SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 35

SSC GD Const (English) - 29 Feb 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q35

Baisakhi is the festival of ______.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Punjab.

Baisakhi is primarily a festival of Punjab. It marks the harvest festival and the beginning of the new harvest season. Celebrated on April 13th or 14th, it is significant for Sikhs as it commemorates the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh. While Baisakhi is also observed in other regions like Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, its most prominent celebration is in Punjab, where it holds cultural and religious importance.