Fairs, Festivals, and Communities
Sindhi, Warkari, and Uttarakhand Traditions | UPSC 2017
Only pair 1 is correctly matched: the Chaliha Sahib Festival is celebrated by the Sindhis. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra is from Uttarakhand, and Wari-Warkari is a Maharashtrian tradition.
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Exam Year
2017
Evidence Source
Link ↗Consider the following pairs: Traditions Communities
1. Chaliha Sahib Festival - Sindhis
2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra - Gonds
3. Wari-Warkari - Santhals Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Indian cultural traditions and festivals are often specific to certain ethnic groups or geographical regions, serving as markers of community identity and religious devotion.
Authentic Source Evidence
Cultural ethnographic studies confirm Chaliha Sahib as a Sindhi fast, Nanda Raj Jaat as an Uttarakhandi pilgrimage (Pahadi communities), and Warkari as a Maharashtrian Bhakti tradition.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"What is the spiritual focus of the Wari-Warkari tradition?"
It is a congregational walking pilgrimage focused on the equality of all devotees before Lord Vitthal, transcending caste and social barriers.
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"UPSC often pairs a well-known national tradition with a community from a completely different geographical region to test factual accuracy."
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