Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#906] Which of the following festivals is a harvest festival?
Correct Answer

(B) Dosmoche

[#907] Which festival is celebrated in the same manner as the Matho Nagrang Festival?
Correct Answer

(D) Stok Guru Tsechu

Explanation

Solution: Stok Guru Tsechu is a religious festival of Buddhists which is celebrated in Stok village, South of Leh district in Ladakh region. It is held on 9 th and 10 th day of the first month of Tibetan calendar which falls between January - February. It is a two day festival which is also joined by monks of the Spituk Monastery. It is celebrated in the same manner as the Matho Nagrang festival.

[#908] Which of the following is a festival of Bhaderwah Kishtwar region ?
Correct Answer

(C) Tihar

Explanation

Solution: Tihar is a religious festival which is celebrated in Bhaderwah (Doda district) and Kishtwar, district of Jammu region.

[#909] Which mela/fair is celebrated twice a year, once in March or April and then in September or October?
Correct Answer

(A) Bahu Mela

Explanation

Solution: Bahu Mela is one of the biggest Hindu fairs which is held at Kali temple in Bahu Fort of Jammu region. It is celebrated twice a year, once in March or April and then in September or October.

[#910] In ............... festival of Ladakh, prayer flags are hoisted in important religious places to welcome the New Year.
Correct Answer

(B) Losar

Explanation

Solution: Losar is an important social and religious celebration in Ladakh. Ladakhi Buddhists make religious offerings in the Gompas or Shrines. Houses are decorated with good luck signs. People dance and celebrate the festival with relatives and dinner together. Prayer flags are hoisted in important religious places to welcome the New Year.