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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 41

SSC MTS - 21 July 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q41

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In which city of Rajasthan is the Elephant jubilee celebrated every year? 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • The Elephant Festival is a festival celebrated in the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan state in India.
  • Each year the festival is organized in the month of February. The duration of the festival is 7 days from the 11th of February to the 17th of February.
  • It is a local festival celebrated on a full moon day.
  • The celebration takes place in the Jaipur Polo Ground, which is located right opposite Sawai Man Singh Stadium.
  • The festival was introduced during ancient times as a celebration of traditions.
  • According to mythology, when Gods and demons churned the ocean, nine gems emerged out of the ocean and one of those gems represented an elephant. During the King’s reign, the strongest elephant is recognized during this festival.