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[#206] Karma is mainly celebrated by which of the following tribes?
Correct Answer

(C) Oraon

[#207] Karma Devta is the God of
Correct Answer

(B) Power, youth and youthfulness

Explanation

Solution: Karma Devta/Karma Devis (the God of power, youth and youthfulness) is worshiped during the festival of Karma. The devotees keep a day-long fast and worship the branches of karam and sal.

[#208] In which festival women do not participate?
Correct Answer

(A) Chandi

[#209] In which of the following festival, cattles are washed and worshipped in the state of Jharkhand?
Correct Answer

(C) Sohrai

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).

[#210] Which tree fruit is used for making pillows and blanket due to its soft fibre?
Correct Answer

(C) Semal