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SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 27 November 2025 Shift 1 · Festivals by state

Q201. Which of the following festival is NOT celebrated in Rajasthan?

  1. (a) Teej
  2. (b) Gangaur
  3. (c) Karaga
  4. (d) Makar Sankranti
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Karaga

Karaga is a traditional festival celebrated primarily in Karnataka (especially Bangalore/Bengaluru) by the Thigala community. It is NOT celebrated in Rajasthan.
Teej, Gangaur, and Makar Sankranti are all celebrated in Rajasthan: Teej marks the arrival of monsoons; Gangaur is a major festival worshipping Goddess Parvati; Makar Sankranti is celebrated across Rajasthan with kite-flying. Hence, Karaga is correct.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 27 November 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q202. 'Jiviti Puja', performed by married women to worship Goddess Parvati, is popular in which state?

  1. (a) Assam
  2. (b) Jharkhand
  3. (c) Maharashtra
  4. (d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Maharashtra

Correct Answer: Maharashtra (Option 3)
'Jiviti Puja' (also known as Jitiya or Jivitputrika Vrat) is a festival where married women observe a fast and worship Goddess Parvati (or Jivitavahana) for the long life and prosperity of their children and family. While it is observed in multiple states, it is particularly popular in Maharashtra among certain communities.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - Assam: Jiviti Puja is not specifically associated with Assam.
Option 2 - Jharkhand: While Jitiya/Jivitputrika is observed in Jharkhand and Bihar, the specific 'Jiviti Puja' tradition described here is associated with Maharashtra.
Option 4 - Himachal Pradesh: This puja is not specifically associated with Himachal Pradesh.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 26 November 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q203. 'Navroz festival' is celebrated by which religious community in India?

  1. (a) Sikh
  2. (b) Parsi
  3. (c) Muslim
  4. (d) Buddhist
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Parsi

Navroz (also spelt Nowruz) is the Persian New Year celebrated primarily by the Parsi community in India. It marks the first day of the Zoroastrian calendar and is celebrated with prayers, family gatherings, and festive food. The word 'Navroz' means 'New Day' in Persian.
Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi, Baisakhi; Muslims celebrate Eid; Buddhists celebrate Buddha Purnima and Vesak. Hence, Parsi is correct.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 25 November 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q204. 'Tulip Festival' is celebrated in which of the following city?

  1. (a) Srinagar
  2. (b) Patna
  3. (c) Kolkata
  4. (d) Mumbai
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Srinagar

The Tulip Festival is celebrated in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden — Asia's largest tulip garden. It is held annually in March-April when the tulips bloom, attracting thousands of tourists.
Patna, Kolkata, and Mumbai do not have notable tulip gardens or associated festivals.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 24 November 2025 Shift 1 · Puppetry and theatre forms

Q205. The word popularly used for drama in Chhattisgarh is ___.

  1. (a) Ponung
  2. (b) Gammat
  3. (c) Lavani
  4. (d) Maand
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Gammat

Correct Answer: Gammat (Option 2)
' Gammat ' is the word popularly used for drama or theatrical performance in Chhattisgarh. It is a form of folk theatre that uses comedy, satire, and social commentary. Gammat is performed during festivals and local celebrations, often addressing social issues in an entertaining way.
Ponung is a folk dance of the Adi tribal community of Arunachal Pradesh, not a Chhattisgarhi drama form.
Lavani is a traditional folk song-dance form from Maharashtra, known for its fast rhythm and strong beats.
Maand is a classical folk singing style associated with the royal courts of Rajasthan, not Chhattisgarh.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 24 November 2025 Shift 1 · Festivals by state

Q206. The ' Vetukad Festival' celebrated in Kerala is associated with which religious community?

  1. (a) Sikhs
  2. (b) Jains
  3. (c) Muslims
  4. (d) Christians
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Christians

Correct Answer: Christians (Option 4)
The Vetukad Festival ( Vettukadu Feast) is an annual Christian festival celebrated at the Vettukadu Church (Our Lady of Vetukadu Church) in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala. It is one of the most significant Christian festivals in Kerala, attracting lakhs of devotees each year. ' Vetukad ' refers to the area in Trivandrum where the church is located.
Sikhs celebrate festivals like Gurpurab and Baisakhi — not Vetukad .
Jains celebrate festivals like Paryushana and Mahavir Jayanti.
Muslims celebrate Eid, Muharram, and Milad-un-Nabi — Vetukad is not a Muslim festival.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 24 November 2025 Shift 2 · Fairs and melas

Q207. 'Chhappar Mela' is held in which of the following state?

  1. (a) Punjab
  2. (b) Jharkhand
  3. (c) Tamil Nadu
  4. (d) Goa
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Punjab

Correct Answer: Punjab (Option 1)
'Chhappar Mela' (also spelled Chappar Mela) is a famous religious fair held in Chhappar village in Ludhiana district, Punjab. It is dedicated to Gugga Pir (also called Zahir Pir), a local folk deity. The fair attracts millions of devotees every year and is one of the largest fairs in Punjab.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 - Jharkhand: Chhappar Mela is specific to Punjab, not Jharkhand.
Option 3 - Tamil Nadu: This mela is a North Indian tradition, not from Tamil Nadu.
Option 4 - Goa: Goa is known for its Carnival and other festivals, not Chhappar Mela.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 24 November 2025 Shift 2 · Tribal festivals

Q208. 'Kandali' festival is celebrated in which Indian state?

  1. (a) Goa
  2. (b) Maharashtra
  3. (c) West Bengal
  4. (d) Uttarakhand
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Uttarakhand

Correct Answer: Uttarakhand (Option 4)
'Kandali' (also known as Kandali Utsav) is a rare festival celebrated once every 12 years in Uttarakhand. It is associated with the mass blooming of the Kandali (Strobilanthes) plant. The festival is celebrated primarily in the Chamoli district and is an important cultural and ecological event for the local communities.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - Goa: Known for Carnival and Sao Joao festival, not Kandali.
Option 2 - Maharashtra: Known for Ganesh Chaturthi and Gudi Padwa, not Kandali.
Option 3 - West Bengal: Known for Durga Puja and other major festivals, not Kandali.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 24 November 2025 Shift 3 · Fairs and melas

Q209. ' Dhamoni Urs Fair' is held in which Indian state?

  1. (a) West Bengal
  2. (b) Maharashtra
  3. (c) Odisha
  4. (d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh (Option 4)
The Dhamoni Urs Fair (Mela) is held in Dhamoni village in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh. It is a religious fair held at the Dargah (shrine) of a Sufi saint, attracting devotees from various communities. It is one of the notable Urs (annual death anniversary commemorations of Sufi saints) fairs in central India.
West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Odisha are not associated with the Dhamoni Urs Fair. Odisha is where the candidate incorrectly marked (RED highlight in the response sheet).
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 22 November 2025 Shift 2 · Tribal festivals

Q210. 'Nazu' festival is celebrated in which of the following state?

  1. (a) Assam
  2. (b) Nagaland
  3. (c) West Bengal
  4. (d) Telangana
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Nagaland

'Nazu' is a traditional festival celebrated in Nagaland, associated with the Naga tribes of Northeast India.
Assam is known for Bihu; West Bengal for Durga Puja; Telangana for Bathukamma. 'Nazu' is specific to Nagaland's tribal culture.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 20 November 2025 Shift 1 · Festivals by state

Q211. 'Shad Suk Mynsiem' festival is celebrated in which of the following state?

  1. (a) Ladakh
  2. (b) Meghalaya
  3. (c) Assam
  4. (d) Gujarat
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Meghalaya

'Shad Suk Mynsiem' (meaning 'Dance of the Joyful Heart') is a spring harvest festival of the Khasi community of Meghalaya. It is celebrated in April each year at Smit, near Shillong. The festival involves elaborate traditional dances performed by young men and women in traditional Khasi attire. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Ladakh: Ladakh has its own festivals like Hemis Festival; Shad Suk Mynsiem is not associated with Ladakh. Option 3 - Assam: Assam celebrates festivals like Bihu; Shad Suk Mynsiem is specific to the Khasi community of Meghalaya. Option 4 - Gujarat: Gujarat has festivals like Navratri and Uttarayan; not associated with this festival.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 20 November 2025 Shift 2 · Fairs and melas

Q212. 'Nagaur Fair' is held in which of the following state?

  1. (a) Rajasthan
  2. (b) Uttar Pradesh
  3. (c) Punjab
  4. (d) Bihar
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: Rajasthan
The Nagaur Fair (Nagaur Cattle Fair) is held in Nagaur, Rajasthan. It is one of the largest cattle fairs in India, typically held in January-February every year. The fair is famous for bullocks, camels, horses, and other livestock. It is also known for its colourful handicrafts, folk music, and cultural events. The Nagaur Fair attracts thousands of traders and visitors from across Rajasthan and neighbouring states.
Why other options are wrong:
- Uttar Pradesh: Has Pushkar Fair (not in UP); Nagaur is specifically in Rajasthan.
- Punjab: Known for its own festivals; Nagaur Fair is not held in Punjab.
- Bihar: Known for Sonepur Mela (largest cattle fair in Asia); Nagaur Fair is in Rajasthan.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 20 November 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q213. In West Bengal, the festival of Durga Puja starts with which of the following events?

  1. (a) Mahalaya
  2. (b) Navami
  3. (c) Dashami
  4. (d) Poila Baishakh
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Mahalaya

Correct Answer: Mahalaya
In West Bengal, the Durga Puja festival traditionally begins with Mahalaya, which marks the end of the Pitru Paksha (fortnight of ancestors) and the beginning of Devi Paksha. Mahalaya involves the ritual of Tarpan (offering water to ancestors) and the recitation of 'Mahishasura Mardini' - a program on radio/TV at dawn, invoking Goddess Durga. The main puja celebrations occur five days after Mahalaya.
Why other options are wrong:
- Navami: The ninth day of Durga Puja when special pujas and animal sacrifices occur; not the start.
- Dashami: Vijayadashami - the final day when the idol is immersed (Bisarjan); marks the end, not start.
- Poila Baishakh: Bengali New Year (April); not related to Durga Puja.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 19 November 2025 Shift 2 · Puppetry and theatre forms

Q214. ' Kakkarissi Natakam ' is a satirical dance-drama of which of the following state?

  1. (a) Gujarat
  2. (b) Kerala
  3. (c) Maharashtra
  4. (d) Tripura
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Kerala

Correct Answer: Kerala (Option 2)
' Kakkarissi Natakam ' (also called Kakkarissi Natakom ) is a traditional satirical dance-drama of Kerala. It is a folk theatre form where performers use satire and humour to comment on social issues. The performers dress as crow-like characters (' kakka ' = crow in Malayalam) and enact comical scenes.
Why others are wrong:
Option 1 - Gujarat: Gujarat is known for Garba and Dandiya Raas folk dances, not Kakkarissi Natakam.
Option 3 - Maharashtra: Maharashtra is known for Lavani and Tamasha, not this dance form.
Option 4 - Tripura: Tripura has its own folk dance traditions, but Kakkarissi Natakam is specific to Kerala.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 18 November 2025 Shift 2 · Puppetry and theatre forms

Q215. 'Nautanki' is a folk dance of which among the following state?

  1. (a) Haryana
  2. (b) Assam
  3. (c) Maharashtra
  4. (d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh (Option 4)
Nautanki is a traditional folk theatre and dance form of Uttar Pradesh (also found in parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab). It is characterized by dramatic performances combining music, dance, and acting, with themes drawn from historical, mythological, and social stories. It is especially popular in the Kanpur-Agra belt of Uttar Pradesh.
Haryana has Saang as its major folk theatre form. Assam has Bihu dance. Maharashtra is associated with Lavani and Tamasha.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 17 November 2025 Shift 1 · Tribal festivals

Q216. 'Gaan-Ngai' festival is celebrated in which of the following state?

  1. (a) Kerala
  2. (b) Manipur
  3. (c) Maharashtra
  4. (d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Manipur

Gaan-Ngai is a traditional post-harvest festival celebrated by the Kabui (Rongmei Naga) community of Manipur. It is observed in the month of January and is one of the most important festivals of the Naga tribes of Manipur. The festival includes traditional songs, dances, feasts, and rituals giving thanks for the harvest. Why other options are wrong: Option 1 - Kerala: Gaan-Ngai is not a festival of Kerala. Option 3 - Maharashtra: Not associated with Maharashtra. Option 4 - Andhra Pradesh: Not associated with Andhra Pradesh.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 17 November 2025 Shift 3 · Fairs and melas

Q217. Which of the following cities is NOT one of the traditional locations for the Kumbh Mela?

  1. (a) Ujjain
  2. (b) Nashik
  3. (c) Haridwar
  4. (d) Varanasi
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Varanasi

Correct Answer: Varanasi
Varanasi is NOT one of the four traditional locations of Kumbh Mela. The four traditional Kumbh Mela sites are: (1) Prayagraj (Allahabad) - at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati; (2) Haridwar - on the banks of Ganga; (3) Ujjain - on the banks of Shipra; (4) Nashik - on the banks of Godavari. Varanasi, though a sacred Hindu city on the Ganga, is not a Kumbh Mela site.
Why Ujjain, Nashik, and Haridwar are wrong: All three are traditional and well-established Kumbh Mela locations.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 17 November 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q218. 'Raja' festival is celebrated in which of the following state?

  1. (a) Nagaland
  2. (b) Gujarat
  3. (c) Karnataka
  4. (d) Odisha
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Odisha

Correct Answer: Odisha (Option 4)
The 'Raja' festival (also known as Raja Parba or Mithuna Sankranti) is a three-day festival celebrated in Odisha, primarily marking the onset of the agricultural season and the menstruation of Mother Earth ( symbolising her fertility). It is celebrated in mid-June. Women and girls participate enthusiastically, enjoying swings, games, and traditional foods.
The festival is not associated with Nagaland, Gujarat, or Karnataka.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 15 November 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q219. ' Guruvayur ' festival is the native festival of which of the following state?

  1. (a) Kerala
  2. (b) Gujarat
  3. (c) Assam
  4. (d) Tripura
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Kerala

Guruvayur is a renowned temple town and festival in Kerala, associated with the famous Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple ( Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple) located in Thrissur district. The Guruvayur Ekadashi festival is among the most celebrated events here, drawing millions of devotees. Kerala is the native state of this festival. Gujarat, Assam, and Tripura have their own distinct festivals with no connection to Guruvayur .
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 15 November 2025 Shift 1 · Fairs and melas

Q220. ' Manimahesh fair' is held in which of the following state?

  1. (a) Kerala
  2. (b) Himachal Pradesh
  3. (c) Tamil Nadu
  4. (d) Assam
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Himachal Pradesh

The Manimahesh fair ( Manimahesh Yatra) is held in Himachal Pradesh, near Manimahesh Lake in the Chamba district. It is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage fair held annually in the month of Bhadra (August-September) in honour of Lord Shiva. Why others are wrong: - Kerala: Has its own famous festivals but not the Manimahesh fair. - Tamil Nadu: The Manimahesh fair is not associated with Tamil Nadu. - Assam: This fair is not held in Assam.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 15 November 2025 Shift 3 · Festivals by state

Q221. 'Chad Laho' is a popular traditional ____-festival in Meghalaya. It is celebrated as a thanksgiving festival to God after the harvesting season.

  1. (a) painting
  2. (b) dance
  3. (c) wrestling
  4. (d) cooking
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) dance

Chad Laho is a traditional dance festival celebrated by the Dimasa community in Meghalaya (and parts of Assam). It is a thanksgiving festival held after the harvesting season. 'Chad' means dance and 'Laho' relates to the community, so it is inherently a dance celebration. Option 1 (painting) is incorrect. Option 3 (wrestling) is incorrect. Option 4 (cooking) is incorrect.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 13 November 2025 Shift 1 · Puppetry and theatre forms

Q222. Which traditional puppet dance of Tamil Nadu depicts scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?

  1. (a) Ghotul
  2. (b) Parichakali
  3. (c) Bandiya
  4. (d) Bommalattam
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Bommalattam

Correct Answer: Bommalattam
Bommalattam (also spelled Bommalattam or Bommalaatam ) is a traditional string puppet theatre of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most elaborate puppet theatre forms in India, depicting stories from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It combines the features of both string puppetry and rod puppetry. The term ' Bommalattam ' means 'puppet dance' in Tamil.
Why other options are wrong:
- Ghotul : A community institution of the Muria tribe in Chhattisgarh; not a puppet dance.
- Parichakali : A martial dance form from Kerala; not a puppet tradition.
- Bandiya : Not a recognised traditional puppet dance form of Tamil Nadu.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 13 November 2025 Shift 2 · Puppetry and theatre forms

Q223. ' Swang ' dance is performed in which of the following Indian state?

  1. (a) Goa
  2. (b) Kerala
  3. (c) Karnataka
  4. (d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Uttar Pradesh

Swang is a traditional folk theatre and dance form performed in Uttar Pradesh (and also in Haryana). It involves dramatic enactments, songs, and dances based on mythological and historical themes. Why others are wrong: - Goa: Known for folk dances like Fugdi , Dhalo , and Dekhni , not Swang . - Kerala: Known for Kathakali, Mohiniyattam , and Theyyam , not Swang . - Karnataka: Known for Yakshagana , Dollu Kunitha, etc., not Swang .
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 October 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q224. Which of the following is correct about the Pongal festival?

  1. (a) Thai Pongal honours cattle
  2. (b) Maatu Pongal adorns the cattle
  3. (c) Pongal Mela hosts kite flying
  4. (d) Jallikattu on Bhogi day
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Maatu Pongal adorns the cattle

Maatu Pongal (3rd day of Pongal) is dedicated to adorning/honouring cattle.
Thai Pongal (2nd day) is the main harvest festival day, not specifically for cattle.
Kite flying is associated with Uttarayan/Makar Sankranti, not Pongal Mela.
Jallikattu is held during Maatu Pongal, not Bhogi.
Answer: Option 2 (Maatu Pongal adorns the cattle)
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 24 September 2025 Shift 1 · Martial arts

Q225. Fill in the blank:
Thoda combines martial art with ______ in Himachal Pradesh.

  1. (a) Archery
  2. (b) Swordplay
  3. (c) Stick-fighting
  4. (d) Wrestling
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Archery

Thoda is a traditional folk-dance-cum-martial-art of Himachal Pradesh that combines dance, music and archery.
It is performed during Baisakhi celebrations by two groups symbolising the Pandavas and Kauravas.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 24 September 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q226. The Pola festival, celebrated in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, is dedicated to which of the following?

  1. (a) Cow worship
  2. (b) Rain prayer
  3. (c) Bull worship
  4. (d) Harvest sale
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Bull worship

Pola is a traditional festival of farmers in Maharashtra and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh dedicated to the worship of bulls and oxen.
Farmers thank their bulls for help in agricultural work; the bulls are decorated and offered prayers.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 23 September 2025 Shift 1 · Tribal festivals

Q227. The Garia Carnival is conducted according to the guidance of which figure?

  1. (a) Ochai
  2. (b) Lama
  3. (c) Ojha
  4. (d) Dolo
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ochai

The Garia Carnival (tribal festival of Tripura) is conducted under the guidance of the Ochai , a tribal ritual specialist.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 23 September 2025 Shift 3 · Festivals by state

Q228. The traditional folk festival 'Phuldei', marked by floral offerings and cultural rituals, is primarily observed in which Indian state?

  1. (a) Himachal Pradesh
  2. (b) Jammu and Kashmir
  3. (c) Uttarakhand
  4. (d) Assam
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Uttarakhand

Phuldei is a folk festival of Uttarakhand celebrated to mark the beginning of spring.
Children visit homes, scatter flowers on doorsteps and receive blessings.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 22 September 2025 Shift 3 · Festivals by state

Q229. The festival of "Phool Dei" is unique to which of the following Indian regions?

  1. (a) Deccan Plateau
  2. (b) Malwa Plateau
  3. (c) Kumaon Hills
  4. (d) Western Ghats
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Kumaon Hills

Phool Dei is a folk festival of Uttarakhand celebrated mainly in the Kumaon Hills.
Children scatter flowers on doorsteps during spring and receive blessings.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 22 September 2025 Shift 1 · Martial arts

Q230. Which Indian martial art involves the use of a flexible sword called 'Urumi'?

  1. (a) Silambam
  2. (b) Kalaripayattu
  3. (c) Gatka
  4. (d) Thang-Ta
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Kalaripayattu

Kalaripayattu, from Kerala, uses the flexible whip-like sword called 'Urumi'.
Silambam (Tamil Nadu) is a stick-based art.
Gatka (Punjab) is a Sikh sword art; Thang-Ta is from Manipur.
Hence the answer is Kalaripayattu.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 22 September 2025 Shift 1 · Tribal festivals

Q231. Which tribal community celebrates the 'Wangala' festival?

  1. (a) Bodo
  2. (b) Santhal
  3. (c) Mizo
  4. (d) Garo
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Garo

The Wangala (post-harvest 'Hundred Drums') festival is celebrated by the Garo tribe of Meghalaya.
Bodo, Santhal and Mizo communities have their own distinct festivals.
Hence the answer is Garo.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 22 September 2025 Shift 2 · Tribal festivals

Q232. Which of the following ritual dances is performed during the Mopin Festival?

  1. (a) Bihu
  2. (b) Popir
  3. (c) Sangpangtu
  4. (d) Ponung
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Popir

The Mopin festival is celebrated by the Galo tribe of Arunachal Pradesh and features the Popir dance.
Bihu belongs to Assam, while Ponung is a dance of the Adi tribe.
Hence Popir is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 22 September 2025 Shift 2 · Tribal festivals

Q233. The Wancho tribe of Arunachal Pradesh performs a war dance during which festival?

  1. (a) Hornbill
  2. (b) Chalo Loku
  3. (c) Oriah
  4. (d) Ojiyele
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Oriah

The Oriah festival of the Wancho tribe features their traditional war dance.
Hornbill is Nagaland's festival, and Chalo Loku belongs to the Nocte tribe.
Hence Oriah is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 21 September 2025 Shift 1 · Festivals by state

Q234. The first recorded origin of Bonalu festival is traced back to which disease outbreak in Hyderabad?

  1. (a) Smallpox
  2. (b) Cholera
  3. (c) Plague
  4. (d) Malaria
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Plague

Bonalu festival's origin dates back to the 1869 plague outbreak in Hyderabad, when devotees prayed to Goddess Mahakali to ward off the disease.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 21 September 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q235. Which of the following best reflects a distinct cultural feature of the Festival of Salhesh ?

  1. (a) (a) Harvest ceremonies involving animal sacrifice by elders in Mithila
  2. (b) (b) Dramatic retelling of Salhesh legends by a Bhagat and Manarias
  3. (c) (c) Buddhist chants invoking Salhesh for monsoon rains
  4. (d) (d) Sword dances performed by women warriors in tribal hill regions
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) (b) Dramatic retelling of Salhesh legends by a Bhagat and Manarias

Salhesh is a folk hero of the Mithila region (Bihar).
The festival features dramatic re-telling of his legends by a 'Bhagat' (priest-narrator) and ' Manarias ' (his helpers).
Other options misrepresent the cultural aspects.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 21 September 2025 Shift 3 · Festivals by state

Q236. Fill in the blank:
The ceremonial procession of Lord Dharnath in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh is locally referred to as a _____.

  1. (a) Jhanki
  2. (b) Chhabina
  3. (c) Rath
  4. (d) Sawari
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Chhabina

The ceremonial procession of Lord Dharnath in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, is locally called 'Chhabina'.
Jhanki refers to tableau displays; Rath is a chariot procession; Sawari is a generic term for processions of deities, not the specific local term used here.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 21 September 2025 Shift 3 · Martial arts

Q237. Fill in the Blank:
Thoda is performed mostly by _____ community.

  1. (a) Rajputs
  2. (b) Brahmins
  3. (c) Jats
  4. (d) Ahirs
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Rajputs

Thoda is a martial dance-cum-game of Himachal Pradesh, performed mainly by the Rajput community during Baisakhi. It involves archery between two groups (Pashis and Saathis).
It is not associated with Brahmin, Jat or Ahir communities.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 1 · Tribal festivals

Q238. Which of the following best captures the key rituals and symbolism of the Nocte tribe's Loku festival?

  1. (a) 'Famlam' involves omen-reading by elders to determine jhum plots before the buffalo slaughter begins.
  2. (b) 'Chamkatja' includes prayers at Chaatam, Chamwangbong dance, and gunfire at the chief's house.
  3. (c) 'Thanglangja' features forest bonfires, rice-beer offerings, and blank firing by women elders.
  4. (d) 'Loku' derives from 'Rang-Ku' meaning prosperity and is fixed by diviners on a lunar eclipse night.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 'Chamkatja' includes prayers at Chaatam, Chamwangbong dance, and gunfire at the chief's house.

- The Nocte tribe's Loku festival includes the 'Chamkatja' phase with prayers at Chaatam, the Chamwangbong dance, and ceremonial gunfire at the chief's residence.
- This is the correct and detailed description of the festival's key ritual component.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q239. Which Kodava harvest festival, celebrated with chants of 'Poli, Poli, Deva' and a ceremonial paddy harvest, invokes Lord Iguthappa?

  1. (a) Kambala
  2. (b) Kailpodh
  3. (c) Puthari
  4. (d) Onam
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Puthari

Puthari is the harvest festival of the Kodava community in Karnataka, celebrated with chants of 'Poli, Poli, Deva' invoking their deity Lord Iguthappa, and includes a ceremonial paddy harvest. Kambala is a buffalo race; Kailpodh is the festival of arms; Onam is the Kerala harvest festival.
Hence,Puthariis correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 3 · Tribal festivals

Q240. Which of the following best reflects the symbolic core of the Jawa Festival celebrated by tribal girls in Jharkhand?

  1. (a) It marks the return of ancestral spirits and involves fasting for marital harmony.
  2. (b) It is performed to honour forest spirits through grain fermentation and bonfire rituals.
  3. (c) It is a fertility rite where sprouted seeds and melons symbolize fertility and offspring.
  4. (d) It is celebrated after harvest to appease the rain deity through dance and drum rituals.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) It is a fertility rite where sprouted seeds and melons symbolize fertility and offspring.

The Jawa festival is celebrated by unmarried tribal girls in Jharkhand. They grow seeds (Jawa) in baskets, and the sprouted seedlings along with melons symbolise fertility, marriage and future offspring.
It is fundamentally a fertility ritual, not about ancestral spirits, forest spirits, or rain.
Hence, Option 3 is correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 20 September 2025 Shift 3 · Puppetry and theatre forms

Q241. Consider the statements about Tamasha:
1. It is a Marathi folk-theatre genre often staged in villages during Shimga (Holika).
2. The Kolhati community is traditionally linked with Tamasha troupes.
Which is/are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1 correct
  2. (b) Only 2 correct
  3. (c) Both 1 & 2 correct
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Both 1 & 2 correct

Statement 1 is correct — Tamasha is a traditional Marathi folk theatre, often performed in villages during Shimga (the Maharashtrian Holi).
Statement 2 is correct — the Kolhati community is traditionally associated with Tamasha troupes and performances.
Hence, both 1 and 2 are correct.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 19 September 2025 Shift 1 · Festivals by state

Q242. The Kambala Festival of coastal Karnataka is primarily associated with which of the following traditions?

  1. (a) Temple fairs
  2. (b) Classical music
  3. (c) Buffalo racing
  4. (d) Tribal rituals
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Buffalo racing

Kambala is the traditional buffalo race held in the slushy paddy fields of coastal Karnataka.
It is part of the agrarian Tulu Nadu culture, not a temple fair or classical music event.
Hence the answer isBuffalo racing.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 19 September 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q243. The Kharchi festival is primarily associated with:

  1. (a) Worship of Lord Jagannath
  2. (b) Veneration of indigenous tribal deities
  3. (c) Commemoration of Tripura's statehood day
  4. (d) Worship of River Goddess Yamuna
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Veneration of indigenous tribal deities

The Kharchi Puja festival in Tripura involves the veneration of 14 indigenous tribal deities(Chaturdasha Devata).
It is one of the major festivals of the state.
Hence the correct answer is veneration of indigenous tribal deities.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 19 September 2025 Shift 3 · Festivals by state

Q244. Fill in the blank:
The sacred masked dances performed by monks at Hemis represent various _____ of the Drugpa lineage.

  1. (a) reincarnated lamas
  2. (b) ancient kings
  3. (c) guardian divinities
  4. (d) ancestral spirits
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) guardian divinities

At the Hemis Festival in Ladakh, monks perform the Cham masked dances depicting the guardian divinities (Dharmapalas) of the Drugpa (Drukpa) lineage.
These dances symbolise the triumph of good over evil.
Hence the correct answer is'guardian divinities'.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 19 September 2025 Shift 3 · Puppetry and theatre forms

Q245. Fill in the Blank:
Tamasha is a folk theatre form mainly found in _____.

  1. (a) Kerala
  2. (b) Karnataka
  3. (c) Maharashtra
  4. (d) Odisha
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Maharashtra

Tamasha is a traditional Marathi folk theatre form mainly found in Maharashtra.
It combines song, dance and dialogue in a popular format.
Hence the answer is Maharashtra.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 18 September 2025 Shift 1 · Festivals by state

Q246. Fill in the blank:
Ladakhhi new year (Losar) is welcomed with symbolic dough models of ______, sun, and moon placed in households.

  1. (a) Ibex
  2. (b) Yak
  3. (c) Snow leopard
  4. (d) Buddha
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Ibex

During Losar (Ladakhi New Year), symbolic dough models of the Ibex (a wild mountain goat), sun, and moon are placed in households. Answer: Ibex
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 18 September 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q247. The Nabanna (new rice) during the Nuakhai festival in Sambalpur, Odisha, is first offered to which deity?

  1. (a) Maa Samaleswari
  2. (b) Maa Mangala
  3. (c) Maa Bhubaneswari
  4. (d) Maa Budhi Thakurani
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Maa Samaleswari

Nuakhai is the agricultural festival of western Odisha.
The first portion of new rice (Nabanna) is offered to Maa Samaleswari,
the presiding deity of Sambalpur.
Hence the answer isMaa Samaleswari.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 18 September 2025 Shift 3 · Tribal festivals

Q248. During the Solung festival celebrated by the Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, which traditional drink is shared to promote social bonding?

  1. (a) Soma
  2. (b) Apong
  3. (c) Thukpa
  4. (d) Chhang
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Apong

• Solung is a major harvest festival of the Adi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Apong (a traditional rice beer) is the ritual drink shared during Solung for social bonding and celebrations.
• Thukpa is a noodle soup, and Chhang is a Tibetan barley beer.
• Answer: Apong
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 17 September 2025 Shift 1 · Tribal festivals

Q249. . The festival of Bhagoria begins seven days before which Hindu festival?

  1. (a) Diwali
  2. (b) Holika Dahan
  3. (c) Navratri
  4. (d) Makar Sankranti
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Holika Dahan

Bhagoria is a tribal festival celebrated by the Bhils and Bhilalas of Madhya Pradesh.
It begins seven days before Holi (Holika Dahan) and marks the harvest season.
Diwali, Navratri and Makar Sankranti are unrelated to Bhagoria.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 17 September 2025 Shift 2 · Fairs and melas

Q250. Which of the following best captures the cultural and historical essence of Uttarakhand's Bissu Mela?

  1. (a) A three-day martial arts event by Gorkha settlers in Garhwal to worship Lord Kartikeya as the harvest god.
  2. (b) A week-long Jaunsari tribal fair in Chakrata, thanking for harvest and honoring Santoora Devi, a Durga form.
  3. (c) A pilgrimage where Pandavas are worshipped at stone altars through Himachali Brahmin rituals.
  4. (d) A fasting-based fair restricting women from dancing due to ancestral customs.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) A week-long Jaunsari tribal fair in Chakrata, thanking for harvest and honoring Santoora Devi, a Durga form.

Bissu Mela is a traditional week-long Jaunsari tribal festival held at Chakrata in Uttarakhand.
It marks gratitude for the harvest and honours Santoora Devi, regarded as a form of Goddess Durga.
It is not a martial arts event, a Pandava pilgrimage or a fasting fair, so the other options are incorrect.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 17 September 2025 Shift 3 · Festivals by state

Q251. Fill in the blank:
The hornbill bird, after which the festival is named, symbolizes boldness and _____ in Naga folklore.

  1. (a) wisdom
  2. (b) prosperity
  3. (c) grandeur
  4. (d) peace
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) grandeur

In Naga folklore, the hornbill bird symbolises boldness and grandeur — it is a mark of valour and majesty.
The Hornbill Festival celebrates Naga culture and these symbolic values.
Hence the correct word is 'grandeur'.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 16 September 2025 Shift 1 · Festivals by state

Q252. Which of the following best captures the core rituals and symbolism of the Fagli (Kus/Kuns) festival in Pattan Valley?

  1. (a) Baraza, symbolizing Shikhara-Appa, is made with marigold and turmeric and placed at village shrines.
  2. (b) Punha involves symbolic ploughing indoors using willow sticks, reflecting farming hopes during snow.
  3. (c) Totu, made of wheat and honey, is offered on rooftops to priests, then fed to goats.
  4. (d) Kwari sweets are made by elder women for temple offerings, as men chant to crow spirits.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Punha involves symbolic ploughing indoors using willow sticks, reflecting farming hopes during snow.

The Fagli (Kus/Kuns) festival of Pattan Valley in Himachal Pradesh includes the symbolic ploughing ritual called ‘Punha’, performed indoors with willow sticks during heavy snow, indicating the hope of agricultural prosperity for the coming season.
Baraza, Totu and Kwari customs as described are not part of Fagli.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 16 September 2025 Shift 2 · Tribal festivals

Q253. Fill in the blank:
The Tusu festival is primarily celebrated in the tribal belt of Jharkhand, especially around the area between ____________ , Tamar, and Raidih .

  1. (a) Dumka
  2. (b) Bundu
  3. (c) Daltonganj
  4. (d) Chaibasa
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Bundu

• The Tusu festival is a harvest festival celebrated by the tribal communities of Jharkhand.
• It is primarily celebrated in the Bundu-Tamar- Raidih area of Jharkhand.
• Bundu is a block in Ranchi district, near Tamar and Raidih .
• Answer: Bundu
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 1 · Fairs and melas

Q254. Which of the following best captures the cultural essence and rituals of Baran’s Dol Mela in Rajasthan?

  1. (a) The fair opens with Dev Viman stunts by akhada artists and concludes with an Amavasya night immersion across the city.
  2. (b) Lord Shreeji and Raghunathji’s processions on Jaljhulani Gyaras attract traders from several states.
  3. (c) Known as Annapurna Gyaras , Baran’s Dol Mela is celebrated only in Madhya Pradesh after the monsoon harvest.
  4. (d) Held between Shravan and Ashwin, the event is led by monks in caves, separate from temple traditions.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Lord Shreeji and Raghunathji’s processions on Jaljhulani Gyaras attract traders from several states.

Baran’s Dol Mela in Rajasthan is famous for the grand processions of Lord Shreeji and Raghunathji on Jaljhulani Gyaras (Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi).
It attracts traders and pilgrims from across several states.
Option 1 confuses it with another fair, option 3 wrongly assigns it to MP, option 4 misstates the organisers .
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 2 · Tribal festivals

Q255. What is the name of the festival celebrated simultaneously by unmarried tribal girls during the Karam celebrations in Jharkhand and eastern India?

  1. (a) Jawa
  2. (b) Sohrai
  3. (c) Karma
  4. (d) Madai
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Jawa

‘Jawa’ is the festival observed by unmarried tribal girls of Jharkhand and eastern India alongside Karam celebrations, involving worship of sprouted seeds (jawa).
Sohrai, Karma and Madai are different tribal festivals.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 15 September 2025 Shift 3 · Festivals by state

Q256. Which of the following best reflects the cultural significance of the Kanuma Festival in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. (a) It marks the beginning of monsoon farming activities.
  2. (b) It is dedicated to honoring cattle used in agriculture.
  3. (c) It celebrates the victory of good over evil through bonfire rituals.
  4. (d) It involves the worship of rivers to ensure good harvests.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) It is dedicated to honoring cattle used in agriculture.

• Kanuma is celebrated on the 3rd day of the Makar Sankranti festival in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
• On this day, farmers worship and honor their cattle (cows, bullocks) that assist in agricultural work.
• The cattle are decorated, fed special food, and treated with great reverence.
• Answer: It is dedicated to honoring cattle used in agriculture.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 1 · Festivals by state

Q257. Which of the following statements about Hola Mohalla festival of Punjab iscorrect?

  1. (a) It is celebrated mainly by women through crafts and songs in Patiala.
  2. (b) It showcases martial arts, langars, and Nihang mock battles at Anandpur Sahib.
  3. (c) It is a harvest festival observed in Punjab just before Diwali.
  4. (d) Hola Mohalla is celebrated on the same day as Holi.
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) It showcases martial arts, langars, and Nihang mock battles at Anandpur Sahib.

Hola Mohalla is a three-day Sikh festival held at Anandpur Sahib, traditionally a day after Holi.
The Nihang Sikhs perform mock battles (gatka), display martial arts, mounted skills and run community langars.
It is not a women-only festival in Patiala, not a harvest festival before Diwali, and is observed the day after (not on) Holi.
Hence the correct statement is: It showcases martial arts, langars and Nihang mock battles at Anandpur Sahib.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 2 · Tribal festivals

Q258. Which of the following best describes the cultural significance of "Mim" in the "Mim Kut festival"?

  1. (a) A rare millet stored for famine
  2. (b) The sacred herb for tribal healing
  3. (c) The last harvest representing survival and love
  4. (d) A mythological offering for spirits only
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) The last harvest representing survival and love

Mim Kut is a post-harvest festival celebrated by the Mizo and Kuki tribes. 'Mim' refers to maize/millet — specifically the last harvest of the season — which symbolizes survival, remembrance of the departed, and love.
Option 1 — incorrect: Mim is not specifically a famine-stored grain.
Option 2 — incorrect: it is a harvest, not a healing herb.
Option 4 — incorrect: while spirits are remembered, the festival is centred on the harvest itself.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 14 September 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q259. The Kharchi Puja of Tripura is associated with worship of how many deities?

  1. (a) 12
  2. (b) 14
  3. (c) 15
  4. (d) 16
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 14

Kharchi Puja is a traditional Hindu festival of Tripura celebrated in July at Agartala. It honours the 14 deities (Chaturdasha Devata) — the family deities of the erstwhile royal family.
Options 12, 15, 16 are incorrect numbers.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 13 September 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q260. Which of the following statements about the Chithirai Festival of Madurai is correct?

  1. (a) The Chithirai Festival is celebrated in the tamil month of Margazhi
  2. (b) Lord Kallazhagar arrives on a golden horse
  3. (c) The festival is held exclusively in December
  4. (d) The festival ends with a game of bullfight
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Lord Kallazhagar arrives on a golden horse

• Chithirai Festival of Madurai:
• It is celebrated in the Tamil month of Chithirai (April-May), NOT Margazhi — Option A is wrong.
• Lord Kallazhagar (Vishnu) arrives on a golden horse (Pon Kuthirai) to bless the divine wedding of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar — Option B is CORRECT ✓
• The festival is NOT held in December — Option C is wrong.
• The festival does not end with bullfight — Option D is wrong.
• Answer: Lord Kallazhagar arrives on a golden horse
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 13 September 2025 Shift 2 · Martial arts

Q261. Thang-Ta is a traditional martial dance associated with which northeastern state of India?

  1. (a) Assam
  2. (b) Nagaland
  3. (c) Manipur
  4. (d) Tripura
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Manipur

• Indian Folk/Martial Arts:
• Thang-Ta (also known as Huyen Langlon) is a traditional martial art form from Manipur.
• 'Thang' means sword and 'Ta' means spear in Meitei language.
• It is both a martial art and a ritual dance form of the Meitei people of Manipur.
• Answer: Manipur
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 13 September 2025 Shift 3 · Tribal festivals

Q262. The word Kum in Nyokum festival symbolizes:

  1. (a) Silence
  2. (b) Purity
  3. (c) Collectiveness
  4. (d) Sacrifice
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Collectiveness

Nyokum is a festival celebrated by the Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.
'Nyok' means land/earth and 'Kum' means collectiveness/togetherness.
The other terms do not match the literal Nyishi meaning of 'Kum'.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 13 September 2025 Shift 3 · Tribal festivals

Q263. What does the offering of green melons by girls during the Jawa festival symbolise in Jharkhand's tribal tradition?

  1. (a) Wealth and long life
  2. (b) Rain and crop yield
  3. (c) Son and fertility
  4. (d) Marriage and devotion
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Son and fertility

Jawa is a Sarna festival of the Oraon/Munda tribes of Jharkhand, celebrated by unmarried girls.
The offering of green melons (and germinated jawa seedlings) symbolises a wish for sons and fertility within the family.
The other meanings are not the focal symbolism of the Jawa festival.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 12 September 2025 Shift 1 · Festivals by state

Q264. Read the statements about the Goncha Festival of Bastar:
1.) Tupki , a mock gun made of bamboo, uses Goncha fruit as bullets.
2.) The chariot procession was started by Chalukya rulers.
3.) Rath Yatra begins on Ashadh Shukla Dashmi and ends on Dutiya .
Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. (a) Only 1 and 2
  2. (b) Only 2 and 3
  3. (c) Only 1 and 3
  4. (d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Only 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct — Tupki uses Goncha fruit as bullets.
Statement 2 is correct — chariot procession traces back to Kakatiya/ Chalukya era rulers.
Statement 3 is incorrect — the Rath Yatra in Bastar Goncha begins on Ashadh Shukla Dwitiya, not Dashmi .
Hence, the answer is Only 1 and 2.
SSC CGL Tier-1 2025 – 12 September 2025 Shift 3 · Tribal festivals

Q265. The Pongtu Festival, celebrated by the Tutsa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, is primarily observed to seek blessings from which deity before millet harvesting?

  1. (a) Donyi-Polo
  2. (b) Rangkhothak
  3. (c) Rangfraa
  4. (d) Nyegi-Nyapa
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Rangkhothak

• Cultural/tribal knowledge:
• The Tutsa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh celebrates the Pongtu Festival before millet harvest.
• They seek blessings from Rangkhothak , their deity associated with harvest and prosperity.
• Donyi-Polo is associated with the Adi tribe; Rangfraa is a deity of the Tangsa tribe.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 3 · Painting styles and schools

Q266. The Warli painting tradition gained international recognition, largely due to the efforts of which of the following renowned painters?

  1. (a) Jivya Soma Mashe
  2. (b) Amrita Sher-Gil
  3. (c) MF Husain
  4. (d) SH Raza
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Jivya Soma Mashe

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 1 · Folk theatre forms by state

Q267. Which of the following classical theatre forms is associated with Karnataka and features dance-drama with colourful costumes?

  1. (a) Jatra
  2. (b) Yakshagana
  3. (c) Bhavai
  4. (d) Kathakali
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Yakshagana

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 29 August 2025 Shift 3 · Puppetry and theatre forms

Q268. The earliest documented evidence of puppetry in India is in which of the following languages?

  1. (a) Sanskrit
  2. (b) Gujarati
  3. (c) Bengali
  4. (d) Tamil
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Tamil

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 28 August 2025 Shift 1 · Folk theatre forms by state

Q269. Which of the following traditional folk theatre forms is famous in Maharashtra?

  1. (a) Bhavai
  2. (b) Nautanki
  3. (c) Tamasha
  4. (d) Yakshagana
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Tamasha

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 2 · Puppetry and theatre forms

Q270. When referring to the conventional rod puppet shows of West Bengal, what is the name used?

  1. (a) Gombeyatta
  2. (b) Putul Nautch
  3. (c) Yakshagana
  4. (d) Kathputli
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Putul Nautch

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 3 · Folk theatre forms by state

Q271. Yakshagana is a folk theatre form from which of the following States of India?

  1. (a) Karnataka
  2. (b) Gujarat
  3. (c) Punjab
  4. (d) Tamil Nadu
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Karnataka

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 August 2025 Shift 1 · Folk theatre forms by state

Q272. Yakshagana is a folk theatre form from which of the following states of India?

  1. (a) Gujarat
  2. (b) Punjab
  3. (c) Karnataka
  4. (d) Tamil Nadu
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Karnataka

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 August 2025 Shift 3 · Painting styles and schools

Q273. What is a distinctive feature of Warli paintings?

  1. (a) Use of bright colours
  2. (b) Geometric patterns and white pigment
  3. (c) Use of gold leaf
  4. (d) Depiction of royal courts
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Geometric patterns and white pigment

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 August 2025 Shift 2 · Painting styles and schools

Q274. The popular folk art of Phad painting is traditionally associated with which of the following Indian states?

  1. (a) Gujarat
  2. (b) Madhya Pradesh
  3. (c) Rajasthan
  4. (d) Maharashtra
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Rajasthan

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 14 August 2025 Shift 2 · Painting styles and schools

Q275. Which of the following is a traditional folk painting style from Bihar?

  1. (a) Kalamkari
  2. (b) Warli
  3. (c) Madhubani
  4. (d) Pattachitra
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Madhubani

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 1 · Puppetry and theatre forms

Q276. Kathputli is a traditional puppet show of which of the following Indian states?

  1. (a) Odisha
  2. (b) Assam
  3. (c) Rajasthan
  4. (d) Kerala
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Rajasthan

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 1 · Festivals by state

Q277. In which northeastern state was the Hornbill Festival held with record participation in December 2024?

  1. (a) Meghalaya
  2. (b) Assam
  3. (c) Nagaland
  4. (d) Manipur
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Nagaland

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 August 2025 Shift 3 · Painting styles and schools

Q278. __________ serves as the conventional base material for the art form known as Kalamkari.

  1. (a) Wood
  2. (b) Metal
  3. (c) Paper
  4. (d) Cloth
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Cloth

SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 2 August 2025 Shift 1 · Festivals by state

Q279. The festival of Navratri is associated with the worship of:

  1. (a) Lord Shiva
  2. (b) Lord Vishnu
  3. (c) Goddess Durga
  4. (d) Lord Krishna
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Goddess Durga

Correct Answer: Option 3 – Goddess Durga
Navratri (meaning 'nine nights') is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her nine forms (Navadurga): Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. It is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals across India.
Option 1 (Lord Shiva): Worshipped during Mahashivratri, Shravan month, etc.
Option 2 (Lord Vishnu): Worshipped during Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Diwali (as Lakshmi-Vishnu), etc.
Option 4 (Lord Krishna): Worshipped during Janmashtami.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 2 August 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q280. Which festival is popularly known as the "Water Festival" in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam?

  1. (a) Losar
  2. (b) Poi Sangken
  3. (c) Dree
  4. (d) Mopin
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Poi Sangken

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Poi Sangken
Poi Sangken (also known as Sangken ) is the Water Festival celebrated by the Tai communities (Tai Phake, Tai Khamti, Tai Aiton) in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. It coincides with the Theravada Buddhist New Year and involves sprinkling/pouring water as a symbol of purification and new beginnings.
Option 1 (Losar): The Tibetan Buddhist New Year festival celebrated by Monpa tribe in Arunachal Pradesh; not specifically a 'Water Festival.'
Option 3 (Dree): An agricultural festival of the Adi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh; not known as Water Festival.
Option 4 ( Mopin ): A harvest festival of the Galo tribe in Arunachal Pradesh; not known as Water Festival.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 31 July 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q281. Navreh is primarily celebrated by which of the following communities?

  1. (a) Dogras of Jammu
  2. (b) Kashmiri Pandits
  3. (c) Ladakhi Buddhists
  4. (d) Gujjars of Kashmir
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Kashmiri Pandits

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Kashmiri Pandits
Navreh (also spelled Navroh , Nauroz, or Navroz-e-Kashmir) is the traditional New Year festival of the Kashmiri Pandit community. It is celebrated on the first day of the month of Chaitra in the Saptarishi calendar (usually March/April) and marks the Kashmiri Hindu New Year. The celebration involves placing a thaali (plate) containing traditional items — a mirror, uncooked rice, salt, walnuts, flowers, an almanac ( panchang ), a pen/inkpot, and gold or silver — which the celebrant views first thing on New Year's morning, symbolising prosperity and knowledge for the coming year.
Option 1 ( Dogras of Jammu): Dogras celebrate their own festivals like Bahu Mela and share in broader Hindu festivals — Navreh is specifically Kashmiri Pandit.
Option 3 (Ladakhi Buddhists): Ladakhi Buddhists celebrate Losar (Tibetan Buddhist New Year) — not Navreh .
Option 4 (Gujjars of Kashmir): Gujjars are a pastoral Muslim community in Jammu & Kashmir — not the primary celebrants of Navreh .
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 30 July 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q282. Holi is popularly known as the festival of:

  1. (a) Lights
  2. (b) Colors
  3. (c) Harvest
  4. (d) Rain
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Colors

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Colors
Holi is popularly known as the 'Festival of Colors' (and also the 'Festival of Love' and 'Festival of Spring'). Celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month Phalguna (February/March), Holi involves playing with colored powders (gulal) and water, bonfires (Holika Dahan on the night before), sweets, and community celebrations. It celebrates the victory of good over evil (legend of Prahlad and Holika), the arrival of spring, and the story of Radha and Krishna.
Option 1 (Lights): Diwali is the Festival of Lights — not Holi.
Option 3 (Harvest): While Holi coincides with the spring harvest of Rabi crops, it is not primarily called a harvest festival. Baisakhi (Punjab), Pongal (Tamil Nadu), and Ugadi are the prominent harvest festivals.
Option 4 (Rain): No major Indian festival is specifically called the Festival of Rain.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 29 July 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q283. Which harvest festival is celebrated in Punjab during January?

  1. (a) Pongal
  2. (b) Bihu
  3. (c) Makar Sankranti
  4. (d) Lohri
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Lohri

The harvest festival celebrated in Punjab during January isLohri. Observed every year on January 13, it marks the end of the winter solstice and the harvesting of the Rabi crops (like sugarcane and wheat).
Key Details of the Festival:
Date:January 13.
Celebrations:People gather around a large holy bonfire after sunset to celebrate the warmth and welcome longer days.
Traditions:Traditional offerings such astil(sesame seeds),gajak,gur(jaggery), popcorn, and rewri are tossed into the fire as a token of gratitude for an abundant harvest.
Festive Foods:Families enjoy traditional Punjabi meals featuringsarson da saag,makki di roti, and sweets made of sesame and jaggery.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 28 July 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q284. Which Indian festival is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile?

  1. (a) Holi
  2. (b) Navratri
  3. (c) Diwali
  4. (d) Dussehra
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Diwali

Correct Answer: Option 3 – Diwali
Diwali (Deepavali — Festival of Lights) is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his victory over Ravana. According to the Ramayana, the people of Ayodhya lit rows of clay lamps (diyas) to welcome Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana — the origin of the tradition of lighting diyas during Diwali. It falls on Amavasya of Kartika month (October-November) in the Hindu calendar.
Option 1 (Holi): The festival of colours celebrating the victory of Prahlad over Holika, and the arrival of spring; not related to Rama's return.
Option 2 (Navratri): Nine-night festival worshipping Goddess Durga in her nine forms; not directly related to Rama's return.
Option 4 (Dussehra/Vijayadashami): Celebrates Rama's victory over Ravana (the killing of Ravana) — 20 days before Diwali. Dussehra marks the victory; Diwali marks the return to Ayodhya.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 26 July 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q285. Which festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna?

  1. (a) Janmashtami
  2. (b) Ganesh Chaturthi
  3. (c) Ram Navami
  4. (d) Navratri
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Janmashtami

Correct Answer: Option 1 – Janmashtami
Janmashtami (also called Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami) celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (typically August/September). It is observed with fasting, midnight prayers (as Krishna was born at midnight), devotional singing (bhajans), dahi-handi celebrations, and enactments of Krishna's life.
Option 2 (Ganesh Chaturthi): Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha on the fourth day of Bhadrapada; not Krishna.
Option 3 (Ram Navami): Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama (seventh avatar of Vishnu) on the ninth day of Chaitra month.
Option 4 (Navratri): Nine-night festival celebrating the goddess Durga and her nine manifestations; not related to Krishna's birth.
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 25 July 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q286. "Shab-e-Barat" is referred to as the "Night of":

  1. (a) Revelation
  2. (b) Resurrection
  3. (c) Power
  4. (d) Atonement
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Atonement

The correct answer isAtonement.
Shab-e-Barat is widely translated as the "Night of Atonement" (or the "Night of Forgiveness"). During this significant Islamic observance on the 15th night of Sha'ban, believers seek divine mercy, repent for past sins, and pray for their destiny and fortune for the coming year.
For context on other terms:
Powerrefers toLaylat al-Qadr(the Night of Power).
Revelationalso generally refers toLaylat al-Qadr, marking when the Qur'an was first revealed
SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 24 July 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q287. Pongal is primarily celebrated in which Indian state?

  1. (a) Andhra Pradesh
  2. (b) Tamil Nadu
  3. (c) Karnataka
  4. (d) Kerala
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Tamil Nadu
Pongal is a major four-day harvest festival primarily celebrated in Tamil Nadu, typically from January 14–17. It is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and marks the end of the winter solstice. The festival includes Bhogi Pongal, Surya Pongal (main day), Mattu Pongal (for cattle), and Kaanum Pongal. It coincides with Makar Sankranti observed in other parts of India.
Option 1 (Andhra Pradesh): Celebrates Sankranti (Makara Sankranti/Pedda Panduga ) during the same period, not Pongal specifically.
Option 3 (Karnataka): Celebrates Sankranti; Pongal is not Karnataka's primary festival.
Option 4 (Kerala): Celebrates Onam (harvest festival) and Vishu as major festivals; Pongal is not Kerala's primary harvest festival.
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q288. Which of the following tribal groups is associated with the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland?

  1. (a) Garo
  2. (b) Ao
  3. (c) Naga
  4. (d) Mizo
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Naga

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 1 · Painting styles and schools

Q289. Who specifically paints the Pithora artworks?

  1. (a) Shepherds
  2. (b) Lakhara
  3. (c) Farmers
  4. (d) Potters
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Lakhara

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 June 2025 Shift 2 · Festivals by state

Q290. Dhordo, the venue of Rann Utsav (from December, 2024 to February, 2025), is located in which Indian state and near what geographical feature?

  1. (a) Rajasthan – Thar Desert
  2. (b) Maharashtra – Western Ghats
  3. (c) Gujarat – Rann of Kutch
  4. (d) Punjab – Sutlej Basin
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Gujarat – Rann of Kutch

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 June 2025 Shift 2 · Painting styles and schools

Q291. What is used along with milk to distill the Pithora colours in Pithora painting?

  1. (a) Tamarind paste
  2. (b) Apple cider
  3. (c) Lime juice
  4. (d) Mahuda
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Mahuda

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 June 2025 Shift 1 · Painting styles and schools

Q292. In Warli painting, what is the process called where cow dung and water are spread for background preparation?

  1. (a) Saravane
  2. (b) Lihane
  3. (c) Rangoli
  4. (d) Lipane
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Lipane

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 June 2025 Shift 2 · Painting styles and schools

Q293. In Gond painting, what is the purpose of applying 'chhui' clay on the surface?

  1. (a) To reflect sunlight
  2. (b) To fix cracks on the wall
  3. (c) To create a smooth white base for painting
  4. (d) To prevent insects from damaging the wall
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) To create a smooth white base for painting

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 June 2025 Shift 2 · Painting styles and schools

Q294. In Warli painting, which natural material is used in the first step called 'Lipane' to prepare the wall?

  1. (a) Sand
  2. (b) Geru
  3. (c) Rice paste
  4. (d) Charcoal
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Geru

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 6 June 2025 Shift 1 · Painting styles and schools

Q295. In Gond painting, what is the traditional name given to the handmade brush used by artists locally?

  1. (a) Likhani
  2. (b) Koochi
  3. (c) Kaadi
  4. (d) Kalam
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Koochi

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 5 June 2025 Shift 2 · Painting styles and schools

Q296. Saura painting, a tribal art form, is traditionally practiced by communities in which Indian state?

  1. (a) Rajasthan
  2. (b) Odisha
  3. (c) Gujarat
  4. (d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Odisha

RRB JE CBT-1 2024-25 – 16 December 2024 Shift 1 · Festivals by state

Q297. Where is the Taj Mahotsav held?

  1. (a) Near the Western gate of Taj Mahal
  2. (b) In Fatehpur Sikri
  3. (c) Near the Eastern gate of Taj Mahal
  4. (d) In Agra Fort
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Near the Eastern gate of Taj Mahal

Answer: Option 3 — Near the Eastern gate of Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahotsav is held every year at Shilpgram, an open-air craft venue near the Eastern Gate of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Revision note — Taj Mahotsav
• A 10-day festival held every year from 18 to 27 February.
• Organised by Uttar Pradesh Tourism; first held in 1992.
• Showcases arts, crafts, music, dance and cuisine from across India — marble inlay, zari, chikankari, carpets.
• Themed on the Mughal era and Nawabi style of Uttar Pradesh.
• The Taj Mahal (built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal; chief architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori) became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
• Other festivals of UP: Kumbh Mela (Prayagraj), Lucknow Mahotsav, Dev Deepawali (Varanasi), Ram Barat (Agra).
Also asked from this topic: the year the Taj Mahal was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983); the chief architect of the Taj Mahal (Ustad Ahmad Lahori).
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