Question

    Match the cultural festivals with their respective states:

    A. Karma I. JharkhandB. Chaitraul II. Himachal PradeshC. Bathukamma III. PunjabD. Lohri IV. Telangana
    A A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    - Karma is celebrated in Jharkhand by tribal communities to honor Karam Devta, the god of youth and power. It involves planting a branch of the Karam tree, traditional dances, and songs.
    - Chaitraul is observed in Himachal Pradesh during the month of Chaitra (March-April), marking the beginning of the agricultural season and includes rituals for good harvest.
    - Bathukamma is a floral festival from Telangana celebrated primarily by women during Durga Navratri, featuring flower stacks that are worshipped and later immersed in water bodies.
    - Lohri is celebrated in Punjab in mid-January, marking winter's end and the rabi crop harvest, featuring bonfires, folk songs, and traditional dances like Bhangra and Giddha.

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