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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 29

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q29

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Phooldei, a harvest festival, is primarily celebrated in which of the following states of India?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Uttrarkhand.

Phooldei is a vibrant harvest festival primarily celebrated in Uttarakhand, marking the arrival of spring. It involves children placing fresh flowers and rice at doorsteps as blessings for prosperity, symbolizing the region's agrarian culture.

Other options:

  1. Meghalaya: Celebrates harvest festivals like Wangala (Garo tribe) or Nongkrem Dance (Khasi tribe), not Phooldei.

  2. Andhra Pradesh: Observes Sankranti or Pongal as harvest festivals, unrelated to Phooldei.

  3. Gujarat: Celebrates Uttarayan (Kite Festival) during harvest season, distinct from Uttarakhand's traditions.