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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 40

SSC MTS - 25 July 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q40

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In which state of India is the Nuakhai festival celebrated?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Odisha.

  1. Nuakhai is a Sambalpuri festival that is highly popular in Western Odisha densely populated with tribal people whose main occupation is agriculture.

  2. The literal meaning of Nuakhai is 'Nua' means New and 'khai' means eating. The new harvest crops are worshipped and people celebrate it by eating the first rice of the harvest together with their families.

  3. Nuakhai Juhar is sharing gifts with your dear ones, wishing them on the occasion, and coming together as a family to symbolize unity.

  4. The objective of this festival is to celebrate social bonding and accelerate family ties, giving learning to the current generation about the relevance of agriculture and the role of farmers in the development of the country.

  5. This day is celebrated by the farmers a day after observing Ganesh Chaturthi.