SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 44

SSC CGL - 13 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q44

Chhath Puja is the main festival of which state?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Bihar.

Chhath Puja is the main festival of the state of Bihar. It is also celebrated with great enthusiasm in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Nepal. The festival is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, thanking him for sustaining life on Earth. People observe fasting, offer prayers, and make offerings to the setting and rising sun. The festival usually takes place in the month of Chhath (October or November), marking a significant cultural and religious event in these regions.