{"id":68521,"date":"2024-04-20T10:28:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=68521"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:28:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:28:04","slug":"sankranti-the-harvest-festival-is-a-major-celebration-in-andhra-pradesh-known-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/sankranti-the-harvest-festival-is-a-major-celebration-in-andhra-pradesh-known-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Sankranti, the harvest festival, is a major celebration in Andhra Pradesh known for:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Rangoli (colorful floor patterns)&#8221; option2=&#8221;Kite flying competitions&#8221; option3=&#8221;Bonfires and community feasts&#8221; option4=&#8221;All of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>d) All of the above<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sankranti is a major harvest festival celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and other parts of India. It is a time for thanksgiving and merrymaking, and is marked by a number of traditional activities, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rangoli (colorful floor patterns): Rangoli are made of rice flour, sand, or flower petals, and are often used to decorate the entrance to homes and temples. They are believed to bring good luck and prosperity.<\/li>\n<li>Kite flying competitions: Kite flying is a popular activity during Sankranti, and people of all ages participate. Kites are often decorated with colorful patterns and designs, and there are often competitions to see who can fly the highest or most intricate kite.<\/li>\n<li>Bonfires and community feasts: Bonfires are lit on the night of Sankranti, and people gather around them to sing, dance, and feast. The bonfires are believed to ward off evil spirits, and the feasts are a time to celebrate the harvest and the coming of spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sankranti is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the good things in life. 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