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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 35

SSC GD Constable (English) - 17 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q35

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The sport Jallikattu belongs to which country?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. India

In the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, jallikattu is usually performed as part of the Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal Day, which falls in January each year.

  • As part of Mattu Pongal, a sport called jallikattu is played.
  • The third day of the four-day Pongal festival is known as Mattu Pongal.
  • It goes by the names Manju Virattu and Eru Thazhuvuthal as well.
  • The term "Jallikattu," which refers to a bundle of coins fastened to a bull's horns, originated from the words "Calli" (coins) and "Kattu" (knot).