Which of the following statements regarding 'Navroz' (Nowruz) is correct?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. It is the Persian New Year celebrated on the Spring Equinox, introduced in India by Ghiyasuddin Balban.
Navroz (meaning "New Day") marks the astronomical start of spring. While it originated in Zoroastrianism, Ghiyasuddin Balban introduced the elaborate celebration to the Delhi Sultanate to showcase the majesty of his court.
Today, it is primarily celebrated by the Parsi community in India.
Other options are incorrect as they confuse Navroz with festivals like Losar, Pongal, or Dussehra.