SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 47

SSC MTS - 13 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q47

'Phagun Madai' festival is celebrated on the eve of which major festival?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer:

Option 2: Holi

 

Explanation:

‘Phagun Madai’ is a folk festival celebrated before Holi. It is mainly popular in rural areas and marks the arrival of spring. People celebrate it with songs, dances, and fairs. It occurs in the month of Phalguna, which coincides with Holi. It represents joy, social bonding, and connection with nature.

 

Additional Facts:

Option 1: Makar Sankranti is celebrated in January.

Option 3: Diwali is celebrated in October-November.

Option 4: Lohri is celebrated in January.

 

Probable Exam Questions:

Q: Holi is celebrated in which month?

A: Phalguna

Q: Diwali falls in which month?

A: Kartik

Q: When is Makar Sankranti celebrated?

A: 14 January

Q: Lohri is mainly celebrated in which state?

A: Punjab