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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 21

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 (Set 1) • General Awareness • Q21

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Which of the following festivals is celebrated in August–September as the harvest season?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Onam.

  • The Onam festival is celebrated in the months of August and September.
  • Onam is a traditional Hindu harvest festival celebrated in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The festival lasts for ten days, with the most important day known as Thiru Onam.
  • The festival is associated with various cultural events, including traditional dances like Kathakali, boat races known as Vallam Kali, and a grand feast called Onasadya, featuring a variety of vegetarian dishes served on a banana leaf.