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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 34

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q34

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In which of the following Indian states, is Makar Sankranti celebrated by the name of ‘Magha Saaji’?

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Correct answer: B

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The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Himachal Pradesh.

  • In Himachal Pradesh, the festival of Makar Sankranti is also known as Maghi Saaji or Magha Ra Saza.
  • In Bihar and Nepal, it is referred to as Maghi Parva or Maghi Sankranti. Makar Sankranti, known locally as Maghi, is widely celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh.
  • The festival marks the sun’s transition into Capricorn, and is observed with various regional traditions such as feasting, kite flying, and local festivities. It marks the transition from winter to the start of longer and warmer days.