Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following is celebrated as the New Year in Tamil Nadu ?

Options:

Pongal

Puthandu

Ugadi

Onam

Correct Answer:

Puthandu

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Puthandu

Puthandu is celebrated as the New Year in Tamil Nadu. This is the Tamil name for the Tamil New Year, typically falling on April 14th of the Gregorian calendar. It's a traditional festival observed by Tamil people across the world.