SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CHSL - 12th October 2020 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q45

‘Saga Dawa’ is one of the biggest Buddhist festivals. In which one of the following states is it celebrated?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Saga Dawa or Triple Blessed Festival is an auspicious month for the Sikkimese Buddhists with prayers held throughout the month in various monasteries.
Celebrated On the full moon of 4th month of the Tibetan calendar.
Celebrated as Buddha Purnima in the rest of India.
It is believed that on this day the Buddha was born.