Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Baishakhi, the famous festival of Sikhs, is celebrated in which month every year?

Options:

April

February

January

March

Correct Answer:

April

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - April

Baishakhi, the famous festival of Sikhs, is celebrated in the month of April every year. 

  • In India, Baisakhi marks the beginning of spring.
  • Traditionally, Baisakhi marks the end of the harvest season and is a time of great joy and festivity for farmers.
  • Punjab and Haryana are the states where the celebrations are concentrated.
  • There are many names for this festival, including Pohela Baishakhi in West Bengal, Bohag Bihu in Assam, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Phool Dei in Uttarakhand, Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Pooram Vishu in Kerala and Mahavishuva Sankranti in Odisha.