{"id":75229,"date":"2024-04-20T12:13:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=75229"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:13:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:13:09","slug":"the-harvest-festival-celebrated-with-much-enthusiasm-across-karnataka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-harvest-festival-celebrated-with-much-enthusiasm-across-karnataka\/","title":{"rendered":"The harvest festival celebrated with much enthusiasm across Karnataka:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Makar Sankranti&#8221; option2=&#8221;Pongal&#8221; option3=&#8221;Onam&#8221; option4=&#8221;Lohri&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>B) Pongal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep. It is one of the most important festivals in the Tamil calendar and is dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. The first day of Pongal is called Bhogi, which is a day of cleaning and getting rid of old things. The second day is called Surya Pongal, which is a day of worship to the Sun God. The third day is called Mattu Pongal, which is a day of thanksgiving to cattle. The fourth and final day is called Kaanum Pongal, which is a day of feasting and merrymaking.<\/p>\n<p>Pongal is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the harvest. It is also a time to pray for good health and prosperity in the coming year.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief description of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A) Makar Sankranti<\/strong> is a Hindu festival celebrated on the day of the winter solstice. It is a time for kite flying, feasting, and bathing in holy rivers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>C) Onam<\/strong> is a harvest festival celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala. It is a time for family reunions, feasting, and boat races.<\/li>\n<li><strong>D) Lohri<\/strong> is a harvest festival celebrated in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana. 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