Jharkhand - Study Mode
[#801] Which of the festival of Santhals is called as Sohrai?
Correct Answer
(C) Cattles are washed and worshipped
Explanation
Solution: Sohrai is harvest festival celebrated after harvest. The festival is celebrated on Amavasya (new moon) in the Hindu month of Kartik (October - November). The feast is celebrated in the honour of cattle especially bullocks, buffalos, goats and sheep. On the day earthen lamps lits on homes, cattle sheds, kitchen and garden. On the festival day, those animals are bathed, their horn and foreheads are anointed with vermillion diluted in oils. They are offered special food of rice and vegetables. Sacrifice is offered to deity Gaurea (Spirit of cowshed).
[#802] Which of the festival of Jharkhand is celebrated for good fertility and better household for the girls?
Correct Answer
(A) Jawa
Explanation
Solution: The unmarried tribal girls celebrate the Jawa festival, which has its own kind of songs and dance. This is held mainly for the expectation of good fertility and better household.
[#803] Which festival of Jharkhand is celebrated on the black moon month of Kartik?
Correct Answer
(D) Bandana
Explanation
Solution: Bandana is one of the most famous festivals celebrated during the black moon of month of Kartik (Kartik Aamavashya). This festival is mainly for the animals.
[#804] Which among the following festival is considered as the first festival of Jharkhand in the calendar year?
Correct Answer
(A) Rohini
Explanation
Solution: Rohini is perhaps the first festival of Jharkhand. It is a festival of sowing seeds in the field. Farmers starts sowing seeds from this day but there is no dance or song like other tribal festivals but just a few rituals.
[#805] The famous Chhath Puja of Jharkhand is Worshipped the
Correct Answer
(A) Sun God
Explanation
Solution: Chhath puja is dedicated to the sun god Surya. The sun is visible to every being and is the basis of life of all creatures on earth. Along with the Sun God, Chhathi Maiya is also worshipped on this day.