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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 38

SSC GD Const (English) - 26 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q38

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In which month is the harvest festival Lohri celebrated?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The harvest festival Lohri is celebrated in the month of January, typically on January 13 each year.  Lohri marks the end of the winter season and celebrates the harvest of rabi crops, especially sugarcane.
  • It is primarily observed in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, with bonfires, folk songs, and traditional dances like bhangra and gidda being central to the celebrations. People gather around a bonfire, throw offerings such as popcorn, peanuts, and jaggery into the flames, and pray for prosperity and well-being.