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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 37

SSC GD Constable (English) - 7 Feb 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q37

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Vishu is predominantly celebrated in which of the following states of India?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Kerala

Kerala celebrates the Hindu festival of Vishu, which doubles as the harvest celebration and the Malayalis' astrological new year.

  • Vishu is the day that farmers start ploughing their fields and other agricultural tasks since it signifies the sun's passage into Aries, also known as the Mesha Rashi.
  • Vishu, one of the most well-liked harvest celebrations in Kerala, commemorates both the Malayalam New Year and the arrival of spring.
  • The state of Kerala, parts of Karnataka, and the adjacent southern regions of India celebrate the festival of Vishu to mark the beginning of the New Year.
  • The first day of Vishu marks the start of "Medam," the first month in the Malayalam calendar.