Seasonal Festivals — Prelims Questions

Which of the following pairs of seasonal festivals and their associated seasons is/are correctly matched? 1. Lohri - Vasant Ritu 2. Onam - Varsha Ritu 3. Chhath Puja - Sharad Ritu Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to Makar Sankranti, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a solar festival marking the sun's transition into Capricorn. 2. It is celebrated on the same Gregorian date every year, typically January 14th or 15th. 3. In Tamil Nadu, it is celebrated as Pongal, a four-day harvest festival. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional protection of festivals in India: 1. Article 29 primarily protects the right to freedom of religion for individuals. 2. The Sabarimala judgment (Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of Kerala) primarily upheld traditional religious practices over fundamental rights. 3. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, regulates activities at heritage sites, including festival celebrations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following festivals is primarily associated with the celebration of the Kharif harvest in Kerala?

Consider the following statements: 1. Holi marks the arrival of Vasant Ritu and celebrates the triumph of good over evil. 2. Ugadi and Gudi Padwa are celebrated as New Year festivals in different parts of South and West India, respectively. 3. Both Holi and Ugadi/Gudi Padwa are primarily timed based on the solar calendar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?