SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CGL - 19 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q33

Sardhana Christian Fair is held in which of the following states?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Uttar Pradesh.

The Sardhana Christian Fair is held in Uttar Pradesh, specifically in the town of Sardhana near Meerut. This historic fair is centered around the Basilica of Our Lady of Graces, one of India's oldest and most prominent Catholic shrines, built in 1822 by Begum Samru, a Catholic ruler of Sardhana.

The fair attracts thousands of pilgrims annually, especially during the Feast of the Nativity of Mary (September 8). It blends religious devotion with cultural festivities, reflecting the region's unique Christian heritage.