Cluster · Indian Cultural Festivals and Traditions

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Indian and World Festivals General Knowledge
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English fill-in-the-blank cultural heritage festival history festival identification festival_culture regional celebrations traditional customs
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Which of the following ethnic groups is the largest in Myanmar?

[SSC CHSL 2023]

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Which of the following tribes belongs to Nagaland?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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In which region of Bangladesh do the Chakma people predominantly live, among the country's various indigenous ethnic groups?

[SSC MTS 2024]

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Which festival is to be celebrated in the month of May?

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How many months are there between the festival of Ganesh Puja and Eid?

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In which month the festival of Onam is celebrated?

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When is the festival of Pongal celebrated?

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A sentence with two blanks is given below, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the words that can be filled in the blanks respectively to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful. If none of the options seem correct, mark the option 'None of these'.

Pongal is a multi-day Tamil harvest festival _______________ South India, particularly the Tamil community. It is observed _____________ the start of the month Tai according to the Tamil solar calendar, and this is typically about January 14.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct about the festival 'Ugadi'?

I. Ugadi is a significant festival celebrated predominantly in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and parts of Maharashtra.

II.  It marks the beginning of the Assamese new year.

III. It falls in May or April, depending on the lunar calendar.

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Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

I. Vishu is a significant festival celebrated primarily in the Indian state of Odisha.

II. It usually falls in the month of May, typically on or around the 14th or 15th of May in the Gregorian calendar.

III. Vishu marks the beginning of the traditional New Year in the Malayalam calendar.

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Consider the following information and identify the festival:

I. It is a cultural festival held annually in the Kutch region in Gujarat, India. 

II. It typically takes place from November to February. 

III. Showcases the culture of the Kutch region with dance and music.

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Match the festivals given in Column I with the their months given in Column II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

Festivals Months
A. Sufi Music Festival i. November
B. Khajuraho Dance Festival ii. March
C. Hampi Utsav iii. February
D. Thrissur Pooram iv. April/May

 

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The Magh Mela commences on the day of _____________________.

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Where is Tirthraj Mela, a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity, organized in Rajasthan?

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Identify the festival:

  1. This festival marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting and spiritual reflection.
  2. It begins with a special prayer service at the mosque and is followed by feasting and the giving of alms to the poor.
  3. The festival is known for its emphasis on charity, family gatherings, and communal harmony.
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Consider the following information and identify the festival:

I. It is celebrated in the Indian state of Odisha, particularly among the people of western Odisha.

II. It's a harvest festival observed to welcome the new rice of the season.

III. It is celebrated in the month of Bhadrab (Bhadra), which corresponds to the months of August or September in the Gregorian calendar.

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Identify the festival:

  1. Celebrated by the Parsi community, this festival marks the Persian New Year.
  2. It involves visiting the fire temple, preparing special dishes like 'Patra ni Machhi,' and cleaning homes.
  3. The festival is also known as Jamshedi Navroz and falls on the spring equinox.
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Identify the festival:

  1. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the northeastern state of Assam.
  2. It marks the Assamese New Year and the onset of the sowing season.
  3. The festival includes traditional dances, music, and the preparation of special rice cakes known as 'Pitha.'
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How many statements are true regarding festival Kullu Dussehra?

  1. This festival is celebrated in Himachal Pradesh with the worship of the goddess Hadimba.
  2. It marks the beginning of the winter season and is known as Kullu Dussehra.
  3. The festival involves the enactment of episodes from the Ramayana through colorful processions. 
  4. It concludes with the burning of effigies of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhakarna.
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Which is the largest animal fair in India?

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Identify the cultural festival on the basis of given clues:
i) This festival brings together craftsmen like potters, embroiderers, weavers, wood carvers, metal workers, stone smiths and painters from all over India on one platform
in Haryana.
ii) This crafts mela is held in February every year and provides a glimpse of the state’s cultural heritage and recent achievements.

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Gogamedi cattle fair held in which district of Rajasthan?

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In which of the following years, UNESCO inscribed 'Kumbh Mela' on the 'Representative list' of intangible cultural heritage of Humanity?

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Match the following related to the fairs of the Indian state given below in the table.

Fairs Indian state   
(a) Gangasagar Fair  (i) West Bengal
(b) Baneshwar Fair (ii) Haryana
(c) Madhavpur Mela (iii) Rajasthan
(d) Surajkund Handicrafts Mela     (iv) Gujarat
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How many statements are true about Onam?

  1. It is a harvest festival celebrated in the state of Kerala.
  2. The festival includes traditional boat races called Vallam Kali.
  3. It commemorates the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali.
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Dewa Mela at Barabanki is held every year in the Hindu calendar month of Kartik on the occasion of the annual 'urs' of the famous Sufi saint _____.

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Poush Mela showcases local artisans presenting folk dances, music, food, and culture from which state?

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Mekhela Sador is the Dress of Which State?

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'Chariot festival' is celebrated in which of the following states?

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Which of the following days is the third day of Pongal?

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In which of the following state ‘Hampi Dance Festival’ is celebrated?

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Bhil is the tribal group people located in which of the following states?

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Phanek-Innaphi is the traditional dress of which of the following states of India?

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What is Parsi New year known as?

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Dree, an agricultural festival of Arunachal Pradesh, is celebrated in the month of ________. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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The snake boat race is a unique feature of which of the following festivals?
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Vishu is a _______ festival, celebrated primarily in the southern part of India. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Where is the fair of Pir Budhan held every year in India?
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कश्मीर के पुरुषों और महिलाओं द्वारा पहनी जाने वाली पारंपरिक पोशाक निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी है? [Constable GD 2021]

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The ‘Mukteshwar’ dance festival is held from 14th to 16th January at the Mukteshwar temple in the state of ___________. [MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2023]

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Which state is famous for celebrating the Majuli festival? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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Ugadi is celebrated in which of the following states? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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Chhath Puja, an ancient Hindu festival, can fall in which of the following months? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which of the following festivals is NOT associated with Sikkim? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2022]

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‘Janamsakhis’, literally meaning birth stories, are writings which profess to be biographies of: [Constable GD 2021]

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The Sirpur National Dance and Music Festival is organised every year in which Indian state? [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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The Kutch festival is held at ___________. [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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Maha Shivratri is celebrated in the honour of the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva in the Hindu month of ________. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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Which among the following festivals is also known as Dala Puja devoted to worshiping the sun is traditionally celebrated by the people of Bihar? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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In which state of India is the Moatsu festival celebrated every year? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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