Important Festivals of Indian States for Bank Exams | Static Gk Quiz on Important Festivals at Smartkeeda Static GK Quiz 18
Directions: Study the following questions carefully and answers the questions given below:
1. Bathukamma is a Famous Festival of:
A. Gujarat B. Assam C. Telangana
D. Maharashtra E. NOT
2. Which of the following is famous festival of Maharashtra?
A. Konark B. Elephanta C. Nuakhai
D. Bonalu E. NOT
3. Lai Haraoba is a ritualistic Festival of:
A. Rajasthan B. Tripura C. Tamilnadu
D. Odisa E. NOT
4. Chapchar Kut Festival is celebrated in:
A. West Bengal B. Gujarat C. Mizoram
D. Assam E. NOT
5. Fulpati is a famous festival of:
A. Myanmar B. Bangladesh C. Sri Lanka
D. Nepal E. NOT
6. Sangai and Shirui Lily are the famous festivals of:
A. Tripura B. Gujarat C. Manipur
D. Jammu E. NOT
7. Madhavpur Mela is observed in:
A. Ladakh B. Gujarat C. Chhatisgadh
D. Kerala E. NOT
8. The Famous Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is celebrated in:
A. Ahmedabad B. Kolkata C. Mumbai
D. Chennai E. NOT
9. Match the Following Festivals: a. Pakke Paga Hornbill 1. Uttarakhand b. Kittur 2. Himachal Pradesh c. Tansen Samaroh 3. Madhya Pradesh d. Minjar Mela 4. Karnataka e. Ganga Kayak 5. Arunachal Pradesh
A. a-5, c-2, e-3 B. b-4, d-1, e-2 C. c-3, d-2, e-1
D. a-2, c-3, d-1 E. NOT
10. Hemis Festival is celebrated in:
A. Jammu B. Assam C. Kerala
D. Ladakh E. NOT
Correct answer:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 C B B C D C B C C D
Explanation:
1. Bathukamma is floral festival celebrated predominantly by the Telangana. Every year this festival is celebrated as per Shathavahana calendar for nine days starting Bhadrapada Pournami till Durgashtami.
Hence, option C is correct.
2. Elephanta festival is organized by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDto promote Mumbai tourism and culture. It is one of the most prominently celebrated festivals in Mumbai. This renowned festival is held on the Elephanta Island, adjacent to the Elephanta Cave, a World Heritage Site.
Hence, option B is correct.
3. In Tripura, Lai Haraoba, a ritualistic festival is observed by Manipuri meitei communities since ancient times. Lai Haraoba is celebrated through oral literature, music, dance and rituals.
Hence, option B is correct.
4. The Chapchar Kut is a festival of Mizoram, India. It is celebrated during March after completion of their most arduous task of jhum operation i.e., jungle-clearing. It is a spring festival celebrated with great favour and gaiety.
Hence, option C is correct.
5. The festival of Fulpati is celebrated with traditional gaiety and religious fervour in various parts of Nepal. Fulpati is observed on the 7th day of Dashain festival. In Nepali, “Phool” means flower and “Pati” means leaves and plants.
Hence, option D is correct.
6. Shirui Lily & Sangai Festivals are annual cultural state festivals of Manipur organized by Manipur Tourism Department every year. The 'Sangai Festival' is named after the State animal, Sangai, the brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur.
Hence, option C is correct.
7. The Madhavpur Mela of Porbandar, Gujarat shares its connect to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. The festival celebrates the immortal journey which Rukmini undertook from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat with Lord Krishna.
Hence, option B is correct.
8. The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is annual festival, nine days long, commencing always on the first Saturday of February and closing always on the second Sunday in February, in the Kala Ghoda area of South Mumbai, India.
Hence, option C is correct.
9. Pakke Paga Hornbill - Arunachal Pradesh Kittur - Karnataka Tansen Samaroh - Madhya Pradesh Minjar Mela - Himachal Pradesh Ganga Kayak - Uttarakhand
Hence, option C is correct.
10. Hemis Festival in Ladakh is celebrated annually on the 10th day of the Tse-Chu, Lunar month of the Tibetan Calendar. The 2-day fiesta marks the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava. On this day, Hemis Monastery is adorned beautifully to host the ceremony.
Hence, option D is correct.
List of Important Festivals
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On this particular page, we have brought to you the most important list of Festivals of India state-wise.
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1. Pick one state. 2. Count the number of festivals which are celebrated in this state. 3. Note down all the names of the festivals in your register or notebook. 4. Now, try to mention all the names 5 times at a gap of 5 minutes, without looking at the PDF. 5. Repeat the exercise and write down all the names of the festivals twice on the very next day. 6. Now, repeat this exercise on 7th day and on 21st day too.
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State Festivals - Flamingo Festival - Sri Rama Navami Andhra Pradesh - Ugadi (Gudi Padwa) - Brahmotsavam - Pakke Paga Hornbill - Murung - Tawang Arunachal Pradesh - Monpa - Solung Festival - Reh - International Music Festival - Bohag Bihu - Kati Bihu - Ambubachi Mela - Dwijing Festival Assam - Baishagu - Parag Festival - Majuli - Dehig Patkal - Pragjyoti Dance Festival - Rajgir Festival - Chhath Puja Bihar - Madhushravani - Bihula Festival - Gudi Padwa - Mando Festival Goa - Ghumot Festival - Chikal Kalo - International Kite Festival - Modhera Dance Festival Gujarat - Madhavpur Mela - Saptak Music Festival - Losar Himachal Pradesh - Minjar Mela - Fagli
- Saang Festival Haryana - Baisakhi Festival - Mela Kheer Bhawani Festival Jammu & Kashmir - Jhiri Mela - Karma Festival - Rohini Jharkhand - Sarhul - Bandana - Kittur - Ugadi (Gudi Padwa) Karnataka - Karavali Utsav - Pattadakkal Dance Festival - Ayurveda Festival - Onam Kerala - Pooram Festival - Vaikathashtami - Hemis - Galdan Namchot Leh -Ladakh - Naropa - Matho Nagrang Festival - Dosmoche Festival - Tansen Samaroh - Udhbhav Festival - Nimad Chilli - Lokrang Samaroh Madhya Pradesh - Namaste Orchha - Tejaji Fair - Corn Festival - Khajuraho Festival - Elephanta Festival - Owl Festival - Kala Ghoda Festival Maharashtra - Kalidas Festival - Gudi Padwa - Chikoo Utsav - Marbat festival
- Sangai - Lui Ngai Ni - Shirui Lily - Heikru Hidongba Festival - Orange Festival Manipur - Chumpha - Lai Haraoba Festival - Pineapple Festival - Yaoshang - Chavang Kut - Cherry Blossom Festival - Nongkrem Dance Festival - Behdienkhelam Festival Meghalaya - Ahaia Festival - Bob Dylan Festival - Wangala Festival - Chapchar Kut Mizoram - Mim Kut - Pawl Kut - Hornbill Festival Nagaland - Moatsu Festival - Jagran Film Festival New Delhi - AAHAR Fair - Nuakhai - Konark Festival Odisha - Snana Yatra - Bali Yatra Festival - International Sand Art Festival - Lohri - Basant Panchami Punjab - Holla Mahola - Maghi - Desert Festival - Braj Festival Rajasthan - Bundi Utsav - Matsya Festival - Saga Dawa - Losoong Sikkim - Tihar - International Flower Festival
- Bhumchu - Sonal Lhochar
- Aadi Perukku - Pongal Tamil Nadu - Jallikattu Festival - Natyanjali - Bathukamma - Deccan Festival Telangana - Bonalu - Sammakka Saralamma Jatra - Kharchi Puja Tripura - Lai Haraoba Festival - Kumbh Mela - Ayudha Pooja - Ram Leela Uttar Pradesh - Lath Mar Holi - Ganga Dussehra - Taj Mahotsav - Ganga Kayak Festival Uttarakhand - Ganga Dussehra - Harela Festival West Bengal - Buxa Bird Festival
Below is another list of some important festivals which were either celebrated for the first time in 2019 or whose venue keeps changing every year:
Festivals State (celebrated in 2019 only) Tripura - Bharat Bangla Paryatan Utsav Jammu & Kashmir - Sangam Youth Festival Uttar Pradesh - Destination North East Festival Arunachal Pradesh - Innovation Festival Karnataka - National Horticulture Fair Assam - North East India Fund Festival - North Organic Food Festival New Delhi - Ekam Festival - Pusha Krishi Vigyan Mela
Chhattisgarh - Krishi Maha Kumbh Festival - Vasantotsav Cultural Fair Gujarat - Chitra Bharati Film Festival Goa - International Film Festival of India Tamil Nadu - The Indian International Leather Fair Bihar - Tecno Cultural Festival