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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 111

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q111

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In which state is the Konark dance festival organised every year for 5 days?
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Odisha

  • The Konark Dance Festival is organized in front of the Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha, for 5 days every year in December.
  • The Konark Dance Festival was started by Orissa Tourism in 1989.
  • The Konark Dance Festival used to be a 3-day event till 1990, but in the subsequent two years (1991-92) it was celebrated as a 7-day event.
  • From 1993, this festival started being celebrated every year from 1 to 5 December (five days).