Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Sankranti, the harvest festival, is celebrated in the month of Magh of the Hindu calendar and is known by different names in different parts of India. What is it called in Gujarat?

Options:

Uttarayan

Pana Sankranti

Lohri

Maghi

Correct Answer:

Uttarayan

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Uttarayan

In Gujarat, the harvest festival of Sankranti is known as Uttarayan. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and is marked by kite flying competitions, traditional dances, and feasting on sweets and savory dishes made from freshly harvested crops. Uttarayan is a significant festival in Gujarat and is observed with joy and fervor by people of all ages.