest fairs for which animal?
A) Elephants
B) Horses
C) Camels
D) Lions
Answer: C
Explanation: It is one of the world’s largest camel and cattle fairs.
22. Which competition is a unique feature of the Pushkar Fair?
A) Boat racing
B) Moustache competition
C) Archery
D) Kite flying
Answer: B
Explanation: Events like moustache competitions, turban tying, and camel races are central attractions.
23. In which month is the Desert Festival of Jaisalmer generally held?
A) November
B) January
C) February
D) August
Answer: C
Explanation: The Desert Festival in Rajasthan typically takes place in February.
24. How long does the Desert Festival in Jaisalmer span?
A) One day
B) Three days
C) One week
D) 18 days
Answer: B
Explanation: The festival spans three days, showcasing the culture and sand dunes of Rajasthan.
25. Baneshwar is another name for which Hindu deity?
A) Lord Vishnu
B) Lord Brahma
C) Lord Shiva
D) Lord Indra
Answer: C
Explanation: Baneshwar Fair involves the worship of the Shiva Linga; Baneshwar is a name for Lord Shiva.
26. Which tribal group celebrates the Baneshwar Fair in Rajasthan?
A) Garasia
B) Bhil
C) Meena
D) Sahariya
Answer: B
Explanation: The Baneshwar Fair is primarily celebrated by the tribal Bhil people.
27. The Gangaur Festival marks the reunion of Lord Shiva and which Goddess?
A) Goddess Lakshmi
B) Goddess Saraswati
C) Goddess Gauri (Parvati)
D) Goddess Kali
Answer: C
Explanation: Gangaur marks the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Gauri.
28. How many days does the Gangaur Festival last?
A) 7 days
B) 10 days
C) 18 days
D) 21 days
Answer: C
Explanation: It is an 18-day festival celebrated by married and unmarried girls in Rajasthan.
29. The Garib Nawaz Urs in Ajmer is held to commemorate which Sufi Saint?
A) Nizamuddin Auliya
B) Moin-ud-din Chishti
C) Salim Chishti
D) Baba Farid
Answer: B
Explanation: The Urs is held on the death anniversary of the Sufi Saint Moin-ud-din Chishti.
30. What do devotees offer at the Dargah during the Garib Nawaz Urs?
A) Holy water
B) Chadars
C) Animal sacrifice
D) Gold coins
Answer: B
Explanation: Devotees visit the Dargah and offer ‘chadars’ (sacred cloths) in reverence.
31. The Kami Mata Fair in Bikaner is famous for the presence of which sacred animals?
A) Monkeys
B) Cows
C) Rats
D) Peacocks
Answer: C
Explanation: The Kami Mata temple is famously known as the “Rat Temple” because of the sacred rats that wander there.
32. Who was Kami Mata?
A) A legendary Queen
B) An ascetic renowned for selfless service
C) A tribal Goddess
D) A character from Mahabharata
Answer: B
Explanation: She was an ascetic known for her selfless service to humanity.
33. The Kolayat Fair is also known by the name of which great sage?
A) Sage Agastya
B) Sage Kapil Muni
C) Sage Vishwamitra
D) Sage Vyasa
Answer: B
Explanation: The fair is named after Kapil Muni, who is said to have meditated there.
34. At which location do people take a holy dip during the Kolayat Fair?
A) Pushkar Lake
B) Kolayat Lake
C) Meshwo River
D) Ganga River
Answer: B
Explanation: People gather to take a dip in the holy Kolayat Lake in Bikaner.
35. Where is the Surajkund Crafts Fair held annually?
A) Jaipur, Rajasthan
B) Faridabad, Haryana
C) Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
D) Panaji, Goa
Answer: B
Explanation: The Surajkund Crafts Fair is an international event held near Faridabad, Haryana.
36. For how long does the Surajkund Crafts Fair usually last?
A) Three days
B) One week
C) A fortnight (14-15 days)
D) One month
Answer: C
Explanation: The fair is held annually for a fortnight in February.
37. Which of the following is NOT typically showcased at the Surajkund Crafts Fair?
A) Paper Mache
B) Bamboo and cane crafts
C) High-tech electronics
D) Embroidery and weaving
Answer: C
Explanation: The fair focuses on traditional regional and international crafts like pottery, weaving, and metal works.
38. In which state is the Gangasagar Mela conducted?
A) Odisha
B) West Bengal
C) Bihar
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: Gangasagar Mela is held at the mouth of the river Hooghly in West Bengal.
39. On which specific day is the holy dip at Gangasagar considered most auspicious?
A) Kartik Poornima
B) Makar Sankranti
C) Holi
D) Diwali
Answer: B
Explanation: A holy dip in the Ganges on Makar Sankranti is considered highly auspicious at this mela.
40. The presence of which group of ascetics adds a unique identity to the Gangasagar Mela?
A) Buddhist Monks
B) Naga Sadhus
C) Jain Munis
D) Sufi Dervishes
Answer: B
Explanation: The presence of thousands of Naga Sadhus is a distinctive feature of the Gangasagar Mela.
41. Which European power introduced the Carnival in Goa?
A) British
B) French
C) Portuguese
D) Dutch
Answer: C
Explanation: The Goa Carnival was introduced by the Portuguese during their colonial rule.
42. When does the Goa Carnival take place?
A) On Christmas Day
B) 40 days before Lent
C) During Easter
D) On New Year’s Eve
Answer: B
Explanation: The carnival is celebrated 40 days before Lent, which is a period of abstinence.
43. What is a key feature of the Goa Carnival celebrations?
A) Silent meditation
B) People wearing masks and colorful floats
C) Cattle trading
D) Snake boat races
Answer: B
Explanation: The carnival involves feasting, masks, parades, and colorful floats.
44. Where is the unique ‘Lathmaar Holi’ celebrated?
A) Pushkar
B) Barsana near Mathura
C) Jaisalmer
D) Ahmedabad
Answer: B
Explanation: Lathmaar Holi is a distinctive celebration held in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh.
45. In Lathmaar Holi, what do women use to beat men?
A) Flowers
B) Sticks (Lathis)
C) Water balloons
D) Colors
Answer: B
Explanation: “Lath” means stick; women beat men with sticks, while men protect themselves with shields.
46. Which temple is a major attraction during Lathmaar Holi?
A) Kashi Vishwanath Temple
B) Radharani Temple
C) Shamlaji Temple
D) Kami Mata Temple
Answer: B
Explanation: The Radharani temple is a central site for the Lathmaar Holi celebrations.
47. The Tarnetar Fair in Gujarat celebrates the legendary marriage of which two figures?
A) Shiva and Parvati
B) Krishna and Radha
C) Draupadi and Arjuna
D) Rama and Sita
Answer: C
Explanation: The fair celebrates the marriage of Draupadi with Arjuna from the Mahabharata.
48. Which of the following tribes does NOT typically attend the Tarnetar Fair?
A) Koli
B) Bharward
C) Santhal
D) Kathi
Answer: C
Explanation: Tribes like Koli, Rabari, Bharward, and Kathi attend; Santhals are primarily from Eastern India (not mentioned in the text for this fair).
49. According to the English calendar, when is the Tarnetar Fair organized?
A) January-February
B) May-June
C) August-September
D) November-December
Answer: C
Explanation: The fair is organized between August and September.
50. Which fair is specifically noted for being the state’s largest tribal fair in Gujarat?
A) Shamlaji Fair
B) Tarnetar Fair
C) Chitra Vichitra Fair
D) Pushkar Fair
Answer: C
Explanation: The Chitra Vichitra Fair is explicitly identified as Gujarat’s largest tribal fair.
51. Which river is associated with the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar?
A) Yamuna
B) Godavari
C) Ganga
D) Shipra
Answer: C
Explanation: Haridwar hosts the Kumbh Mela along the banks of the Ganga.
52. The term ‘Kumbh’ in Kumbh Mela literally means _______.
A) Holy dip
B) Pot
C) River
D) Festival
Answer: B
Explanation: In Hindu mythology, ‘Kumbh’ refers to the pot that held the Amrit.
53. Which city hosts the Kumbh Mela in Madhya Pradesh?
A) Indore
B) Bhopal
C) Ujjain
D) Gwalior
Answer: C
Explanation: Ujjain is the designated site for the Kumbh Mela in Madhya Pradesh.
54. What determines the specific dates for the Kumbh Mela?
A) Government decree
B) Gregorian calendar
C) Zodiac positions of Sun, Moon, and Jupiter
D) Rainfall patterns
Answer: C
Explanation: Hindu astrology, specifically the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter, determines the dates.
55. Which of the following is a key activity during Sonepur Mela?
A) Turban tying
B) Masked dancing
C) Buying and selling cattle and elephants
D) Holy dip in the Hooghly
Answer: C
Explanation: Sonepur is famous as a cattle fair where elephants are also sold.
56. In which state is Sonepur located?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Jharkhand
D) West Bengal
Answer: B
Explanation: Sonepur is a town in the state of Bihar.
57. The mourning of departed ones by tribal women occurs during which fair?
A) Baneshwar Fair
B) Chitra Vichitra Fair
C) Tarnetar Fair
D) Shamlaji Fair
Answer: B
Explanation: In the Chitra Vichitra Fair, tribal women mourn their departed ones by the river on Amavasya.
58. Lord Shamlaji is associated with which river for the holy bath?
A) Ganga
B) Meshwo
C) Sabarmati
D) Luni
Answer: B
Explanation: Devotees at the Shamlaji Fair take a holy bath in the Meshwo River.
59. The Pushkar Fair starts on which day?
A) Makar Sankranti
B) Kartik Poornima
C) Amavasya
D) Holi
Answer: B
Explanation: The week-long Pushkar Mela starts on Kartik Poornima.
60. Which city in Rajasthan is known for the Desert Festival?
A) Jaipur
B) Udaipur
C) Jaisalmer
D) Ajmer
Answer: C
Explanation: The Desert Festival is a major event held in Jaisalmer.
61. What is the primary focus of the Baneshwar Fair?
A) Trading camels
B) Worship of Shiva Linga
C) Crafts exhibition
D) Celebration of marriage
Answer: B
Explanation: The Baneshwar Fair involves the worship of the Shiva Linga by the Bhil people.
62. Who celebrates the Gangaur Festival?
A) Only men
B) Only married women
C) Both married and unmarried girls
D) Only children
Answer: C
Explanation: The festival is celebrated by both married and unmarried girls in Rajasthan.
63. Where is the Dargah of Moin-ud-din Chishti located?
A) Bikaner
B) Jaisalmer
C) Ajmer
D) Pushkar
Answer: C
Explanation: The Garib Nawaz Urs takes place at the Dargah in Ajmer.
64. The Kami Mata temple is also known as the _______.
A) Camel Temple
B) Rat Temple
C) Elephant Temple
D) Snake Temple
Answer: B
Explanation: It is famously known as the Rat Temple because of the sacred rats wandering there.
65. Sage Kapil Muni is the central figure for which fair?
A) Pushkar Fair
B) Kolayat Fair
C) Tarnetar Fair
D) Shamlaji Fair
Answer: B
Explanation: The Kolayat Fair is named after and dedicated to the great sage Kapil Muni.
66. Which city is closest to the venue of the Surajkund Crafts Fair?
A) Gurgaon
B) Faridabad
C) Rohtak
D) Ambala
Answer: B
Explanation: The fair is held near Faridabad in Haryana.
67. Gangasagar Mela is held at the mouth of which river?
A) Gandak
B) Hooghly
C) Yamuna
D) Brahmaputraela
Answer: B
Explanation: It is held at the mouth of the river Hooghly in West Bengal.
68. The Goa Carnival showcases the influence of which culture?
A) Mughal
B) British
C) Portuguese
D) French
Answer: C
Explanation: The carnival displays a distinct Portuguese influence on Goan heritage.
69. How many days before Lent does the Goa Carnival start?
A) 10 days
B) 18 days
C) 40 days
D) 12 days
Answer: C
Explanation: It is held 40 days before the start of the Lent period.
70. The “Radharani temple” is associated with which celebration?
A) Gangaur Festival
B) Lathmaar Holi
C) Chitra Vichitra Fai
D) Baneshwar Fair
Answer: B
Explanation: The temple is a major attraction during the Lathmaar Holi of Barsana.
71. In which state is the Tarnetar Fair organized?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Haryana
D) Bihar
Answer: B
Explanation: The Tarnetar Fair is one of Gujarat’s most important fairs.
72. Which of the following is an international event held in Haryana?
A) Desert Festival
B) Surajkund Crafts Fair
C) Pushkar Mela
D) Sonepur Mela
Answer: B
Explanation: The Surajkund Crafts Fair is an international event showcasing heritage and crafts.
73. The ‘Amrit’ was stored in a ‘Kumbh’ according to the legend of _______.
A) Mahabharata
B) Ramayana
C) Samudra Manthan
D) Gangavataran
Answer: C
Explanation: The legend of the Kumbh comes from the ‘Samudra Manthan’ (churning of the ocean).
74. Prayagraj is the confluence of how many rivers?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) One
Answer: B
Explanation: It is the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati.
75. What is the status of the Saraswati river at Prayagraj?
A) It is the largest river
B) It is a mythical river
C) It is a seasonal river
D) It is a man-made canal
Answer: B
Explanation: The text describes the Saraswati at Prayagraj as “mythical.”
76. Elephant sales are a renowned feature of which fair?
A) Pushkar Mela
B) Sonepur Mela
C) Desert Festival
D) Kolayat Fair
Answer: B
Explanation: Sonepur Mela is specifically renowned for its elephant sales.
77. The Bhil tribe participates in which of the following fairs?
A) Chitra Vichitra Fair
B) Baneshwar Fair
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Answer: C
Explanation: The text mentions the Bhil tribe in the context of both the Chitra Vichitra and Baneshwar fairs.
78. Which fair features rural handicrafts and silver jewelry prominently?
A) Goa Carnival
B) Chitra Vichitra Fair
C) Gangasagar Mela
D) Garib Nawaz Urs
Answer: B
Explanation: The Chitra Vichitra Fair features rural handicrafts and exquisite silver jewelry.
79. The Shamlaji Fair lasts for approximately how long?
A) One week
B) Two weeks
C) Three weeks
D) One month
Answer: C
Explanation: The fair lasts about three weeks in November.
80. Rajasthani farmers engage in buying and selling cattle at which fair?
A) Sonepur Mela
B) Pushkar Mela
C) Tarnetar Fair
D) Surajkund Fair
Answer: B
Explanation: Rajasthani farmers participate in cattle trading at the Pushkar Mela.
81. Musical performances under the moonlit sky are a highlight of _______.
A) Goa Carnival
B) Desert Festival
C) Gangaur Festival
D) Shamlaji Fair
Answer: B
Explanation: The Desert Festival in Jaisalmer features musical performances under the moonlit sky.
82. Baneshwar is located in which state?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Haryana
Answer: B
Explanation: The Baneshwar Fair is celebrated in Rajasthan.
83. The grand procession at the end of the Gangaur Festival represents ________.
A) A battle victory
B) Lord Shiva taking his bride home
C) The harvesting of crops
D) The arrival of spring
Answer: B
Explanation: The 18-day festival ends with a procession where Lord Shiva arrives to take his bride home.
84. “Chadars” are offered at which religious site?
A) Radharani Temple
B) Dargah of Ajmer
C) Shamlaji Temple
D) Rat Temple
Answer: B
Explanation: Devotees offer chadars at the Dargah of Moin-ud-din Chishti in Ajmer.
85. Biannual celebrations are held for which fair?
A) Kami Mata Fair
B) Kolayat Fair
C) Surajkund Fair
D) Pushkar Fair
Answer: A
Explanation: The Kami Mata Fair in Bikaner is a biannual celebration.
86. Seeking respite from sins by dipping in a lake is associated with ________.
A) Pushkar Mela
B) Kolayat Fair
C) Baneshwar Fair
D) Desert Festival
Answer: B
Explanation: People take a dip in Kolayat Lake to seek respite from their sins.
87. Pottery and Paper Mache are crafts seen at which fair?
A) Tarnetar Fair
B) Surajkund Crafts Fair
C) Goa Carnival
D) Chitra Vichitra Fair
Answer: B
Explanation: These are among the many traditional crafts displayed at the Surajkund Crafts Fair.
88. Makar Sankranti is the main auspicious day for which fair?
A) Sonepur Mela
B) Gangasagar Mela
C) Pushkar Mela
D) Shamlaji Fair
Answer: B
Explanation: Pilgrims gather for a holy dip at Gangasagar especially on Makar Sankranti.
89. Feasting and merry-making 40 days before Lent is part of _________.
A) Goa Carnival
B) Lathmaar Holi
C) Desert Festival
D) Tarnetar Fair
Answer: A
Explanation: The Goa Carnival is characterized by feasting and celebration before the period of Lent.
90. Which fair is organized in Mathura?
A) Surajkund Fair
B) Lathmaar Holi
C) Kumbh Mela
D) Gangasagar Mela
Answer: B
Explanation: Lathmaar Holi takes place at Barsana near Mathura.
91. Draupadi and Arjuna’s marriage is the theme of which Gujarat fair?
A) Shamlaji Fair
B) Tarnetar Fair
C) Chitra Vichitra
D) Surajkund Fair
Answer: B
Explanation: The Tarnetar Fair celebrates the legendary marriage of Draupadi and Arjuna.
92. Which river is common to Nashik-Trimbak’s Kumbh Mela?
A) Ganga
B) Shipra
C) Godavari
D) Yamuna
Answer: C
Explanation: Nashik-Trimbak is situated along the Godavari river.
93. The Simhastha Kumbh occurs when a planet is in which zodiac sign?
A) Aries (Mesha)
B) Leo (Simha)
C) Scorpio (Vrishchik)
D) Taurus (Vrishabha)
Answer: B
Explanation: It is known as Simhastha Kumbh when a planet is in Leo (Simha).
94. In which state is the Shipra river located?
A) Maharashtra
B) Rajasthan
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C
Explanation: The Shipra river is in Madhya Pradesh, where Ujjain is located.
95. The word ‘transient’ in the introduction of a fair means ______.
A) Permanent
B) Temporary/short-lived
C) Ancient
D) Global
Answer: B
Explanation: A fair is described as a transient (temporary) congregation of individuals.
96. Kartik Poornima is an important day for which of the following?
A) Sonepur Mela
B) Pushkar Mela
C) Kolayat Fair
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: The text mentions Kartik Poornima in relation to Sonepur, Pushkar, Kolayat, and Shamlaji fairs.
97. Which fair is held near the mouth of the river Hooghly?
A) Gangasagar Mela
B) Surajkund Fair
C) Sonepur Mela
D) Chitra Vichitra Fair
Answer: A
Explanation: Gangasagar Mela is held at the mouth of the river Hooghly in West Bengal.
98. The Garasia tribe is associated with which fair?
A) Baneshwar Fair
B) Chitra Vichitra Fair
C) Pushkar Fair
D) Tarnetar Fair
Answer: B
Explanation: The Chitra Vichitra Fair is celebrated by the Garasia and Bhil tribes.
99. Which fair features ‘turban tying competitions’?
A) Desert Festival
B) Pushkar Mela
C) Tarnetar Fair
D) Goa Carnival
Answer: B
Explanation: Turban tying competitions are a feature of the Pushkar Mela.
100. Which festival involves a period of abstinence called ‘Lent’?
A) Gangaur Festival
B) Goa Carnival
C) Lathmaar Holi
D) Desert Festival
Answer: B
Explanation: The Goa Carnival occurs before the spiritual period of Lent.