SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 44

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 27 June 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q44

 Which of the following harvest festivals is celebrated in Karnataka in the months of
 November-December?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Huthri

Huthri, also known as Puttari, is a significant harvest festival celebrated primarily in the Kodagu (Coorg) region of Karnataka. It marks the harvesting of the new rice crop and is traditionally observed in the months of November or December, depending on the agricultural calendar and the lunar phases. The festival involves rituals, traditional dances, and a grand family feast, embodying the joy and gratitude for a bountiful harvest.