Cultural Activities (Part-VII)

1. Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated to worship Goddess Mahakali in which of the following states? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 06.07.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Telangana
(b) Assam
(c) Kerala
(d) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: (a) Telangana

Solution:Bonalu is a Hindu festival that is primarily celebrated in the state of Telangana, India. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali and is observed during the months of Ashada and Shravana (July-August).

2. Which of the following is a cattle fair celebrated in the state of Himachal Pradesh? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 24.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Doongri Festival
(b) Nalwari Fair
(c) Ashwin Mela
(d) Manimahesh Fair

Correct Answer: (b) Nalwari Fair

Solution:Nalwari Fair is a cattle fair celebrated in Himachal Pradesh each year in the month of March or April.

3. Makaravilakku is an annual festival held on Makar Sakranti in which of the following states? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Odisha
(b) Kerala
(c) Karnataka
(d) Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: (b) Kerala

Solution:Makaravilakku is an annual festival held on Makar Sankranti in Kerala.

4. In which state is the festival of Uttarayan uniquely celebrated? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Kerala
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Gujarat

Correct Answer: (d) Gujarat

Solution:The festival of Uttarayan is uniquely celebrated in Gujarat. This festival is also known as Makar Sankranti.

5. Pongal festival is celebrated for four days in Tamil Nadu. What is the fourth day of Pongal called? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 5.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Thai Pongal
(b) Kaanum Pongal
(c) Mattu Pongal
(d) Bhogi Pongal

Correct Answer: (b) Kaanum Pongal

Solution:The fourth day of Pongal is called Kaanum Pongal. On this day, importance is given to the community and strengthening ties. The first day of Pongal is called Bhogi. It is a day when cleaning and discarding of old belongings are carried out to signify a fresh start. The second day is the main day of Pongal and is celebrated as Surya Pongal. On this day, the Sun God is honoured. The third day of Pongal is called Mattu Pongal. This day is devoted to honour and worship the cattle (Maatu) to remember the work they do ploughing the land.

6. Khichdi, Uttarayan and Lohri are different names of __________ festival. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 19.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Holi
(b) Ganesh Chaturthi
(c) Dussehra
(d) Makar Sankranti

Correct Answer: (d) Makar Sankranti

Solution:Khichdi, Uttarayan and Lohri are different names of the Makar Sankranti festival.

7. Sankranti, the harvest festival, is celebrated in the month of Magh of the Hindu calendar and is known by different names in different parts of India. What is it called in Gujarat? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 18.03.2020 (Shift-III)]

(a) Maghi
(b) Lohri
(c) Pana Sankranti
(d) Uttarayan

Correct Answer: (d) Uttarayan

Solution:Sankranti, the harvest festival, is celebrated in the month of Magh of the Hindu calendar and is known by different names in different parts of India. It is called Uttarayan in Gujarat.

8. The festival of Makar Sankranti is known as Uttarayan in which part of India? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 19.02.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Gujarat
(b) West Bengal
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Kerala

Correct Answer: (a) Gujarat

Solution:The festival of Makar Sankranti is known as Uttarayan in Gujarat. It is known as Bhogali Bihu in Assam, Poush Kranti in West Bengal, Makar Sankaran in Karnataka, Uttarain in Jammu, Khichdi in Uttar Pradesh and Western Bihar.

9. The Gurdwara Panja Sahib is located in which neighbouring country of India? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.08.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Pakistan
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Nepal

Correct Answer: (a) Pakistan

Solution:Gurdwara 'Panja Sahib' is located in Hasan Abdal, Pakistan. It is believed to be founded by Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.

10. Which of the following is a form of devotional poetry sung in praise of God Vithoba? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Shabad
(b) Tevaram
(c) Abhang
(d) Bhatiali

Correct Answer: (c) Abhang

Solution:Abhang is a form of devotional poetry sung in praise of God Vithoba.