SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 50

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 3 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q50

In which of the following festivals of Tamil Nadu is the bull-taming sport played?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Pongal.

The bull-taming sport known as Jallikattu is prominently played in Tamil Nadu during the Pongal harvest festival. It's an ancient and integral part of Tamil culture, where participants attempt to grab the bull's hump and hold onto it for a certain distance or time. While often controversial due to animal welfare concerns, it remains a significant cultural event, particularly in districts like Madurai (Avaniapuram, Palamedu, Alanganallur), Pudukkottai, Tiruchirappalli, and Sivagangai.