Question

    Which festival is described by the following characteristics?

    (I) Celebrated in the first month of the Hindu calendar, 'Chaitra'.

    (II) Observed in Telangana, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

    (III) Marks the beginning of the new year in the Telugu calendar.

    A Gudi Padwa Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Poila Boishakh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ugadi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Cheti Chand Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ugadi is the festival that matches these descriptions. Celebrated in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, it signifies the commencement of the new year in the Telugu calendar and involves various cultural and traditional festivities, including the preparation of Ugadi Pachadi.

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