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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 42

SSC MTS - 18 July 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q42

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Which of the following festivals is devoted to worshiping the Sun and celebrated mainly by the people of Bihar?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Chhath Puja.

  • Chhath Puja is devoted to worshiping the Sun and is celebrated mainly by the people of Bihar.
  • Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival historically native to the Indian subcontinent, more specifically, the Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and the Nepalese provinces of Madhesh and Lumbini.