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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 31

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 01 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q31

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‘Laru Kaj’ is a festival primarily celebrated by the Gonds of __________.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Madhya Pradesh.

  • ‘Laru Kaj’ is a traditional festival celebrated primarily by the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh, one of the largest tribal communities in India.
  • The festival marks rituals related to agricultural prosperity and ancestral reverence.
  • It involves offerings to deities, traditional music, dance, and communal feasting.
  • The Gonds celebrate it to ensure a good harvest and harmony within the community.
  • This cultural celebration reflects their deep bond with nature and ancestral customs and holds great significance in their socio-religious life.
  • Madhya Pradesh, being home to a large Gond population, remains the key region where Laru Kaj is observed.