Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I (Festival)
List-II (Occasion)
| A. | Vallamkali | 1. | Temple festival |
| B. | Pooram festival | 2. | Boat race |
| C. | Chapchar Kut | 3. | The marriage of Lord Krishna and Rukmini |
| D. | Madhavrai fair | 4. | Spring festival |
A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2
A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3
A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2
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UPSC CAPF – 2013
A. Vallamkali is a traditional boat race festival, most famously held in Kerala (e.g., Nehru Trophy Boat Race). This matches with Occasion 2.
B. Pooram festival is a major Hindu temple festival celebrated in Kerala, with Thrissur Pooram being one of the most renowned. This matches with Occasion 1.
C. Chapchar Kut is a festival of the Mizo people of Mizoram, celebrated after the jungle has been cut and cleared for jhum cultivation, typically in March, marking the arrival of spring. This matches with Occasion 4.
D. Madhavrai fair is held in Gujarat, celebrating the marriage of Lord Krishna and Rukmini. This matches with Occasion 3.
Therefore, the correct match is A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.
– Pooram festival: Temple festival in Kerala.
– Chapchar Kut: Spring/harvest festival in Mizoram.
– Madhavrai fair: Celebration of Krishna-Rukmini marriage in Gujarat.