Agrarian Festivals of India
Bihu, Onam, Pongal, Vaisakhi | Match States Guide
The correct matches are: Bihu (Assam), Onam (Kerala), Pongal (Tamil Nadu), and Vaisakhi (Punjab). All are major regional harvest festivals.
Primary Reference: Standard Educational Reference
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Exam Year
2004
Evidence Source
Link ↗Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
A. Bihu, B. Onam, C. Pongal, D. Vaisakhi
List-II
1. Assam, 2. Kerala, 3. Tamil Nadu, 4. Punjab
[U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Harvest festivals are universal across India, celebrated under different names and local traditions but all sharing themes of gratitude to nature and the sun.
Authentic Source Evidence
Bihu is the signature festival of Assam. Onam is celebrated in Kerala. Pongal is the primary harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. Vaisakhi marks the harvest and New Year in Punjab.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"Which of these festivals also commemorates a major military-spiritual event?"
Vaisakhi, which marks the day Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa Panth in 1699.
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"While these festivals have religious origins, they serve as powerful secular bonds that unite regional populations through shared agrarian cycles."
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