SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 48

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q48

Which of the following is a festival primarily celebrated in the state of Odisha?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Raja Parba.

Raja Parba is a unique festival celebrated in Odisha, honouring Mother Earth and womanhood, marking the onset of the monsoon season. 

  • Baishagu: This festival is primarily celebrated in Assam. 
  • Chhath: This festival is widely celebrated in parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. 
  • Me-Dam-Me-Phi: This is an ancestor worship festival primarily celebrated by the Tai Ahom community in Assam.