Which of the following festivals is celebrated to welcome the spring season in India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Holi .
Holi is widely celebrated across India as the festival of colors and marks the arrival of spring. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the end of winter.
Other Options:
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Makar Sankranti: Celebrated in January, marks the sun’s transition into Capricorn and harvest season, not spring.
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Deepawali (Diwali): Festival of lights celebrated in autumn, not related to spring.
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Raja Parba: A three-day festival celebrated in Odisha to mark the onset of the monsoon and womanhood, not spring specifically.