"Jagar" is a form of God worship ritual prevalent in:

Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Haryana
D. Assam

Answer: Uttarakhand

Option b is the correct answer. Jagar is a form of folk music and ritual that is prevalent in the Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand. Jagar means "to awaken" or "to invoke" in the local languages. Jagar is performed to worship and appease various deities, ancestors, and spirits of the Himalayan region, who are believed to protect and bless the people. Jagar is also performed to seek solutions for various problems, such as diseases, conflicts, natural calamities, and social issues.

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