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SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 46

SSC MTS Previous Year - 07 August 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q46

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In which of the following state ‘Hampi Dance Festival’ is celebrated?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Karnataka.

Hampi Dance Festival:
  • Scheduled for 3 days during the first week of November.
  • In the local language, the Hampi Festival is referred to as Vijaya Utsav or Hampi Utsav.
  • The celebrations are typically packed with shows of music, dance puppet shows, fireworks, and a pomp procession as the grand finale showcases the cultural richness of the place.

About Hampi:
  • Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka.
  • It’s dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire.