SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 30

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Odisha.

• The Konark Festival is a five-day annual cultural event held every year from 1st to 5th December against the magnificent backdrop of the Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha.
• The festival has been celebrated since 1986 and showcases India’s rich classical dance heritage.
• Major dance forms performed include Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, and several others.
• Alongside the dance festival, the International Sand Art Festival is also organized at Chandrabhaga Beach, Konark, in Puri district, Odisha.
• The Sand Art Festival began in 2015, with participation from around 30 Indian and 10 foreign artists each year.
• The Sun Temple, Konark, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 for its architectural brilliance and cultural significance.