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SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 44

SSC MTS Previous Year - 05 August 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q44

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What is Parsi New year known as?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Navroz

Parsi New Year:
  • The Parsi New Year, also known as Navroz, is celebrated to mark the beginning of the Iranian calendar.
  • The tradition began some 3000 years ago and is observed by the Parsi community around the world.
  • Food forms a big part of the day, and the community comes together to celebrate over sumptuous dishes.

Other options:

Ugadi: Hindu Lunar New Year's Day

Pateti: Day preceding the Parsi New Year.

Puthandu: Tamil New Year