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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 34

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 11 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q34

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Gombe Habba is a famous festival of which of the following states?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • Gombe Habba is a traditional and vibrant festival celebrated in the Indian state of Karnataka, particularly during the Navaratri season.
  • Gombe Habba, also known as the Doll Festival.
  • The term "Gombe Habba" translates to "Doll Festival" in Kannada, where "Gombe" means doll and "Habba" means festival.
  • During this occasion, families, especially women, arrange an elaborate display of dolls and figurines on a series of stepped platforms known as Gombe Mantapa. These dolls are often handed down through generations and are creatively arranged to depict scenes from Hindu mythology, rural life, and cultural stories.
  • The festival is not just about decoration; it also involves social gatherings, exchange of gifts, and distribution of traditional sweets and snacks to visitors.
  • Gombe Habba emphasizes themes of creativity, devotion, and community bonding, and is considered similar to Bommai Golu in Tamil Nadu and Bommala Koluvu in Andhra Pradesh.