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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 42

SSC MTS - 20 July 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q42

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In which of the following states of India is Gangaur festival celebrated?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e Rajasthan.

  • The Gangaur festival marks the worship and propitiation of Gauri, by the womenfolk, in various parts of Central and Western India, majorly Rajasthan.
  • Gangaur festival is observed in honor of this very manifestation of Shakti (Gauri).
  • The term “Gangaur” is comprised of “Gan” and “Gaur” where the prior refers to Shiva and the latter to Gauri.