{"id":61499,"date":"2024-04-20T08:39:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=61499"},"modified":"2024-04-20T08:39:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:39:51","slug":"which-festival-marks-the-beginning-of-the-harvest-season-in-haryana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-festival-marks-the-beginning-of-the-harvest-season-in-haryana\/","title":{"rendered":"Which festival marks the beginning of the harvest season in Haryana?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Lohri&#8221; option2=&#8221;Makar Sankranti&#8221; option3=&#8221;Baisakhi&#8221; option4=&#8221;Pongal&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>Lohri<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Lohri is a Punjabi folk festival celebrated primarily in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi. It marks the beginning of the harvest season and is celebrated on the last day of the month of Paush (January 13 or 14 in the Gregorian calendar).<\/p>\n<p>The festival is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the harvest. It is also a time to pray for a good harvest in the coming year. People gather around bonfires, sing songs, and dance. They also eat traditional foods such as popcorn, peanuts, and jalebi.<\/p>\n<p>Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that marks the beginning of the sun&#8217;s northward journey. It is celebrated on January 14 or 15 in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is celebrated in different ways across India. In some parts of the country, it is a time for kite flying. In other parts, it is a time for bathing in holy rivers.<\/p>\n<p>Baisakhi is a Sikh festival that marks the beginning of the new year. It is celebrated on April 13 or 14 in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is a time for Sikhs to gather together and celebrate their faith. They also pray for a good harvest in the coming year.<\/p>\n<p>Pongal is a Tamil harvest festival that is celebrated over four days. The first day is called Bhogi, the second day is called Surya Pongal, the third day is called Mattu Pongal, and the fourth day is called Kaanum Pongal. The festival is celebrated in different ways across Tamil Nadu. In some parts of the state, it is a time for cleaning and decorating homes. 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