SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 144

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q144

Which of the following festivals is primarily celebrated by the Buddhist Community?
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Songkran

  • Songkran is a festival of Buddhism. It is mainly celebrated in Delachal Pradesh.
  • This Buddhist festival is celebrated as spring cleaning.
  • This is celebrated for several days in the middle of April, people wash their houses and enjoy sprinkling water on the monks.

Other important Buddhist festivals:

  • Ulambana
  • Hemis Gompa
  • Losar Festival