73. Consider the following pairs,
Festivals – States associated
i) Lai Haraoba - Assam
ii) Bhagoriya - Madhya Pradhesh
iii) Rann Utsav - Gujarath
iv. Bihu - Manipur
Which of the above pairs is /are correctly matched
b) ii, iii, Only
73 Ans B
Explanation: Lai Haraoba or Laiharaoba is a Manipuri festival, and is associated with Meiteis, celebrated to please traditional deities.Celebrated in honour of the sylvan deities known as UmangLai,the festival represents the worship of traditional deities and ancestors.
Bhagoria Fest is a festival celebrated by the tribal people of the Indian state Madhya Pradesh (originally known as 'Malwa'). Also known as BhagoriaHaat Festival, during this festival, young boys and girls are allowed to elope after choosing their partners. The BhagoriaHaat Festival belongs to the local tribes called Bhils and Bhilalas.
The Government of Gujarat hosts an annual 3 month long festival during winter called the "RannUtsav festival of the Rann" where tourists can see the various sights of the Rann. RannUtsav gives visitors not only a chance to experience full moon on salt deserts but also get a taste of the local culture, cuisine and hospitality. Specially built local houses are also used to house tourists to give them a taste of local traditions. Many adventure clubs and travel clubs organize expeditions.
Bihu is the chief festival in the Assam state of India. It refers to a set of three different festivals: Rangali or Bohag Bihu observed in April, Kangali or Kati Bihu observed in October, and Bhogali or Magh Bihu observed in January. The Rangali Bihu is the most important of the three celebrating the Assamese New Year and the spring festival. The Bhogali Bihu or the Magh Bihu is the one that is all about food