Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#201] ............... is the occasion of celebrating the birth of Lord Buddha, his enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana.
Correct Answer

(A) Saka Dawa Festival

Explanation

Solution: Saka Dawa is the most revered Buddhist festival it is celebrated in the month of June. Saka Dawa is also known as Buddha Purnima or Vesak Day. The festival is the occasion of celebrating the birth of Lord Buddha, his enlightenment and his Mahaparinirvana (death) on the Full Moon of this particular month.

[#202] Jhiri Mela, an annual fair held in Jammu during the months of October-November symbolises
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Jhiri Mela is an annual fair which is held in Jhiri village in Jammu region on Guru Nanak's Birthday during the months of October-November. It symbolises courage, honesty, compassion and rejuvenates the mood of the people.

[#203] Gustor festival is also celebrated in which of the following monasteries?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: The Gustor festival is also celebrated in Stongdey, Karsha, Diskit and Thiksay monasteries.

[#204] ............... is an important festival in Kashmir, which witnesses participation from Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs.
Correct Answer

(A) Urs

Explanation

Solution: The Urs or Ziarats is an important festival in Kashmir which witnesses participation from Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. It is a huge inter- communal festival and is celebrated many times in a year.

[#205] Black Hat Dance is performed on the festival of
Correct Answer

(A) Sani Naro Nasjal

Explanation

Solution: Sani Naro Nasjal is held in July or August. On this occasion, the Lamas of Sani Monastery perform Black Hat Dance. In this dance, evil force is symbolised by Yama and the good force is the Padmasambhava (the
second incarnation of Lord Buddha).