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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Const (English) - 22 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q25

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Gangaur festival is historically native to which of the following states?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rajasthan.

  • The Gangaur Festival is historically native to the state of Rajasthan in India. It is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in Rajasthan, particularly in the cities of Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner.
  • The festival is dedicated to Gauri, the goddess of fertility and marital bliss, and is observed with great enthusiasm, especially by women. It involves the worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and celebrations include processions, music, dances, and the display of beautifully decorated idols of the goddess.