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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q28

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
John was an artist (1)______ profession. He was very (2)______ at his work and could
(3)______ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (4)______ in
(5)______ the work of renowned artists.

The ‘Hemis Festival’ is celebrated in Ladakh on the 10th day of the Tibetan Lunar month. To which of the following lords is the festival dedicated?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Lord Padmasambhava

 

Hemis Festival is a festival of Ladakh:

  • Hemis festival greatly represents the analogy of Ladakh culture.
  • Like the other popular festivals in Leh Ladakh, the Hemis Festival in Ladakh also marks the victory of good over evil.
  • The festival is dedicated to the birth of Buddhist Lord Padmasambhava, who is the founder of Vajrayana Buddhism in Ladakh. 
  • Hemis festival is celebrated on the 10th day of the Tibetan lunar month.